Trusteelchairperson's Report
2023-24
Hounslow Multl£ultural Cenlre
(Register￿ Charity No. 1081323
This year, Hounslow Multicullural Centre has continued to support the diverse communsties of
our borough by providing essential services that foster inclusion and address local needs. Our
commitment to serving all, regardless of background or belief, remains at the heart of our
mission.
Despite ongoing challenges, induding delays in relocating to larger premises, we have made
meaningful progress. Our food service, already a crucial lifeline for many vulnerable and older
residents, has expanded significantly to meet increasing demand. This success highlights the
compassion and dedication of our team and with appropriate resour￿$, the Centre can achieve
even greater impact in the years ahead.
I would like lo express my heartfelt gratrtude to the executive committee for their cooperation
and to the London Borough of Hounslow for their ongoing grant funding. l am equally thankful to
our local councillors and our trustees for their support.
Special thanks go to our Director, Mr. Channi Rapal. our Office Manager. Mrs. Daljit Major, and
our kitchen staff for their unwavering commitment to serving our community and sustaining our
services. l also wish to recognise the sunrficant contributions of our volunteers and trustees,
whose efforts have been instrumental to our success.
l extend particular thanks to Mona Rapal for her outstanding work on grant applications and to
the Centre's members and well-wishers, whose energy and encouragement motivate us every
day.
Together, we have made a meaningful and lasting drfferen￿ in our communty. Wrth continued
collaboration and detemiination, l am confident that we will build on these suc￿SseS in the year
ahead.
Karamjit Bhullar
Chairperson￿rUStee

Director's Report
2023-24
Hounslow Multl4ultural Centre
(Reglstered Charlty No. 10813231
Hounslow Multi-cultural Centre has remained a vital and responsive community hub throughout
2023-24, committed to fostering inclusion, cohesion, and support for vulnerable individuals
across the borough. We continue to work closely with the London Borough of Hounslow's
Community Partnership Unit, Social Services, individuals from all the communities and various
voluntary organisations.
In our 44th year of service, the Centre has further solidified its position as a trusted and
essential resource for residents from diverse cultural backgrounds. This year, we continued to
deliver valuable services, focusing on the needs of the older, disabled, and socially isolated
individuals who rely on our support.
The Centre's core services-such as our nutritious, cullurally appropriate meals, social activities,
and well-being programmes-have remained vital lifelines for many of our members. Our meals
service for our homebound, disabled, frail and isolated people has expanded, wilh over 8,000
meals served. both on-site and through home deliveries. These efforts are more important than
ever as the dernand for these services continues to grow.
Ultimately. that means that our elderfy beneficiaries are trealed with the due respect for their
seniority and circumstances, which are often neglected at the present time, and assists them in
their remaining years to live fulfilled, happy lives with the sense of purpose and involvement that
is known to prolong life.
Key Achievements in 2023-24
As the Meals on Wheels Servi￿ by the London Borough of Hounslow ￿aSed a few years
ago, we became the only organisation lo fill this big gap and during the year we served
over 8000 freshly cooked healthy, nutritional and culturally appropriated veg and non veg
meals to our homebound and most vulnerable clients. Five veg and non veg dishes were
served to each home during lunch times 4 days of each week.
Over 3,500 individuals from various communilies benefited from our services this year.
including our intemational lunch programme and mobile food delivery services.
Continued offering a range of physical and social activities. such as befriending. Yoga,
light exercise, dancing, singing and educational seminars that increases self confidence
and promote mental and physical well-being.
Hosted cultural events, faith festivals and community-building activities. which have seen
increased participation and engagement from young and old from and from all
communities.
Delivered much-needed services to individuals facing isolation, helping to alleviate
loneliness and promote a sense of belonging.
Value for Money
As always, HMCC remains focused on delivering high-quality services with a strong emphasis
on value for money. We pride ourselves on the impact we have, particularly in the lives of older
and vulnerable individuals who often face additional barriers to accessing services. Despite the
limited funding available, the Centre continues to provide vital ser¥ices that help improve the
well-being of our members and the wider community.
A Heartfelt Thank You
None of this would be possible without the continued dedication and support of our staff,
volunteers, and the Executive Committee. I would like to extend my deepest thanks to everyone
involved, particularly Mrs. Daljit Major and Ihe kitchen staff, whose hard work ensures that we
meet the needs of those we serde.

We are also grateful to the London Borough of Hounslow for their ongoing funding, though we
continue to face challenges in covering the full cost of services. We rely heavily on the
generosity of the communty and fundraising efforts to continue our work.
Finally, my sincere gratitude goes to the members of the Centre for their trust and engagement.
Their participation in activities, support for each other and dedication to the Centre's mission are
what keep this organisation strong and thriving.
H S Rapal OBE
(Director)

