LUTON COUNCIL OF FAITHS
Who We Are?We are a voluntary body of the Luton constituents from different faiths and cultures. What Do We Do?Together we endeavour reaching out to communities to promote understanding and harmony. How Do We Do?We do this through activities, projects, conferences, social & cultural events. Why We Do it?To promote integration & cohesion by celebrating our differences.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £947 for the year ended 31 March 2026, compared to a deficit of £447 in the prior year. Unrestricted reserves stood at £43,785, which the trustees consider more than adequate against their policy target of six months' average expenditure. The charity holds no tangible fixed assets and relies on incoming resources from grants and donations to fund its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have a policy of aiming to retain reserves equivalent to six months' average expenditure.”
Trustees
- ZAFAR KHANchair
- GULIE BUTCHER
- Thakor Morarji
- Ulrike Hunt
- Yogesh Kumar Mistry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £77k | £78k |
| 31/03/2025 | £59k | £59k |
| 31/03/2024 | £52k | £58k |
| 31/03/2023 | £80k | £75k |
| 31/03/2022 | £56k | £58k |
Common questions
Is LUTON COUNCIL OF FAITHS financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £947 for the year ended 31 March 2026, compared to a deficit of £447 in the prior year. Unrestricted reserves stood at £43,785, which the trustees consider more than adequate against their policy target of six months' average expenditure. The charity holds no tangible fixed assets and relies on incoming resources from grants and donations to fund its activities. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LUTON COUNCIL OF FAITHS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LUTON COUNCIL OF FAITHS as a grant recipient include BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £52k | High Sheriff Awards |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 04/03/2024 | £130k | Grant to Luton Council of Faiths |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/09/2022 | £10k | Community Relations Development Officer |
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 22/12/2020 | £52k | Strengthening Cohesion in Luton |
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 30/01/2020 | £54k | Grant to Luton Council of Faiths |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/05/2019 | £10k | Working Together for Peace & Harmony |
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 09/05/2018 | £3k | Grant to Luton Council of Faiths |
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 10/08/2017 | £10k | Community Peace Garden |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/05/2016 | £10k | The Breath of the Compassionate |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/08/2011 | £9k | Inter Faith Week 2011 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/07/2009 | £9k | Tuning Strings of Harmony |