REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1001623
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FOR
SHREE KUTCH LEVA PATEL COMMUNITY (UK)
SHREE KUTCH LEVA PATEL COMMUNITY (UK)
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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| Trustees' Report | 1 | to | 13 |
| Report of the Independent Auditors | 14 | to | 16 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 17 | to | 18 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 19 | ||
| Statement of Cash Flows | 20 | ||
| Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows | 21 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 22 | to | 30 |
SHREE KUTCH LEVA PATEL COMMUNITY (UK)
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their report with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31st December 2024. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015).
The Board of Trustees are satisfied with the performance of the Shree Kutch Leva Patel Community (UK), hereinafter referred to as SKLPC (UK) during the year and the position at 31st December 2024. The Trustees consider that the Charity is in a strong position to continue its activities during the coming year, and that the Charity's assets are adequate to fulfil its obligations.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims
The Objects of SKLPC (UK) are:
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a) The advancement of Hindu religion, tradition and culture in particular among the Hindu community in the United Kingdom usually referred to as the Shree Kutch Leva Patel Community, which originates from Kutch, Gujarat State in India;
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b) The relief of poverty, sickness, and distress among the Shree Kutch Leva Patel Community; c) The advancement of education among children and adults of SKLPC (UK); and d) The provision of assistance in providing facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupations, in particular of the Shree Kutch Leva Patel Community who, have a need for such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty and economic circumstances, in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their condition of life.
The aims of the Charity are reflected in its Mission Statement as being "To enhance the quality of life through education, cultural, social and sports events and instil values that will benefit society".
Significant activities
The Charity carries out a number of activities that contribute to the achievement of the stated objectives and are listed under Achievements and Performance.
The strategies employed to assist the Charity to meet these objectives include the following:
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1 To review services to ensure members' needs are met in providing suitable facilities for education, community activities and cohesion
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2 To ensure continuance of a close working relationship between the Board of Trustees and Charity members
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3 To promote innovative fundraising plans to inspire new members, whilst retaining existing ones
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4 To utilise funding in improving current facilities together with providing extra support and equipment for educational, sports and cultural activities
Public benefit
In setting out the objectives and planning the activities, the Trustees' have given careful consideration to complying with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
With public benefit in mind the Charity provides appropriate communal facilities for recreational, social, sports, education and cultural activities as well as meetings, so as to further the welfare within SKLPC (UK).
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Volunteers
SKLPC (UK) depends heavily upon the continuing support of volunteers in the running of the Charity. Without this dedication the Charity would find it challenging to achieve the stated objectives through the running of various activities and cultural programmes. Volunteers spent thousands of hours towards advancing the ideals of the Charity.
We wish to thank our volunteers for their devoted contribution and we look forward to this continuous support in the future.
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ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Ongoing charitable activities
During the year further major milestones were reached by the charity and the following activities were undertaken.:
Holi - On Sunday 24 March 2024 we held a festival to celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi, the event included colour powder throwing a huge Holi fire, with a sound stage to entertain festival goers throughout the day.
Ujamni 2024 - The annual community gathering took place in traditional SKLPC style with thousands of members of the Charity and members of the Leva Patel community attending. Entertainment was provided by many members of the Charity, with numerous traditional dance numbers from performers across the generations. SKLPC (UK) showcased all the various activities that the charity hosts, through a huge exhibition stand in the middle of the venue. A free traditional buffet lunch was provided to all those in attendance.
Navratri 2024 - Once again we put on the biggest Navratri festival in Western Europe. The event was a resounding success with large numbers attending during the course of the festival. We continue to encourage youngsters and families with young children to get involved in the festivities and embrace our culture by holding a Sunday afternoon family workshop, children are taught how to perform the various traditional dances in a relaxed fun atmosphere.
Football - On Saturday 6 July and Sunday 7 July 2024, the Charity held its annual football tournament and funday. Once again due to unprecedented demand from teams wishing to participate in the tournament, the event was held over 2 days.
The event continues to be a popular event bringing both participants and supporters together, each year we have seen a marked increase in the number of female teams of various ages wishing to participate.
Saturday School - This is one of the core activities of the Charity. The School is run every Saturday during term time and runs out of Avanti House Secondary School in Stanmore. The School has over 300 students, 30 part time teachers and over 40 volunteers who selflessly dedicate several thousand hours collectively. Gujarati, Maths, English, French and Coding is taught from the age of three and a half through to GCSE level. The School has published a series of workbooks, called Learn Gujarati. The workbooks have been sold all over the world and many other Gujarati schools are purchasing these workbooks for use in their schools. During the year the school has also extended its reach to cater to SEND childre n, the take up so far has been encouraging.
Culture is promoted by teaching Bollywood dance, Tabla and Bharatanatyam. Tabla and Bharatanatyam are examined by external bodies and Bollywood dance students have the opportunity to perform on stage at our annual Mela.
SKLPC Cricket Club - The club has four senior teams and a juniors academy which runs from age 8 up to 17. Both the seniors and juniors have professional coaches. A number of the club's members hold ECB Level 2 coaching certificates and dedicate their own time training the juniors. The club continues to hold Clubmark accreditation. This means that the club's organisational structure, processes, documents and all children's safety and protocols follow English Cricket Board (ECB) standards. The senior teams represent the club within the Middlesex County Cricket League and the juniors within the Middlesex Juniors Cricket League.
