**ANNUAL REPORT 1[st] April 2023 – 31[st] March 2024** 

**ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025** 

## **CONTENTS** 

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Chairperson’s Report   ……………………………………………….        3 Treasurer’s Report      …………………………………………………        4 Service Development Manager’s Report ……………………         5 Carers/Outreach Officer’s Report     …………………………..         6 Volunteer coordinator ……………………………………………….         7 Management Committee    ………………………………………..         8 Pukar’s Service Provision     ………………………………………..         8-11 Pukar Confidence Building   ……………………………………….         12 Employment Support     ……………………………………………..         12 Volunteer Support     ………………………………………………….         12 Organization Referrals    …………………………………………….         13 Financial Report   ……………………………………………………….         14-15 Case-Studies     …………………………………………………………..         16-17 Quotes     ……………………………………………………………………         17 Words of Gratitude …………………………………………………….        18 Images ………………………………………………………………………..        19 

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## **Chairperson’s Report** 

It is with great pleasure I present this Annual Report for Pukar Disability Resource Centre. 

I would like to thank all our supporters and stakeholders, who have made it possible to further our service provision and enabled us to continue our work programs for the BAME disabled people, carers and their families in Preston and the surrounding areas. It  has  again  been  another  challenging  and  dynamic  year  for  Pukar  and  all  staff, members, volunteers and board members are to be congratulated on their efforts and dedication to the services of Pukar in the last year.  Everyone has made efforts to ensure Pukar strives to meet the needs of service users. 

Pukar has reached out increasingly to many more people with a diverse range of needs in the last year and it is commendable to see in effect just how much the Preston community  has  benefited  from  the  services  delivered,  so  increasing  community cohesion and social inclusion for the most vulnerable client groups in Preston and surrounding areas.  We have been able to achieve this with current resources but constant demand proves the need for a service like Pukar’s to continuously expand our resources in order to increase the capacity for delivery to meet the demand.  All this has been  possible  with  the  in-depth  partnerships  that  have  been  built  with  other organisation’s and mainstream service providers, to break down barriers and encourage an equal and fair access to services. 

We look forward to working with all our partners, supporters and stakeholders in the forth-coming year, to ensure our services continue to be provided. 

Once again I would like to thank all who have contributed, for their continued support and hard work for Pukar. 

We  want  to  thank  all  our  Funders  including  the  team  at  Reaching  communities, Community Foundation for Lancashire Preston City Council and others. We aim to continue the support and work more in depth with providers. 

## **Keith Holden Chairperson** 

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## **Treasurer’s Report** 

I would like to thank   Mr Keith Holden Chair of Pukar, my fellow trustees, our dedicated  staff  members,  volunteers,  all  tutors  and  supporters.  During  this challenging year. 

Please see enclosed our financial report.  Pukar is in a sustainable position and goes from strength to strength, in a challenging environment. If anyone wants to see the full accounts please let myself or contact the centre manager. 

I  would  personally like  to  give special  thanks to  supporters-funding  providers, partners that supported Pukar during the past years, their support has yielded many positive results. 


## **Khalid Akram Treasurer** 

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## **Service Development Manager’s Report** 

I am pleased to forward key points for the annual report. 

There has been a continued increase in carers and disabled people requesting support from Pukar, this effort has been coupled with support from all the staff at Pukar to identify, support and meet these needs. 

The courses and training at Pukar are carefully considered and designed to develop confidence and learning as well as provide opportunities for teamwork.  Feedback from people attending the learning is positive and beneficial. The tutors have experience and have built a positive learning and understanding specific needs of learners, some with special needs. Pukar has been able to support various learning needs of people through student support. Pukar has been true to its values of promoting learning since its inception. Many people have learned skills 

The  current  service  provision  has  supported  people  with  multiple  needs  including supporting  people  access  IT  resources,  reducing  poverty  levels  amongst  a  large number of people. 

Multiple Projects at Pukar have been successfully delivered. This has enabled diverse in depth  support to people. The value of service provision has increased as well as referral process increased through joint work. Future success will involve continued partnership working. Our partners are key to service provision at Pukar. 

Pukar has invested time and resources in ensuring the organisation is in a capable position to meet the multiple needs of people accessing the organisation. Pukar has identified strategic opportunities to deliver services. The success of these opportunities will result in future sustainability. 

Sustainable funding remains a key challenge for Pukar, the organisation is working hard to ensure future funding is sourced to enable this to benefit services users. 

Wellbeing support has been at the heart of support for people and we have successfully delivered on wellbeing projects that have resulted in positive outcomes for people 

I would like to thank, trustees, staff, volunteers, funders and teachers for their continued support to the organisation 

## **Younus Khan, Service Development Manager** 

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## **Carers’/Outreach Officer Report** 

Pukar  aims  to  provide  a  link  between  disabled  people  and  carers  from  diverse communities  and  mainstream  agencies/service  providers  to  try  and  improve  the accessibility of service provision for carers and disabled people. Our service users receive information in several diverse languages to enable them to better understand the services that are available and what other forms of help they can receive. 

We have provided support to service users with form filling, advocacy, debt and housing advice, attendance at medical appointments, as well as various other learning, advice and guidance. In addition, existing and new Carers continue to benefit with carers breaks and courses throughout the year such as arts and crafts, health and safety, learning and wellbeing courses. 

For those that are unable to attend the centre, we have provided support at home. Home visits have been an integral part of the work we do and this has reduced isolation and improved wellbeing for so many of our carers. The provision of this service is valuable in ensuring people are not excluded and are aware of the services they can receive.  Referrals  have  been  made  to  many  organisations  such  as  community, voluntary and statutory services to ensure full holistic support where there is a need. 

