The Kalgidhar Trust
(A Registered Charity)
Trustees, Annual Report
& Financial Statements
Year Ended: 31 July 2025
Charity no: 1041548

## **THE KALGIDHAR TRUST** 

|**Contents**|**Page**|
|---|---|
|Report of the Trustees|3-12|
|Independent Auditor's Report to the Trustees of The Kalgidhar Trust|13-16|
|Statement of Financial Activities|17|
|Statement of Financial Position|18|
|Statement of Cash Flows|19|
|Notes forming part of the Financial Statements|20-27|



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THE KALGIDHAR TRUST
Report of the Trustees
For the Year Ended 31 July 2025
The Trustees submit their report and the financial statements of The Kalgidhar Trust 1.the Charliy~ or "the
Trust") for thè yèar ended 31 July 2025. The financial 5taternents have been prepared in accordance with the
accounting policie$ Set out on pages 20 to 22 and comply with the Charitls Tru5l Deed and applicable law. The
Trustees have adopted the provislons of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI "Accountlng and
Reporting by Charities~ IFRS 1021 in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the Charity.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTrATIVE DETAILS
FOR THE CHARITY. ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
Charity Re8iStratlon Number- 1041548
Charfty Address-
i# Floor Offlce Sultè 3, Arrow Business Centre, Perlvale, UBfj 7LA
Trustees
Dr. Davlnder Sinfjh Samloke
S. Harki5han Sin8h
S. Ralinderpal Rai
S. Ranblr Slngh Attwal
Reglstered Offlce-
I" Floor offi￿ Suite 3. Arrow Buslness Centre, Perlvale, UB6 7LA
Bankers
8arclayS1 210 Hl8h Street, Hounslow TW3 IOL
Independent Audltor-
Rawlinson & Hunter Audlt LLP, 8 Floor, 6 New Street Square, New Fetter
Lane. London. EC4A 3AQ
The CharSty Is governed by virtue of its constitution set out in it5 Trust Deed, which was adopled on 20 July
1992 and amended on 22 June 1994.
The Charity works along5Kle Sikh Places of worship in the UK and also with The Kalgldhar Trustlsociety in
India.
The success of any work of such magnitude depends upon the spirlt of Sewa15elfle$5 5eNlcel. team-work arKI
discipline. The Kalgldhar Trust emphasises spiritual upltftment in all its programmes to establish permanenl
peace in the world.
The Kalgidhar Trust lays emphasis on rnoral upliftmÈnt ol Children through a blend of modern saentific
education and 5pirilual education. This unique 5VStem of education Intulc3tès moral values in the children.
who become good global ¢itizens and an asset io S¢xiety. These Children having imbibed ihe virlues can
become the leader5 and torth-bearers for others also.. thereby helping eradicate negative forces and vices
amongst their contacts. ExperFence tells that one Morally enlightened child can Influence 25-30 members of
socieiy around him or hef.

THE KALGIDHAR TRUST
Report of the Tru5tee5
For the Year Ended 31 July 2025 Icontlnuedl
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AhlD MANAGEMENT
Ternis of Trust
The Trust is a registered charity (number 10415481 whose principal purpose is to finan￿ charitable
purposes in whatevef rnanr￿ the Trustee5, in their absolute disuetion. think fit.
The policy of the Trust 15 10 seek 5ufficieni finance to continue to furbd the charitable expenditure of the
Trust.
Organlsatlon
The Trustees of the Charity meet 31 least 4 times a year io discuss ovèrall Strat￿ and to deiermine how
best to direit its resources to meet its objectives. The Board of theTrustees comprises lis 4 trustees who
are named on page 3.
Appolntment of Trustees
The appointment ¢1 Trustees 1$ 8ove¥ned by the Governing document of thecharity beln8 Its Trust Deed.
The authori5ation lo appoint Trustees, of which there must be at least 3, 15 vested in the 8oard of
Trustees. The 4 Trustees named on pa8È 3 have served throughout the period covered by this report.
Trustee Inductlon ar￿ tralnlng
New trustees are made aware of thei¥ leg31 obligations under Charity Law. the de¢islon-rnaking
processes at the Trust, its strategic aim5 and recent performance. They are also provided with a pack of
relevant documentalion. including a budget, planned charitable expendlture, a current list of pra￿l¢al
projects and copies ol recent publications and press releases.
Trusiees are encouraged io attend training events where thèse will 3SSlSt with iheir role.
Related partles
Transactions with related parties a￿ disdosed in Note 11 to the financial statements.
Grant rnaklnB pdicy
We consider requests for 8ranls and make Branis which meet the Charity's obje(ts a5 Oiltlined on page
5 et seq.