The club runs an 'ECB Allstars' programme, which provides children aged 6 to 8 years an introduction to cricket. The programme is designed to promote cricket at a grassroots level. This was very successful with many children signing up to the programme, this continues to open another pathway for Junior recruitment. Other events have also increased the number of children signing up to train/play with the club.
The club has a total of 15 level 2 coaches within the club - one of the highest in the Middlesex County area.
The seniors will be focusing on improving league positions and recruitment. With the growth in numbers at senior level as well as the emergence of some very talented Juniors, the club has increased the number of teams on Saturday in the Middlesex County League. This is the highest number of playing sides the club has ever seen with 7 teams playing in matches in total over any given weekend during the season.
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During the 2024 season the under 15s came 1st in their league, our Saturday 4s team came 1st in their league and were promoted and our Saturday 3s came 2nd in their league and were promoted.
The club is currently focusing on the number of female members that have signed up. An 8 week taster programme is being held in summer 2025 with a view to increasing the number of regular female players of all ages. The shorter to medium term aim is to recruit sufficient numbers to establish female teams.
In 2025 the club celebrates its 40th anniversary and to mark the event the club organised a national 3 peaks hiking event over 24 hours. 64 members of our community took part in the event, new friendships and memories were made, a new passion for exercise was obtained and thousands of pounds were raised for the India Gardens project.
Also as part of the club's 40th anniversary celebrations, the club will be touring India in December 2025, various matches will take place against teams in Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Bhuj.
Volleyball - Our Volleyball tournament has now become an annual fixture in the Charity's calendar. The event took place in Cardiff on Saturday Saturday 29 June 2024 and was a resounding success, enjoyed by all that participated and spectated. This event has attracted a new demographic to get involved in the activities of the charity.
Badminton - The SKLPC(UK) badminton league was formed in 2022 to give an opportunity to all members of the Charity to come together and compete and participate against each other whether they are a team of friends, a club, or Gaams.
In 2022 we started with 5 men's teams. From 2023, we are pleased to inform that we have eight mens' teams consisting of 70 players, and three ladies teams consisting of 30 players. Although there are not enough youth players to form teams yet, the amount of interest continues to increase, two of our female youth players currently play in our ladies teams.
We introduced coaching sessions to our Friday night sessions, to provide formal structure to develop the acumen of our players.
During 2023 we started a mixed doubles category and expanding the offering to include coaching under 16's who will hopefully represent SKLPC Badminton at the County Leagues in the future.
Our annual one day tournament took place on 15 September 2024, there were numerous categories allowing a multitude of individuals and groups to take part. This was followed by an awards ceremony.
Our annual tournament will take place on Sunday 20 July 2025 we are expecting c.200 people in attendance.
Adventures - The Adventures team organise weekly walks on Sunday 8.00am, usually around 4-5 hours (10-12 Miles / 16-20km) at varying locations - Stanmore, Chiltern Hills, Rickmansworth, Northolt, Surrey Hills and occasionally additional walks further away.
In 2024 the group hiked Ben Nevis (Scotland's highest peak) - 25th May 2024 to 29th May 2024, raising thousands of pounds for the India Gardens project. In 2025 the group was made up over 50 people were up for another challenge, during the weekend of 23-26 May 2025 the team conquered the Yorkshire three peaks and once again raised thousands of pounds for the India Gardens project.
A smaller team will be embarking on a journey to Africa to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Jul/Aug 2025.
We have successfully secured 4 charity places for the London Marathon 2026 to 2029 and will use this as an opportunity to promote SKLPC in a wider forum, whilst allowing our members to participate in such a sought after event, whilst raising funds for the charity.
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The group continues to inspire our community to keep fit and enjoy time with nature, whilst being able to socialise with fellow members and friends.
Centre Management - This subcommittee is responsible for the management and running of the Hendon and Northolt Centres, includin g maintenance and repair works and managing the hiring of the premises for community events.
Since August 2014, Hendon Centre has been hired out to a nursery generating income. During 2023 the centre was vacated and the property has been listed with estate agents with a view to selling the premises. During an EGM in 2023 the sale of the centre was approved by the members. A suitable buyer has come forward and both sides are working towards concluding the transaction as soon as possible.
At the end of 2023, the Northolt centre was demolished in preparation for the building of the new India Gardens centre. In the meantime, a semi-permanent marquee structure has been erected with its own temporary toilet block and fully functioning kitchen to ensure that the activities of the Centre can continue during the build of the new centre. The new venue has proved popular with our previous affiliated hirers and due to its versatility, it has also attracted new affiliated hirers that previously would not have considered the premises suitable for their events.
Manav Sewa - In 2024 a new arm of the charity was established. This arm focuses on humanitarian activities.
In May 2024 SKLPC commenced the provision of a tiffin service, where meals are provided without cost to the elderly, disabled and those in financial distress within our community. The service is provided once a week and on each Ekadeshi if it falls during a weekday. The service is run by our volunteers who cook the meals for each service. By April 2025, the service has grown to delivering over 500 meals per month.