It is encouraging to know that there has been an Increase in the number of carers that attend the centre, particularly those that are hidden and isolated.  Throughout the year the number of Personal Independence form fillings have also risen along with DLA and ESA forms.  Outreach work has required maintaining accurate records and files of client interactions, referrals made, case file updates, and follow-up reports on client activity. 

We have attended many networking events to maintain and build new relationships, gain inspiration, and ensure we are up to date with new and existing services offered to carers. 

The services provided by Pukar are very much needed and valued by our service users, many of whom are vulnerable. I hope Pukar continues to progress and develop its services with many more people coming through its doors. I hope we continue to develop a relationship of trust with our service users so they grow in confidence and self-esteem. 

## **Suraya Bashir Outreach Officer** 

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## **Volunteer Coordinator** 

The  Volunteer  Coordinators'  role  is  pivotal  in  recruiting  volunteers  to  support  the operations at Pukar Centre. Volunteer recruitment is conducted in alignment with the ethos  of  Pukar,  with  a  significant  portion  of  volunteers  comprising  carers,  and individuals with health conditions, or disabilities. Each volunteer undergoes induction, during which we identify and devise ways to support them in fulfilling their volunteering duties. 

A significant project our volunteers engage in is assisting our service users in improving their reading abilities. Through a collaborative effort with Shannon Trust, Pukar has launched  a  reading  project  specifically  aimed  at  enhancing  the  reading  skills  of individuals who face challenges in this area. This initiative has seen notable progress this year as the project has advanced to its next phase. 

In this next phase, Shannon Trust has proposed the development of an innovative app to further support the readers. Our dedicated readers and volunteer reading coaches have played a vital role in this process, providing valuable feedback to help refine and improve the app's development. Their insights and experiences have been instrumental in ensuring that the app meets the specific needs and preferences of our service users. This app will provide additional resources and tools tailored to the individual needs of each reader, offering them personalized assistance and guidance as they work towards improving  their  reading  proficiency.  This  technological  advancement  represents  an exciting opportunity to expand the impact of the project and better cater to the diverse needs of our service users. 

Volunteers constitute a cornerstone of the organization, serving as a linchpin for service provision.  Pukar  boasts  a  rich  history  of  fruitful  partnerships  with  volunteers. Additionally, the role has encompassed Outreach support, involving direct engagement with  individuals and  organizations.  This proactive  approach  has  yielded  numerous positive outcomes, including improvements in financial benefits and individuals securing employment as a result of their involvement with Pukar. Home visits have also been conducted to support individuals who were unable to attend the Centre. 

## **Nahid Qurban Volunteer Coordinator** 

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## **Project Support Officer** 

We have achieved significant success in maintaining a variety of projects at Pukar. I have diligently collated, captured, and reported evidence by meticulously monitoring all staff activities. This monthly reporting is fundamental to our operations. Our systems for gathering evidence have undergone enhancements, ensuring that our reporting remains current and aligns with the standards expected by our funders. Additionally, our efforts in  marketing,  promotion,  and  coordinating  assessments  have  proven  successful, resulting in a notable increase in the number of service users attending the centre. 

## **Swarn Tiwari Project Support Officer** 

## **Management Committee Trustees** 

Keith Holden          - **Chairperson** Khalid Akram         - **Treasurer** Heather Deans       - **Secretary** 

Ayas Isap 

Chabildas Parmar 

Sarwar Ali 

Saajad Tagari 

Yasmin Shakir 

Tony Holdroyd 

## **Pukar’s Service Provision** 

## **Carers & Disability Work** 

Work with carers has been an ongoing daily through our service delivery i.e. such as information advice and guidance, advocacy, carers break, trips, form filling, referrals to partner organizations, and carers meetings. There are 43 new carers that have been 

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identified and supported by Pukar over the year. In addition 68 carers have been supported by Pukar, with direct work, arranging classes and activities, form filling, as well as home visits. 


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|Month|Enquiries|Carers|Male<br>|Female|Physical<br>|Sensory|Mental<br>Health|Learning<br>Disability|Multiple|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Apr-23|6|1|2|4|2|-|-|-|-|
|May-23|19|4|5|14|2|-|-|1|-|
|Jun-23|10|4|4|6|3|-|1|-|-|
|Jul-23|19|8|6|13|4|-|6|2|3|
|Aug-23|6|3|3|3|2|-|1|1|-|
|Sep-23|12|1|4|8|2|-|3|-|1|
|Oct-23|20|4|7|13|4<br>|-|1|-|-|
|Nov-23|26|6|9|17|12|-|2|1|2|
|Dec-23|17|5|3|14|4|-|-|-|-|
|Jan-24|15|0|9|6|2|3|-|-|2|
|Feb-24|25|2|15|10|3|-|1|1|-|
|Mar-24|16|5|8|8|8|-|1|-|-|



- Total new people enquiring intensive support 191 

 Total number of new Carers is 43 and existing 68 

- Total number of new people with disability is 80 

- In depth casework 28 

 Total number of new Volunteers is 18. Support to existing volunteers continues. 

 Total Others Engaged  with 120 people informing about services in detail 

On average dealing with 18 queries per week dealing with personal issues and on the telephone, related to health, education, social care, welfare, debt, financial inclusion, home energy, volunteering, complex casework mental health, work, advocacy, 

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translating. In addition, regular carer’s meetings are organized for carers. Guest speakers are invited to provide further information. Intensive Casework is carried out with many people that is person centered. 

