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A world without caste discr5minalion DAUT SOLIDARITY NETWORK UK {DSN UK) REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1107022 TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31STMARCH 2024 Canopi. 7-14, Great Dover Street Borough. London SE14YR New Address: Canopi, Tanner Street London SE13GN Tel: +44 {0)78 7238 5742 E-mail: i.nl.o..@d_s.nv.k,.o_rg Registered Charity Number: 1107022

DALIT SOLIDARITY NETWORK UK TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31-MARCH 2025 CONTENTS Contents Page Charity Information Trustees. Report Report of the Independent Examiner Statement of FinancialActtvities 12 13 (Including Income and Expenditure Account) Balance Sheet 14 Notes to the Financi8l Statements

DALIT SOLIDARITY NEfwoRK UK (DSN UK) CHARiff INFORMATION CHARIry NO 1107022 Board of Trustees Bala Gnanapragasam Corinne Lennox DabirAhmed Dinesh Kumar P8riyar Prerna Tambay Ramanl Leathard Sushanth Singh Chair Vice chair Treasurer Patrons Singh Bahal Professor Mary Grey Jean Lambert Vincent Manoharan Rob Marris Aldan McQuade John Montagu. Earl of Sandwich Registered Off ice C8nopi, •Tanner Street London SE13GN

Bankers Uoyds TSB East Dulwich Branch London SE22 8NA Independent Examiner Mr Simon Lewcock Chartered Certified Accountant Windsor Lodge Millfield Road Hounslow TW45PN

DAUT SOLIDARITY NEfwoRK UK TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Trustees, Report ABOUT DALIT SOLIDARITY NETWORK UK {DSN UK) DSN UK is a small advocacy organisation workingtowards equallty and soci8ljustlce for DaLits in the UK and other caste-affected countries around the worLd. DSN UK began In 1998. bringing together individuals and organisation8 concerned about caste discrimination. Registered as a charity in 2003. DSN UK addresses caste-based discrimination by bringing changing attitudes. values and practices, worklng towards changes in the law and policy. Structure, Governance and Management The charity Dalit Solid8rity Network UK (DSN UK) is an unincorporated association governed by its constitution. adopted on 14th July 2003, amended 41h July 2004. and last amendment was in the Annual General Meeting on 5th July 2011. The charity is governed by Board of Trustees, made up of between four and twelve trustee8 elected by the charlty's members at the Annual General Meeting or co-opted by the B08rd of Trustees. The board must meet at leasttwice in the period from oneAGM to the next. but in practic8 DSN UK meets quart8rly. The charity's Director, Ms Gaz8la Shaikh who started on 24 January 2022 workad until 30th April 2024. Dr Elizabeth Joy joined DSN UK as the new Director on 1st September 2024. The Director is responsible for day-to-day management to ensure the charity's strategic objectives and operation8l priorities are met. The staff of DSN UK, comprising the Director and the Administrator Mr Shelvin Kuriakose. are part-time. currently working 3 days and 2 days a week, respectively. Ih Publlc beneflt DSN UK continues with its advocacy on the inclusion of caste in the Equality Law UK. Networkingwith the Pro-Legisl8tion UK StakeholderGroup {on UK caste legislation), DSN UK in colLaboration with the above-mentioned group ralliesforchange in the Equality Law UK2010. The stakeholder group sent a letter on 15th June 2023to the Rt Hon DrAnneliese Dodds. MP Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities Labour Party United Kingdom for the 'lnclusion of Caste Discrimination in the Equality Act 2010.. If caste is included as a character of discrimination in the Equality Law, it will help the Dalits in UK and around the world to voice out for Dalits identity to experience humanity. It will help