THE KALGIDHAR TRUST
Report of the Trustees
For the Year Ended 31 July 2025 (ContlnuÈd}
08JEcfivES. ACTIv￿lEs. FINANCIAL REVIEW AND FUTURE PLANS
The Charity'5 objertives are..
To propagate the Sikh reli8ion in accordance with the tenets of the Ten Gurvs and the livin8 Guru
Granth Sahib Ji lThe eternal living Guru). This is c3riiÈd out through re¢ilalK)n of Gurbani/Kirtan
Imu5ical recitation), through reli8ious discourse and using publications.
To aid in relieving poverty in the UK and abroad.
Thesè are tarried out by deliverin8 Value Based EducatSon threu8h a strong network of 130 Schoo15 IAkal
Academiesl and 3 Universltles (i under construction) in the Norihern pari of India.
The KalgidharTrust advocates the dismantling of all barrièrs and boundaries, embracin8 humanity by treating
all human bein85 as one race (Manush Ki Jaat Sabhey Ekey Pehcnanbo - Guru Gobind Slngh Jll and praying
for welfare unto all (Sarbat Da Bhalla-Guru Nanak Dev Jil. This entails emancipation Ctf soclètiès by producin8
"Global Citizens. delivering equalrty, justice and welfare of all.
PRESIDENT OF THE KALGIDHAR TRUST
Dr 8•b* Da¥indtr&nÉhJi
MY&S. MD
WHO WE AREI OUR WORKI WHAT WE DO
Kalgldha Trust UK
The Xalgidhar Trust UK 15 a sister or8Jnisaiion of The Kal8idhar Tru5VSociety, India. The UK Trust supports and
aspires to bring about a $71ent but sure change lo uplift the socio-economlc status of the rurnl drsadvanta8ed
Sikh children in India. In addition to fund raising activities. it administefs and promotès scholarships in Europe
and the UK. The financial support and donations in kind are generously advanced by indlviduals, Gurdwaras and
muliiple diverse organisètions. The task ai harbd 15 rnanaged by a well-equipped office and staffed by highly
ouallfied professional Sikh volunieers. The Sewadars Ivolunteersl are passionate about Sikhi and in the
developmenl of the educational capaclty of Slkhs in India and believe strongly In taking Sikhi 10 the World.
The Kolgldhar Trusl I Soci•ty -Indla
The Kalgidhar Society- Baru Sahlb. Is a not for profit. charitable organisatlon engaged in the delivery of value
based educational programs at 130 low cost CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Educalionl Akal Academy schools
spread out in the northern part of India and 2 unNersities. The 70.(M)O students who attend these schools are
mostly from the deprived 5ection5 of society. regardless of caste. Cfeed. religion. social 5tatvs or geo8raphi
re8lon ol the country. The key strategy is to provide tost-effective. quality orlenied holistic schoolin8 to the rural
under privilèged children in India. The well-planned valu&baseil education skilfully inteBrates a stark modern
learnin8 educational infrastructure.

THE KALGIDHAR TRUST
Report of the Trustees
For the Year Ended 31 July 2025 (Continued)
OUR SUCCESS STORIES
l. Academic Excellence A¢ross Rural Schoo15 and Universities
1.1 Out5tandln$ Competitive Exam Rèsults
Ramanjeel Kaur- PPMET 2024 Athievement Ramanjeet Kaur brought
di5tinclion to the Trusl by seturing Rank 429 in the Punjab Para MedTrcal
Entrance Test IPPMET-20241. She has since earned a seal at a Government
College. demonstrating the transformative impact of value-based rural
education.
Akal Universlty- cfETJuly 2024 Success Twelve students from the
Oepartment ol Education cleared the national CTET examination. This succe5S
followed a ri8orous pieparation pro8ramme includin8 daily cla55e5, mock tests,
and personalised mentorin8.
riural0ir15ucce5bfully
oohi?veshvrdr•
2. Global Outreach & Diaspofa En8agemert
2.1 MlssSon Reboot PunJ•b- Canada Tour IAu8ust 20241
The Trust's leadership ¢ondurted a hi8h-impad tour across Toronto, Calgary, Montreal, Kelowna. and Surrey.
Activlties Included:
Seminars on -Educate to Save.
Jumni success showcases
Dlplomatic meetings with MPS and MLAs
Corporate partnefship discussions
Youth en8a8ement at Khalsa School. Surrey
Thls tour 5trengtherbed global support foi fural education and
expanded international partnerships.
2.2 Mlsslon Reboot Punjab- USA Tour Ioec 2024-Jan 20251
The USA tour f¢xused on alumni leadership. phllanlhropic partnerships. and communltv OLttrèach. Highlights
Included..
Meeiings wtth alumni now serving in global academia and healthcare
Recognition of major kand donors supportin8 new academiès
Seminars in Seattle, Denver, Las Ve8as, and Sacramento
En8a8Èment with famllles supportinB rural revilalisation
3. Soclal Impact & Communlty Development
3.1 Students Lead Antl-Dru8 Campalgn5
Students from Akal Academy Khamanon partldpated in a police-organlsed rally against drug abuse,
demonstraiing the fiu5t's commitment to nurturing social￿ responsible youth.