During 2024, SKLPC also introduced the Vadil Sammelan, a monthly gathering of the elders within our community. This event continues to grow in popularity within our community with hundreds of members attending these events. We do not charge for attendance at the event, a free lunch is provided and various entertainment is arranged for the event to keep attendees engaged and entertained. The goodwill from this group continues to grow and we regularly receive donations towards various SKLPC activities from this group.
Other Activities - We constantly continue to look for other activities that will engage/benefit our community and raise vital funds for the India Gardens project. Some such activities we have held over the past year are; - Jivan Sathi - a speed dating event for members of our community - Sound Bath - an evening of rest and relaxation
INDIA GARDENS PROJECT - Planning approval was granted in October 2018 to redevelop SKLPC's existing sports, recreation and community facility at India Gardens, West End Road, Northolt as reported in previous years. The enhancements will provide modern facilities to support the continued use of the site primarily for sport, recreation and other community uses.
The project will deliver wider benefits to SKLPC, with a "community centre" acting as a base for both formal and informal occasions for the wider community with modern facilities at a welcoming location for local clubs, schools and neighbours. There is a clear social and well-being benefit in having a place demonstrably recognised as a "centre" for the Community, bringing people together at different times of day, week and year.
Details of a proposed Section 106 legal agreement with Ealing Council drafted and reviewed with external legal advisors was also presented to members at the 2021 AGM for consideration. Members voted by a majority to authorize the Trustees to sign the agreement on behalf of the Charity. The agreement was duly signed by the Trustees and fully executed by Ealing Council on 21st July 2021. As such, the planning approval granted in October 2018 became unconditional and valid for a period of three years.
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In June 2022, there was a change in the team leading the India Gardens project and a different approach has been taken in respect of the progression of the project. The team now leading the India Gardens project has previously been extensively involved in the process of obtaining planning permission and has previously worked with the appointed Consultants including architects, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers. The team acknowledges that the impact of inflationary increases notably emanating from government action, COVID-19 and Brexit has driven up the likely costs of the project, with that in mind, the team has engaged with Consultants and the local council to revise the design of the project, resulting in cost-savings both during the course of the build and relating to the ongoing running costs of the new centre.
The team continue to work on revising the full construction drawings in order to best manage the costs of the build without compromising on the quality of the use of the building.
During 2022, HMRC was approached with details of the new centre, details of the conditions contained within the Section 106 legal agreement with Ealing Council agreed on 21st July 2021 and an explanation of how the centre was proposed to be used and managed. On 5 October 2022, HMRC confirmed that based on the information provided, zero-rating would apply for VAT purposes, resulting in build costs not being subject to VAT, any VAT incurred can be recovered from HMRC.
During 2023 various amendments to the planning permission have been submitted to Ealing Council after consultation with planning officers. All amendments have been approved by the Council.
On 25 February 2023, the members of the Charity attended an Extra Ordinary General Meeting and passed a resolution to sell the Centre at Hendon. The Centre was vacated in the summer of 2023 and has since been listed with Estate Agents with a view to selling the site. A suitable buyer has been found and both sides work toward completing the sale as soon as possible. The proceeds will be used in the funding of the new Centre at Northolt.
On 3 March 2023, documents were signed by UK Power Networks relating to the moving of the existing sub-station to the West End Road boundary of the site. The work required to move the existing sub-station has been completed.
An extensive funding raise drive for the India Gardens project has taken place since June 2022 headed by the President and supported by various members of the Committee and Trust Board, many meetings have taken place with esteemed members of the Charity, affiliated organisations and distinguished members of the community. During 2022 further cash donations, pledges and pledges in kind have also been received. The previous cash funds raised, pledged and pledges in kind and the estimated value of the sale of Hendon Hall, the total sums equate to a sum of £8,750,000 that can be used toward the build cost of the new Centre at Northolt in a phased build approach.
The management committee felt that the sums committed by donors are at a level where the build work should commence, with the donations being sufficient to complete the initial phase of building a watertight structure.
During May 2023 the religious ceremonies that according to our culture should take place when one is commencing a new building project have taken place with many of our esteemed donors, distinguished guests and members being in attendance at these ceremonies.
The management committee have agreed, that for commercial reasons the building project will be managed by a newly formed corporate subsidiary of the Charity. This company has been incorporated and has been registered with HMRC.
The old buildings at Northolt were demolished in December 2023 / January 2024.
To date the bungalow to house the on-site caretaker has been completed.
The foundations of the new building have been laid, the steel frame has been erected and some of the walls have been built, during the rest of 2025, the focus will be on enclosing the building.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
Principal funding sources
The principal funding sources for the Charity are currently by way of Navratri, Annual Mela, Education provision and general donations. Donations for the IG project, comprise the primary incoming cash flows.
The Trustees' investment powers are covered by the Charity's governing document and allow the Trustees to invest surplus funds to generate income with which to fund future activities.
The Trustees' investment policy is to aim for safety commensurate with immediate and planned spending requirements and given the current uncertainties in the financial markets, the Trustees consider it appropriate to be holding funds in deposit accounts where they achieve a steady return.
Reserves policy Unrestricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds are required:
- a) To provide funds which can be designated to specific projects at short notice;
b) To cover fluctuations in income and unplanned expenditure.