many countries in Asia and around the world to advocate for similar changes Tn their law 8S C8Ste-based discrimination affects about260 million Dalits in India, Asia and the rest of the world. So DSN UK'S work has a wider public benefit within UK and beyond as our advocacy, training activities and developing new resources for our activities focus on Dalit rights as human rights. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES DSN-UK is an advocacy and campaigning organisation working towards equ8Lity and social justice for Dalits in the UK and other caste affected countries. The mission of DSN UK is to promote the elimination of caste-based discrimination and analogous systems of oppression and to promote equality and human rights for those affected by such discrimination. We lobby for law and policy changes. DSN-UK links grassroots priorities with national and international mechanisms and institutions to make an effective contribution to the lives of those affected by caste discrimination. REVIEWOFTHE YEAR Everyday Casteism. supported by Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT), is an umbrella programme which binds together the core functions of DSN UK to: il facilitate advocacy and lobbying around inclusion of caste as a protected characteristic in the Equality Act 2010: ii) engage stakeholders in creating awareness and understanding of caste and caste based discrimination in the UK and Other affected countries. iii) address caste and caste-based discrimination on UK campuses through its casting out caste from campus campaign. and iv} address caste and caste-based discrimination in businesses and global supply chain through its business and human rights work. The key activities undertaken by DSN UK in the reporting period April 2023-March 2024 with grants from JRCT. Matrix causes Fund. St Claire and St Francis Trust, Universityof London Knowledge Exchange Fund. Wyndhyam Trust, Christian Aid and Kruna Trust are as follows: 1. Caste Legislation fn the UK In view of caste legislation in the United States and Canada and following a pro- legislation stakeholder forum meeting with the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG on Dalits, DSN-UK drafted and coordinated a letter of support for legislation to Dr Ann81ise Dodds, then Shadow Secretary of State. Women and Equality of the Labour Party. The letter with 33 signatories from civil society organisations. Ambedkarite organisations. academics and individuals was sent on 15"June 2023. DSN UK also submitted to the Consultation on the proposed Human Rights Bill of Scotland, highlighting the need for consideration of caste in the Bill.

TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THEYEARENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 Trustees. Report (Continued) 2. 8uslness and Human Rights: Castè In Corporate Sector In the UK A survey, orientation webinar, and training were conducted with company members on caste and caste-based discrlmin8tion In the workplace and In global supply chains. These were followed by an event to disseminate learnlngs supported by University of London - Knowledge Exchange Fund (KEF). The webinar had partlCiP8tion from Ethical Trading Initiative {Ell) member companie8 headquartered in the UK. Going forward. DSN UK will use the training package developed to support businesses to understand caste and caste-based discrimination and provide support for developing approaches and strategies for addressing caste-b8sed discrimination in workplace and global supply chain8. DSN UK contributed to the Gender Consultstion Group for Apparel and Textile Sector of ETI addressing, gender-b8sed violence and harassment in the gLobal supply chain, highlighting th8 need for companies to look at and address caste and gender intersectionality. As p8rt of its work with the NGO caucus of Eri the DSN UK Director participated in Company Progression Meetings member companies - NEXT, Primark and The Foschini Group (fFG) flagging areas for consideration especiaLly regarding addressing modern slavery. gender intersectionaLity and caste-based discrimination in thelr supply chain. 3. Hlgher Educatlonal In8tltutlons: Castlng out Caste from Campu888 DSN UK engaged with the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies {SOASI Student Union Leader on proposed changes to the SOAS students union equality policylcharter to include caste and caste discrimination. These have now been passed and included in the policy. DSN UK shared its experience on the need. issues and challenges around inclusion of caste in university Equality. Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) policies in a meeting with Oxford Colleges organised by Oxford South Asia Ambedkar Forum (OXSAAFI formerly called Oxford South Asia Alternative Forum. DSN UK is also part of a core groupworkingwith Cambridge Majlis. a South Asian student body, on inclusion of caste in the EDI policy of University of Cambridge; and is also in discussion with Brunel University on a holistic approach to addressing caste and caste-

based discrimination on campus. addressing inclusion in the EDI policy, awareness, sensitisation and training of faculty. staff. student leaders and students. 4. Outreach: Awareness and Networking on Caste Discrlmination in the UK Film Screenings: Hosted 8 film screeningon Dalit Defenders in India which wasfollowed by a conversation with Manjula Pradeep, a Dalit Rights Defender from India in partnership with the Human Rights Consortium, School of Advanced Study, University of London. Partnered with SOAS in screening of the documentary Chaityabhumi by Somnath Waghmare. Media Engagementr. DSN UK provided an interviewfor an article on Caste Legislation in the UK fOr.La￿. 060. Director of DSN UKgave an interviewon the United Christian Broadcast on What is Caste and Caste based Discrimination focusing on the diaspora. Presentations". Talk on Situation of Dalits in the UK for Christian Network Against Caste Discrimination (CNACDI to its members. The Director also gave a Presentation on Caste and Caste Based Discrimination especially in the context of work and employment in the UK and in global supply chains to International Officers of UNISON-West Midlands. Research Inputs: Inputs provided for Sainsbury's discrimination research. looking at priority supply chains and how discrimination risks arise in these. DSN UK also provided inputs to the Independent Commission on Aid lrnpact's stakeholder review on UKAid to India. Shared insights on caste affected cornmunities in the UK as part of the research study on Racial Wealth Divide by Mike Savage, Professor of Sociology. LSE. Provided inputs to student researcherfrom an international school in Japan on caste and C8Ste-based discrimination in India and in the diaspora. Iv GOVERNANCE ISSUESAND GENERAL REMARKS There were no governance issues. It was a period of stability butthe need to move out of Canopi, 7-14. Great Dover Street. Borough. London SE14YR led to the search for a new office space. The Board decided to move to 88 Tanner Street, London SE13GN by end of October 2024. 1. Rlsk Review Risk review especially in relation to financial stability is ensured bythe Treasurer at every quarterly Board Meeting forecasting for the next 6 months. The Board of Trustees put in place adequate measures to support the Directorto take DSN UKforward.

