**2022** **APR 2021 – MAR 2022** **SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY CHARITABLE TRUST (U.K.) Registered Charity No.1096502** ## **ANNUAL REPORT** 106 Icknield Port Road Edgbaston Birmingham B16 0AA www.scienceofspirituality.org.uk ## Activities Undertaken ## **1. Temporary Closure of Meditation Centre, Birmingham** Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Meditation Centre closed its doors to the public from March 2020 onwards. We have not yet resumed any public access for gatherings. ## **2. Maintenance / Building regulation certificates** With gatherings ceased over the past two years, the maintenance team have been able to carry out general maintenance and repairs at the centre. We anticipate a full opening of the centre around the month of May 2022. ## **3. Online Activity** Science of Spirituality has consistently provided access to numerous online discourses and events over the pandemic period, including a daily discourse. All members were informed of these wonderful opportunities to access inspirational talks and stay connected with activities. The Children’s team have provided a wonderful online gathering on Zoom most Sundays from 11am – 12pm where video clips and readings are shared. The children also have a chance to share thoughts on topics and play fun games with one another. This online service has enabled the children to continue learning, keep in touch and also enjoy each other’s company. ## **4. Financial Information** We continue to use a professional accountant to produce annual accounts for our charity. ## **5. Insurance** The Building Insurance and Public Liability Insurance are all up to date at the Meditation Centre. ## **6. Conclusion** We look forward to the re-opening of our Birmingham Meditation centre in May 2022. ## Update from London Group ## **Renovation of the new Meditation Centre** In February 2020 Science of Spirituality, London bought a property for our organisation in Langley, Slough. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we carried out limited cleaning and repairs in 2020 and 2021. During 2022 we have continued to work with an architect and other building professionals to finalise the plans for renovation of the Centre. Once our plans for use of the centre are approved by the local authority, we hope to start work in 2023. We provided Health and Safety, Fire and First Aid training on site. Cleaning and minor repairs were undertaken. ## **Insurance** The Building Insurance and Public Liability Insurance are all up to date at the Meditation Centre. ## **Online Activities** As physical meetings were not possible during the pandemic, the Science of Spirituality London team researched online platforms to provide virtual programmes. We provided weekly access for our members to virtual meditation programmes and spiritual talks. Since June 2022 we have started holding meetings in Central London in person once a month. Appetite continues for online activities. During the year we have held several online meditation retreats and are currently planning for more in person events. ## **Financial Information** We continue to use a professional accountant to produce annual accounts for our charity. ## **Conclusion** We look forward to starting work at the new centre and opening it by the end of 2023. **Registered Charity Number: 1096502** **Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022** **for** **Science of Sprituality Charitable Trust (United Kingdom)** Pamma and Rakhra Associated Limited 53 Chestnut Road Oldbury West Midlands B68 0AY **Science of Sprituality Charitable Trust (United Kingdom)** **Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022** ||**Page**| |---|---| |**General Information**|1| |**Accountants' Report**|2| |**Income and Expenditure Accounts**|3| |**Balance Sheet**|6| |**Notes to the Financial Statements**|7| **Science of Sprituality Charitable Trust (United Kingdom)** ## **General Information for the Year Ended 31 March 2022** ## **GOVERNING DOCUMENT:** Trust deed dated 6[th] February 2003 Amended by Resolution dated 15[th] November 2006 ## **REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER:** ||||| |---|---|---|---| |**REGISTERED** **CHARITY NUMBER:**|1096502||| |**TRUSTEES:**|Mukesh Murria||| ||Shakuntla Rani Pun||| ||Ravi Vatish||| ||Joginder Kainth||| ||Pritam Singh||| ||Nirbhai Singh Thind||| ||Anamika Jalalvand||| ||Trishla Devi Murria||| ||Stephen Charles Hall||| ||Harmesh Varma|-|appointed 1/5/2022| ||Nitin Sharma|-|appointed 1/5/2022| ||Nasreen Kherdin|-|appointed 1/5/2022| ||Krishen Lal|-|retired 1/5/2022| ||Arvinder Kaur Sukhija|-|retired 1/5/2022| ||Usha Marwaha|-|retired 1/5/2022| ## **BRANCH ADMINISTRATORS** **BIRMINGHAM:** Shakuntla Rani Pun **LONDON:** Hanna Varma **LIVERPOOL:** Jennifer Chibb **ADDRESS:** 367 Wake Green Road Moseley Birmingham B13 0BH **ACCOUNTANT:** Pamma and Rakhra Associated Limited 53 Chestnut Road Oldbury West Midlands B68 0AY 1 **Financial Statements** **for the Year Ended 31 March 2022** ## **Accountants' Report to** ## **Science of Sprituality Charitable Trust (United Kingdom)** I report on the accounts of Science of Spirituality Charitable Trust for the year ended 31 March 2022 set out on pages three to ten. ## **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(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is required. It is my responsibility to: - Examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act - 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 - To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of the independent examiner's report** My 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 accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as 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 2011 Act; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities, have not been met; or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Pamma and Rakhra Associated Limited 53 Chestnut Road Oldbury West Midlands B68 0AY Date: ............................................. 18/12/2022 2 ## **Science of Sprituality Charitable Trust (United Kingdom) (Registered Charity Number: 1096502)** ## **Income and Expenditure Account for the Year Ended 31 March 2022** |**Income**
Donations received
Other income
Gift Aid - Tax refund
**Expenditure**
Rates and water
Insurance
Light and heat
Repairs to property
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Room hire
Telephone
Stationery, books etc.
