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2022-05-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1025094

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

FOR

HINDU CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE

Thapers Limited Chartered Accountants Harpal House 14 Holyhead Road Handsworth Birmingham West Midlands B21 0LT

HINDU CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 14
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 15 to 16

HINDU CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 May 2022. 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 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

This report is an account of the activities of the Hindu Cultural Resource Centre for the year 2021/2022.

Hindu Cultural Resource Centre Durga Bhawan, is a registered charity, run by the collective efforts of the community leaders of Sandwell Hindu Community and the elected members of its executive committee.

The portfolio comprises of a custom build building at 360. Spon Lane South, with two floors. The first floor comprises of the prayer hall, dining hall, kitchen, dry food stores, toilets. and a plant room. The first floor is split with one half containing a self-contained residence for the priest and his family. This consisting of two bedrooms, lounge, a kitchen, a bathroom. The second half consists of an office, library and a committee room with disabled access via Hackett Drive. No1 Hackett drive is an annexe owned by the trust and at present used for storage and musical classes. There are 48 parking spaces for cars on site including 8 on Hackett Drive.

The trust will be debts free by Oct 2022. Financially, we have now some funds available to carry out pending projects.

The committee structure remains unchanged and consists of: Religious / cultural Committee Building Committee Kitchen Committee Education Committee

Management Committee 2016/2022

The list of Present management committee.

Patrons

Mr S.D. Kapila Mr K.D. Sharma Mr M.M. Sharma

LIST OF OFFICE BEARERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR YEAR 2016-22

PRESIDENT Mr BALDEV KAPIL VICE PRESIDENT Mr PREM SAGAR GENERAL SECRETARY MR SHIV KUMAR ASST/SECRETARY MR CHANDER VASHIST TRUSTEE/ TREASURER MR AMAR KANT SHARMA TRUSTEE /ASTT. TREASURER MR BALDEV P BHARDWAJ TRUSTEE/BUILDING MAINTENANCE MR ASHWANI BHARDWAJ TRUSTEE/BUILDING MAINTENANCE MR. SURINDER KUMAR SUDERA TRUSTEE/ MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY/RELIGIOUS HEAD Mr K R PRASHAR EXECUTIVE MEMBER/MATROMONIAL MR MOHINDER KUMAR EXECUTIVE MEMBER/KITCHEN INCHARGE MRS ASHA DEVI CHAUHAN EXECUTIVE MEMBER MRS NIRMALA BHARDWAJ EXECUTIVE MEMBER/ BUILDING MAINTENANCE MR. NARINDER K KALIA EXECUTIVE MEMBER MR. RULIA RAM SANGAR EXECUTIVE MEMBER /religious MR RAJESH KUMAR EXECUTIVE MEMBER/Religious MR JANAK RAJ SHARMA

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HINDU CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Significant activities Mandir Activities

For the convenience of the devotees, the Mandir is open daily from 8:00 am to 1.00pm, and 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm. On festival days, the temple is open all day. With two priests in full time employment...

This year some of the festivals we celebrated are Maha Shivratri, Holi, Baba Balak Nath day, Janamashtami, Ganesh Visrjan, Ram Naumi, Navarates, Karva Chauth, Dussera and Diwali. Because of Government Covid restrictions some of the festivals were muted. at Ganesh Viserjjan, we were limited to 40 devotes who could be allowed to attend.

Rudya Maha Yagya. It was decided to hold this in 2022 in August to invite maximum number of devotes to participate.

There was an increased uptake inVedic marriages been celebrated in the temple premises as well as numerous other activities including mundan sanskar, havan yajans, birthdays, anniversaries, and other various blessings. The Community dining hall is also allowed for the wake services. Our priest also officiates at religious ceremonies away from the temple at the devotes homes or businesses. All these activities supplement our income and allows us to give a better service to the community.

Hindu Awareness

This year we have continued with the lecture series which are open to all. Bageeshwari Didi was invited this year. In the next financial year, we are arranging for several schoolers to visit the mandir.

This provided an opportunity for educational discourse and improving understanding of Hindu principles amongst the community. These spiritual discourses are open to all communities. Marriage Registration

The Hindu Cultural Resource Centre (HCRC) is now registered to facilitate registration of marriages and there is a growing trend in the community utilising this new facility.

Marriage Registration

The Hindu Cultural Resource Centre (HCRC) is now registered to facilitate registration of marriages and there is a growing trend in the community utilising this new facility.

Bhandara (Community Meal)

On Tuesdays and Sundays after prayers (Aarti) Bhandara is served to the congregation of up to 250 devotes on Tuesday and 150 devotes on a Sunday. Food ingredients such as flour, lentils, sugar, milk cooking oil to name are generously donated by the devotes. Vegetables are sourced from the local shops. These vegetarian meals are prepared by unpaid volunteers and our staff on occasions provides a saving for the centre. This prasad is mainly for consummation on the premises.

On most of the religious festivals, the kitchen is fully manned by the volunteers and prepares meals all day long.