## **Types of Disabilities we have supported people that includes** 

Multiple Disabilities Learning Disabilities Mental Health / Depression Sensory Physical Plus many other specific disabilities Complex needs 

Pukar has also provided training to staff and volunteers and also to organisations, to improve understanding of disability related support. The feedback has been positive and organisations have benefited from the training. 


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Courses attended by the Service Users<br>40<br>30<br>20<br>10<br>0<br>Pre EntryESOL E1ESOL E2ESOL E3ESOL L1ESOl E1(New)ESOL + ITHealth LiteracyDigital EssentialDigital SkillsLanguage LearningEducation and Child care TA course Work ClubMath for ESOLConfidence buildingLearn mMy WayWrap CourseCreative Art Classes<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Most courses are accredited with certificates and recognized qualifications. 

Total number of accredited: Pukar has recruited total number of **211** people working towards and gaining accredited qualifications that they will be able to use for further qualifications and employment. 

Total number of non-accredited: **96** – Non accredited courses were essential for building confidence and develop skills. These included engaging and creative classes 

Total number of employment support: **41** people were given 1 to 1 support with CV, Interview techniques, wellbeing, job seeking and career development information. Many people gained employment and some were able to register with professional bodies and also volunteer. 

## **Wellbeing** 

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Over 40 people were supported with 1 to 1 wellbeing support that suffered from depression, anxiety and lack of confidence. 

## **Ethnicity of Service Users and Students Accessing Pukar** 

|**Ethnicity**||
|---|---|
|Asian or Asian British–Bangladeshi|Asian or Asian British–Indian|
|Asian or Asian British – Pakistani|Asian or Asian British – any other Asian<br>Background|
|Black or Black British-African|Black or Black British–Caribbean|
|Black or Black British – any other Black<br>background|Chinese|
|Mixed–White and Asian|Mixed–White and Black African|
|Mixed–White and Black Caribbean|Mixed–any other mixed background|
|White–British|White–Irish|
|White–any other white background|Arab|
|Gypsy or  Traveler|Persian|



## **Events organised and attended by Pukar** 

AGM’s                                                                          Assessment Days Advice & Guidance Information Day                            BME Forums Careers Support                                                          Carers Meetings Carer’s Day                                                                  Disability- Carers Information days Disability Exhibitions                                                    Enrolment Days Funding Workshops                                                     Health & Social Care Conferences Health Expo / Mela                                                       Meetings with UCLAN Open Days                                                                   Trips Volunteer celebration Day                                            Wellbeing Events 

## **Service Provision at Pukar** 

- PIP/Attendance Allowance/Carers Allowance/DLA Form Filling 

- Advocacy                                                    Joint Assessments 

- Outreach Visits                                           Other Form Filling 

- Workshops                                                  Disability Training 

- Volunteer Recruitment & Support               Student Support(Placement) 

- Education & Training                                   Home Visits 

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- Language Support                                       Using Computers 

- Job seeking Support                                    Interpretation 

- Joint visits to hospitals Carers Support 

- Carers meeting 

## **Pukar Confidence building & improvement in English** 

Pukar  had  a  substantial  increase  in  people  learning  English  and  waiting  to  learn English. 

People are attending regular classes to improve their English skills. Pukar has recruited volunteers who were trained by the college to enable them using the Basic English framework and recourses and able to deliver the Basic English reading, speaking and confidence building classes. 

The project has been successful in achieving outcomes for learners to enable them to gain confidence by developing their skills in conversation.  Volunteers have provided an invaluable service to provide learning for the service user, we would like to thank our volunteer tutor 

## **Employment support** 

Information gathered from service users, Pukar partners and people, who gained employment with the support and help of Pukar Centre. People were supported with basic IT support, interview skills, CV building, accessing employment and basic information and advice.  People with complex needs have been supported into employment, with one to one support. 

## **Volunteer Support** 

Pukar has recruited and supported volunteers during the year to complement and support the services of Pukar. Volunteers have gained a number of skills including administration, IT, Person Centered Support and learning about organisations that support people from BME communities, people with disabilities from diverse communities 

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Volunteers have supported Pukar Centre to compliment the support and services. Pukar are the backbone of the organisation. Many volunteers have gained valuable work experience and gained employed after volunteering at the Centre. Health and wellbeing 

## **Organisation Referrals** 

## **Received and Sent** 

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|Children’s and Family Hub|Primary Care Trust|
|---|---|
|CAB|Preston City Council|
|DENW|Preston College|
|Galloways|Preston City Council Debt Advice|
|LCC Social Services|Prince’s Trust|
|ICANN|Racial Equality Council (REC)|
|Lancashire Advocacy|RNIB|
|Lancashire County Council|Sahara|
|Lancashire Constabulary|Safe Net  Sendias|
|Lancashire Fire & Rescue|Sendias|
|Lancashire Wellbeing Service|Sir Tom Finney|
|LMBE|Stoneygate|
|Minerva Health Centre|Solicitor|
|Ncompass|UCLAN|
|Preston Muslim Forum|Welfare Benefits|
|Primary Schools|Welfare Rights|
|Places of Worship||



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## **Financial Report** 

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## **CASE STUDIES** 

## **Case Study 1.** 

One of our service users who is a carer suffered from severe lower back pain for many years.  This pain was making her feel very low and hindered her form participating in many activities.  She lost confidence and mostly stayed at home because she felt she was not able to physically do any activities and also did not have the confidence to go out and socialize. 

