Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 25/04/22 To: 31/12/2022 Charity name: LJOR London Ministry
Charity registration number: 1198704
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The charitable purpose of LJOR London Ministry is for the advancement of Christianity through the preaching of the Word of God, enabling as many people as possible to Worship at our Church and to become a part of our community. When planning our vision for the future, LJOR Ministry would like to primarily provide a regular place of Worship and Prayer. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The ministry in particular encourages ordinary people to practice their Christian faith as part of our community through: - Regular Sunday Services - Studying and learning about the Gospel and developing their knowledge, faith and trust in Jesus through Weekly Bible Studies - Providing pastoral care such as godly marriage counselling and regular mental welfare counselling. - Providing Christian rights and ceremonies such as Holy Communion, Water Baptism, Child Dedications, Weddings and Funeral Rights - Missionary and outreach work |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | It is a legal requirement for the trustees of LJOR London Ministry to have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. The guidance provides legal obligations for charities to exhibit public benefit in their activities and purposes. The trustees of LJOR London Ministry have a responsibility to demonstrate in the best interest of the charity and this involves guaranteeing that the charity is working in cooperation with its charitable |
purposes and providing public benefit.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The charity has achieved significant progress in the advancement of Christianity as LJOR London Ministry was able to officially launch the opening of LJOR London Ministry, Edgware Chapter in May 2022. The charity now officially has three locations in London, Paddington, Edgware and in Coventry. The charity has been successful in planting a new Church in North London creating a welcoming environment and providing a regular place of Worship and Prayer for the community. LJOR London Ministry’s Edgware Chapter not only provides a regular place of Worship but also a separate space where children can learn, play, and socialize. Our Churches through the opening of LJOR London Edgware chapter, the charity has provided opportunities for adults, teenagers and children to engage in Church services and activities that promote the Christian faith as well as their social well-being. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | LJOR London Ministry is financially stable in sustaining the costs of operating the Ministry and funding the rent of the place where we hold our worship and other activities. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The funds are kept in the Charity’s bank account and monitored by the trustees and the treasurer. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £65,000.00 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Unrestricted Trust: An unrestricted trust is a trust in which the funds can be used by the charity for any purpose, subject to the charity's governing document. |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Appointment by existing trustees: This method involves existing trustees appointing new trustees to fill vacancies on the board. Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed indefinitely. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name Other name the charity uses Registered charity number
Charity's principal address
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Estelita Ali Ali | ||||
| RubyPonce | ||||
| Gemma Golez | ||||
| Francis Alcon | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements 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)
| Type of | Name | Address |
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| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Ruby Ponce | ||
Trustee – Treasurer |
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| 22 October 2023 | ||
| 22 October 2023 |