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Report of the Trustees
Forthe Year Ended 31 July 2025 (Continued}
3.2 De-Addlctlon Leader5hlp Raco8nised Natlonalty
Dr (Coll Rallnder Sit)gh, Dlrector of the Akal Drug De-Addiction Centre, ieceived the Promlnent Punjabl Award
lor his decade5 of 5ervlce In addiction recovery across Puniab and Himathal Pradesh.
4. Transformatlonal Rural Su¢¢ess Storles
4.1 Nursery to NEET- Ga8anpreW Kaurfs MBBS Journèy
A student from a farming family in Tarn TaTan secured a
government MBBS seat, exemplifying the TTUSt's long-term
educational plpeline from early sthooling to professional succe5S.
nursery
To nEET
4.2 Manmeet-JEE Malns 99.94 Percentlle
Pwrnaikobl•
Journey
Manmeet from Akal Academy Ajitsar Ratia achleved a national
ranking of 99.94 percentile while balancing board exams,
5howcasin8 excepttonal discipline and academic excellence.
oj
4.3 Rural-ttrGlobal Career5
Students from rural Punjab secured internships and jobs wlth global organisatTron5 Inclvdin8-.
KC GlobEd
JIVO Wellness
Orade Indl
These achlevements highlight the Trust's success in bridg5ng the rural-urban opportunity gap.
5. Instltuth>nal Growth & Expanslon
5.1 Openlng of the 130th Akal Academy-Ambala. Haryana
The Trust inau8vTated its 130th Akal Academy. expanding
its footprint into Haryana. The new school provides
value-based education and modern facilitie5 to underserved
communities.
6. Healthcare Outreach & Publlc H•alth
6.1 108th Free Multl-Spe¢lallty Medlcal Camp
The Akal Charitable Hospltal dellvered free surgical and
rnedical care to hundreds of families. The camp a150
provided hands-on cllnlcal tralning lor nursing Students and strengthened the Trust's Integrated health¢are
model.

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Report of the Trustees
Forthe Year Ended 31 July 2025 (Contlnuedl
7. Imovation & Future-Ready EduCat￿n
7.1 Launch of Al & 3D Prlntlng Currlculum Across 100 Rural Academles
Beginning in the 2025-26 a£ademit year, students in Grades Vll-xll will recetve
structured training in Artificial Intelligence and 3D Printing. Led by IIT-trHined
faculty. this initiaiive positions rural students at the forefront of global
technological advancement.
. Akal Unlverslty Athieves NAAC A+ Accredliatlon
Akal University achieved the prestigious NAAC A+ accredltatlon. placing It
arnong the top-rated hi8her-education institution5 in India. This reco8nition reflects the University's
cornmitment to academic excellence, resèarch innovation, and value-ba5ed education. The accreditation
stren8thens the Trusys reputation for delivering world-¢las5 education in rural re8ions and enhances
opF￿r1Un•lIeS for iniemaiional ¢olLiboration5.
9. ExpansSon of the Dru8 D&Addlctlon & RehabSllQalion Programme
The Trust expanded Its drug d&addiction seNices. providing treatment. c￿n$*I11n& and rehabilitaiion to
Indivlduals affected by substance abuse across Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. The programme dellvÈred
thousands of counsellin8 sessions. community awareness drives. and famity support interventions. This yearfs
expansion reinforces the Trust's long-standing commitment to combatin8 addiction and restOTin8 dignity to
vulnerable individuals and families.
10. Solar Energy Adoptlon Across Rural Schools
In alignment wlth the Trusi's sustainability mlsslon. multiple Akal Academles Iransilioned lo solar-powered
Infla￿ru￿urè. redu¢in8 operational costs and lowering carbon emissions. Thls inltlallve nol only supports
environmental stewardshSp but also ensures uninterrupted power supply for digital learning. laboratories, and
essential school operatlDns. The shift to renewable energy demonstrates the Trust's forward-looking approach
to rural development.
11. Falth Walk 2025- Yalk for Chan8è": A Gk*bal Journey of Herltaie and Hope
D•tè: 22 Aprll 2025
The Fairh Walk 2025 marked a profound Spifltual milestone for the Trust. bringing to6ether communlties
across continents in a shared celebration of heritage. service. and unity. Organised by Akal Academy. 8aN
Sahlb in partnership with Ihe San8at Trust. Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha, and San8at Television, the walk
retraced sKred locations central to the lives and legacies of Sant Baba Teja Sin8h JI and Sant Baba Iqbal Singh
Participants journeyed throu8h the historic cloudburst site. the ancient cave. and several splrltuaify si8nificant
viewpolnts. each serving as a moment of reflection on the principle of Sorbot do Bholo
the wellare of all.
In a powerf¢Jl display of global solidarity. the UK SanEat in Birmingham condurted a slrnultaneous walk.
connectln8 the diaspora with the spiritual heart of Baru Sahib. This synchroni5ed act of devotion dernonstrated
the Trust's abllily to unite cofflmurbities worldwide through shared purpose and prayer.