She attended a coffee morning at Pukar and finally agreed to try out some swimming sessions.  She feels it was the best decision she made as her back pain has significantly reduced and she has also learnt how to swim. She had never been in a swimming pool before these sessions and wasn’t aware of the benefits of water and muscle relaxation.  She felt the sessions were very friendly and welcoming.  As well as making new friends, she is now  much  happier  and  more  confident.   She  now  regularly  attends swimming classes by herself and is much more mobile. 

## **Case Study 2.** 

Ms S is a carer for her daughter who has a learning disability.  She visited the office for help with completing a PIP form.  Her daughter is 26 years of age and had never applied for any disability related benefit in the past.  Mrs S was also unaware that she is a carer. 

Information and support was given about applying for PIP form which resulted  in  Mrs  S  receiving  the  Higher  Rate  benefit  amount  for  her daughter.  I then invited Mrs S to my regular carers meetings where I explained to the group the role of carers and how some people don’t even realise that they are carer.  This was a very emotional meeting, however Mrs S made new friends and felt very relieved that she was able to talk openly about some of the difficulties she faces. 

After identifying the difficulties that Mrs S and her daughter face I arranged for appropriate support.  I applied for carers allowance for Mrs S which was much needed and also a blue badge for her daughter.  This has made travelling much easier and both mother and daughter now go out more.  In addition I discussed the possibility of a social care package which Mrs S 

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wants to think about for the moment.  I advised Mrs S about other help available such as help with Bus travel (Now Card) and the CEA card (Cinema card) 

I invited both Mother and daughter to activity sessions such as yoga, nature walks, bush craft, art sessions, police tour and boxing sessions.  Mrs S attended all sessions with her daughter and commented on how they really felt included.  Both mother and daughter currently really enjoy the boxing sessions and look forward to these every week.  They enjoy valuable time together and have made friends.  Her daughter’s mental health has also improved Mrs S feels more relaxed now that her daughter is much happier. 

I really feel both mother and daughter have benefitted from accessing the services at Pukar and have made some wonderful friends.  I attend the boxing classes with Mrs S and her daughter and it is very rewarding to witness the joy they feel. 

## **QUOTES from service users** 

_“The activity is something I have never tried. It has been an experience in positive way it has helped with a routine and structure then it helped my body and gave me strength after I have noticed”_ 

_“I think this activity is a fantastic idea. I was struggling to keep active and go out of the home .It gives me motivation to get active and learn a new skills ”_ 

## _“If it was not for Pukar I would be on the streets”_ 

_“I feel listened to and not rushed”_ 

_“Really grateful for support from Pukar, I could not have sorted out my debt”_ 

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## **Words of Gratitude** 

Pukar Disability Resource Centre would like to thanks to all who, supported us during this year! We would also like to show our appreciation to all our valuable partnership organisations & supporters! 

|Adult & Community|**Reaching Communities**|**Red Rose Sports**|
|---|---|---|
|Services|||
|**Stoneygate**|**WEA**|**Princess Trust**|
|**CAB**|**Co op.**|**Wellbeing Service**|
|**Gujarat Hindu Society**|**Lancashire County Council**|**Duchy of Lancaster**|
|**Foxton Centre**||**Community Foundations**|
|**Tutors**|**Disability Action**|**DENW**|
|**Nelson & Colne College**|**UCLAN**|**Lancashire Adult College**|
|**Lancashire Care Trust**|**Lancashire Constabulary**|**Preston Muslim Forum**|
|**UK Online**|**Preston City Council**|**Preston Community**|
|||**Network**|
|**Kings Fund GSK**|**Debt Advice PCC**|**Lancashire Constabulary**|
|**Jobcentre Plus**|**Age Concern**|**Galloways**|
|**Active Lancashire**|**Sahara**|**Diabetes Association**|
|**Advance Social Care**|||
||**Shannon Trust**|**Good Things Foundation**|



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## **Images** 

## **Class Activities** 

We would also like to thanks our Board Members, Staffs and Volunteers for their help and support. 

