Registered Charity No. 1051458
The Wanza Samaj U.K.
Financial Statements
For the year ended 31st December 2024
Kishor V Sonigra FCCA Burnells
Chartered Certified Accountants Devonshire House 582 Honeypot Lane Stanmore Middlesex HA7 1JS
The Wanza Samaj U.K. Report and accounts For the year ended 31st December 2024 Contents
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| General Information | 1 |
| Trustees report | 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the accounts | 7 |
The Wanza Samaj U.K. Charity Information For the year ended 31st December 2024
Charity Number :
1051458
Trustees
Manilal Chhaganlal Borkhataria Vanraj Devji Chavda Liladhar Mohanlal Shikotra (Demised 07/01/2025) Bhagwanji Naran Nandha Amratlal Hirji Makwana
Executive Committee: Office Bearers:
President: Rekha Sharad Vaghela Vice President: Ashok Damji Bharakda Secretary: Veena Rasik Vaghela Assistant secretary : Treasurer : Anil Dhirajlal Punja (Chavda) Assistant Treasurer : Prakash Babulal Parmar Committee Members : Sarita Arun Bhundia Alisha Rajesh Gohil Tarun Keshavji Gohil Kiran Arun Nandha Janvi Hitesh Parmar Ramnik Nathalal Parmar Hansa Dipak Visavadia Riya Dharmesh Vaghela Sharad Nanji Vaghela
Independent Examiner
Kishor V Sonigra FCCA Burnells Chartered Certified Accountants Devonshire House 582 Honeypot Lane Stanmore Middlesex HA7 1JS
Webmaster
Jatin Prabhudas Borkhataria
Registered Office :
P.O. Box 673 Wembley Middlesex HA0 3ZJ
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The Wanza Samaj U.K.
Trustees Report
For the year ended 31st December 2024
The Wanza Samaj U.K. was formed on 4 July 1985 as an unincorporated organisation. Its founding constitution was amended and adopted on 3 December 1995.
The Trustees who served during the year were:
Manilal Chhaganlal Borkhataria Vanraj Devji Chavda Amratlal Hirji Makwana Bhagwanji Naran Nandha Liladhar Mohanlal Shikotra (Dimised 07/01/2025)
Aims and objects
The aims and objects of The Samaj are:
i) To advance the Wanza faith of the Hindu religion, faith practised by the members of the Wanza community settled in the United Kingdom being the descendants of Kshatriya Chakravati King Shri Rajarajeshwar Somvanshi Sahastrajun, worshipping the goddess Shree Hingraj Mata and sage Shree Guru Gopal Lalji Maharaj
ii) To assist in relieving poverty and sickness, in particular, amongst members of the Wanza community in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
.iii) To advance education and provide or assist in the provision of recreational facilities with the object of improving the conditions of life of the Wanza community in particular.
Review of the year
Several activities and events were organised and celebrated during the year. The resultant surplus or deficits are detailed in the Financial Statements.
The trustees would like to thank all members of The Wanza Samaj U.K. for their generous donations and assistance given during the year.
Management
In accordance with the constitution, the management of the Samaj is vested in the Executive Committee.
Reserves policy
The trustees consider that £25,000 would be sufficient to meet the on going annual expenditure for the forthcoming year and the balance of the reserves may be utilised to fund the community's building project.
Statement of the Trustees responsibilities for the accounts
We are required by law applicable to charities in England and Wales to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity’s financial activities during the year and of its state of affairs at the end of the year.
In preparing those financial statements, we are required to
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select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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The Wanza Samaj U.K.
Trustees Report For the year ended 31st December 2024
Statement of the Trustees responsibilities for the accounts (continued)
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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 financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation and meet its objectives.
We are also responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable us to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. We are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud, breaches of law and regulations and other irregularities.