Bhajan Mandali

Members of the Bhajan Mandali are dedicated and devoted people, who sing the praises of the lord in the temple as well as in the homes of the devotees. They go to the homes of devotees for Jagrattas, Bhagwati Chowki and any other religious function. They are also a major source of income of the temple. These selfless and tireless people are the epitome of devotion for the temple and the standard bearers of our cause. They are the harbinger of peace, prosperity for the devotees and to the visitor of the temple. May God reward them for their devotion and Sewa.

Inter Faith Community

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HINDU CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

HCRC Durga Bhawan reaches out to all parts of the community. In the past year the schools had restricted the number of visits to public places. City Road School and St Mary's catholic school were the two schools whose students visited the mandir. The number of students and staff in total was 107.

Excursions

Excursions were organised to visit Maa Shakti Temple in Skanda vale in Wales, Liverpool for Ganesh Immersion to Shrewsbury. We have in place three further excursions to Skandvale. skegness and bhagtivedenta in Watford in June 2022. This will be followed up by further excurtions for the devotes.

Community Programmes

In Partnership with NHS west midlands Covid centre was opened. Because of the uptake it was later moved. Regular Children's summer play scheme is also held on the premises. This was a fortnight morning session. This too was fully attended, and we will continue to hold this in the future. A Knee pain management surgery was also held and attended by a number of senior devotes.

Use of Community Hall

The committee room and the library are available for hire to various organisations for seminars, conferences and away days. We have increased our client base in the past year and feedback on the facilities has been positive.

Mission Statement

To help the B.M.E community (Indians) by creating awareness and suggesting solutions for their common problems, so that they can improve their lifestyle and increase their capacity to work and thrive efficiently and harmoniously in a multi- cultural society. It is to be a holistic approach to solve various problems faced by the community.

Activities During the Year

Day Centre

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11.30am - 2.30pm

Music Classes Saturday (Instrumental-) 10.30a.m - 12.30p.m Yoga Wednesday/ sat 5.30p.m -6.30.p.m

Ladies weekly sangeet Thursday 11.15 a.m to 12.50p.m

We would like to thank all the volunteers for their assistance., Their devotion and labour helps us lower the costs to run the trust.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

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HINDU CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1025094

Principal address

360 Spon Lane South Smethwick West Midlands B66 1AB

Trustees

B Kapil P Sagar S Kumar C Vashist A K Sharma (Holding Trustee) B P Bhardwaj (Holding Trustee) A Bhardwaj (Holding Trustee) S K Sudera (Holding Trustee) K R Prashar (Holding Trustee) J P Bhardwaj M Kumar Mrs A D Chauhan Mrs N Bhardwaj N K Kalia R R Sangar R Kumar J R Sharma

Independent examiner

Thapers Limited Chartered Accountants Harpal House 14 Holyhead Road Handsworth Birmingham West Midlands B21 0LT

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 7 November 2022 and signed on its behalf by:

S K Sudera (Holding Trustee) - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HINDU CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Hindu Cultural Resource Centre

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Hindu Cultural Resource Centre (the Trust) for the year ended 31 May 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Thapers Limited Thapers Limited Chartered Accountants Harpal House 14 Holyhead Road Handsworth Birmingham West Midlands B21 0LT

7 November 2022

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HINDU CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
Investment income
3
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
4
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
31/5/22
Unrestricted
funds
£
183,135
25,000
208,135
128,305
79,830
1,345,382
1,425,212
31/5/21
Total
funds
£
91,438
-
91,438
94,766
(3,328)
1,348,710
1,345,382

The notes form part of these financial statements

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HINDU CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE

BALANCE SHEET

31 MAY 2022

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
9
Investments
Investment property
10
Social investments
11
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
12
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
13
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
15
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
31/5/22
Unrestricted
funds
£
1,133,530
50,123
17,999
1,201,652
-
227,310
227,310
(3,750)
223,560
1,425,212
1,425,212
1,425,212
1,425,212
31/5/21
Total
funds
£
1,137,631
50,123
17,999
1,205,753
2,730
151,561
154,291
(14,662)
139,629
1,345,382
1,345,382
1,345,382
1,345,382

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 7 November 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:

S K Sudera (Holding Trustee) - Trustee

K R Prashar - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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HINDU CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

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.

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 cost 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.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Improvements to property - 2% on cost Plant and machinery - 15% on reducing balance Fixtures and fittings - 15% on reducing balance Motor vehicles - 25% on reducing balance

Investment property

Investment property is shown at most recent valuation. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising from changes in fair value is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.

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.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. 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.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

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HINDU CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations
Grants
JRS Grant
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
Other grants
31/5/22
£
169,949
8,632
4,554
183,135
31/5/22
£
8,632
31/5/21
£
65,075
-
26,363
91,438
31/5/21
£
-

Grants received are included within the accounts as income and are shown gross. Expenses to which certain grants may relate are included within the accounts as expenditure. During the year no subsidy was awarded by Sandwell Council which relates to local authority rates.

Subsidy was awarded in the financial accounts year ended 31 May 2013, 31 May 2014, 31 May 2015, 31 May 2016, 31 May 2017, 31 May 2018, 31 May 2019 and 31 May 2020.

