**2025** 

**5th** 


## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** 

**From** 6th April 2024 

## **Period start date to** 

## **April** 

**Charity name:** Lifted Life Charity 

## **Charity registration number:    1199698** 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

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|Summary of the purposes of<br>the charity as set out in its<br>governing document|Para 1.17|Lifted Life Charity, registered under charity<br>number 1199698, was established to advance<br>the Christian faith in London and Surrey. The<br>Charity's main objectives include broadcasting<br>Christian messages of an evangelistic and<br>teaching nature, as well as conducting pastoral<br>and outreach work. This work notably includes<br>efforts for the relief of poverty. The charity<br>focuses on benefitting the public through these<br>activities, as outlined in its governing document<br>established as a CIO - Foundation on 18th July<br>2022.|
|Summary of the main<br>activities in relation to those<br>purposes for the public<br>benefit, in particular, the<br>activities, projects or services<br>identified in the accounts.|Para 1.17 and<br>1.19|The main activities of Lifted Life Charity, in<br>relation to its purposes for public benefit,<br>include operating a community-focused radio<br>station. This station broadcasts a diverse<br>range of music and talk shows, aiming to<br>promote mental wellness, encourage faith,<br>and create a sense of community. The<br>Charity integrates music therapy,<br>inspirational messages, and audience<br>engagement to enhance mental health<br>awareness and provide support.<br>Collaborations with local organizations,<br>mental health professionals, and volunteers<br>are central to its operations. These activities,<br>reflected in the Volunteer DJ Handbook,<br>demonstrate the Charity's commitment to<br>uplifting and supporting its community<br>through music and broadcastmedia.|
|Statement confirming<br>whether the trustees have<br>had regard to the guidance<br>issued by the Charity<br>Commission on public<br>benefit|Para 1.18|In preparing this report, the trustees of Lifted<br>Life Charity have duly considered the<br>guidance issued by the Charity Commission<br>regarding public benefit. This includes<br>ensuring that the Charity's activities align<br>with the principles of public benefit as<br>outlined in the guidance. The trustees<br>remain committed to fulfilling their<br>obligations underthis guidance, continually|





assessing and adapting the Charity's operations to meet these standards and effectively serve the community. 

## **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** 

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|Summary of the main<br>achievements of the charity,<br>identifying the difference the<br>charity’s work has made to<br>the circumstances of its<br>beneficiaries and any wider<br>benefits to society as a<br>whole.|Para 1.20|Lifted Life Charity's main achievements are<br>catered around its innovative use of music<br>and broadcasting to promote mental<br>wellness and community support. Through<br>their radio station, they have successfully<br>created an inclusive space that offers<br>solace, inspiration, and healing. The<br>Charity's activities, such as music therapy<br>sessions, engaging radio programs, and<br>community events, have significantly<br>impacted individuals and communities,<br>fostering a supportive atmosphere for mental<br>well-being. The role of our Volunteer DJs<br>has been crucial in this mission, as they<br>curate and broadcast music that uplifts and<br>connects with the audience, going beyond<br>entertainment to offer hope and<br>encouragement for mental health<br>challenges. The Charity's adherence to high<br>standards in broadcasting, legal compliance,<br>and ethical conduct has further amplified its<br>positive impact on society.|



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|Achievements against<br>objectives set|Para 1.41|Lifted Life Charity has successfully achieved<br>its objectives by creating a meaningful<br>impact through its volunteer-driven radio<br>broadcasts. The Charity's DJs have played a<br>pivotal role in promoting mental wellness<br>and community support, effectively using<br>music as a tool for healing and connection.<br>Their diligent adherence to broadcasting<br>standards and compliance with legal<br>requirements has reinforced the charity's<br>credibility. The impact of Lifted Life's work is<br>evident in the positive feedback from<br>listeners and the growing community<br>engagement, demonstrating a significant<br>contribution to the welfare of its beneficiaries<br>and society.|
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|Performance of fundraising<br>activities against objectives<br>set|Para 1.41|<br>Lifted Life Charity's fundraising performance,<br>catered around donations received through<br>its radio broadcasts, has been promising,<br>considering the early stage of the Charity's<br>development. While the Charity has not yet<br>launched its full range of activities and<br>initiatives, the radio platform has<br>successfully begun to generate financial<br>support. This initial fundraising success lays<br>a strong foundation for future growth and<br>indicates a positive response from the<br>community, aligning with the Charity's<br>objectives to build engagement and support<br>through its broadcasting efforts.|
|Investment performance<br>against objectives|Para 1.41|<br>The investment performance of Lifted Life<br>Charity, prior to its formal incorporation, was<br>pivotal in establishing its operational<br>foundation. The initial focus was on<br>procuring essential broadcasting equipment,<br>such as DJ controllers and computers,<br>funded by personal contributions from the<br>members. This demonstrated their deep<br>commitment to the charity's cause. Following<br>incorporation, the Charity judiciously used<br>donations to enhance its digital presence.<br>This year we have modernised the website,<br>making it much more interactive and<br>providing study tools online.|
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## **Financial Review** 

