## **GREENWICH HINDU TEMPLE (MANDIR)**
**Charity Information Charity Number 1106377** President **Surinder Kalia** Cashier **Sushma Sharma** Accountant **CKR Chartered Certified Accountants** Trustees **Surinder Kalia Sushma Sharma Raj Mehan Chandu Bhai Kanani Premila Rattan**
## Address
63-67 Bannockburn Road Plumstead London SE18 1ET
Bankers
**Barclays Bank Plc Nat West Bank Plc**
## **GREENWICH HINDU TEMPLE (MANDIR)**
## **Trustees’ Report**
**for the year ended 31 December 2024**
The Charity was established by a trust deed
## **Principal activities and objects**
The Charity continues to fulfil the objectives outlined in its trust deed, with its principal aim being the advancement of the Hindu religion and education in accordance with the tenets and doctrines of Hinduism. Throughout the year, the Greenwich Hindu Temple (Mandir) has actively promoted religious and cultural understanding through a variety of activities and services.
Key activities undertaken during the year include:
- **Daily Worship and Religious Services** : The Temple remained open to devotees for daily prayers, rituals, and spiritual guidance. Special religious festivals such as Diwali, Holi, Navratri, and Janmashtami were celebrated with community participation, fostering spiritual enrichment and cultural continuity.
- **Educational Programs** : The Charity organised regular classes and workshops on Hindu scriptures, philosophy, and languages such as Sanskrit and Hindi. These sessions were aimed at both children and adults, promoting intergenerational learning and cultural heritage.
- **Community Engagement** : The Temple served as a hub for community gatherings, offering a space for social interaction, support, and cultural exchange. Events included youth programs, senior citizen meetups, and women’s empowerment initiatives.
- **Charitable Outreach** : Although no direct charitable donations were made during the year, the Charity continued to support local initiatives and provided assistance to individuals and families in need through food distribution and volunteer services.
- **Cultural Preservation** : Through music, dance, and art events, the Charity encouraged the preservation and celebration of Hindu traditions and values, contributing to the multicultural fabric of the local community.
These activities reflect the Charity’s ongoing commitment to its founding principles and its role as a spiritual and cultural cornerstone for the Hindu community in Greenwich and surrounding areas.
A summary of the charity’s financial results is shown on the attached financial statements.
## **Trustees**
At the time of forwarding this report, there are 5 trustees and 2 of the Trustees are post holders.
## **Political and Charitable donations**
During the year, the Charity made charitable contributions totalling £nil.
## **Trustees’ responsibilities**
The Charity Act 1993 requires the Trustees to prepare the accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the financial activities for that period.
In preparing these accounts, the Trustees are required to:
- Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
- Prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the Charity. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps, for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
**The Greenwich Hindu Temple (Mandir)**
## **Statement of income and expenditure for the period January - December 2024**
|**Income**
**Donation and Pooja Income**
Donations
Arti Collection
Puja Receipts
**Other Income**
Wedding
Kitchen income
Hire dining hall income
Flat rent
Tax refund
**Other Income**
Gift Aid Reclaim - Other Income
GASDs
Interest Received
Miscellaneous income|**£**
**2024**
7,161
23,517
17,816
11,083
7,120
30,415
8,188
1,716
**107,016**|**£**
**2023**
**Expenditure**
EDF
10,484
British Gas
22,331
Iconic Gas
10,254
Water Rates
LBG Rates
Insurance
Publications
3,957
Telephone & Fax
Printing postage and Stationery
Advertisement
Wages and Salaries
Repair and maintenance
Professional charges
21,485
Donation
5,087
HMRC
Kitchen Expenses
1,098
Concert Exp/Puja Fee
Fire protection
Bank charges
Cleaning
Sundry Expenses
Depreciation
Total Expenses
Excess of income over Expenditure
**74,695**|**£**
**2024**
4,164
5,793
200
1,138
1,476
2,451
1,224
195
29,326
18,814
500
8,840
352
3,158
188
8,062
85,878
21,138
**107,016**|**£**
**2023**
2,375
2,887
464
1,390
2,315
1,035
99
24,305
1,904
180
3,460
4,867
298
3,064
203
14,784
63,631
11,066
**74,695**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
**The Greenwich Hindu Temple (Mandir)**
## **Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024**
|**£**
**2024**
**Fixed assets**
Land and building
1
306,832
Equipment
8,505
**315,337**
**Current Assets**
Prepayment and accrued income
-
Cash in Bank and in Hand
641,842
**Total current assets**
**957,179**
**Creditors**
Trade creditors
-
Creditors Building Fund (Bonds)
-
Bonds issued for building
-
Rent Deposit
-
Net Wages
2,016
Other taxes and social security
376
**Total Net assets**
**954,787**
**Capital**
Income/Expenditure B/F
933,650
Income over expenditure
21,138
**954,787**|**£**
**2023**
312,059
11,340
**323,399**
-
612,215
**935,614**
-
-
-
-
1,671.00
293.00
**933,650**
922,584
11,066
**933,650**|
|---|---|
## **Note 1**
Land cost £75,867 is two thirds of the total cost and therefore no depreciation is charged on this amount. The remaining building cost of £344,703.76 is depriciated on a straight line basis over 35 years.
Other assets camera, washing machine, furniture and water heater are depreciated over 5 years
## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts**
## **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report**
**Report to the trustees/** Charity Name GREENWICH **members of On accounts for the year** 31 December 2024 **Charity no** 1127047 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** (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 **DD / MM / YYYY** .
**Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation **basis of report** of the accounts in 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
**Independent** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have **examiner's statement** come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
- the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
* _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._
**Date:** 27.10.25 **Signed:** ~~—~~ **Name:** KULDEEP SULH FCCA ~~Cs~~ **Relevant professional** CHARTERED ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS **qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:** CKR HOUSE 70 EAST HILL DARTFORD KENT DA1 1RZ
**October 2018**
1
**IER**
## **Section B Disclosure**
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**October 2018**
2
**IER**