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Report of the Trustees
For the Year Ended 31 July 2025 (Continued)
More than a commemorative event, the Faith Walk 2025 served as a tollective rÈ3ffirmation of the Trusvs
mission to advance splrltual and social upliftmeni, ensuring that the light ignrted ai Baru Sahlb continues lo
inspire generations across the world.
12. Shukrana Sama8am 2025- A Global Gatherlng In 5outhall. UK
Datè.. 31 May 2025
The Shukrana Samagam 2025. held at Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Southall, represented a significant
international exlension of the Trust'$ Spiritual outreach. Spanning three days frorn 30 May to I lune, the
Samagam honoured the teachlngs and legacy of sant Baba Attar Sin8h li Maharaj, Sant Baba Teja SinBh JS. and
Sant Baba Iqbal Slngh Jl.
The event brought together the UK San8at for an inspirin8
programme of Kirtan and Katha delivered by esteemed
Kirtanrye. Beyond lis devotional slÉnlflcance. the Sama8am
served 35 a vital poini of connection lor the global Sikh
communrty. strengthening the spiritual bridge between the
diaspora and the divine valley of Baru Sahib.
The gathering reinforced the Trust's commitment to
preservin8 Sikh heritage and cultiva(in8 3 spirit of Shukrono
Igratitudel across borders. It also highli8hted the enduling
relevance of the Trust's missitin in nurturin8 spiritual
on5aousness and vnity among communities worldwide.
13. Splrltual fjra¢e and InstStutlonal VSslon- Uxbrldge Sangat Meeting
Date: 2 June 2025
A spiritually si8nifi¢ant mllesione unfolded during the Uxbrld8e
Sangat meetrng in London. where the communlty reverenily
accepted four Sovroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji for Sewa and
Parkash. This sacred act deepened the splrltual connection
between the LIK San8at and the rni55ion ol Baru Sahib.
During the gatherin& Dr Davirtder Sln8h Jl, President of The
Kalgidhar Trust, addressed the ¢on8re8ation lo share the strategic
vision for the"Rebooi Punjab. Initlatlve. He outllned a
translormaiive roadmap focused on uplifting rural Punjab
throu8h hi8h*vality edutation groundèd in Sikh values of
compasslon. Inte8rity. and Seva.
The evènt served as a powerful call to action. inspiring the UK
community to actively participate in this mission of rural
revitalisation, By promotin8 value-based edutation and
leadership development, the Trust aims to rekindle htspe and
empower future generations within Pvnjab'5 rn95t underserved
regions.