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Registered charity number
1077534
Pukar Disability Resource Centre
Annual Report and Financial Statements
31 March 2025
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Pukar Disability Resource Centre
Contents
Page
Charity information
Trustees' annual report
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements
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Pukar Disability Resource Centre
Company Information
Trustees:
Keith Holden (Chairperson)
Khalid Akram (Treasurer)
Sarwar All
Chhabildas Parmar
Yasmin Shakir
Ayas Isap
Saajid Tagari
Heather Deans - Appointed 24.05.22
Tony Holroyd
Independent Examiners:
Stephen W Valentine FCA
Unit 2 Ferry Road Office Park
Ferry Road
Riversway
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 2YH
Principal Address:
3 - 5 Oakham Court
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 3XP
Bankers
HSBC
49A Fishergate
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 8BQ
Registered number
1077534
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Pukar Disability Resource Centre
Report of the trustees
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Constitution
Pukar Disability Resource Centre is constituted under a Trust Deed adopted on 23 August 1999
and is a registered charity, number 1077534.
Objects and activities
To promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community, who are from Preston and the
surrounding areas and to provide an accessible centre in Preston City Centre, where disabled
adults, and their carers can access information, resources and training, using trained staff and
Organisational structure, governance and management
The charity is controlled by the Trustees who make up the management committee. Details of the
current Trustees are set out on page 1. Trustees are elected from amongst the full members o
he charity by the members in general meeting or a maximum of one third of the Trustees may b
o-opted bv the Management Committee
At the Annual General Meeting of the charity those entiled to vote shall elect from amongst
themselves a chairman, secretary and treasurer, who shall hold office from the conclusion of that
meeting. They shall be eligible for re-election.
All members of the Management Committee shall retire from office together at the end of the
Annual Genetral Meeting next after the date on which they came into office but they may be re-
elected or re-appointed.
The Trustees that served during the year ended 31 March 2025 where as follows:
Keith Holden (Chairperson)
Khalid Akram (Treasurer)
Sarwar All
Chhabildas Parmar
Yasmin Shakir
Ayas Isap
Saajid Tagari
Heather Deans - Appointed 24.05.22
Tony Holroyd
No trustees have received remuneration over the reporting period.
The charity has during the year made payments to a
company to which Mr Keith Holden is a
connected party. The company invoiced the charity for its professional services and the invoices
were paid accordingly by the charity. All payments were made in accordance with the constitution of
the charity.
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Pukar Disability Resource Centre
Report of the trustees
Review of Activities and Achievements
How our activities deliver public benefit :-
Pukar has continued to support disabled people in the area and to provide an educational service
to the community at large. Ethnic minority disability promotional events have continued to ensure
that Pukar and its service is kept in the public eye.
We have skilled and dedicated volunteers who work regularly at Pukar with disabled users and
carers. Our volunteers are in great demand and we work closely with other groups to share our
volunteer resources. The Trustees would like to express thanks to all the volunteers and staff at
Pukar for their hard work during the year.
We have continued to provide courses and training for our users and have extended the range of
courses offered this year.
A variety of activities are arranged to have opportunities to try
something new and hopefully develop new interests.
Financial Review
statements.
Total receipts from unrestricted funds were £25,673 for the year and detailed in the financial
Total receipts from restricted funds were £100,628 for the year and detailed in the financial
Unrestricted resources expended total £21,843. Unrestricted resources expended have increased
by £1,048 when compared to the previous year. These are detailed in the financial statements.
Restricted resources expended total £91,127. Restricted resources expended have increased by
£12,243 when compared to the previous year. These are detailed in the financial statements.
The net result for the year was income over payments of £3,830 on unrestricted funds.
The net result for the year was income over payments of £9,501 on restricted funds.
Pukar staff and volunteers attend networking events, conferences and seminars and facilitate
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Report of the trustees
Statement of trustees' responsibilities
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees 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 financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial statements
giving a true and fair view, the Trustees should follow best practice and:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice
have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial
statements; and
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ascertain the financial
position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with
applicable law, regulations and trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets
of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud
and other irregularities.
This report was approved by the board on 26 January 2026. For and on behalf of the board of
Trustees.
Keith Holden (Chairperson)
Trustee
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Pukar Disability Resource Centre
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Pukar Disability Resource Centre
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Pukar Disability Resource Centre
(the Charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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 this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the
Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to :
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
(under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, 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 accounts
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 my examination, no matter has come to my attention
1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in,any material respect, the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act ;
and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
2. to which, my opinion, altention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Stephen W Valentine FCA
Independent Examiner
Cameron Valentine Limited
Unit 2 Ferry Road Office Park
Ferry Road
Riversway
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 2YH
26 January 2026
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Pukar Disability Resource Centre
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Incoming Resources
Donations/fund raising
Grants received
Service fees
Interest receivable
Total Incoming Resources
Resources Expended
Total Incoming Resources
Other Expenditure
Staff costs
Events
Travel and subsistence
Course fees
Rent
Utilities
Cleaning
Postage, stationery and telephone
Insurance
Repairs and maintenance
Depreciation
Sundry expenses, Advertising, Charges
Accountancy fees and bookkeeping
Tuition Fees
Legal Fees
Total Resources Expenditure
Net Incoming Resources before transfers
Net Incoming Resources for the Year
Fund Balances brought forward
as at 1 April 2024
Transfers between Funds :-
Unresticted
Restricted
Fund Balances carried forward
as at 31 March 2025
Note
Unrestricted
Funds
2
3
4
2,540
20,069
2,465
25,675
25,673
7,784
442
-
9,691
2,267
163
319
63
31
180
96
710
-
21,843
3,830
3,830
36,491
82,189
122,510
Restricted
Funds
100,628
:
100,628
100,628
70,060
427
206
148
2,423
5,290
652
2,181
563
539
252
744
2,842
4,800
-
91,127
9,501
9,501
72,688
(82,189)
8
2025
2,540
100,628
20,666
2,465
126,299
126,301
77,844
869
206
245
12,114
7,557
815
2,500
625
570
432
840
3,552
4,800
-
112,969
13,332
13,332
109,179
:
122,511
2024
1,496
97,746
18,652
430
118,324
118,324
61,406
897
271
-
12,456
6,270
799
1,835
589
1,961
478
892
2,880
8,827
-
99,561
18,763
18,764
74,239
:
93,003