1. Flnancial Review The board is informed and assured of the financials through financial review presented by the treasurer at each quarterly Board Meeting.
2. Policy & Performance DSN UK does not have any investment policy as it is a small unincorporated Charity. DSN UK reviews other policies periodicalLythat are essential for a smalL charity as follows: A) Safeguarding policy: To protect beneficiaries. staff, and volunteers. 8) Data protection policy: To comply with GDPR regulations. C) Financial controls and procedures: To ensure properfinancial management. D) Health and safety pollcy: To protect everyone involved. E) Equal opportunities policy: To promote fairness and prevent discrimination. F) Complaints poLlcy: To handle complaints effectively. G) Conflict of Interest pollcy: To manage conflicts transparently. H) Risk management policy: To assess and mitigate risks. l) Whistleblowing pollcy. To encourage reporting of wrongdoing. J) Volunteer policy: To outline roles. responsibilities. and expectations.
3. Independent Examiners Mr Simon Lewcock the Chartered Certified Accountant is DSN UK'S independent Examiner. The financial statementfollowsthe Trustees Report.
4. Ststement of Trustees. Responsibilities The trustees are required under the Charities Act 1993 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 (unless the charity is entitled to prepare accounts on the alternative receipts and payment basis). 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.

5. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.

6. state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed 8nd explained in the financial statements. and

7. prepare the financialstatements on thegoingconcern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitywill continue to operate. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytime the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable law and regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps forthe prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. FINANCIAL REVIEW The financial result forthe year, and the financial situation as on 31st March 2024, which the Board of Trustees considers to be satisfactory. are set out from pages 12 to 17. The Board confirms that the financial statements comply with the requirements of the charity's governing document and the requirements of the Charity SORP 2015 for small entities. 10

The charity's policy on reser4es is to maintain unrestricted reserves of between three- and six-months, core expenditure. This is to ensure that the organisation can continue to operate in the eventof unforeseen circumstances. Currentlyour reserves set aside cover 3 months, expenditu￿ at £18,000. Slgned on behalf of the Board of Truste08 Dr Corinne Lennox (Vice chair) 4• Yl,/-- Mr Bal8 Gnanaprag88am Chair- DSN UK 'Janu8ry 2025

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STAIEIEMT OF FINANCIALAcrrffl FOR ThE YEAR EIIDeD $1 MARCN 2024 Year tp Y￿rIg 31,3.23 Fund Granls receivawty I)￿¢r kndrpislnty other Wr•81 45.864 5,215 31.935 4249 5,21S arftable Put¥lYai8ing CLi$t4 "¢ovemanc• ¢os 33S M336 .4.14a 4,148 3,485 3,485 80.815 4..148 3A37 97 NEf SURPLUJ I IDtrI¢LD' 111770) (12.YYO) 127.•791 T.r4nBfw of Fits 4.9611 21.365 49,3A4 balapw wnbJlorwJ 3191 Mwth2024 59 6S In boihth8 ¢ufreht Ind IhBptr)t¥. ali recognlwl 9th8 and tOgS•Sér¢ lTh*thd ptorio￿l k•1 a¢ctyJrt ¥¥J