During the year, there was grants received from Sandwell MBC of £8,632 related to play scheme activities.

3. INVESTMENT INCOME

Insurance claim
RAISING FUNDS
Raising donations and legacies
Staff costs
Telephone
DC stationery postage
DC Other operating expenses
DC Repairs
Support costs
31/5/22
£
25,000
31/5/22
£
62,513
1,440
2,898
9,041
6,214
46,199
128,305
31/5/21
£
-
31/5/21
£
56,578
1,274
1,084
827
1,452
33,551
94,766

4. RAISING FUNDS

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HINDU CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

5. SUPPORT COSTS

SUPPORT COSTS
Management Other Totals
£ £ £
Raising donations and legacies 41,590 4,609 46,199

6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 May 2022 nor for the year ended 31 May 2021.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 May 2022 nor for the year ended 31 May 2021.

7. STAFF COSTS

31/5/22
£
Wages and salaries
62,513
Other pension costs
946
63,459
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
31/5/22
Management
5
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
31/5/21
£
56,578
553
57,131
31/5/21
5
Unrestricted
funds
£
91,438
94,766
(3,328)
1,348,710
1,345,382

8. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

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HINDU CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

10.

COST
At 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2022
DEPRECIATION
At 1 June 2021
Charge for year
At 31 May 2022
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 May 2022
At 31 May 2021
COST
At 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2022
DEPRECIATION
At 1 June 2021
Charge for year
At 31 May 2022
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 May 2022
At 31 May 2021
INVESTMENT PROPERTY
COST VALUE
At 1 June 2021
and 31 May 2022
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 May 2022
At 31 May 2021
Freehold
property
£
1,101,982
-
-
-
1,101,982
1,101,982
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
100,952
77,476
3,522
80,998
19,954
23,476
Improvements
to
property
£
10,000
200
200
400
9,600
9,800
Motor
vehicles
£
3,150
2,914
59
2,973
177
236
Plant and
machinery
£
27,268
25,131
320
25,451
1,817
2,137
Totals
£
1,243,352
105,721
4,101
109,822
1,133,530
1,137,631
£
50,123
50,123
50,123

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HINDU CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

11. SOCIAL INVESTMENTS

COST VALUE
At 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2022
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 May 2022
At 31 May 2021
12.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other debtors
13.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 14)
Trade creditors
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
14.
LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Mortgage-investment property
15.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 1.6.21
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
1,345,382
TOTAL FUNDS
1,345,382
31/5/22
£
-
31/5/22
£
1,305
719
226
1,500
3,750
31/5/22
£
1,305
Net
movement
in funds
£
79,830
79,830
Mala
Patra
investments
£
17,999
17,999
17,999
31/5/21
£
2,730
31/5/21
£
5,154
1,115
1,836
6,557
14,662
31/5/21
£
5,154
At
31.5.22
£
1,425,212
1,425,212

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HINDU CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
208,135
208,135
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(128,305)
79,830
(128,305)
79,830
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(128,305)
79,830
(128,305)
79,830
79,830

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.6.20
£
1,348,710
1,348,710
Net
movement
in funds
£
(3,328)
(3,328)
At
31.5.21
£
1,345,382
1,345,382

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 91,438 (94,766) (3,328)
TOTAL FUNDS 91,438 (94,766) (3,328)

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.6.20
£
1,348,710
1,348,710
Net
movement
in funds
£
76,502
76,502
At
31.5.22
£
1,425,212
1,425,212

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HINDU CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

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
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
299,573
299,573
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(223,071)
76,502
(223,071)
76,502

16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 May 2022.

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HINDU CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

31/5/22 31/5/21
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations 169,949 65,075
Grants 8,632 -
JRS Grant 4,554 26,363
183,135 91,438
Investment income
Insurance claim 25,000 -
Total incoming resources 208,135 91,438
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
DC Wages 62,513 56,578
Telephone 1,440 1,274
DC stationery postage 2,898 1,084
DC Other operating expenses 9,041 827
DC Repairs 6,214 1,452
82,106 61,215
Support costs
Management
Pensions 946 553
Water Rates 2,070 2,717
Insurance 5,067 4,261
Light and heat 13,782 11,135
Refreshments & consumables 6,336 459
Lease on Hacket Drive - 82
Cleaning 1,690 1,499
Refuse collection 2,608 2,442
Subscriptions 159 491
Repairs & renewals 701 294
Coach Trip 3,135 -
Motor Expenses 1,489 2,045
Alarm Rental and Maintenance 120 240
Accountancy Fee 3,291 2,288
Advertising - 150
It software costs 196 -
41,590 28,656
Other
Sundries 460 7
Carried forward 460 7

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HINDU CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

31/5/22 31/5/21
£ £
Other
Brought forward 460 7
Improvements to property 200 200
Plant and machinery 320 377
Fixtures and fittings 3,522 4,143
Motor vehicles 59 79
Bank loan interest 48 89
4,609 4,895
Total resources expended 128,305 94,766
Net income/(expenditure) 79,830 (3,328)

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