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2025-04-05-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From January 2024 To Period end date April 2025

Charity name: The Flame of Love of Love of The Immaculate Heart of Mary Movement UK

Charity registration number:1206594

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes
of the charity as set out in
its governing document
Para 1.17 The main object for which the
Organisation is established (the
“Main Object”) is to spread
devotion to the Immaculate
Heart of Mary through
evangelisation, especially
among families. It achieves this
through strengthening,
encouraging, and guiding all
participants in the Apostolate of
the Flame of Love, coordinating
activities, providing resources,
supporting and obeying the
Catholic Church. The charity
operates in England and Wales
as part of the wider worldwide
movement and engages in
prayer activities in conjunction
with Flame of Love
organisations in other
countries.
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
As objects incidental and
ancillary to the attainment
of the Main Object, the
Company shall have the
following subsidiary objects:
1.1
Encourage a deepening
in prayer life and
teaching in the
spirituality of the Flame
of Love;
1.2
Establish prayer groups
of the rosary in parishes
and among families;
1.3
Raise awareness of their
baptismal
responsibilities among
members; and
1.4
Offer prayers of
reparation on the First
Friday and First
Saturday of each month.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para 1.18 We are a religious organisation and
engaged in educating and raising
awareness of the devotions and great
graces available through following the
requests of Jesus and Our Blessed Mother
contained in the Spiritual Diary of Flame of
Love .

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 We have not applied for any grants
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38 We are mindful of working with
organisations that are honest and who
understand our objectives.
Contribution made by
volunteers
All our participants are volunteers, we are
very grateful for the time and effort put into
the spreading of the message of The
Flame of Love.
Other

Achievements and Performance

The Flame of Love UK
registered with the Charity
Commission
Scottish Bishop released
letter of “no objection” to
Jan 24
Jan 24
This was achieved within 5 months an
external expert helped with advise on this.
The UK Leader and Chair of the Trustees,
Liz Ansah led this process supported by
Christine Langston secretary. This process
included producing all the policies and
procedures and developing the Charity
statement document and the application to
be submitted to the Charities Commission.
Liz Ansah wrote to the Bishop of Paisley
John Keenan who agreed to meet with
FOL being spread in Paisley
Diocese
3 leaders attended
Intenational Congress
Singapore
Formation day
Annual conference
Attended New Dawn
Walsingham had FOL
exhibition table
Healing Mass held Liz
Ansah Spoke on FOLwith
father Eamon saying Mass
using the FOL vestments
Prayer cenacles increased
to include three am and 6am
Monday to Friday
Leaders retreat with Father
Eamon
The Flame of Love UK Liz
Ansah and Pauline
Gallagher were on Radio
Maria for 1 hour
Liz and Mary travelled to
Scotland to assist Pauline
with the first formation day
in Scotland
Feb 24
May 24
August 24
August 24
August 24
Sep 8th24
Sep 9th24
February
2025
representatives from the Flame of Love UK
in January 2024.
Liz travelled to Scotland and went with The
Scottish Leader Pauline Gallagher for this
meeting. The meeting was very fruitful, and
Bishop John Kennan was happy to support
the spreading of the Flame of Love
devotions in his Diocese. The Scottish
Leader is actively contacting parishes and
schools and has successfully spoken in a
number of Parishes.
New physical Cenacles have been
established as a result of this.
We learned about the International
Movement of The Flame of Love and the
support available.
An opportunity to reflect and grow in the
Flame of Love .
We had international speakers attend our
conference and we highlighted the graces
available through the Flame of Love
We had an exhibition table in a large
weeklong conference with the opportunity
to spread the devotions to the Flame of
Love. Flame of Love diaries, cards and t
shirts available
A large gathering at a healing Mass. The
Flame of Love graces available to
individuals and parishes was discussed,
Flame of Love cards and diaries given out.
A day to develop skills in promoting the
Flame of Love at all levels.
An hour long chat show were all aspects of
the flame of Love went out on the air
Nationally and Internationally.
We had a productive day with around 30
people listening to various talks . Mass and
Eucharistic adoration
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 By attending the Singapore International
Congress we participated and contributed
to the development of the International
Statues and made contact with other
country leaders.
We have had an increase of people
attending our cenacles on- line and an
increase of Physical cenacle.
We have an increase of Priests praying the
Unity Prayer and the Flame of Love Rosary
in parishes.
We have reached more people this year
with the Flame of Love as requested by
Jesus and Our Blessed Mother by;
Writing to Priest and Bishops with a printed
pack for Priests and Bishops .
Speaking directly to Parish Priests and
requesting consent to talk to the parish and
set up rosary cenacles.
Speaking at Healing Masses
Speaking at conferences and inviting well
known speakers to talk about the Flame of
Love in relation to their own ministry.
Attending The New Dawn Conference,
over 5000 people attended the week and
we were there for the whole week. Many
People took information from us about the
Flame of Love.
We reached thousands of people through
our Radio Maria Interview

