Religions For Peace United Kingdom Registered Charity No. 1190089 Trustees, report and Financial Statements For the year ended 31. March 2022 Religions For Peace United Kingdom Contents For the year ended 31 March 2022 Page Legal and Admlnlstrativg Details Trustges, Annual report Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financlal Activities Balance Sheet Note8 to the Financlal Statements 10-16 Religlons For Peace United Kingdom Legal and Administrative Details For the year ended 31 March 2022 Reglstered charlty no. 1190089 Prlncipal address.. Religions For Peace United Kingdom 106-108 Burnt Oak Broadway Edgware HA8 OBE Trustees James Bnjce Cresswell lappoinled 1 July 20201 (appointed 1 July 2020, resigned 8 March 20221 (appointed 1 July 2020) lappoinled 1 July 20201 lappointed 1 July 20201 (appointed 1 July 20201 {appointed 3 Seplember 20211 David Homer Jehangir Sarosh Ravinder Kaur Niiiar Ibrahim Mogra Cinderella Lai-si Lee Mark Cristian Owen Primary Bankers: CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Mailing Kent, ME19 4JQ Independent Examlner- Chaweevan Williams FCCA Chartered Certified Accountant Verdant Accountants Limited 20-22 Wenlock Road London N17GU ReligionsforPeaee UNITED KINGDOM 2021- 2022 ANNUAL REPORT OVERVIEW Religions for Peace United Kingdom IRfPUKI is a UK charitable incorporated organisation ICIOI registered with the Charity commission111900891. We are an independent chapter of the Religions for Peace International, which is a global organisation with a coalition of representatives from the world's great religions dedicated to achieving peace. RfPUK is a constituent interreligious council within Religions for Peace Europe, and we work with our UK Women of Faith Network IUKWFNI and UK Interfaith Youth Network IUKIYNI, each taking forward projects with their distinctive character and aims while sharing each other's support and networks. Based upon deeply held moral principles widely shared by the world's faith traditions. RfPUK advances a positive notion of peace that acknowledges the well being of each person in a multi- dimensional understanding, we recognise individual and communal responsibility of all to reject the misuse of religion in support of violence. RfPUK shares the RfP global key priorities in Peaceful, Just, and Inclusive Societies Gender Equality for women and girls Environment awareness and action Freedom of Thought, Conscience, and Religion Interreligious Education to improve religious literacy Develop Local, Regional and International Partnerships STRucfuRE Following the practice of other chapters of Reli8ions for Peace globally, we invite senior religious leaders to be our Patrons who will help us shape our policies and improve our reach to faith communities. Trustees are appointed to take on operation oversight of RfPUK through regular meetings. they are responsible for the management and guidance of RfPUK. A[er convertin8 into a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI, RfPUK has engaged staff members to take forward development and programmes. We also welcome volunteers to help with our initiatives. UKIYN has a Steering Committee and UKWFN has a Coordinatin8 Committee. While we draw on the strength of peacemakers throughout UK, the aim of both Networks is to build mutual respect and pluralism among women and youth groups from different religious tradition5 by empowering them to work together to serve others, going beyond mere tolerance of diversity, drawing on the strength of their religious and ethnic identity to foster active cooperation between peoples of faith and of none. OUR WORK 2021 has turned out to be a year full of challenges, concerted efforts. new partnerships and growth for RfPUK. COVID was still affecting many of our planned activities and RfPUK's progress was indeed affected. Our scheduled proBrammes continued to take place over the internet, our development continues to evolve, and we are forging ahead to engage with our own projects as well as keeping keen interest in the strategies of our European and international partners. Religions for Peace International has entered its 5th decade, under the leadership of the Secretary General Prof Dr Azza Karam, it has been a very busy time for the worldwide movement of Religions for Peace to realign our commitment and we have seen keen global contribution toward a set of key priorities for the future. With the rapid advancement of our planned projects. in Au8USt we appointed Sabrina Pears to take up the position of Programme Manager