DALif SOLIDARnY NEfwoRK UK BALAIICE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024 ' 31.3. FIXED ASSETS TahgibEe Fixed Assets for use. CURRENT ASSErs Debtors Bank dèposit account Cash at bank and in hand CREDITORS Amounts lalling due withirt on8 year 8.595 21,365 Financed by: Restrrcted Funds Unr?stricted Funda.. General Fund Designated ReseNe Fund 8,595 21,365 The accompanying notes from pages 15to 17 foti)7 an integral part of thesè.Finanoa Statements. Approved by the Board at the AGM on Slgned on behalf of the Board of Twgteeè £. M. Qrf*r￿l￿fK￿qpÉ enno ,' ce-ckwtr, bÉNJ"u(

DALrr SOLIDAprrY NETWORK UK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEKrs AS.AT31 MARCH 2024. A¢GOUNTING POLI The ac￿Unts have been prepared under the historfcal cost convention and include the results of the Dalit Solidarity Network UK (the Cliarity)'s oppraoons whjth. are described in the.Trusteeg' Beport and am of Whieh ar8 conb'nulng. Th6 financial statements have been prepared In accordancè wth the Fln8ncial Reporfng Standard No. 102 and the Staiemont of. R￿Jmme1tsd pr1￿ Awounb'ng and Reporting by Charities (Ihe ￿QRp 2015). Thè charity'has takon advantsgè of the exemption kn FITrar￿1 Reportiny Standard No.102 from the tequlrement to produce a Cash fiow $latement on the grounds that it qualifies as a small entity. Fund accolintliig Unffjsttth fundsare genetal lunds avail for use at the Trustees dl8cretk)n In furtheranGg of any oWxiive8 of tho c.harity. ReStri￿ad fvnd• aro thoe doftat8d for u8e In a parti￿lar area OT'forspecffi¢ purposes, th& us? of bthlch is restrithd to the area or purpoge and Iha Tostrlction means that thofunds can only be U88d for spocifia woierts. or a¢tivitsg$ Volunlary Income and donatjons are eccuunted for a$ recesved by the Chartty. Incomè frorti ndralsAng.ventur¢fj Ittown gross. a$50eAa¢ed wsts inclvded In fundralsing Gost& 1A Uo tax Value addod tax ts not recovwk by Ihe Charlty arKI is Included In thg rebvant ￿)St& in the Slatsm￿l of Flhardal ktivltle$ an4 In FI￿ed Assets, Fundrawng op8ts.Cs)mwises ¢osts Inwrred in induGing people and organlsauons to contribute finan¢ialty to thè Charity) WOrt.ThB CQrnPEiS FMa"paily a proportion of the c05t of meetrng9 and other &vent& tsovemane¢ ¢06ts ExWd￿r8 on goyemanc4 ¢osts Inckths a per¢enta9p. o! reJevant.¢ategories of expenditurq. 8u¢h as salary ¢DSts, travel and office cost& In Ixder lo Itnance futu￿ unexpectedexpenditure, Trustees have ?dopted the policy of allocating an amount,equal to I)efv￿n four and sx months. setatfour month6. core ewp.ditiJ.re.to a Do¥ig.Dd ReSeNp Fu.nd.. 15

r4oTE3 TO ThE ANANCIAL STATEME AS AY31 MARCTrI.2024. Restr￿ Unfvstrl¢tèd Y#ark• Funds 31.224 Chmlian hAI Ell BOAG Joseph RI￿￿1¢P CftWa"Tftt Lush Chathi Pot Pfism.M81 Sl Claro & SIFfanCiS" Ttust ￿nI￿r51ty of LoTh4on Wyndham Trug 15..000 4,0'82 46.86d OTHER FUNDS RAISED Memb&rship Idts DonalTOllS Girt Aid EXPENDtfuRE Unr¢strkted Staff Ctssts Salaries"anrJ N.1. Pension Payroll cts8ts Offlce Co¥ 8ank charges Ex3minerf$ fe? and wènses Covernanee co8 Insura Memttrship 8ubscrfptign Offce and comp}rter￿St8 offi￿ rent "Stsff recruitment TekphoDe Travel, subsisten¢e & a¢ewnrn¢dakn Wfjbs#é InternatIon￿ PrnjeGt Co8ts"'. Internaltonal Advoc4 15 517 574 f7£ 465 147 ..￿.33$ offf￿ Rent (L￿h> ¥,000 1&

AS AY31 IiIRCH 2024 2,U&l MFC- Payè&Mj. 1,SlY 407 7. FUNty DEr￿LS Tr•Mlw of furtd •tJl Mar 2024 .Gww•l Fund .(IX774J 12,770 a20 12 ••ll guw of nmd¥' at3 Ilr2 14f4)y 4.500 4.950 IT