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Report of the Trustees
For the Year Ended 31 July 2025 Icontlnued)
All Initiatrves IncludinE Guru Ki Kanshi, Computer Donation Appeal, Edvcate to Save, and Walk foi Chan8e
resulted in grani payments of £1,057.O)012024- £966,000).
FUTURE PLANS
The Kalgidhar Trust plans to-reach out to the Ltnreached. through tts various educational. health care and social
vices efadication programmes under the project RUKAL POOR DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE I'RPDI-I. It is expe¢led
that a silent socio-economic reform will result out of this sure-footed Era5S-rool exercise of the RPDI. The
foolprints of "eradication of illiteracy and vices. would keep on growin8 and positively touth the lives and fulfil
the needs of the rural deprived classes.
PUBLIC BENEF
The Kèlgidhar Trust works for the public benefit by raising public awareness and enhancing public participatlon
in the key attributes r)1 Sikh Dharm Isikh way ol Iifel Such as Sarbat da Bhalla (welfare of all). tre3tin8 all human
bein8s as one family, universal equality ihro4Jgh Cfeation of Global Citizens IMana5 Ki Jaat Sabhe Ekey Pehchanho
Guru Gobind Singh Jil and helping society by carinE for each other and sharin6 our 8ood fortunes wlth the le55
fortunate ones by contribuling a minimum of IO% of our earnings for chariiable purposes (Daswandhl,
over¢omin8 so¢ial èvils such as lust, anger, greed, p055e55ivene55, arrogance and ego ihrou8h divine ¥wsdom
and promotin8 social virtues like tolerance, patience and forgivene55. The Charity's activities clearly address its
objectives and associated aims and activitles as described on page S et seq and theTrustees and staff are mlndful
of the need to work for the publlc beneflt and have regard to the Charity Commission guidance on publi¢ benefit.
POLICY ON RESERVES
The balance held as restrlcted funds and unrestricted funds as at 31 July 2025 were £61,00012024- £32,000)
and £175,00012024- £115,000). The Charity's policy is to aim for sufficient reserves to fund at least Iwelve
monlh5 future expenditure at any time.
INVESTMENT POWERS
The Trusteè's investment powers are unre5trirted within "ethical" limits.
RISK MANAGEMEP
The Trustees have a risk management strategy which compri5es=
An annual review of the risks the Trust may face,
The establishment of systems and procedures to mltigate those risks identifie(l.
The implementation of procedures deslgned to minimise any potential impact on the Trust should
those risks rnateriali5e.' and
Quarterly Trust meetln85 re8ularly review apparent and inhereni rlsks and the available tools to
mitleate such rlsks.
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Report of the Trustees
Forthe Year Ended 31 July 2025 {Contlnued)
FUNDRAISING
The Trustees have referred to rhe Code of FundraislnE Practl¢e 1.the Code") which was developed during 2017
by the fundraising community through the work of the Institute of Fvndr3i5ing and Public FundraisinE
Association. and the Guidance on Charities and Fundraising issued by the Charity Commission I"CC20"1 and the
Charities (protection and Social Investment) Act 20161"the Act"). The Trustees consider that following a review
of the Code requirements they are compliant.
TRUStEES' RESPONSIBIL￿[E$ STATEMENT
rhe Trustees of The Kalgidhar Trust are responsible for preparinE the Trustee5' Annual Report and the financial
statements tsf the charity in accordance with applicable law, the Charities Act 2011, the Charites Act 2022 Iwhero
relevantl and the Statemènt of Rècommendèd Pradite.. Accounting and ReportinE by Charities preparing thèir
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
IFRS1021 issued in October 2019.
The law applicable io charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to Prepare financial statements for
each finantial 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 during for that year. In preparingthese financial statements, the Tyustees
are required to-
select suitable accounting policies and then apply ihem con51Stently,'
observe the methods and principle5 in the Charities SORP 2019 IFRS 1021;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudeni-
state whether applicable UK accounting Standard5 have been followed, subject to any material
departures disc105ed and explained in the financial statement5.'
prepare the fi'nanci81 statement5 on a going roncern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that
the Charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply
with the Charities Acl 2011, the Charitie5 Act 2022 (where relevant). the Charity (Account5 and Reports)
Regulation 2008, and the provisions of the Trust Deed. The Trustees are responsible for safeguarding the assets
of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
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Report of the Trustees
For the Year Ended 31 July 2025 (Continued)
The Trustees are responslble for the maintenance and integrity of the Charity and financial information included
on the Charit￿5 website. Legislatlon in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dlssemination of
financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurlsdlctions.
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
A resolution will be proposed atthe Annual Genèral Meéting that Rawlinson & Hunter Audit LLP bè re-appointed
as Auditor to the Charity for the ensulng year.
Approved by the Trustees and SiBned on their behalf by
Ranbirslngh Attwal
Trustee
Date:
2 2 MAY 2026
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THE KALGIDHAR TRUST
Independent Auditorfs Report to the Trustees of The Kalgidhar Trust
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of The Kalgidhar Trust 1.the Charity") for the year ended 31
July 2025 which comprise the Statement of Flnanclal Activities, Statement of Financial Position and
notes to the financial statements, including of slgnificant accounting policies. The financial reportlng
framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom
Accountin8 Standards. including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland (United King(iom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice).
In our opinion the financial statementS=
give a true and fair view of ihe state of the Charivs affairs as at 31 Jufy 2025. and of tts Incoming