at RfPUK. She comes to us with a wealth of knowledge, community ties and multi-faith project management experience and she will be in charge of launching new projects for RfPUK as well as developing our youth and women's network as we go from strength to strength, reaping the fruits of our work from past years. RfPUK funded the second year of capacity building work of Faith for the Climate which exists to encourage, inspire and equip faith communities in their work on climate change. promoting environmental awareness in thought, speech, worship and action, alongside and in partnership with secular environmental organisations. This work brought very positive results during COP26, where F4tC presented an exhibition, hosted multifaith talk5 and presentations. In 2021, UKIYN launched a series of 3 webinars on "My Faith and the Environment.. A positive interfaith youth response" throughout the year. Speakers were drawn from the Steering Committee as well as environmental activists. We reached and established contacts be￿een faith youth groups, acted as a multifaith platform for participants to share their spiritual views as well as their experience in their work to safeguard the environment. In June, some of the UKIYN Steering Committee members met face to face for the first time and the occasion gelled their friendship and made future cooperation more personable for all. In July, members of UKIYN presented 3 paper on youth activism in contemporary society to the RfP International Youth Forum Symposium, receiving acknowledgement from far and wide. During the August bank holiday weekend, our youth joined the First Ever London Interfaith Fun Run spearheaded by Maccabi GB and Faith and Belief Forum, it was a perfect opportunity to meet new friends and fundraise for our worthy cause. In October, Eda Molla Chousein our Youth Coordinator represented UKIYN in the RfP Conference on Generational Dialogue in Lindau, she spoke passionately about the aspiration of UK youth on environmental issues and reported on their continued commitment. In November UKIYN took part in the Inter Faith Week and launched a pilot of their religious literacy improvement pro8ramme to visit St Ethelburga Peace Centre and the London Buddhist Centre. This marks the beautiful start to bringing understanding and the wish for peace and concord to youths of various faith backgrounds and of none. Some members of the Steering Committee participated in COP26 in November, representing their own faith groups and our "COP26 A[ermath" webinar in December gave them good opportunity to recount their experience in Glasgow and share their plans ahead. The past year had been an extraordinary one for UKWFN. There were series of webinars. one focussed on the mental health well-being of women during the COVID pandemic, one on environmental concerns and issues, one on the inspirational work of women of faith, and the most recent was on plantin8 trees and restoring biodiversity. These 11 webinars in the past year covered key priorities UKWFN shares with Global Women of Faith Ne￿ork in claiming equal partnership in addressing and bringing actions to women of faith in the UK, showcasing the achievements as well as aspirations of the many women who are formidable actors in making the world a safer and better place for u5 and for our future generations. UKWFN Chair Ravinder Kaur Nijjar worked all year to bring the Ne￿ork'S effort to raise environmental awareness culminating in the intense participation at COP 26 in her capacity as Chair of UKWFN as well as a Sikh faith representative. She presented the Women of Faith Statement for COP26 produced by the RfP International Women's Coordinatin8 Committee and the Glasgow Multi-faith Declaration to HRH Prince Charles at the Kirking of the Scotknsh parliament. This is the first time in the history of UN climate change conferences that a statement by women of faith globally has been made to denounce the destruction of the environment. She attended the COP26 Prayer Vigil, was one of the speaker5 at Religion5 for Peace International's office event addre55in8 "Making Peace with Nature", and as a result of COP26 and a firm commitment to the future, UKWFN launched the "Let Earth Breathe, Plant Trees and Restore Biodiversity" campaign, which will be an ongoing effort to share the science as well as the spiritual approach to pay heed to the dilemma our planet is in. THE FUTURE Looking towards 2022, we may not know what the pandemic will bring, or what unsure measures we need to deal with, but