The Trustees consider it prudent that unrestricted reserves should be sufficient:
a) To avoid the necessity of realising fixed assets held for the Charity's use;
b) To cover one year’s direct charitable expenditure.
As at 31st December 2024, unrestricted net reserves stood at £1,912,639 (2022: £1,854,456). The level of reserves is monitored and reviewed by the Trustees twice a year.
Funds restricted for the IG project amounted to £ Nil as at 31st December 2024 (2023 £457,960). These are shown within restricted funds to be utilised specifically towards expenditure for the IG Project.
Going concern
The Management Committee is confident that the Charity has adequate reserves to meet its financial requirements for the next 12 months and beyond.
Financial Performance Review of financial position
The financial statements are set out on pages 17 to 30.
The financial statements have been prepared as per the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (FRS 102). As stated in the introduction to this report, the Trustees consider the financial performance by the Charity during the year to have been satisfactory.
The Statement of Financial Activities shows net surplus for the year of a revenue nature of £2,511,924 (2023: £215,244 surplus). Net assets at the year end stand at £7,065,617.
FUTURE PLANS
The main focus over the next 3 to 5 years is:
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a) Fund raising for the construction of a fit for purpose new sports and community centre
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b) Building stronger relationships and links with our members, affiliated organisations and associated organisations through the extensive use of social media tools
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c) Building on current corporate engagement programmes and expanding to cover professionals in order to enable the Charity to fund further projects and programmes
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The Charity is controlled by its governing document, a Trust Deed, and constitutes an unincorporated Charity.
The SKLPC (UK) was created and constitution adopted on 1st November 1990 as amended 10th June 2023. The Charity is an unincorporated association governed by a Trust Deed. Eligibility for the membership of the Charity and the membership of the Board of Trustees is governed by the Trust Deed. There are no restrictions in the governing document on the operation of the Charity or in its investment powers, other than those imposed by general charity law.
The operations of the Charity are administered by a governing body of unpaid members, acting as Trustees and Management Committee. The President serves as the Chief Executive Officer responsible to the Trustees for the overall management of the Charity and for ensuring that all policies are carried out. The structure of the Charity is built on democratic values but with safeguards for continuity and stability. The Charity is registered with the UK Charity Commission under Charity number 1001623.
The trustees at the AGM 2023, advised members that they were considering moving to Charitable Incorporated Association 'CIO' structure, a first draft Constitution and Articles of Association were circulated to members in May 2024 for consideration, with a consultation period taking place over the following 3 months.
In April 2025 the proposed Constitution and Articles of Association were submitted to the Charities Commission. Due to an increased backlog in the number of applications made to the Charities Commission, we were advised upon submission that the Charities Commission were still dealing with February 2025 application. Therefore in due course, when the Charities Commission approve a form of the application, Constitution and Articles of Association, a decision will be made as to whether an EGM should be called to move to a CIO or whether the matter should wait to the subsequent AGM.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The Board of Trustees consist of up to nine persons, who are elected at the Annual General Meeting of SKLPC (UK) by a simple majority and hold office for a term of six consecutive years and thereafter are subject to re-election. During 2023 a resolution was passed by the Trustees wherein any five current Trustees from time to time are authorised to execute all documents with the effect that any document executed has the same effect as if executed by all of the Trustees of the Charity.
2 Trustees shall be retiring on 31 May 2025, having served 3 years of their term. Members have been invited to apply for the 2 vacant roles, those applications shall be presented to the AGM and the Members shall vote to decide who takes up the two vacant posts.
Organisational structure
Various activities are run by SKLPC (UK) which in turn are managed through a sub-committee structure on a day-to-day basis, to enhance the organisational structure, operational efficiency and risk management framework. The sub-committees include IG Project, Saturday School, Navratri, Mela, Holi, Winter wonderland, Cricket Club, Centre Management, Football / Funday, Volleyball, Badminton, Information Technology and Health and Safety and Events. Each sub-committee has a lead appointed by the Management Committee who is responsible for providing reports and updates including at monthly Management Committee meetings.
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Decision making
The Management Committee and Trustees endeavor to meet at least once a month to lead, direct and govern all charitable activities and projects. A convenor is appointed by the Management Committee for each of the sub-committees for the year along with Assistant Convenors, to support co-ordination of activities across wider team members, manage key personnel risk and facilitate continuity in support. Sub-committee convenors attend Management Committee meetings as required to report on their activities, present budgets for approval or to discuss any matters relating to their activities that affect other sub-committees.
Convenors do not have any authority to spend over their approved budget. Prior approval by the Management Committee is required for any subsequent budgetary amendments. After each event or at the end of the financial year as appropriate, convenors are responsible for producing and presenting a report with full explanation of variances between budget and actual by nature over or under 10% to the Management Committee.
Induction and training of new Trustees
All new Trustees are inducted as follows:
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Copy of the SKLPC (UK) constitution is discussed by the Board of Trustees with new Trustee's including obligation and scope;
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Guidance is provided to new Trustee's on appropriate reading material such as "Becoming a Trustee" on www.direct.gov.uk and Trustee Responsibilities under the operational guidance section on the U.K. Charity Commission website;
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Ongoing review of appropriate training courses are highlighted to all Trustees to book themselves on.