Pukar Disability Resource Centre
' Balance Sheet
as at 31 March 2025
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Notes
5
2025
1,187
1,187
2024
1,618
1,618
Current assets
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand - HSBC
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
Net current assets
Total assets less current
liabilities
6
6,154
169,695
175,849
6,012
154,058
160,070
7
(54,523)
(52,505)
121,326
107,565
122,513
109,183
Net assets
Funds
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Total Charity Funds
122,509
109,179
122,509
9
122,509
36,491
72,688
109,179
The Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and related notes were approved by the
Board of Trustees on 26 January 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
Khalid Akram (Treasurer)
Trustee
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Pukar Disability Resource Centre
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
1 Accounting policies
Basis of preparation of the accounts
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items
recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these
accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice:
Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on the 16 July
2014 and with the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue
as a going concern. The trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate
reserves to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the trustees
continue to adopt the going concern basis in the preparation of the accounts.
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 designed for
other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed
by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising
and administering such funds are charges against the specific fund. The aim and use of each
restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements
Transfers between funds are made when
a restriction ceases to apply to a fund, to show
restricted assets separately from unspent funds or where a project is funded partially from
restricted income and partially from general funds.
Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are including in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income
and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. When donors specity that grants
given to the charity must be used in future financial ears the income is deferred until that year
No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers.
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.
Other expenditure costs are those incurred in support of support of expenditure on objects of the
charity and those in connection with the administration of the charity and compliance with
constitutional and statutory requirements. Also included are the costs associated with raising
funds from all possible sources of incoming resources and costs associated with raisina the
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Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
angible fixed assets are capitalised and included at cost including any incidental expenses (
acquisition.
Der edit ase roded at the flowing rates in order to wit of the asts over
33% straight line
15% reducing balance
2 Grants Received
onations, grants a other income receive
ervice fee
2025
103,168
20,666
2024
99,242
18,652
123,834
117,894
3
Staff Costs
2025
€
77,844
2024
ployer salaries and centre manager costs
Pensions
61,406
77,844
61,406
No employee earned £50,000 or more
The average number of paid staff, calculated on full-time equivalent basis, analysed by function
was:
2025
2024
Caring services
Generating funds
Management and administration
3
1
1
1
5
5
No trustees have received remuneration over the reporting period.
4 Total Resources Expended
2025
2024
This is stated after charging:
Depreciation of owned fixed assets
Book keeping services
432
1,440
478
1,440
Independent examiners remuneration
The charity has during the year made payments to a company to which Mir Keith Holden is a
connected party. The company invoiced the charity for its professional services and the invoices
were paid accordingly by the charity. All payments were made in accordance with the constitution
of the charity. The invoiced amounts are shown above detailed as book keeping
services.
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Pukar Disability Resource Centre
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
5 Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
Surplus on revaluation
Disposals
At 31 March 2025
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024
Charge for the year
Surplus on revaluation
On disposals
At 31 March 2025
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
6
Debtors
Trade debtors
Prepayments and Sundry Debtors
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors and accrual
Other taxes and social security costs
Accruals
8
Analysis of Net Assets between Funds
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Net assets as at 31 March 2025
12
Computer
equipment
25,618
:
25,618
25,618
431
26,049
(431)
General
Funds
851
164,758
765
166,374
Fixtures
and fittings
€
24,779
:
24,779
23,161
:
23,161
1,618
1,618
2025
€
3,267
2,887
6,154
2025
669
52,342
1,512
54,523
Restricted
Funds
336
11,091
(55,288)
(43,861)
Total
50,397
50,397
48,779
431
-
1
49,210
1.888-
2024
3,042
2,970
6,012
2024
115
51,190
1,200
52,505
Total
Funds
1,187
175,849
(54,523)
122,513

