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2023-01-31-accounts

Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period

From: 01/02/2022 To: 31/01/2023

Charity name: MERSEYSIDE TAMIL SCHOOL

Charity registration number: 1101808

Company number: 04639400

Objectives and activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The purposes of the charity as set out in its
governing document is as follows: The
Trustees shall hold the trust fund and its
income for the advancement of the Saiva
(Hindu) religion according to the Saiva
Sithantha traditions, principles and practices
prevailing in Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu, India
and such other charitable purposes for the
benefit of the community as the trustees
shall from time to time determine.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 A Saiva (Hindu) Temple in Lewisham London
is operating with catering facilities, cultural
function hall and Tamil school. The Temple
is open 365 days a year from early morning
until late evening. Hindu festivals are
celebrated. Functions include weddings and
Tamil traditional music and dance.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The trustees have all considered the
Charities commission guidance on public
benefit and ensure that the services
delivered by the organisation benefits the
public as highlighted in our mission
statement

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SORP reference
Public Benefit Statement:
Public benefit is at the heart of what it
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making means to be a charity. Two key principles
define this area:
1. There must be identifiable benefits.
2. The benefits must be to the public.
The Trustees must carry out the following:
1. Review the activities undertaken for the
public benefit.
2. State whether they have complied with
this duty.
The Temple is in Kensington & Fairfield that
the Government has identified as containing
areas of deprivation. The whole community
is welcome to use the Trust's facilities.
Temple complex is warm and comfortable,
and we recognise that some visitors may not
have any financial resources to make
donations. The starting point for a prayer
donation ticket continues to be £3, £5 &
£10. Thus, the aim is to make the Temple
available to all devotees of limited financial
means. The Trustees have reviewed the
activities undertaken for the public benefit
as noted above. Moreover, the Trustees
confirm their compliance with this duty and
that The Charity Commission's guidance on
public benefit has been followed.
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
We have used six volunteers during this
financial year in our charitable activities
Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers
Other
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Achievements and performance

Charitable activities the main achievements and benefits to devotees, visitors and the local community include the following: Para 1.20 Summary of the main The Temple was open every day of the achievements of the charity, year except during the full shut-down identifying the difference the period. charity’s work has made to Considerable numbers of functions were the circumstances of its held in the past including weddings, cultural beneficiaries and any wider music and dance events, and funerals The benefits to society as a Temple has welcomed persons of other faith whole. with warmth and friendship. The aim is for harmony in our local community. Trustees warmly welcome local schools’ children visit to the temple to understand Saiva (Hindu) religion and way of worship at the temple. It also promotes interfaith relationship of the various communities in the Borough. Our Temple is situated in an inner-city borough identified by the government as containing areas needing improvement. All persons are made welcome and may have refreshments. We recognise that some persons may not have financial resources to make donations. The Trustees set objectives of having good attendance, running a good number of functions, welcoming people of other faith to the Temple and helping those in the community with limited financial resources to use the Temple facilities. The Trustees feel that the achievements have met the objectives set. The Trust owns the freehold premises at 17 Fielding Street, Liverpool, England, L6 9AP which houses a cultural hall and a number of classrooms. These facilities are used by local communities at subsidised rates.

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 The Trust has achieved our goals against
our set target.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 The Charity have not undertaken and
fundraising activities
The Charity have no investments at present.

Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Other

Financial review

Financial review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of theperiod		 Para 1.21
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 We do not presently hold any reserves
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 Invested in the freehold Premises and
servicingthe loan
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 We do not presently have any concerns
about the charity’s continuation

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 The charity raises the funds mainly through
donations and regular subscription
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46
Other

Structure, governance and management

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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document: Para 1.25 Article of Association
for example, trust deed,
memorandum and articles of
association etc
How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO
constituted?
for example limited company,
unincorporated association,
CIO
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Process for selection of Trustees
including details of any Potential Trustees can be recruited through:
constitutional provisions e.g. • Recommendation
election to post or name of • Referral from a beneficiaries
any person or body entitled • Self-Referral
to appoint one or more •
Advertisement, following a skills audit
trustees
which identifies gaps
They will be required to complete an
application form and initial interview. The
selection is done by the board and trustees
already in post
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51 Please see attached
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 The day-to-day management is carried out
by trustees and not delegated to employees.
A well organised office is maintained with
administrative staff employed by the Trust.
The trustees have elected a secretary and
treasurer. In addition, an Accountant is
appointed. A building and finance trustee is
responsible for providing guidance for
capital expenditure and related financing. A
community service trustee is responsible for
providing services and support to the local
community. A cultural activity trustee is
responsible for day to day running of the
Temple's Tamil School that is operated on
the Trusts premises. All three responsible
trustee progress are coordinated by the
Trust's secretary and reported to the main
board at the board meetings.
Para 1.51

