Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date: 21 September 2021 - To Period end date: 5 April 2022
Charity name: Life Radio UK
Charity registration number: 1195870
Objectives and Activities
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Summary of the purposes Para 1.17 Our purpose is to promote the benefits
of the charity as set out of the Christian faith, preparing people
in its governing for the return of Jesus Christ, and to
document promote a holistic approach to life and
health.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and Our main activities revolve around
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activities in relation to producing live and syndicated radio
those purposes for the programmes that are broadcast 24/7
public benefit, in on our website, DAB radio, and mobile
particular, the activities, Apps.
projects or services
identified in the
accounts.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The guidance was issues to all
whether the trustees Trustees.
have had regard to the
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
public benefit
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N/A
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
N/A
Para 1.38
Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment
N/A
Contribution made by Para 1.38
volunteers
N/A
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Other
Achievements and Performance
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We have successfully applied for
Para 1.20
Summary of the main Digital licence that will allow us
achievements of the to broadcast on the small-scale
charity, identifying the DAB platforms across the UK.
difference the charity’s We started broadcasting on DAB
work has made to the in the North Birmingham area.
circumstances of its We have provided an platform
beneficiaries and any for congregants who are not
wider benefits to society worshipping in-person to engage
as a whole. in various worship experiences.
We have highlighted the
achievements and contributions
of people in the UK black
community.
We have produced a series of
programmes covering financial
issues such as understanding
your Credit Report and the
importance of Credit Unions.
Listeners have been able to hear
inspiring sermons, techniques on
how to make their families
thrive, answers to challenging
Bible questions, and the
opportunity to engage with
presenters to express their
opinions.
We have provided volunteering
and training opportunities to
those wanting to develop their
media skills.
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N/A
Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
N/A
Performance of
fundraising activities Para 1.41
against objectives set
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Investment performance Para 1.41 No investment objectives have been
against objectives set.
Other Not applicable
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Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 Life Radio UK is in a good financial
financial position at the position with a healthy bank balance
end of the period and consistent recurring donations.
Now that travel restrictions have been
eased and churches are meeting in-
person, we are planning to improve our
profile and finances by conducting
more outside broadcasts and raising
donations.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 We have agreed in principle to adopt a
policy for holding reserve policy, and this is an ongoing
reserves stating why they process in terms of the amount to hold.
are held 1.21 will be relevant to this process.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 At present we are holding a nominal;
amount of £1,000
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 None
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 There are no uncertainties. In addition
uncertainties about the to finances, we are also planning for
charity continuing as a succession in terms of personnel.
going concern
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Para 1.47
The charity’s principal Our principal sources of funding are
sources of funds listener donations, advertising
(including any sponsorship, and HMRC Gift Aid. One
fundraising) significant financial event during the
reporting period was the receipt of a
grant for £2,000 from a trust that
supports the advancement of the
Christian faith. This grant enabled us to
underwrite the annual Transmission
costs of broadcasting on the North
Birmingham DAB Multiplex.
Investment policy and The Charity does not hold any financial
Para 1.46
objectives including any investments.
social investment policy
adopted
A description of the Para 1.46 The principal risk facing the charity is
principal risks facing the insufficient funds to expand on the
charity DAB radio platform. To mitigate this,
we are developing a mobile App that
will be available in the Android and
Apple stores globally. One added
advantage of the App is that we can
monitor download activities to
determine where we are having the
greatest impact.
Not applicable
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other
Structure, Governance and Management
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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Constitution
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 Life Radio UK is constituted as a
constituted? Charitable Incorporated Organisation
(e.g unincorporated (CIO) with a constitution, adopted from
association, CIO) the Charity Commission for England
and Wales.
Trustee selection Para 1.25 The original Trustees came together
methods including details due to their relationship with
of any constitutional Founder/CEO Mike Johnson, who has
provisions e.g. election to worked with them in radio or other
post or name of any church ministries over the years. They
person or body entitled share a common goal of using the
to appoint one or more radio to share the Gospel of Jesus and
trustees His soon return. The CEO will introduce
any potential Trustees for ratification.
No bodies are entitled to make
recommendations, or to appoint
Trustees to the Board.
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Para 1.51
Policies and procedures Trustees are made aware of Trustees
adopted for the induction policies and the relevant guidelines
and training of trustees from the Charity Commission.
The Charity is governed by a Trustee
Para 1.51
The charity’s Board pf seven members with elected
organisational structure positions of Chairperson, Secretary,
and any wider network and Treasurer. The Board meet
with which the charity quarterly, and decisions are delegated
works to the CEO, who also has authority to
make decisions that are in keeping
with the overall strategic goal of the
charity. The CEO produces a written
report of activities per quarter, and this
is approved by the Board.
We have no formal or informal
Relationship with any Para 1.51 relationships with any other parties,
related parties other than those that supply us with
syndicated radio content.
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Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Life Radio UK
Other name the charity None
uses
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Registered charity 1195870
number
Charity’s principal 207 Oldbrook Boulevard
address Milton Keynes
MK6 2QB
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
1 Michael Johnson CEO 21/9/21 to 5/4/2022
2 Sandra Golding Chairperson 21/9/21 to 5/4/2022
3 Thelma Gage 21/9/21 to 5/4/2022
4 Sonia Johnson 21/9/21 to 5/4/2022
5 Aled Wyn-Joyce 21/9/21 to 5/4/2022
6 Charles Bramble Treasurer 21/9/21 to 5/4/2022
7 Marcus Rey 21/9/21 to 5/4/2022
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name Not applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole
year
Not applicable
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements Not applicable for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Type of Name Address
adviser
N/A N/A N/A
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Michael Johnson
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details N/A
Other optional information
None
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) M. Johnson Johnson Full name(s) Michael Position (eg Secretary Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 28 November 2022