Registered number 05237506
Asha Trust (Sri Lanka)
Report and Unaudited Accounts
30 September 2021

Asha Trust Isri Lanka) Company Information
Asha Trust (Sri Lankal is a company limlted by guarantee and not having a share copital and is
governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.
The company Is a reElStered charity.
TrusteeslDirectors at the date of this report
Glenda Abbott
Radhika Bynon
Stepheri Bynon
Stephen Carrick-Davies
Gary Ewer
Katherine De Krester
Secretary and registered office Glenda Abbott 141 Capel Road, Forest Gate, London E7 OJT
Bankers HSBC, South Woodford, Lor¢don E18
flegistered numbers
Registered Company number 05237506
Registered Charity number 1108536

Asha Trust (Sri Lanka) Registered number: 05237506
ort of the Trustees
The trustees present their report ènd accounts for the year ended 30 September 2018.
Governance and management
Asha Trust (Sri Lankal is a volunteer led organisation, having no paid staff, but an excess of goodwill
and commitment from many. There has been wealth of knowledge, inspiration, idea5 and hard work
both from those in the UK and those in Srl Lanka. This support is Asha Trust's greatest asset.
Asha Trust supports staff In Sri Lanka including project managers, teachers and support staff who are
employed by the projects where they work and are not employees of Asha Trust.
Trustees
The following persons served as trustees during the year and up to the date of thls report:
Glenda Abbott
Radhika Bynon
Stephen Bynon
Stephen Carrick-Davies
Gary Ewer
Katherine De Kre5ter
Methods of recruitment and appointment of trustees
New Trustees are recruited following their recommendation by existing Trustees or members of the
company. Their election must be confirmed by the members of the company in a general meeting.
Publlc Benefit
The Trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance
on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning its future
actlvities. The beneficiarie5 of the charity are those who partake in the activities destrlbed below. No
fees are charged to the participators in these activitie5. The Trustees do not consider that the charity
s activities include any potential detriment or harm or that they convey any significant incidental
private benefit.
Objectlves and Artivitie5
Our Aims
Asha Trust seeks to establish authentic partnerships Wlth local staff in order to tackle povertyi
hardship and distress amongst children and adults in Sri Lanka.
Our Objectives
Within Sri Lanka we are workin
towards..
promoting health and educational activities for children & young people
enabling women and men to enhance their employment opportunities
redLscing isolation and neglect of older people

promoting equality of opportunity working with members of all communities regardless of
gender, ethnicity or faith.
In the UK we..
advise and support people that travel to Sri Lanka where they are able to establish
relationships with local workers and use their skills for the common good.
In 2020121 Asha Trust has achieved our objectives by supporting local services in Sri Lanka. We work
in areas where often the housing and facilities are basic and securing work is a daily struggle. Asha
Trust works closely with local COTnmunity workers who seek ovt the most marginalised groups,
offering support and activities to help them increase their own capacity to meet these challenges
and erect ladders out of poverty.
Our Structute
Asha Trust (Sri Lankal is a volunteer led organisation, having no paid staff in the UK, but an excess of
goodwill and commitment from many. There has been wealth of knowledge, inspiration, ideas and
hard work that has been banked, both from those in the UK and those in Sri Lanka. Thls 15 Asha
Trusvs greatest asset.
Asha Trust supports staff in Sri Lanka including project manager5. teachers and support staff.
During the reporting period the activities and Se￿iCe5 provided charhged dramatically due to the
Covid 19 Pandemic. Following the first wave of the pandemic the centre was closed from March to
May 2020, due to curfew being declared which drastically effected peoples live. There was a Secord
lockdown from October. We are thankful to having a centre in the heart of the community at
8adowita, the local team where able to respond, providing essential services at a challenglng time.
Covid 19
During the periods of lockdown. the loca5 team were forced to close the centre and therefore
unable to run the usual programme of educational and emotional support offered to those that
attend the centre. However through the use of weekly study pacl(s, the team were able to continue
engaging with the young people within the area. In addition, taking an innovative approach the
team provided further educational support to the 'o' level students via WhatsApp. These students
are at an important milestone in their educatlon and the team wanted to do all they could to
support them through the challenging times by providing both educational and emotional support.
The teaching team sent regular video recorded le550ns that directly relate to the work in the study
pack with additional set times each week where the students could call and get further support. This
model posed a number of challenges due to limited access to phones for some students and Issues
with data charges. Therefore the team developed a flexible model that included the payment of
data usage and the provision of used equipment such as smart phones and tablets.
During the periods when the ￿ntre was able to open, the team worked hard at providing
programme of booster classes, along with emotional support and fun activities, including dance and
art, yet be sure to maintain social distancing and clear guidarkce on Covid safe practices to reduce
the risk of infection.
The team managed this by reducing the number of participates at each
se55iOn, timetabling different days for particular year groups. Despite the challenges the team were
able to provide a positive programme including.