General Secretary's Report
2023-24
Hounslow Mulll-cultural Centre
IReglstered Charlty No. 10813231
The past year has been challenging, with uncertainty over our relocation causing significant
stress. I commend Mr. Rapal and Mr. Bhullar for their resilience in handling these pressures.
Despite these challenges, the Centre's activities continued smoothly, thanks to the dedication of
our committee members, volunteers, kitchen staff, and Office Manager, Daljrt Major. My sin￿re
thanks to them all for their hard work.
Our Trffin service has grown significantly, providing healthy, delicious meals to an increasing
number of vulnerable and elderly residents, particularly those who are housebound, thanks to
the reputation of this tasty and healthy food. The senior citizens welcome this service as they
are mostly housebound.
l am grateful to our overstretched kitchen staff for mainlaining high standards under pressure
and to our drivers and volunteers for their dedication in delivering this vital service.
During the year we have had a number of seminars on various subjects for the benefit of our
elderly. seniors. lunches and 2 day trips induding one international trip alongside celebrating
four festivals from different faiths.
All activities were well attended and wamily received; with participants expressing how much
these events meant to them and uplifted them. The feedback was excellent and they want
these kind of uplifting activities more and more. On the whole we tried to keep things going with
different activities like Yoga, games, qutzzes. clouting. Sudoku, word searches, anagrams etc
trying to keep mind and body active.
I deeply appreciale the tireless efforts of our committee membefs, Staff, and volunteers in
ensuring the success of all our activities and addressing the needs of our community.
Thank you for your invaluable conlributions. Together, we will continue to make a difference.
Amariit K. Bakhshi BEM
General Secretary

Treasurerfs Report
2023-24
Hounslow Multi-cultural Centre
(Registered Charity No. 1081323)
I have been associated with Hounslow Multi-cultural Centre for several years. The Centre does
a superb job in helping all the communities in the borough and welcomes all regardless of
cultural background.
This ￿port cover the period from April 2023 to March 2024 and l am very pleased to say that
despite being a difficult year, we are showing a profit of £18,862, due to more grants received
during this period than the previous year. The grants re￿iVed are allocated to the Centre's
ongoing projects for which they were specifically granted. Furthemiore, we have a dedicated
and exlremely hard working team of staff members Ihal are always keen to serve the
community to the best of their ability, and at Ihe same time, looking for ways to minimize costs
wherever possible.
As always, the major expenditure has been the wnning cost of the Centre's activities. The
accounts clearly illustrate all the activities which generate income and where Ihe main expenses
occur. The staff of the Centre is very committed to keep its activities going even though we face
challenging financial circumstances. It is very important to note that the Offi￿ staff took a 20 %
cut in their wages 25 years ago to keep the services running as smoothly as possible. Even
after all these years of service. the staff wages are still the lowest compared to any other
organisalion. Our survival is an ongoing battle. but we keep on working hard and hope for better
times to come in the future.
l am very grateful to our Director, Mr. Rapal. and staff for their hard work to raise the profile of
the Centre and also make the Meals on Wheels service very successful for us to survive during
this difficult period.
I regularly attend the Centre to oversee the accounts. My sincere thanks to our Director, Mr.
Rapal, and our Office Manager, Mrs. Daljit Major. for their co- operation in providing me with any
infomiation when needed and for keeping the books up to date as possible.
Thanks are also due to our excellent kitchen staff. The running of Ihe Centre would not be
possible without them, who are ever willing to serve our customers with a welcoming smile.
I would sincerely like to thank all members of the executive committee for their help and support
throughout the year. Our friend councilors also deserve big thanks for their continuous support.
l am grateful for the services provided by our Accountants, J S Associates, for auditing our
accounts.
L(ffj,.
Manjeet Singh Matharoo
(rreasurer)
HMCC

HOUNSLOW MULTI CULTURAL CENTRE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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Hounslow

HOUNSLOIV MULTICULTURAL CENTRE
AccouNTANT'S REPORT
The financial statements give a true and fair vieii., in accordance ii'ith
United Kingdom Gcnerallv Acceptcd Accounting Practice, of the state
Of Hounsloi41 Multicultural Ccntre's affairs as at 31 March 2024 and
of its incoming resources and application ol resources. including its
income and expenditure, for the year 3 1 March 2024.
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HOUNSLOW MULTICULTURAL CENTRE
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2024
2023
2023
FIXED A55ETS
COST
DEPN
NEr
Furniture
Equipment
Addition
24
3806
2500
24
3806
500
380
500
500
6330
4330
500
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank
Debtors
162571
150330
162571
162571
150830
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creitorslaccruals
54635
65987
NET CURRENT ASSESTS
107936
84843
CAPITAL ACCOUNT
Opening Capital
Surplus/L05s for the Year
89074
18862
84842
4232
107936
89074
AWLIL
Treasurer/secretary
Chairperson

HOUNSLOW MULTICULTURAL CENTRE
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
2024
2023
HALL HIRE
DONATIONS
MEMBERSHIP
LBH CONTRACT
OTHER GRANTS
OTHER INCOME
OUTDOOR TRIPS
HOME DELIVERY FOOD
1885
965
193
31177
4739
178
17209
25(Kl
490
57858
59309
54LX)
97807

HoufJsLOW MULTICULTURAL CENTRE
INCOME & EXPINDITUFIE ACCOUNT
FOR TI1£ YEAR ENDED 31ST r.IARCH 2024
3024
2023
INCONIE
1254
97807
LESS OVERIIEADS
Solaries
Water Rates
LiEht/lleat
Insurance
Telephone and inlornet
Printing/PostagelStalionery
Nlaterials and Catering
CleaninvlfvlAINT
TV Licence
Accountancy Fees
Other Activities
Outdoor Trips
Deliveries Cost
Depreciation
Sundries
59241
271
5346
1419
968
58945
516
3621
770
363
22d18
3751
16267
571
167
675
3072
675
4123
7326
6145
693
1770
106538
93575
NET PROFIT ILOSSI FOR THEYEAR
18862
4232