Related parties
Other than the Trustees and those persons connected with them there are no individuals who are related parties.
The Charity set up SKLPC Construction Limited to undertake the India Gardens construction project. The directors of the company are the President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Charity.
Details of transactions with related parties are shown in the notes to the accounts.
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Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
The Trustees identify the major risks to which the Charity is exposed each financial year when preparing and updating a strategic plan, in particular those related to the operations and the finances of the Charity. The Trustees then review any major risks which have been identified and establish systems to mitigate those risks.
The Charity is open to the usual financial risks of any organisation and has introduced controls to minimise these risks, such as approvals being required for payments from bank accounts. Further, the accounts are regularly explained to members of the Charity and are open for member's inspection at any time. In addition to this, the Charity operates a comprehensive annual planning and budgeting process which is approved by the Management Committee.
The Charity is satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks which have been so identified and reviewed.
Detailed financial monitoring takes place monthly and is carried out by the Treasury Team. On a monthly basis, administrative and financial reports are presented to the management committee.
The table below is a summary of the key risks facing the Charity, their impact on the Charity and the steps taken to manage these risks:
| Risk | Impact | Mitigation plan |
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| Not achieving budgeted levels of income to meet expenditure and build reserves. |
Insufficient funding for operational activities and future projects; Curtailment of operations. |
- Rigorous budgeting process and revision as required;- Regular financial reporting to Trustees and Management Committee;- Expansion of activities to generate further income. |
| Inadequate internal systems and controls. |
Inefficiency in running operations; Susceptibility to error or fraud; No clear lines of responsibility and reporting. |
- Internal audit function with periodic reporting to Trustees;- Financial procedures manual in place with periodic review and revision; |
| Non-compliance with legal and statutory regulations. |
Financial and legal implications which may impact continued operation. |
- Regular review of compliance through Trustees, Management Committee and Sub-committee;- Obtaining professional advice as appropriate. |
| IG Project risk | IG Project could impact the current activities of the Charity |
A special IG Committee has been set up, which reports to the Management Committee at least monthly. Adequate controls are in place to continuously review project viability. |
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1001623
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Principal address
West End Road Northolt Middlesex UB5 6RE
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Trustees
The name of the Chief Executive Officer and other senior member(s) involved in the management of the Charity as at 31 December 2024:
| Mr Mavji Dhanji Jadva Vekaria | President |
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| Mr Premji Harji Varsani | Vice President |
| Mr Ravi Dhanji Varsani | General Secretary |
| Mrs Meera Varsani | Secretary |
| Ms Tina Shivji Jesani (resigned June 2023) | Assistant Secretary |
| Mrs Neera Mohan Hirani (elected June 2023) | Assistant Secretary |
| Ms Nita Nikhil Rabadia | Assistant Secretary |
| Mr Arvin Lalji Assani | Treasurer |
| Mr Chandrakant Varsani | Assistant Treasurer |
| Mr Lalji Shamji Vishram Halai | Assistant Treasurer |
| Mrs Dipti Madhaparia | Assistant Treasurer |
The Board of Trustees of the Charity as at the year ended 31st December 2024 and at the date of approval of the accounts were:
Mr Rajesh Govind Jiwani Mr Jitendra Jadva Halai Mr Jayesh Hirji Hirani Mr Samji Shivji Dabasiya Mr Narshi Bhoja Mr Dipak Ratna Hirani Mr Prakash Devraj Halaria Mr Vinod Khimji Gajparia Mr Vijaykumar Vishram Hirani
The Management Committee & Sub Committee members were:
Management Committee members
Raksha Ramnik Jina Sachin Naran Meghani Neera Mohan Hirani Bhavna Khetani Vinod Pindolia Dinesh Dhanji Vekaria Hansa Hirani Naran Bhimji Pindoria Premji Lalji Jagani Umesh Premji Patel
Lalji Shamji Gorasia Jeetendra Samji Kanji Valji Vishram Varsani Bharat Kerai Kalyan Premji Pindoria Jayin Bhupendra Hirani Veenay Ravji Vekaria Jitendra Varsani Ashwin Hirji Siyani Bhupendra D. Hirani Deepesh Hirani Ashish Halai Harein Bhimji Mayani Kanti Vishram Pindoria Kanji Samji Vekaria Naeshma Hirani Laxmikant Hirani Kalpna Varsani Harish Ramji Hirani
Patron of SKLPC
Mr Shashikant Karsandas Vekaria
Sub Committee Convenors
India Gardens Project Football Saturday School Cricket Club Navratri Mela Centre Management Winter Wonderland Holi Adventures Health and Safety Badminton Volleyball
Mavji Dhanji Vekaria Rajesh Madha Jeetendra Dhanji Vaghjiani Rajni Ravji Hirani Raksha Ramnik Jina Kiran Pindoria Sachin Naran Meghani Chandra Varsani Praful Vaghjiani Laxmikant Hirani Bhavna Khetani Nilesh Khimani Vijay Hirani
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Auditors
CKRD Accountants Ltd - Statutory Auditors 194 Honeypot Lane Stanmore HA7 1EE
Solicitors
Gandecha & Pau, 508 Kingsbury Road, London, NW9 9HE
Markand & Co Solicitors LLP, 6-8, Woodford Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0HA
Bankers Lloyds Bank Plc Bank of India 1 Walm Lane 714 - 716 Kenton Road Willesden Green Branch Harrow Willesden Green Middlesex London, NW2 5SN HA3 9QX
TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) including Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland".