we are now well prepared to carry out our work in whatever formats that best suit our times. We look forward to exciting beginnings in the New Year as we wish everyone Peace at heart, Peace at home, Peace amongst our countries. and Peace for the Planet which we all call HOME. OUR TEAM Patrons: Bhai Sahib Dr Mohinder Singh Ahluwalia, Sikh Imam Dr Abdujalil Sajid, Muslim The Venerable B Seelawimala, Buddhist Vinay Shah, Jain Trustees / Oflicers Jamie Cresswell, Trustee/ Chair Ravinder Kaur Niiiar, Trustee/Chair, UK Women of Faith Network David Horner, Tru5tee/ Secretary Prof Mark Owen. Trustee/ Acting Treasurer Jehangir Sarosh, Trustee Sheikh Ibrahim Mogra, Trustee Cinde Lee, Trustee staff Sabrina Pears, Programme Manager Eda Molla Chousein, Youth Coordinator Shirley Choi, Finance Oflicer Approved by order of the members of the Board of Trustees on 14, December 2022 and signed on their behalf by: James Bruce Cresswell Trustee ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT** ## **Independent examiner’s report to The Religions For Peace United Kingdom (Charity no 1190089).** I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022. ## **Responsibilities and basis of report** The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Independent examiner’s statement** Where the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a registered member of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that: - (1) In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which give me cause to believe that, in any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or - the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Report) Regulation 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. - (2) I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. **Chaweevan Williams FCCA** Chartered Certified Accountant Verdant Accountants Limited 20-22 Wenlock Road London N1 7GU Date: 26[th] January 2023 7 Religions For Peace United Kingdom Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 March 2022 Unrestricted Restricted Total Tot81 Notes Funds Funds Funds 2022 Funds 2021 Income Gifts & donations Investment income Other income- bank interest 28 2b 200 45.281 1,672 200 45,281 1,672 2c Total Income 47,153 47,153 Expenditure Charitable activities 3a 147,7111 127,2491 174.9601 Total expenditure 147,7111 127,2491 174,9601 Net Incomellexpenditurel 15581 127,2491 127,8071 Gain Illossl on Investment as￿$ 17,4591 (7,4591 Gross Transfers behveen fund$ Net movements In funds 18,0171 127,2491 135,2661 Totsl hJnd8 brought forward at 1 April 2021 1,192,C66 316,958 1,509,024 1,509,024 Total funds carried fonvard at 31 March 2022 1,184,049 289,709 1,473.758 1,509,024 Religions For Peace United Klngdom Balance Sheet As at 31 March 2022 2022 2021 Notes Fixgd Assets Investment assets Unrestricted 1,435,007 1,291,018 Total fixed assets 1,43S.007 1,291,018 Current Assets Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 204 47.781 223,424 Total CutTentAssets 47.985 223,424 Current Llabilitles C￿dItors." amounts falling d(te within one year 19.2341 15,4191 Net Current assets 38.751 218,005 TotalAssets less CufrTent Liabllitles 1.473,758 1.509,023 Fund$ Unrestricted fund$ Reslricled funds 1.184,049 289.709 1,192,066 316,958 Total funds 1,473.7S8 1,509,024 Approved by the Trustees on 24th January 2023 and signed on their behaw by.. James Bruce Cresswell Trustee The notes on pages 1010 16 fomi a part of these financial statements. Religions For Peace Unlted Kingdom Notes to the Financial Statements For thg ygar ended 31 March 2022 l Accountlng policies Accountlng conventlon The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Charities Statement of RecomTnended Practice IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20151. The basis of accounting has been changed from Receipts & Payment5 to an Accrual basis. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and under the going concern basis. The fin8neial statements include all Iransaclions, assets and liabilities for which the charity is responsible in law. b Funds accountlng Funds held by the charity are.. UnTrstiicled funds - general funds which can be used for the charity ordinary purposes. Restrict8d funds - al Income from trusts which may be expended only on thos8 restricted objects provided in the tems Df the trust or bequest. bl donations or grants received for a specific object OT invited by the charity for a specrfic object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object lor