Independent Examiner
Burnells have indicated their willingness to be reappointed and they will be proposed for reappointment as Independent Examiners for the ensuing year.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees
Amratlal H Makwana Trustee
Date: 27-May-25
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The Wanza Samaj U.K. Independent Examiner's report to the Trustees of The Wanza Samaj UK
We report on the financial statements of The Wanza Samaj U.K. for the year ended 31st December 2024, which are set out on pages 5 to 9.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for the year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied ourselves that the charity is not subject to audit and is eligible for independent examination, it is our responsibility to:
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i. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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ii. to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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iii. to state whether particulars matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent Examiner’s report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the financial statements present a true and fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner’s statement
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
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(1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect requirements:
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i. To keep accounting records in accordance with the section the 2011 Act; and
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ii. To prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and to
- comply with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice and the requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
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Kishor V Sonigra FCCA
Burnells
Chartered Certified Accountants Devonshire House 582 Honeypot Lane Stanmore Middlesex HA7 1JS
Date: 27 May 2025
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The Wanza Samaj U.K. Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31st December 2024
| Notes Income resources Membership fees 7 Donations receivable 8 Fund raising activities 9 Interest receivable Dividends receivable Gift Aid tax repayments Advertising Total incoming resources Cost of generating funds 10 Net incoming resources Charitable expenditure Cost of activities in furtherance of charitable objectives:- Running cost of cultural and community activities 11 Management and administration 12 Charitable donations Bank charges and interest Total charitable expenditure Net incoming resources Total funds at 1 January 2024 Total funds at 31 December 2024 |
2024 2024 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds £ £ £ 1,250 - 1,250 16,905 - 16,905 9,089 - 9,089 3,657 202 3,859 62 - 62 5,508 - 5,508 - - - 36,471 202 36,673 (1,274) - (1,274) 35,197 202 35,399 15,004 - 15,004 5,973 - 5,973 1,502 - 1,502 62 - 62 22,541 - 22,541 12,656 202 12,858 270,345 8,481 278,826 283,001 8,683 291,684 |
2023 Total £ 1,430 13,509 7,580 903 54 1,560 - 25,036 (1,448) 23,588 15,819 5,227 1,212 43 22,301 1,287 277,539 278,826 |
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The Wanza Samaj U.K. Balance Sheet As at 31st December 2024
| Notes 2024 £ Fixed assets Tangible assets 2 99 Current assets Investments 3 1,086 Debtors & Prepayments 4 579 Deposit Accounts 5 236,956 Cash at bank and in hand 65,680 304,301 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 6 (12,716) 291,585 Total assets less current liabilities 291,684 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year - Net assets 291,684 Accumulated Funds Restricted Funds 13 8,683 Unrestricted Funds 14 283,001 291,684 Trustee: Vanraj D Chavda |
1,086 1,974 233,256 54,868 291,184 (12,491) |
2023 £ 133 278,693 278,826 - 278,826 8,481 270,345 278,826 |
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President: Rekha S Vaghela
Treasurer: Anil D Punja Date: 27 May 2025
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The Wanza Samaj U.K. Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 31st December 2024
1 Accounting policies
Accounting convention
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Ordinary, Life & Patron Membership fees
These are accounted for in the year for which they are received. These fees are not refundable.
Depreciation
Depreciation has been provided, on a reducing balance basis, at the following rates
| Equipment - including computer 25% Furniture and Fittings 25% 2 Tangible fixed assets Cost B/fwd Additions Disposals C/fwd Depreciation B/fwd Charge for the year Relating to disposals C/fwd Net book value C/fwd B/fwd 3 Investments Listed investments - at cost (Lloyds Banking Group) Listed investments at market value Number of shares 4 Debtors Prepayments and accrued income Other debtors |
Equipment £ 3,569 - - 3,569 3,436 34 - 3,470 99 133 2024 £ 1,086 1,169 2,134 2024 £ 579 - 579 |
Total £ 3,569 - - 3,569 3,436 34 - 3,470 99 133 2023 £ 1,086 1,018 2,134 2023 £ 774 1,200 1,974 |
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The Wanza Samaj U.K. Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 31st December 2024
| 5 Deposit accounts Property account 90 Days Deposit account 6 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Creditors Membership Fees Received in Advance Property Project Fund creditor 7 Membership fees Life membership Ordinary membership 8 Donations receivable General and miscellaneous Sponsorships Navratri Diwali Aarti collections Guru Gopal Bhajans 9 Fund raising activities Sale of tickets Sale of raffle tickets Sporting activities income Sale of food and drinks |
2024 £ 27,513 209,443 236,956 2024 £ 55 520 12,141 12,716 2024 £ 300 950 1,250 2024 £ 2,753 5,498 2,914 2,712 554 2,474 16,905 2024 £ 6,521 1,595 910 63 9,089 |
2023 £ 27,249 206,007 233,256 2023 £ - 350 12,141 12,491 2023 £ 450 980 1,430 2023 £ 1,547 3,486 2,290 3,295 570 2,321 13,509 2023 £ 4,687 995 1,860 38 7,580 |
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The Wanza Samaj U.K. Notes to the Accounts
For the year ended 31st December 2024
| 10 Cost of generating funds Competition prizes Cost of raffle prizes Musicians and hire of equipment 11 Running cost of activities Children's party Security & caretakers expenses Rents and other hire Sports activities Hire of coaches & vans Miscellaneous expenses Printing, postage & stationery Food & refreshments 12 Management and administration Website cost Insurance Depreciation Printing, postage & stationery Affiliation fees P O Box Annual Fee Zoom Storage costs Sundry expenses 13 Restricted Funds At 1 January 2024 Retained Profits At 31 December 2024 14 Unrestricted Funds At 1 January 2024 Retained Profit / (Loss) At 31 December 2024 |
2024 £ 100 964 210 1,274 2024 £ - 524 3,977 475 4,905 680 - 4,443 15,004 2024 £ 195 880 34 2,281 100 353 374 1,720 36 5,973 2024 £ 8,481 202 8,683 2024 £ 270,345 12,656 283,001 |
2023 £ 320 648 480 1,448 2023 £ 329 470 6,046 1,380 3,103 80 - 4,411 15,819 2023 £ 431 882 45 2,135 100 330 369 900 35 5,227 2023 £ 8,315 166 8,481 2023 £ 269,224 1,121 270,345 |
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