resources and application of resources. including its income and expendlture, for the year then
ended,.
have been properly prepared in accordance with Unrteé Kingdom Generally Accepted Accountin8
Practice- and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charitie5 Act 2011 and Charltes
Act 2022.
Basls for oplnlon
We condLJCted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditin8 IUKI IISAS IUKII and
applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditorfs
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 aTe relevant lo our audit of the financial
statements in the UK, including the Financial Reporting Council'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 relatin8 t9 8oing concern
In auditinB 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
event5 or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Charity's ability
to continue a5 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 golng concern a
described in the relevant sections of this report.
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Independent Auditorfs Report to the Trustees of The Kalgldhar Trust
(Continued)
Other Informatlon
The other infom)ation comprises the information included in the Trustees, Annual Report and
Financial Statements. other than the financial statements and our auditor's report ihereon. The
Trustees are responsible fof ihe other information. Our opinion on the financial statements does not
cover the other infonnation and, we do nol express any forni of assurance conclusion thereon.
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
course of the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material
inconsistencies or apparent materlal mi55tatement5, we are required to determine whether this gives
rise to a malerial mi55tatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have
performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other infomiation. we are
required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matters on whlch we are requlred to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charitie5
IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2(()8 requlre us to report to you if, in our opinion-.
the information given in the financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the
Trustees, report- or
sufficient accounting records have not been kept- or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records,. or
we have not received all the infomiation and explanations we require for our audit.
Responslbllltles of truslees
As explained more fully in the Trustees, Responsibilities Statement set out on page 18, the Trustees
are responsible for the preparation of financial statements and for being satisfied that they 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 staiements. the Trustees are responsible for assessing the Charitys ability
to conliftue as a going concem, disclosing, as applicable, maiter5 related to going concern and usin8
the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend io liquidate the Charity or to
cease operation5, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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Independent Auditorfs Report to the Trustees of The Kalgidhar Trust
(Continued)
Auditorf5 responslblllties for the audlt of the flnanclal statements
We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report In
accordance with regulations made under section 154 of that Act.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole
are free from material misstatement, wheiher due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditorfs rep)rt
that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but 15 not a guarantee
that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS IUKI 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 experted to influence the economic decisions of users taken
on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non.compliance with laws and regulation5. We design
procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatemenis in
respect of irregularities. including fraud. The extent to which our proceéures are capable of detectin8
irregularities, including fraud is detailed below.
Our assessment Of the susceptibility of the Charlty's financial statements to material misstatement,
including how fraLJd might occur, 15 considered to be low. This conclusion wa5 reached after the
consideration of the followin8:
due to the relatively slmple business model and relatively low number of transactions within
the Charity there are comparatively few unexpected fluctuations in the reported results and
balance5 and any such unexpected Items would be specifically enquired into by us; and
there are several individuals which comprise "managemenv and therefore there is no single
individual who is likely to be able to override controls to effect a fraud.
We designed our audit procedures to respond to identified audit risks, including non<ompllance with
laws and regulations lirregularitiesl that are material to the financial statements. Some of the specific
procedures performed to detect Irregularltles, Including fraud, are detailed below..
the review of control accounts and Journal entrles for large or unusual activities-
the analytical review of the statement of financial activities for variances that are either
unexpected or considered not io be in accordance wilh our understanding of the charitable
aclivities during the year,.
obtaininE and reviewing for completeness a list of entries and persons considered to be
related parties las defined by Financial Reporting Standard 1021 and reviewing the led8ers of
the Charity for previously unreported related party transactions-
review of transactions and Journals for any indication of fraud or management override: and
review of Trustee meeting minutes for unrecorded transactions.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audlt, there Ss a rlsk that we will not detect all irregularities,
including those leading to a material mi55tatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with
regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the
events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware
of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud
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## **THE KALGIDHAR TRUST** 