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|Review of the charity’s<br>financial position at the end<br>of the period|Para 1.21|£616 received by way of donations during<br>this financial period;<br>£576 expenditure during this financial period|
|Statement explaining the<br>policy for holding reserves<br>statingwhy they areheld|Para 1.22|The Charity holds a small reserve to assist in<br>covering small emergencies|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£40|
|Reasons for holding zero<br>reserves|Para 1.22|**N/A**|
|Details of fund materially in<br>deficit|Para 1.24|**N/A**|
|Explanation of any<br>uncertainties about the<br>charity continuing as a going<br>concern|Para 1.23|There are currently no concerns about the<br>Charity continuing as a going concern|



|**Additional information (optional)**<br>You may choose to include further statements|**Additional information (optional)**<br>You may choose to include further statements|where relevant about:|
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|The charity’s principal<br>sources of funds (including<br>any fundraising)|Para 1.47|Currently, Lifted Life Charity's principal<br>source of funding is through its radio<br>broadcasts. The Charity relies on donations<br>received from listeners and supporters<br>engaged with their radio programming. This<br>source of funds is vital for the charity's<br>operations and growth, particularly at this<br>stage where it is focusing on establishing its<br>presence and impact in the community<br>through its broadcasting activities.|
|Investment policy and<br>objectives including any<br>social investment policy<br>adopted|Para 1.46|Lifted Life Charity's investment policy and<br>objectives are cantered on utilizing<br>resources efficiently to further its mission.<br>Currently, the focus is on investing in<br>essential infrastructure and equipment<br>needed for effective broadcasting and<br>operations. This includes investments in<br>technology like DJ equipment and software<br>for radio broadcasting. The charity also<br>prioritizes investments that enhance its<br>digital presence, such as website<br>development and online broadcasting<br>platforms. There is no specific social<br>investment policy adopted at this time, as<br>the primary investment goal is building a<br>strong operational base to support its core<br>activities.|
|A description of the principal<br>risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|Lifted Life Charity faced principal<br>risks primarily related to the COVID-19<br>pandemic. The lockdowns and restrictions<br>significantly impacted fundraising<br>opportunities and community engagement,<br>leading to limited donations. The reliance on<br>a single source of funding, through radio<br>broadcasts, also presented a risk due to<br>potential fluctuations in listener engagement<br>and support. Additionally, operational<br>challenges, including adapting to remote|





broadcasting and maintaining volunteer involvement during lockdowns, were key risks that the charity needed to navigate. Other 



## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

|Description of charity’s<br>trusts:||Lifted Life Charity does not hold specific<br>funds or assets designated as trusts.<br>Financial contributions primarily come from<br>the CEO's monthly donation of £51, which is<br>used to pay for the Radio.co platform,<br>enabling the charity to broadcast its<br>programming. Additionally, listener<br>donations are collected and held in the Lifted<br>Life account. This structure indicates a<br>straightforward financial model focused on<br>maintaining essential operational<br>capabilities, particularly the radio<br>broadcasting service, which is central to the<br>charity's activities.|
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|Type of governing document<br>(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|The governing document for Lifted Life<br>Charity is a Charitable Incorporated<br>Organization (CIO)-Foundation type.|
|How is the charity<br>constituted?<br>(e.g unincorporated<br>association, CIO)|Para 1.25|<br>Lifted Life Charity is constituted as a<br>Charitable Incorporated Organization (CIO) -<br>Foundation type. This legal structure is<br>specifically chosen for its suitability for<br>charities in the UK, offering benefits such as<br>limited liability and a separate legal identity.<br>This allows the Charity to conduct its<br>business, hold assets, and enter into<br>contracts in its own name, providing a solid<br>and flexible framework for its operations and<br>governance.|
|Trustee selection methods<br>including details of any<br>constitutional provisions e.g.<br>election to post or name of<br>any person or body entitled<br>to appoint one or more<br>trustees|Para 1.25|The trustee selection method for Lifted Life<br>Charity, a foundation Charitable<br>Incorporated Organization (CIO), involves<br>the current trustees appointing new trustees.<br>This method, detailed in their governing<br>document, ensures a coherent and mission-<br>aligned expansion of the trustee board. This<br>process allows the charity to maintain<br>continuity in its governance and strategic<br>direction, aligning with its core mission and<br>values. The trustees are responsible for<br>ensuring that new appointees are fit and<br>proper persons to act in such a capacity,<br>maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of<br>~~the charity~~'~~s governance~~|
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**Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 

Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the 



charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other 

## **Reference and Administrative details** 

|Charityname|Lifted Life Charity|
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|Other name the charityuses|Lifted Life|
|Registered charitynumber|1199698|
|Charity’s principal address|75 Cranford Avenue, Staines-Upon-Thames, Middlesex, TW19<br>7AQ|
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**Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** 

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||LieWah Johnson|Trustee|||
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– 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 

## **Additional information (optional)** 

## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** 

**Type of Name Address 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)** M BOWEN **Full name(s)** MARIA BOWEN **Position (eg Secretary,** CEO **Chair, etc) Date** 04.03.2026 




**LIFTED LIFE CHARITY No (if any) LIFTED LIFE CHARITY 1199698 Receipts and payments accounts** 

**No (if any) 1199698 CC16a** Period end date 05/04/2026 

**For the period** Period start date **from** 06/04/2024 

**To** 

## **Section A Receipts and payments** 

**Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds** 

**Total funds Last year** 

||**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**|**Restricted**<br>**funds**|**Endowment**<br>**funds**|**Total funds**|**Total funds**|**Last year**|
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|**A1 Receipts**|**to the nearest      £**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br> **325**<br>**293**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br> **293**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br> **-**<br>**616**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**616**<br>**576**<br>**40**<br>**-**<br>~~**-**~~<br>**40**|**to the nearest £**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**|**to the nearest £**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**|**to the nearest £**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**325**<br>**293**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**293**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br> <br>**616**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**616**<br>**576**<br>**40**||**to the nearest £**|
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|**_Sub total_**_(Gross income for_<br>_AR)_|**616**|||||**-**|
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|**_Total receipts_ **<br>**A3 Payments**|||||||
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|**_Sub total_ **|**293**|||||**-**|
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|**A4 Asset and investment**<br>**purchases, (see table)**|||||||
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|**_Total payments_**<br>**_Net of receipts/(payments)_**<br>**A5 Transfers between funds**<br>**A6 Cash funds last year end**<br>**_Cash funds this year end_**|||||||
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||**40**|**-**|**-**|<br>**40**||**-**|



CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 

31/01/2024 

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|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**||
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|**Categories**<br>Signed by one or two trustees on<br>behalf of all the trustees<br>**B5 Liabilities**<br>**B3 Investment assets**<br>**B2 Other monetary assets**<br>**B4 Assets retained for the**<br>**charity’s own use**<br>**B1 Cash funds**|**Details**<br>**Details**<br>**_Total cash funds_**<br>(agree balances with receipts and payments<br>account(s))<br>**Details**<br>**Details**<br>**Details**<br>Signature<br>M BOWEN|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>Agreement Error<br>OK<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Fund to which**<br>**asset belongs**<br>**Cost (optional)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Fund to which**<br>**asset belongs**<br>**Cost (optional)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Fund to which**<br>**liability relates**<br>**Amount due**<br>**(optional)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>Print Name<br>MARIA BOWEN|**Endowment**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**|
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||M BOWEN|MARIA BOWEN|04/03/2026|
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04/03/2026 

CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 

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