which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the ye8r is carried forward as a balance on that fund unless peni)ission is sought from donors to reallocate the fund. c Incorning resourc•s All incoming resources a￿ accounted for gross. Gifts & donations Donations and gifts are included in full in the Slalemenl of Financial Activities C'SOFA" I when receivable. Gift Aid 1$ included in the accounts based on amounts recoverable al the balance sheet date. Investmont Income Investment income comprises interest receivable on Cash balances and income from equity inveslmenls. The income is recognised on an accruals basis. All other Incorne All other income 15 recognised when il is receivable. Galns and losses on Investments Realised gains are recognised when the investments are sold. Unrealised gains and losses are accounted for on revaluation al 31 Marth each year. 10 Religions For Peace United Kingdom Notes to the Flnanclal Statements l¢ontlnuedl For the year ended 31 March 2022 1 Accounting policie8 l¢ontinuedl d Resources used Resources expended are aecounled for on an accruals basis and are accounted for gross. Charitable Activities Liability is shown as a crediloi in the balance sheet. Support Costs Support ¢0s15 are allocated lo charitable activities within the SOFA. Investment Fixed a5sel investments are included in the balance sheet at their open rnaTkel value. Any changes in the value In the year whether realised or not, are reported in 'Gainslllo$se$} on investments assets" in the SOFA. f Current Assets Amounts owing to the charity as at 31 March in respect of donations or other income are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prova uncollectable. Religions For Peace United Kingdom Notes to the Flnanclal Statements Icontinuedl For the year ended 31 March 2022 2 Incomo Total Fund5 2022 Total Funds 2021 Unfeslricled Restricted funds funds Notos 2a Gifts & donatlons Gift5 & donations Gift Aid 200 200 200 200 2b Investment Income Dividends Income 45,281 45,281 45.281 45,281 2c Other income Bank InteTe$l 1,672 1.672 1,672 1.672 Total Income 47,153 47,153 12 Religions For Peace United Kingdom Notes to the Financial Statements l¢ontinuedl For the year ended 31 March 2022 3 Expendlture Totsl Funds 2022 Totsl Funds 2021 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 3a Charltable activities Gross Salary Pension Rent Membership fees Advertising Travel Insurance Event expenses Website &IT expenses Fees payable M8n8gement fees Accountancy & Examination fees Donation payable Bank Charges 5705 696 200 153 17494 23,199 696 200 153 756 657 756 657 5015 20958 1055 10775 149 9,431 14,446 20,968 1,055 11,099 149 324 Total expenditure 47.711 27.249 74.960 Expenditure in 2021 £Nil was attributable lo Unrestricted & Reslricled funds. 13 Religions For Peace United Klngdom Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Forthe year ended 31 March 2022 S Fixed assets investments Unrestrlcted Restricted Total Funds 2022 Total Fund$ 2021 Investment Investment assets assets Unrestricted funds Market value al 01 April 2021 Purchase of Investments Disposal of investment Change in rnarkel value 974,060 176,527 132,5381 316,958 1.291,018 176,527 132,5381 1.076,080 214,938 1.118,049 316,958 1.435,007 1.291,018 Investment Income Investment Income- transfer to bank current account Total valuè a8 at 31 March 2022 1,118.049 316,958 1,435,007 1,291.018 14 Rellgions For Peace United Kingdom Notes to the Financlal Statemènts Icontinuedl For the year ended 31 March 2022 6 Debtorn 2022 2021 Prepayments and accrued income Other prepayments 204 204 7 Credltorg.. amounts falling due wlthln one year 2022 2021 Accruals Other creditors 6,360 2,874 5,419 9.234 5,419 Analy818 of Net 0s8ets by fund Unrestricted Restrlcted Funds Funds Total 2022 Nel current assets Investment as5els 66,000 1,118.049 127,2491 316,958 38,751 1,435,007 At 31 March 2022 1,184.049 289,709 1,473.758 At 31 March 2021 1,192,066 316,958 1,509,024 15 Religions For Peace United Klngdom Note8 to the Financial Statements Icontinuedl For the year ended 31 March 2022 9 Slatement of funds Balance blfwd 1 Apr 2021 Gainlllossl on Balan¢0 clfwd 31 Mar 2022 Income Expendlture Transfers Investment Unrestrlctod funds: General fund 218,006 47,153 147,7111 1176,5271 40.921 Investment assets 974,060 17,4591 176,527 1.143,128 1.192,066 47.153 147,7111 17,4591 1.184,049 Restricted funds.. Investment assets (Gift frm the e&iale of Mr.D.Steven$l 316,958 127,2491 289.709 316,958 127.249} 289,709 Totsl of Funds 1,509,024 47.1S3 174,9601 17,4591 1,473,758 16