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.
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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.

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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.
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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.

2. Flnancial Review
The board is informed and assured of the financials through financial review presented
by the treasurer at each quarterly Board Meeting.
3. 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.
4. Independent Examiners
Mr Simon Lewcock the Chartered Certified Accountant is DSN UK'S independent
Examiner. The financial statementfollowsthe Trustees Report.
5. 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.
2. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.

3. 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
4. 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)
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Mr Bal8 Gnanaprag88am
Chair- DSN UK
'Janu8ry 2025

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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
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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 pr*1￿ 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 $latement on the grounds that it qualifies as a small entity.
Fund accolintliig
Unffjsttth fundsare genetal lunds avail* for use at the Trustees dl8cretk)n In furtheranGg of
any oWxiive8 of tho c.harity.
ReStri￿ad fvnd• aro tho*e doftat8d for u8e In a parti￿lar area OT'forspecffi¢ purposes, th& us? of
bthlch is restrithd to the area or purpoge and Iha Tostrlction means that thofunds can only be
U88d for spocifia woierts. or a¢tivitsg$
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ndralsAng.ventur¢fj Ittown gross. a$50eAa¢ed wsts inclvded In fundralsing Gost&
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and other &vent&
tsovemane¢ ¢06ts
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8u¢h as salary ¢DSts, travel and office cost&
In Ixder lo Itnance futu￿ unexpectedexpenditure, Trustees have ?dopted the policy of
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