## **Independent Auditor's Report to the Trustees of The Kalgidhar Trust (Continued)** 

rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or mis­ representation. 

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the FRC's website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report. 

## **Use of 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 auditor's 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. 


## **Rawlinson** & **Hunter Audit LLP** 

Statutory Auditor Chartered Accountants Eighth Floor 6 New Street Square New Fetter Lane London EC4A 3AQ 

Date: 25 May 2026 

_Rawlinson_ & _Hunter Audit LLP is eligible to act as an auditor in terms of section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006._ 

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THE KALGIDHAR TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
Notes
Re5trirted
Unrestricted
Totsl
Restricted
Unrestricted
Total
Funds
Funds
2025
Funds
Funds
2024
£'ooo
£'ooo
£'ooo
£'ofy)
£,￿0
Incomlng Resources
Incoming resources
from generated funds:
Donations and gifts
769
378
1,147
551
499
1,050
Gift Aid
190
190
129
129
Total incoming
resources
769
568
1,337
551
628
1,179
Resources Expended
Cost of Eenerating
funds:
Charitable activities
Governance & Support
costs
740
317
1,057
542
424
966
191
191
145
145
Totsl resources
expended
740
508
1,248
542
569
I,iii
Net movement in
funds
Fund balances brought forward
at l August 2024
Fund balances carried forward
at 31 July 2025
29
60
89
59
68
32
115
147
23
56
79
61
175
236
32
115
147
All of the above result5 are derived from continuing adivities. All Eains and losses recognised in the
year are included above.
The notes on pages 20 to 27 form part of these financial statements.
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THE KALGIDHAR TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 JULY 2025
Notes
2025
2024
£'o
Current A55ets
Debtors
7,10,14
105
43
Cash at bank and in hand
10,14
163
162
268
Credltots: amount falling due within one
year
205
8,10,14
1321
158)
236
147
Total assets less current liabllltles
236
147
Net Awts
236
147
Funds:
Restricted funds
61
32
Unrestricted funds
175
115
Total Funds
236
147
The financlal statements were approved and 0￿hOnSed for issue by the Trustees
.and 518ned on their behalf bv-
Ranblr Singh Attwal.
Trustee
The notes on pages 20 to 27 form part of these financial statements.
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THE KALGIDHAR TRUST
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS AS AT 31 JULY 2025
2025
2024
£'ooo
£'ooo
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income for the reporting period las per the statement of
financial activitie51
89
68
Adjuslments for:
Intrease in debtors
1621
1261
1221
28
(Decreasellncrease in creditors
Net rash used in operatlng activitie5
74
Change in cash and cash equivalents In the reporting period
74
Cash and cash equivalents at l August
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 July
162
88
163
162
Cash and cash equlvalents con5i5t of:
Cash at bank and in hand
163
162
The notes on pages 20 to 27 form part of these financial statements.
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THE KALGIDHAR TRUST
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 JULY 2025
I Statement of Compllance
The Kalgidhar Trust I'the Charity"), registered charity number 1041548, is based and administered in
the United Kingdom. The registered addre55 is I, Floor Office Suite 3, Arrow Business Centre,
Perivale, UB6 7LA. The nature of the Charity's operations and principal activrties are set out in the
Trustees, Annual Report.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance
with the Charilies Act 2011, the Charities Act 2022 Iwhere relevantl and with the Statement of
Recommended Practice- Accounting and Reporting by Charities preporing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS
1021 issued in October 2019.
The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling which is the functional currency of the
Charity and rounded to the nearest £000.
The significant accounting policles applied in the preparation of these financial statements are Set out
below. These policies have been consisiently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
Accounting policies
la) Going concern
Having considered the levels of fund5 held and the level of income and experKliture. tO8ether with
the level of reserves of the charity, the Trustees consider the adoption of the going concern basis in
preparing these financial statements is appropriate.
(b} Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other
purpose5.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through
the terms of an appeal. Where permitted, the costs associated with raising and managing the
restricted funds are charged to the restricted funds.
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THE KALGIDHAR TRUST
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 JULY 20251continued)
(c) Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the Charitv 15 legally
entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable acturacy. For legacie5,
entitlement is the earlier of the Charity being notified of an impending distribution or the legacy being
received.
Gifts in kind donated for dlstribution are included at valuation and recognised as income when they
are distributed to the projects. Gifts donated for resale are included as income when they are sold.
Donated facilities are included at the value to the Charity where this can be quantified and a third
Party is bearing the cost. No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by
volunteers.
(d) Resources expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs canriot be directly attributed to particular
headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources.
Fund-raising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs
of disseminatlng infomiation in support of the charitable artivitie5. Support costs are those costs
incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objert5 of the Charity.
(e) Finantial Instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify a5 basic financial
instruments.
Basit financial instruments are recognised at transaction value, except where
settlement is delayed, in which case the transaction is recognised at the present value of the
settlement amount.
(n Donated service5
Donaled professional 5eNices are reco8nised in income at their fair value when their economic benefit
is probable, it can be measured reliably and the Charity has control over the item. Fair value is
determined on the basis of the value of the gift to the Charity. A corresponding amount is recognised
in expenditure.
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THE KALGIDHAR TRUST
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 JULY 20251continued)
Ig) Debtors and creditors receivable / payable withln one year
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are
recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised as experbditure.
Ih) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash is represerbted by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty
on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in
no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known
amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.
li) Voluntary help
The Charity benefits from many voluntary hours and unclaimed out-of-pocket expenses. No amount
is included in these financial statements for these voluntary hours and unclaimed expenses. Without
the effort and devotion of the volunteers the Charity would not be able to carry out successful fund-
raising events.
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THE KALGIDHAR TRUST
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 JULY 2025 (continued)
3 Income
2025
2024
£'ooo
Donations and gifts from individuals
1,147
1,050
GiftAid
190
129
1.337
1.179
4 Total resources expended
Dirert
Cost5
2025
Oirrft
Costs
2024
£'ooo
£'ooo
Legal & professional charges
Travel & subsistence
Support costs
Salaries and Wages (Note 6)
Donations out
62
121
1,057
50
87
966
Total resources expended
1,248
I,iii
Support costs include £Nil12024- £4,5(K)l in relation to the premises cost. as the charity relocated to
the new premises and the charity was benefited with the waived rental c05t during the transitional
move period. RSA Associates IReporting Accountants-sole Proprietorship of Mr R S Attwal ITrusteell
who have always provided their services free of cost to The Kalgidhar Trust and who share part of the
premises with The KalgidharTrust. have contributed £Nil12024- £4,500) towards the CDSt5, as no such
contribution was required in the view of the fact that charity incurred no prem ises cost during YE July
2025. Any additional contributions by Mr R S Attwal and family are reported in donations and related
party disclosures INote 111.
S Audltorfs Remuneration
2025
2024
£'ooo
Fees payable to the Charity's auditor for the audit of
the Charity's annual accounts
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THE KALGIDHAR TRUST
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 JULY 2025 Icontinued)
6 Staff costs
2025
2024
£'ooo
82
Wages & salaries
Social security costs
112
121
87
The number of employees whose emoluments as defined for taxation purposes amounted to over
£60,000 in the period wa5 Nil12024- NIL). The Trustees did not receive any remuneration from the
Charity for their services in the current or prior year. During the year the Charity had an average of 5
employees12024- 3 employees).
7 Debtors
2025
£'ooo
2024
Amounts owed from related parties
Other debtors
ios
43
105
43
8 Creditors
2025
£'ooo
2024
£'ooo
Amounts owed to related parties
Accrua15
Trade Creditors
Other creditors
Taxation and social security
li
32
17
20
32
58
24