Relationship with any related parties Other

Reference and administrative details

Charityname Merseyside Tamil School
Other name the charityuses Liverpool Amman temple
Registered charitynumber 1101808
Charity’sprincipal address 17 Fielding Street, Liverpool, England, L6 9AP

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Name of person (or
Dates acted if not for whole body) entitled to
Trustee name Office (if any)
year appoint trustee (if
any)
Murugesu Thamilmaran 01/02/2022-31/01/2023
1
Murugesu Kuperan 01/02/2022-31/01/2023
2
Sinenthiran Jeganathan 01/02/2022-31/01/2023
3
Somas Ahilan 01/02/2022-31/01/2023
4
Ahilespillai Sivakumar 01/02/2022-31/01/2023
5
Sellathurai Jeyakumar 01/02/2022-31/01/2023
6
7
8
9
10
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Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Sinenthiran Jeganathan 19/12/2024
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in Ihis capacty Name and objects of the ¢harity on whose behalfthe assets are held and how this falls within the custodian chari 's ob ects Delails of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets None None Additlonal Informatton {optional) Names and addresses of advisers {optlonal Infommllon) Type of Name Address advlser Name of chief executive or names of senlor staff membern (optional information Other o tional infomialion Declarations The company has taken advantage of the small companies, exemption in preparing the report above. The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report (including dlrectors. report) above. Signed on behalf of the ¢harlty'8 truste8sldirectors Signaturelsl Full namelsl Position {for example Secretsry. Chair, etc) en Iran egana an 24112r2024

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MERSEYSIDE TAMIL SCHOOL 1101808
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period 01-Feb-22 31-Jan-23
To
from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations & Subscriptions 96,188 - - 96,188 81,340
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- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for AR) 96,188 - - 96,188 81,340
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see
table).
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Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 96,188 - - 96,188 81,340
A3 Payments
Direct Consumbles in Charitable Activities 11,852 - - 11,852 4,958
Staff &Volunteers Cost 20,192 - - 20,192 30,479
Heat & Light 9,023 - - 9,023 5,190
Rent & Rates 834 - - 834 1,254
Insurance - - - - 1,596
Office Administration Costs 3,065 - - 3,065 947
Legal & Accountancy 2,200 - - 2,200 1,560
Repairs & Maintenance 900 - - 900 1,449
Depreciation - - - - 930
Bank Loan interest 1,365 - - 1,365 445
Bank charges 1,804 - - 1,804 465
Miscellaneous office Cost 4,782 - - 4,782 1,642
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Sub total [ 56,017 ] - - 56,017 50,915
A4 Asset and investment purchases,
(see table)
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- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 56,017 - - 56,017 50,915
Net of receipts/(payments) 40,171 - - 40,171 30,425
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - -
Cash funds this year end 40,171 - - 40,171 30,425
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted fund8 to neirpst£ Restslcted funtls Endowment funds tr• noarert£ B1 Cuh funds 76.633 Total cash funds 76,633 Unrestrlcted funds Re5trfcted funds Endowment funds DL'iaii to 332 Details Co•t lopuondl QJrrentvalu• FuTrJtowhlch Curr8ntvalu on•1 Details B4 Assets retaingd for th9 ¢harltys own us• Details B5 Liabllltles 37612 Signed by one trus￿8 on beh8N 01811 trustee5 ture Print Name Data of roval analhan 2611212024 CCXX R2 arts)￿ts ISSI 17104r2025

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of MERSEYSIDE TAMIL SCHOOL On accounts for the 31/01/2023 Charity 1101808 year ended no (if any) Set out on pages 8 & 9 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/01/2023. Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in basis of report accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent [The charity’s gross income has not exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of Chartered Institute of management Accountants.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Date: 26/12/2024 Signed: Name: Sivaguru Suganthan Relevant professional Chartered Institute of Management Accountants qualification(s) or body Address: 121 The Avenue West Wickham BR4 0EF

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