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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41 Annual Plan
Goal 1 met
Goal 2 partially met
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1.41 Partially met.
We want to have each leader holding a
fund-raising event annually to contribute to
the cost of putting on the annual
conference and retreats and formation
days.
Investment performance
against objectives
Para 1.41 Not applicable

Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period
Para 1.21 Good
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Para 1.22 N/A
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 2,200
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24 N/A
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23 No
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23
N/A
No
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements
where relevant about:
The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47 Annual conference.
Donations
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 Lack of input from individuals fund raising
and members paying dues
Lack of social media and IT specialist.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
N/A
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)
Para 1.25
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Para 1.25 C.I.O
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

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees
Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
Para 1.51 The Flame of Love is an International
Movement.
Relationship with any
related parties
Para 1.51 We are supported by the international
coordinator and the assistant International
coordinator
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name The Flame of Love of The Immaculate Heart of Mary
Movement UK
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1206594
Charity’s principal address 28 Westwood Rd Sutton Coldfield B73 6UN

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 (ifany)
Christine Langston Secretary/finance
MaryMartin
Pauline Gallagher
Peter Daniel
Dermot O Rielly
Flora James
Elizabeth Owusu
Ansah
Chair/finance

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name Elizabeth Owusu Ansah Christine Langston

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 N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A 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)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date
Christine Langston Elizabeth Owusu Ansah
Christine Langston Elizabeth Owusu Ansah

Secretary
Chair
06/10/2025
06/10/2025

The Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Movement UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation

Registered Charity Number 1206594

Receipts and Payments Account for the Charity's First Accounting Period 18th January 2024 to 5th April 2025

Receipts
Donations and funds raised towards promoting charitable objectives
From Conference participants
Total Receipts
Payments
Conference accommodation and organisation
Promoting Charitable Objectives
Total Payments
Net Receipts
Funds at 18th January 2024
Funds at 5th April 2025
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 5th April 2025
Assets
Cash at Bank
Total Assets
Accumulated Fund
Opening Balance
Add net receipts during accounting period
Closing Balance
£
£
2,947.43
16,722.25
19,669.68
12,277.09
2,334.79
14,611.88
5,057.80
-
5,057.80
5,057.80
5,057.80
5,057.80
-
5,057.80
5,057.80

Approved by Trustees on

Signed and dated by

Signature: Christine Langston Christine Langston (Sep 25, 2025 16:58:26 GMT+1)

Email: christine@avemariacare.co.uk

Flame of Love Receipts and Payments Statement 5th April 2025 (1)

Final Audit Report

2025-09-25

Created: 2025-09-25 By: Elizabeth Owusu Ansah (liz.flameofloveuk@yahoo.com) Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAKeq_cKkh8TYaVWoWDBaRq5e8trC_pNBO

"Flame of Love Receipts and Payments Statement 5th April 202 5 (1)" History

Document created by Elizabeth Owusu Ansah (liz.flameofloveuk@yahoo.com)

2025-09-25 - 3:35:33 PM GMT

Document emailed to christine@avemariacare.co.uk for signature

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Signer christine@avemariacare.co.uk entered name at signing as Christine Langston

Document e-signed by Christine Langston (christine@avemariacare.co.uk)

Signature Date: 2025-09-25 - 3:58:26 PM GMT - Time Source: server

Agreement completed.

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