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 | ||
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| 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. |
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| 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 | ||
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 | 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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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Annual Plan Goal 1 met Goal 2 partially met |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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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 |
Christine Langston | Elizabeth Owusu Ansah |
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| 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 |
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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)
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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
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Signature Date: 2025-09-25 - 3:58:26 PM GMT - Time Source: server
Agreement completed.
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