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 29 October 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Rajesh Jiwani
Rajesh Jiwani (Oct 29, 2025 19:56:57 GMT)
Mr Rajesh Govind Jiwani - Trustee
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF SHREE KUTCH LEVA PATEL COMMUNITY (UK)
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Shree Kutch Leva Patel Community (UK) (the 'charity') for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Statement of Financial Position, the Statement of Cash Flows and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'.
In our opinion the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Emphasis of matters
We draw attention to Note 12 of the financial statements, which describes our inability to obtain sufficient appropriate evidence to conclusively confirm the debtor and other debtor balances and their subsequent recoverability. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
Other information
The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF SHREE KUTCH LEVA PATEL COMMUNITY (UK)
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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the information given in the trustees Report is inconsistent in any material respect with the financial statements; or
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sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the Trustees' Responsibilities Statement, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements which give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
We have been appointed as auditors under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
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Enquiry of the Trustees and management committee, those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims.
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Enquiry of committee members involved in the accounting and compliance functions to identify any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations.
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We reviewed minutes of meetings of those charged with governance.
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We reviewed financial statement disclosures and tested to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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We audited the risk of management override of controls, including through testing journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF SHREE KUTCH LEVA PATEL COMMUNITY (UK)
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
CKRD Accountants Ltd - Statutory Auditors 194 Honeypot Lane HA7 1EE Date: .............................................
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SHREE KUTCH LEVA PATEL COMMUNITY (UK)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2 Charitable activities 4 Navratri Annual Mela Education Hall & Facilities Mehfil, Holi & Adventures Football SEN Cricket India Gardens Project Volleyball Badminton Sound Bath Vadil Sammelan + Tiffin Service Jeevan Sathi Singles Mingle Investment income 3 Total EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities 5 Navratri Annual Mela Education Hall & Facilities Mehfil, Holi & Adventures Football SEN Cricket India Gardens Project Volleyball Badminton Sound Bath Vadil Sammelan + Tiffin Service Jeevan Sathi Singles Mingle Total NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) Transfers between funds 15 |
Unrestricted funds £ 726,285 515,277 195,421 131,899 237,620 117,839 8,406 - 70,309 - 1,000 3,485 1,780 10,425 2,097 30,264 2,052,107 274,094 103,211 120,972 187,071 2,410 5,485 - 65,220 - 1,122 - 300 15,305 373 775,563 1,276,544 1,693,340 |
Restricted funds £ - - - - - - - - - 1,235,380 - - - - - - 1,235,380 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,235,380 (1,693,340 ) |
31/12/24 Total funds £ 726,285 515,277 195,421 131,899 237,620 117,839 8,406 - 70,309 1,235,380 1,000 3,485 1,780 10,425 2,097 30,264 3,287,487 274,094 103,211 120,972 187,071 2,410 5,485 - 65,220 - 1,122 - 300 15,305 373 775,563 2,511,924 - |
31/12/23 Total funds £ 217,206 429,252 176,498 117,979 84,371 81,034 46,055 10,891 - 521,495 6,940 1,890 - - - 24,064 1,717,675 216,697 75,592 116,422 1,407,521 58,929 40,266 5,660 - 6,242 4,250 1,340 - - - 1,932,919 (215,244) - |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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SHREE KUTCH LEVA PATEL COMMUNITY (UK)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Notes Net movement in funds RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted funds £ 2,969,884 4,095,733 7,065,617 |
Restricted funds £ (457,960) 457,960 - |
31/12/24 Total funds £ 2,511,924 4,553,693 7,065,617 |
31/12/23 Total funds £ (215,244) 4,768,937 4,553,693 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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SHREE KUTCH LEVA PATEL COMMUNITY (UK)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 11 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 12 Investments 13 Cash at bank and in hand CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 14 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS 15 Unrestricted funds: General fund Restricted funds: India Gardens Project TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestricted funds £ 5,152,978 330,475 800,000 900,636 2,031,111 (118,472) 1,912,639 7,065,617 7,065,617 |
Restricted funds £ - - - - - - - - - |
31/12/24 Total funds £ 5,152,978 330,475 800,000 900,636 2,031,111 (118,472) 1,912,639 7,065,617 7,065,617 7,065,617 - 7,065,617 |
31/12/23 Total funds £ 2,241,277 219,141 800,000 1,511,405 2,530,546 (218,130) 2,312,416 4,553,693 4,553,693 4,095,733 457,960 4,553,693 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 29 October 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
Rajesh Jiwani
Rajesh Jiwani (Oct 29, 2025 19:56:57 GMT)
Mr Rajesh Govind Jiwani - Trustee
Arvin Assani (Oct 29, 2025 23:28:01 GMT+4)
Mr Arvin Lalji Assani - Treasurer
The notes form part of these financial statements
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SHREE KUTCH LEVA PATEL COMMUNITY (UK)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations 1 Net cash provided by operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Impact of impaired tangible fixed assets Interest received Net cash used in investing activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period |
31/12/24 £ 2,284,291 2,284,291 (2,925,324 ) - 30,264 (2,895,060 ) (610,769) 1,511,405 900,636 |
31/12/23 £ 1,264,049 1,264,049 (696,616) (271,530) 24,064 (944,082) 319,967 1,191,438 1,511,405 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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SHREE KUTCH LEVA PATEL COMMUNITY (UK)
NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
| Net income/(expenditure) for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial Activities) Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Interest received Impaired assets not affecting cash flow Increase in debtors (Decrease)/increase in creditors Net cash provided by operations 2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS Net cash Cash at bank and in hand Liquid resources Deposits included in cash Current asset investments Total |
At 1/1/24 £ 1,511,405 1,511,405 - 800,000 800,000 2,311,405 |
31/12/24 £ 2,511,924 13,623 (30,264) - (111,335) (99,657) 2,284,291 Cash flow £ (610,769) (610,769) - - - (610,769) |
31/12/23 £ (215,244) 43,061 (24,064) 1,508,506 (105,384) 57,174 1,264,049 At 31/12/24 £ 900,636 900,636 - 800,000 800,000 1,700,636 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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SHREE KUTCH LEVA PATEL COMMUNITY (UK)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity .
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Allocation and apportionment of costs
Support Costs
Support costs are those that assist the work of the Charity but do not directly represent charitable activities and include office costs, governance costs, administrative and payroll costs. They are incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the Charity and include project management carried out. Where support costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to cost of raising funds and expenditure on charitable activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Freehold property - 2% on cost Plant and machinery - 20% on reducing balance
Taxation
The Charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
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SHREE KUTCH LEVA PATEL COMMUNITY (UK)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Fund accounting
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Donations Gift aid Donated services and facilities 3. INVESTMENT INCOME Deposit account interest 4. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Events related activities |
31/12/24 £ 62,490 245,700 418,095 726,285 31/12/24 £ 30,264 |
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| 31.12.23 | |||
| £ | |||
| 954,910 | |||
| 745,838 | |||
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SHREE KUTCH LEVA PATEL COMMUNITY (UK)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
| Direct Costs £ Navratri 274,094 Annual Mela 103,211 Education 73,560 Hall & Facilities 77,553 Mehfil, Holi & Adventures 7,270 Football 5,485 Cricket 65,220 Volleyball 1,122 Sound Bath 300 Vadil Sammelan + Tiffin Service 15,305 Jeevan Sathi Singles Mingle 373 623,493 6. GRANTS PAYABLE Hall & Facilities 7. SUPPORT COSTS Management £ Education 47,412 Hall & Facilities 74,208 Mehfil, Holi & Adventures (4,110) 117,510 |
Grant funding of activities Support (see note costs (see 6) note 7) £ £ - - - - - 47,412 1,150 108,368 - (4,860) - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,150 150,920 31/12/24 £ 1,150 Governance Finance costs £ £ - - 13,995 20,165 (750) - 13,245 20,165 |
Totals £ 274,094 103,211 120,972 187,071 2,410 5,485 65,220 1,122 300 15,305 373 775,563 31/12/23 £ - Totals £ 47,412 108,368 (4,860) 150,920 |
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SHREE KUTCH LEVA PATEL COMMUNITY (UK)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
7. SUPPORT COSTS - continued
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
Finance
| Finance | ||||
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| 31/12/24 | 31/12/23 | |||
| Mehfil, | ||||
| Hall & | Holi & | Total | Total | |
| Facilities | Adventures | activities | activities | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Postage and stationery | - | - | - | 3,055 |
| Bank charges | 13,995 | (750) | 13,245 | 10,142 |
| 13,995 | (750) | 13,245 | 13,197 | |
| Governance costs | ||||
| 31/12/24 | 31/12/23 | |||
| Hall & | Total | |||
| Facilities | activities | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Auditors' remuneration | 5,700 | 4,800 | ||
| Legal costs | 842 | 1,091 | ||
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 13,623 | 43,061 | ||
| 20,165 | 48,952 |
8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.