THE KALGIDHAR TRUST
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 JULY 2025 (Continued)
9 Fund Reconaliation
Atl
August
2024
£'ooo
At
31 Julv
2025
£'ooo
Income
2025
£'ooo
Expenditure
2025
£'ooo
Restricted Funds
Unrestrirted Funds
General Funds
Total net assets
32
769
17401
61
115
568
15081
11,2481
175
147
1,337
236
General Funds represent the unrestricted funds, which are not designated for particular purposes.
Restricted funds amounling to £34,401 12024 - £44,718) were received for Guru Ki Kashi
Akal
University Project and £1,050,00012024 - £950,000) were remitted to The Kalgidhar Trust, India from
restricted and unreslricted funds. During the year £558,75512024- £485,614) Df fund5 were received
for the Educate to Save Project, £Nil12024 - £501 were received for Akol Charitable H05Pltal and £860
12024 - £3.469I were received for Computer Donation appeals. In addition, £175,00012024 - £Nill
were received in support of Akaal Academies and raised throLJgh the 'Walk for Change. Fund Raising
event organi5ed in UK and £Nil12024 £17,028) were received for Punjab Flood relief.
10 Analysis of net a55ets between funds
Unrestrlcted
funds
£'ooo
Restrirted
funds
£'ooo
Total
£'ooo
Debtors
105
ios
Cash at bank
102
61
163
Creditors
1321
175
1321
236
61
25

THE KALGIDHAR TRUST
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 JULY 2025 (Continued)
11 Related party di5cIosures
Individual donations were received from the Trustees.. Mr R S Rai (family business) an amount of
£51,80012024 - £72,294) and from Mr RS Attwal and family an amount of £4,70012024 - £14,560)
Total donations of £1,050,00012024- £950,000) were paid toThe KalgidhArTrust Ilndial- a re81Stered
charity in India. in which Dr Baba Davinder Singh is the trustee and the present Chairman of the The
Kalgidhar Trust Ilndial and he is a150 a trustee in The Kalgidhar Trust in the UK. The Trustees did not
receive any remuneration and were not reimbursed any expenses from the Charity for their services
ir> the current or prior year. Donations of £6,64112024 - £15,9711 were made to Sangat Trust lin
which Mr R S Attwal is also a Trustee) and advertising payments of £47,87712024 - £41,634) were
made to Sangat TV (which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sangat Trustl. Additionally, donations of
£12,83012024- £3,9601 were received from the Oooa Foundation, in which Mr R S Attwal is a trustee.
12 Operating Lease Commitment
With effect from l April 2025, the Charity has entered into a new lease agreement for the premises
(First Floor office Suite 3, Arrow Business Centre, Perivale, UB6 7LAI until 31 March 2027 with a
peppercom monthly rent commitment of£1 + VAT.
13 Controlllng party
The Trustees consider that the Trust 15 jointly controlled by the Trustees and there is no ultimate
controlling party.
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THE KALGIDHAR TRUST
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 JULY 2025 {Continued)
14 Financial Instruments
The carryin8 amounts of the Chariws financial instruments are as follows..
2025
2024
£'ooo
Financial assets
Measured at fair value through SOFA..
Cash at bank and in hand
163
162
Measured at amortised c05t'.
Debtors
105
43
Financial liabilities
Measured at amort15ed cost:
Creditors
32
58
27