Pukar Disability Resource Centre
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
9 Movement in funds
As at 1
Incoming Outgoing
April 2024
Resources Resources
As at 31
Transfers March 2025
Unrestricted Funds:
General Funds
36,491
25,673
(21,843)
82,188
Total Unrestricted Funds
36,491
25,673
(21,843)
82,188
122,509
122,509
Restricted Funds:
Community Foundation - National Lottery
CAB
Covid Response Grant
Preston City Council
Mental Health Project - Red Rose
WEA Grant
Edward Gostlin
Onward homes project
Arnold Clark
Blackburn Project
65,639
482
277
39
2,659
2,294
685
474
139
-
82,057
9,403
700
8,468
(65,508)
(482)
(277)
(9,442)
(3,359)
(2,294)
(685)
(474)
(139)
(8,468)
(82,188)
:
:
....
Total Restricted Funds
Total Funds
72,688
109,179
100,628
126,301
(91,128)
(112,971)
(82,188)
-
122,509
General Funds represents the free funds of the charity which are not designated for particular purposes.
Purposes of Restricted Funds
National Lottery - The National Lottery Community Fund - Restricted to salaries, general running costs of the
organisation, external evualation, training, purchase of computers and a contribution to the refurbishment
of the centre which has now been fully utilized.
Grants in Deferred income
Reaching communities
Blackburn Project
Charitable Giving grant
Albert Hunt- Wellbeing
Eric Wright
PCC - Digital Project
Lancs CC - Craft day
S Kamran - Ramadan donation
27,537
4 months - Apr - Jul'25
1,532
Lottery Grant
8,154
To spend on sessional staff and outreach
3,045
The remainder of this grant will be used after Apr'25
2,500
Wellbeing and confident conversation
7,300
Grant starts in May 25
200
To buy materials and starts Apr'25
200
_ To buy food vouchers
50,468
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Registered charity number
1077534
Pukar Disability Resource Centre
Annual Report and Financial Statements
31 March 2025
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Contents
Page
Charity information
Trustees' annual report
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements
3
4-6
7
8
9
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Pukar Disability Resource Centre
Company Information
Trustees:
Keith Holden (Chairperson)
Khalid Akram (Treasurer)
Sarwar All
Chhabildas Parmar
Yasmin Shakir
Ayas Isap
Saajid Tagari
Heather Deans - Appointed 24.05.22
Tony Holroyd
Independent Examiners:
Stephen W Valentine FCA
Unit 2 Ferry Road Office Park
Ferry Road
Riversway
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 2YH
Principal Address:
3 - 5 Oakham Court
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 3XP
Bankers
HSBC
49A Fishergate
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 8BQ
Registered number
1077534
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Pukar Disability Resource Centre
Report of the trustees
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Constitution
Pukar Disability Resource Centre is constituted under a Trust Deed adopted on 23 August 1999
and is a registered charity, number 1077534.
Objects and activities
To promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community, who are from Preston and the
surrounding areas and to provide an accessible centre in Preston City Centre, where disabled
adults, and their carers can access information, resources and training, using trained staff and
Organisational structure, governance and management
The charity is controlled by the Trustees who make up the management committee. Details of the
current Trustees are set out on page 1. Trustees are elected from amongst the full members o
he charity by the members in general meeting or a maximum of one third of the Trustees may b
o-opted bv the Management Committee
At the Annual General Meeting of the charity those entiled to vote shall elect from amongst
themselves a chairman, secretary and treasurer, who shall hold office from the conclusion of that
meeting. They shall be eligible for re-election.
All members of the Management Committee shall retire from office together at the end of the
Annual Genetral Meeting next after the date on which they came into office but they may be re-
elected or re-appointed.
The Trustees that served during the year ended 31 March 2025 where as follows:
Keith Holden (Chairperson)
Khalid Akram (Treasurer)
Sarwar All
Chhabildas Parmar
Yasmin Shakir
Ayas Isap
Saajid Tagari
Heather Deans - Appointed 24.05.22
Tony Holroyd
No trustees have received remuneration over the reporting period.
The charity has during the year made payments to a
company to which Mr Keith Holden is a
connected party. The company invoiced the charity for its professional services and the invoices
were paid accordingly by the charity. All payments were made in accordance with the constitution of
the charity.
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Report of the trustees
Review of Activities and Achievements
How our activities deliver public benefit :-
Pukar has continued to support disabled people in the area and to provide an educational service
to the community at large. Ethnic minority disability promotional events have continued to ensure
that Pukar and its service is kept in the public eye.
We have skilled and dedicated volunteers who work regularly at Pukar with disabled users and
carers. Our volunteers are in great demand and we work closely with other groups to share our
volunteer resources. The Trustees would like to express thanks to all the volunteers and staff at
Pukar for their hard work during the year.
We have continued to provide courses and training for our users and have extended the range of
courses offered this year.
A variety of activities are arranged to have opportunities to try
something new and hopefully develop new interests.
Financial Review
statements.
Total receipts from unrestricted funds were £25,673 for the year and detailed in the financial
Total receipts from restricted funds were £100,628 for the year and detailed in the financial
Unrestricted resources expended total £21,843. Unrestricted resources expended have increased
by £1,048 when compared to the previous year. These are detailed in the financial statements.
Restricted resources expended total £91,127. Restricted resources expended have increased by
£12,243 when compared to the previous year. These are detailed in the financial statements.
The net result for the year was income over payments of £3,830 on unrestricted funds.
The net result for the year was income over payments of £9,501 on restricted funds.
Pukar staff and volunteers attend networking events, conferences and seminars and facilitate
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Pukar Disability Resource Centre
Report of the trustees
Statement of trustees' responsibilities
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees 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 financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial statements
giving a true and fair view, the Trustees should follow best practice and:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice
have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial
statements; and
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ascertain the financial
position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with
applicable law, regulations and trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets
of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud
and other irregularities.
This report was approved by the board on 26 January 2026. For and on behalf of the board of
Trustees.
Keith Holden (Chairperson)
Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Pukar Disability Resource Centre
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Pukar Disability Resource Centre
(the Charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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 this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the
Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to :
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
(under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, 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 accounts
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 my examination, no matter has come to my attention
1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in,any material respect, the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act ;
and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
2. to which, my opinion, altention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Stephen W Valentine FCA
Independent Examiner
Cameron Valentine Limited
Unit 2 Ferry Road Office Park
Ferry Road
Riversway
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 2YH
26 January 2026
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Pukar Disability Resource Centre
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Incoming Resources
Donations/fund raising
Grants received
Service fees
Interest receivable
Total Incoming Resources
Resources Expended
Total Incoming Resources
Other Expenditure
Staff costs
Events
Travel and subsistence
Course fees
Rent
Utilities
Cleaning
Postage, stationery and telephone
Insurance
Repairs and maintenance
Depreciation
Sundry expenses, Advertising, Charges
Accountancy fees and bookkeeping
Tuition Fees
Legal Fees
Total Resources Expenditure
Net Incoming Resources before transfers
Net Incoming Resources for the Year
Fund Balances brought forward
as at 1 April 2024
Transfers between Funds :-
Unresticted
Restricted
Fund Balances carried forward
as at 31 March 2025
Note
Unrestricted
Funds
2
3
4
2,540
20,069
2,465
25,675
25,673
7,784
442
-
9,691
2,267
163
319
63
31
180
96
710
-
21,843
3,830
3,830
36,491
82,189
122,510
Restricted
Funds
100,628
:
100,628
100,628
70,060
427
206
148
2,423
5,290
652
2,181
563
539
252
744
2,842
4,800
-
91,127
9,501
9,501
72,688
(82,189)
8
2025
2,540
100,628
20,666
2,465
126,299
126,301
77,844
869
206
245
12,114
7,557
815
2,500
625
570
432
840
3,552
4,800
-
112,969
13,332
13,332
109,179
:
122,511
2024
1,496
97,746
18,652
430
118,324
118,324
61,406
897
271
-
12,456
6,270
799
1,835
589
1,961
478
892
2,880
8,827
-
99,561
18,763
18,764
74,239
:
93,003