Sundry equipment costs
Sundry expenses
Accountancy
Donations
Bank charges
Mortgage
**EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE**|**2022**
**£**
**94,046**
**47**
**15,025**
**2,378**
**2,791**
**742**
**14,615**
**2,605**
**187**
**-**
**739**
**443**
**1,880**
**206**
**340**
**20,000**
**38**
**2,312**|**£**
**109,118**
**49,276 **
**59,842**|**2021**
**£**
69,239
-
29,794
1,732
1,649
1,461
370
2,605
290
724
429
404
268
-
340
-
35
2,881|**£**
99,033
13,188
85,845| |---|---|---|---|---| 3 ## **Science of Sprituality Charitable Trust (United Kingdom)** ## **Birmingham Income and Expenditure Account for the Year Ended 31 March 2022** |**Income**
Donations received
Other income
Gift Aid - Tax refund
**Expenditure**
Rates and water
Insurance
Light and heat
Repairs to property
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Room hire
Telephone
Stationery, books etc.
Sundry equipment costs
Sundry expenses
Accountancy
Donations
Bank charges
Mortgage
**EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE**|**2022**
**£**
**54,674**
**47**
**6,109**
**1,775**
**1,298**
**475**
**6,622**
**2,605**
**187**
**-**
**451**
**443**
**1,880**
**206**
**340**
**20,000**
**38**
**2,312**|**£**
**60,830**
**38,632 **
**22,198**|**2021**
**£**
26,142
-
7,338
1,732
1,121
603
370
2,605
290
484
429
404
268
-
340
-
35
2,881|**£**
33,480
11,562
21,918| |---|---|---|---|---| 4 ## **Science of Sprituality Charitable Trust (United Kingdom)** ## **London Income and Expenditure Account for the Year Ended 31 March 2022** |**Income**
Donations received
Gift Aid - Tax refund
**Expenditure**
Rates and water
Insurance
Light and heat
Repairs to property
Room hire
Telephone
**EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE**|**2022**
**£**
**39,372**
**8,916**
**603**
**1,493**
**267**
**7,993**
**-**
**288**|**£**
**48,288**
**10,644**
**37,644**|**2021**
**£**
43,097
22,456
-
528
858
-
240
-|**£**
65,553
1,626
63,927| |---|---|---|---|---| 5 S¢knfe Df Spriluality Ch*ril*ble Trnst {Unlted KID%dorn) (Reglstered Ch¥rfty N￿Mber. 1096502) B*lAnce Sbtet 31 M8rAt 1 April 2021
Additions
At 31 March 2022
**DEPRECIATION**
At 1 April 2021
Charge for year
At 31 March 2022
**NET BOOK VALUE**
At 31 March 2022
At 31 March 2021
**The freehold property comprises of:**
Property in Birmingham
Property in London
**At 31 March 2022**|**Freehold**
**property**
**£**
**675,030**
-
**675,030**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**675,030**
675,030
**415,000**
**260,030**
**675,030**|**Fixtures**
**and**
**Computer**
**fittings**
**equipment**
**£**
**£**
**26,063**
**3,218**
**-**
**-**
**26,063**
**3,218**
**15,999**
**3,024**
**2,605**
**187 **
**18,604**
**3,211**
**7,459**
**7**
10,064
194|**Totals**
**£**
**704,311**
**-**
**704,311**
**19,023**
**2,792 **
**21,815**
**682,496**
685,288| |---|---|---|---| 7 **Science of Sprituality Charitable Trust (United Kingdom)** ## **Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022** ## 5. **REVALUATION RESERVE** |||**Revaluation**| |---|---|---| |||**reserve**| |||**£**| |At|1 April 2021|**233,987**| |At|31 March 2022|**233,987**| The freehold property in Birmingham was professionally valued in 2017 at £415,000 on the Market Value basis. ## 6. **GENERAL FUNDS** |**Non-restricted funds**
Balance at 31 March 2021
Income and Expenditure Account for the year
Transfers
**Balance at 31 March 2022**|**Total**

£
561,725
59,842
-
**621,567 **|**Birmingham**
£
205,680
22,198
-
**227,878**|**London**
£
355,945
37,644
-
**393,589**|**Glasgow**
£
-
-
-
**-**|**Liverpool**
£
100
-
-
**100**| |---|---|---|---|---|---| The Charity did not hold any Designated or Restricted funds at the year end (2021: £nil). ## 7. **TRUSTEES** The Trustees who served during the year were: Mukesh Murria Shakuntla Rani Pun Ravi Vatish Joginder Kainth Pritam Singh Nirbhai Singh Thind Anamika Jalavand Trishla Devi Murria Stephen Charles Hall Trustees appointed after the year end: Harmesh Varma Nitin Sharma Nasreen Kherdin Trustees retiring after the year end: Krishen Lal Arvinder Kaur Sukhija Usha Marwaha ## 8. **BRANCH ADMINISTRATORS** BIRMINGHAM: LONDON: Shakuntla Rani Pun Hanna Varma 8