9. STAFF COSTS
| STAFF COSTS | ||
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| 31/12/24 | 31/12/23 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Wages and salaries | 92,517 | 87,953 |
| 92,517 | 87,953 | |
| The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: | ||
| 31/12/24 | 31/12/23 | |
| Teaching staff (all part time) | 28 | 23 |
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
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SHREE KUTCH LEVA PATEL COMMUNITY (UK)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies Charitable activities Navratri Annual Mela Education Hall & Facilities Mehfil, Holi & Adventures Football SEN India Gardens Project Volleyball Badminton Investment income Total EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Navratri Annual Mela Education Hall & Facilities Mehfil, Holi & Adventures Football SEN India Gardens Project Volleyball Badminton Total NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) Transfers between funds Net movement in funds RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
ACTIVITIES Unrestricted funds £ 217,205 429,252 176,498 117,979 84,371 81,034 46,055 10,891 - 6,940 1,890 24,064 1,196,179 216,697 75,592 116,422 1,407,521 58,929 40,266 5,660 - 4,250 1,340 1,926,677 (730,498) 562,123 (168,375) 4,264,108 4,095,733 |
Restricted funds £ 1 - - - - - - - 521,495 - - - 521,496 - - - - - - - 6,242 - - 6,242 515,254 (562,123) (46,869) 504,829 457,960 |
Total funds £ 217,206 429,252 176,498 117,979 84,371 81,034 46,055 10,891 521,495 6,940 1,890 24,064 1,717,675 216,697 75,592 116,422 1,407,521 58,929 40,266 5,660 6,242 4,250 1,340 1,932,919 (215,244) - (215,244) 4,768,937 4,553,693 |
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SHREE KUTCH LEVA PATEL COMMUNITY (UK)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| COST At 1 January 2024 Additions At 31 December 2024 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2024 Charge for year At 31 December 2024 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2024 At 31 December 2023 COST At 1 January 2024 Additions At 31 December 2024 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2024 Charge for year At 31 December 2024 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2024 At 31 December 2023 |
Freehold property £ 775,000 - 775,000 - - - 775,000 775,000 Fixtures and fittings £ 83,284 - 83,284 79,274 1,003 80,277 3,007 4,010 |
Improvements to property £ 1,414,715 2,910,095 4,324,810 - - - 4,324,810 1,414,715 Computer equipment £ 25,774 - 25,774 24,821 - 24,821 953 953 |
Plant and machinery £ 129,794 15,229 145,023 83,513 12,302 95,815 49,208 46,281 Totals £ 2,428,567 2,925,324 5,353,891 187,608 13,305 200,913 5,152,978 2,240,959 |
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Included in cost or valuation of land and buildings is freehold land of £775,000 (2023 - £775,000) which is not depreciated.
The freehold land included above was recognised using a previous UK GAAP valuation as a deemed cost on transition to SORP (FRS 102). These assets were depreciated from their valuation date of 1 January 2015 and have a net book value of £775,000 (2023 - £775,000). The historic cost equivalent of these assets was £2,202,800. The old buildings were demolished to allow the construction of the new buildings. The net building value of £1,508,506 was fully impaired in the previous year and the £271,530 of the corresponding cumulative depreciation was also eliminated.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued
Freehold land and buildings were subject to an independent, professional valuation by Anderson Wilde & Harris Chartered Surveyors - RICS on the Freehold with full vacant possession basis. If the Trustees were to adopt a revaluation model for freehold land the value indicated is £775,000.
Improvement costs are attributed to planning and consultancy costs incurred towards the extension of the Notholt Centre and capitalised at the year end date.
12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||
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| Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income |
31/12/24 £ 139,704 162,638 28,133 330,475 |
31/12/23 £ 141,009 51,408 26,724 |
| 219,141 |
The Emphasis of matter on the financial statements arises from our inability to obtain sufficient appropriate evidence to conclusively confirm the debtor and other debtor balances and their subsequent recoverability.
Consequently, we were unable to determine whether any adjustments to these amounts were necessary.
13. CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS
| CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors Other creditors |
31/12/24 £ 800,000 31/12/24 £ - 118,472 118,472 |
31/12/23 £ 800,000 |
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| 31/12/23 £ 750 217,380 |
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| 218,130 |
14. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds India Gardens Project TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1/1/24 £ 4,095,733 457,960 4,553,693 |
Net movement in funds £ 1,276,544 1,235,380 2,511,924 |
Transfers between funds £ 1,693,340 (1,693,340 ) - |
At 31/12/24 £ 7,065,617 - |
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| 7,065,617 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds India Gardens Project TOTAL FUNDS Comparatives for movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds India Gardens Project TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1/1/23 £ 4,264,108 504,829 4,768,937 |
Incoming resources £ 2,052,107 1,235,380 3,287,487 Net movement in funds £ (730,498) 515,254 (215,244) |
Resources expended £ (775,563) - (775,563) Transfers between funds £ 562,123 (562,123) - |
Movement in funds £ 1,276,544 1,235,380 2,511,924 At 31/12/23 £ 4,095,733 457,960 4,553,693 |
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Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds India Gardens Project TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 1,196,179 521,496 1,717,675 |
Resources expended £ (1,926,677 ) (6,242) (1,932,919 ) |
Movement in funds £ (730,498) 515,254 (215,244) |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds India Gardens Project TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1/1/23 £ 4,264,108 504,829 4,768,937 |
Net movement in funds £ 546,046 1,750,634 2,296,680 |
Transfers between funds £ 2,255,463 (2,255,463 ) - |
At 31/12/24 £ 7,065,617 - |
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| 7,065,617 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds India Gardens Project TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 3,248,286 1,756,876 5,005,162 |
Resources expended £ (2,702,240 ) (6,242) (2,708,482 ) |
Movement in funds £ 546,046 1,750,634 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,296,680 |
16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
The Charity had significant transactions related to provision of services with Vital Concept Ltd, connected to the General Secretary Ravi Varsani for £68,209 (2023: £50,510) during the year.
The Charity also processed applications worth £2,492,000 for construction work related to the India Garden Project to SKLPC Construction Limited for the financial year.
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