Pukar Disability Resource Centre
' Balance Sheet
as at 31 March 2025
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Notes
5
2025
1,187
1,187
2024
1,618
1,618
Current assets
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand - HSBC
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
Net current assets
Total assets less current
liabilities
6
6,154
169,695
175,849
6,012
154,058
160,070
7
(54,523)
(52,505)
121,326
107,565
122,513
109,183
Net assets
Funds
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Total Charity Funds
122,509
109,179
122,509
9
122,509
36,491
72,688
109,179
The Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and related notes were approved by the
Board of Trustees on 26 January 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
Khalid Akram (Treasurer)
Trustee
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Pukar Disability Resource Centre
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
1 Accounting policies
Basis of preparation of the accounts
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items
recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these
accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice:
Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on the 16 July
2014 and with the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue
as a going concern. The trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate
reserves to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the trustees
continue to adopt the going concern basis in the preparation of the accounts.
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 designed for
other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed
by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising
and administering such funds are charges against the specific fund. The aim and use of each
restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements
Transfers between funds are made when
a restriction ceases to apply to a fund, to show
restricted assets separately from unspent funds or where a project is funded partially from
restricted income and partially from general funds.
Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are including in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income
and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. When donors specity that grants
given to the charity must be used in future financial ears the income is deferred until that year
No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers.
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.
Other expenditure costs are those incurred in support of support of expenditure on objects of the
charity and those in connection with the administration of the charity and compliance with
constitutional and statutory requirements. Also included are the costs associated with raising
funds from all possible sources of incoming resources and costs associated with raisina the
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Pukar Disability Resource Centre
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
angible fixed assets are capitalised and included at cost including any incidental expenses (
acquisition.
Der edit ase roded at the flowing rates in order to wit of the asts over
33% straight line
15% reducing balance
2 Grants Received
onations, grants a other income receive
ervice fee
2025
103,168
20,666
2024
99,242
18,652
123,834
117,894
3
Staff Costs
2025
€
77,844
2024
ployer salaries and centre manager costs
Pensions
61,406
77,844
61,406
No employee earned £50,000 or more
The average number of paid staff, calculated on full-time equivalent basis, analysed by function
was:
2025
2024
Caring services
Generating funds
Management and administration
3
1
1
1
5
5
No trustees have received remuneration over the reporting period.
4 Total Resources Expended
2025
2024
This is stated after charging:
Depreciation of owned fixed assets
Book keeping services
432
1,440
478
1,440
Independent examiners remuneration
The charity has during the year made payments to a company to which Mir Keith Holden is a
connected party. The company invoiced the charity for its professional services and the invoices
were paid accordingly by the charity. All payments were made in accordance with the constitution
of the charity. The invoiced amounts are shown above detailed as book keeping
services.
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Pukar Disability Resource Centre
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
5 Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
Surplus on revaluation
Disposals
At 31 March 2025
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024
Charge for the year
Surplus on revaluation
On disposals
At 31 March 2025
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
6
Debtors
Trade debtors
Prepayments and Sundry Debtors
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors and accrual
Other taxes and social security costs
Accruals
8
Analysis of Net Assets between Funds
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Net assets as at 31 March 2025
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Computer
equipment
25,618
:
25,618
25,618
431
26,049
(431)
General
Funds
851
164,758
765
166,374
Fixtures
and fittings
€
24,779
:
24,779
23,161
:
23,161
1,618
1,618
2025
€
3,267
2,887
6,154
2025
669
52,342
1,512
54,523
Restricted
Funds
336
11,091
(55,288)
(43,861)
Total
50,397
50,397
48,779
431
-
1
49,210
1.888-
2024
3,042
2,970
6,012
2024
115
51,190
1,200
52,505
Total
Funds
1,187
175,849
(54,523)
122,513

Pukar Disability Resource Centre
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
9 Movement in funds
As at 1
Incoming Outgoing
April 2024
Resources Resources
As at 31
Transfers March 2025
Unrestricted Funds:
General Funds
36,491
25,673
(21,843)
82,188
Total Unrestricted Funds
36,491
25,673
(21,843)
82,188
122,509
122,509
Restricted Funds:
Community Foundation - National Lottery
CAB
Covid Response Grant
Preston City Council
Mental Health Project - Red Rose
WEA Grant
Edward Gostlin
Onward homes project
Arnold Clark
Blackburn Project
65,639
482
277
39
2,659
2,294
685
474
139
-
82,057
9,403
700
8,468
(65,508)
(482)
(277)
(9,442)
(3,359)
(2,294)
(685)
(474)
(139)
(8,468)
(82,188)
:
:
....
Total Restricted Funds
Total Funds
72,688
109,179
100,628
126,301
(91,128)
(112,971)
(82,188)
-
122,509
General Funds represents the free funds of the charity which are not designated for particular purposes.
Purposes of Restricted Funds
National Lottery - The National Lottery Community Fund - Restricted to salaries, general running costs of the
organisation, external evualation, training, purchase of computers and a contribution to the refurbishment
of the centre which has now been fully utilized.
Grants in Deferred income
Reaching communities
Blackburn Project
Charitable Giving grant
Albert Hunt- Wellbeing
Eric Wright
PCC - Digital Project
Lancs CC - Craft day
S Kamran - Ramadan donation
27,537
4 months - Apr - Jul'25
1,532
Lottery Grant
8,154
To spend on sessional staff and outreach
3,045
The remainder of this grant will be used after Apr'25
2,500
Wellbeing and confident conversation
7,300
Grant starts in May 25
200
To buy materials and starts Apr'25
200
_ To buy food vouchers
50,468
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