Booster classes in English, Maths, Sinhala and Tamil, plus IT. In addition, during the last
reportinE period the centre continues to provide a holistic programme the key aims physical
and mental wellbeingi equality with a focus on gender, disabilities and enterprise.
The Saturday activities continue to focus on the art5. sports and funl The children and young
people dance, sing and have a thoroughly fun time. The centre was able to continue Art
Therapy session; working in partnership with CAF 'IChildren, Adolescences and Family
Servicel These wonderfully positive sessions allow children to express their feeling through
art materials. Many of the children have exceedingly challenging lives and have benefrted
enormously through this. In addition a dancer has provided dance sessions for the chlldren
focusing on Bollywood dance,. this has brought a lot of soy to all involved.
Working with Children and Young People with Disabilitles
During the reporting period Asha Centre continued to work in partnership with RCCI, a specialist
provider, to provide sessions for children and young people with disabilities within Athidiya.
Although this was not able to happen during the periods of lockdown as soon as the rules allowed
the team quickly got yhe partnership back on track with regular visits from RCCI staff. In addition due
to restrictions the team were not able to engage in outreach as they normally would. The local team
recognised that there is a well of unmet need from this group within Athidiya and are fully aware of
gap this lack of outreach produced. Within Srl Lanka there remains a stigma concerning disabilities,
being visible and conducting outreach has been o must in breaking down this barrier and enabling
thlldren and young people to obtain some services.
Many of the young people do not attend
school, and 50 the advice given and the Sessions held at the centre is often the only educational and
developmental input children have. This is a priority for future.
The centre staff have an inclusive approach, all children are Included in a range of activities working
together and learning from one another. Sessions involving both children with and without
disabilitie5 have been held in order to promote greater inclusion at the centre. These have involved
everyone learning about disability through games and fun activities as well as joint drama and art
activities. Those with disabilities now fully participate in ￿ntre celebrations which are held regularly
to mark cultural and religious festivals
Food Distribution
Due to government restrictlons many people were not able to attend their place of work. This is a
major concern for those in our community as many arè day labours. Many of the men work as
gardeners, carpenters, etc and many of the women are domestic clearers and cooks who are paid on
a daily rate, most of the families we work with rety on income from iTTrsecure daily work and have no
safety net in times of crisis. As peoples merger suppliers quickly dwindled, many parents were
skippinE meals in order that the children were able to eat. Many families were down to one meal a
day. The government restrictions had a major impact on this community- many found they were
hungry and rationing the most basic provision.
The Asha Centre team responded by providing regular 'food drops, of dry rations, rice, lentils, tea,
sugar, powdered milk , coconut, some fruit an veg with some basic toiletries and sanitary provision.
This was provided to 85 families. During the reporting period 23 food drops were provided. The
team continue to support the community with food and are looking to a more sustainable and
empowering model, which we hoped to implement once social distancing rules had relax. However.
due to the political and economic crisis it has not been able to implement this.

Centre Renovations
Whilst the centre has been closed, due to Covid 19 restrirtions we have managed to get some
important infrastructure work done at the centre which included remodelling the kitchen and
renovating the IT room. A big thank you to the Sri Lanka Society who provided funds
In addition
the team were able to remodel other areas of the centre to add a small library, a staff bathroom and
increase storage. Plus a fresh coat of paint throughout maklng it a fresh and clean environment in
which to welcome the community back once the rules relax.
RCCI
Our partnership with RCCI continues although they too have had to change the way they work. Due
to the Covid 19 restrictions the RCCI centre closed arbd they were unable to provide the regular
satellite support at the Asha Centre. We are grateful for the continued support of the RCCI this year
and look forward to their support once we reopen with our Saturday inclusive and creative sessions.
Rlsk Management
The Trustees have considered the major risks to which the Fund is exposed and have reviewed those
rlsks and established systems and procedure5 to manage them.
During the reporting period Trustees have visited all of the funded projects, ensuring that the grants
provided by Asha Trust have been well used for the purpose for which they were provided. The
Trustees work closely with the staff at the funded projects in order to identify their needs and target
the funding effectively
Safeguarding
During the reporting period all safeguarding policies and procedures have been reviewed.
All staff attended Safeguarding training, and is aware of Asha Centres procedures. Notices
concerning safeguarding are displayed at the centre. In addition safeguarding was raised as a key
topic at the September Parents evening.
Finantlal Review
Income for the year from voluntary donations and fundraising activities totalled £18,686
Outgoing resources were higher than previous year at £31,509, as trustees had anticipated a lower
income when setting the budget. Expenditure of £927 towards providing vocational training and
support was incurred in the year from the restricted fund.
Reserves
The company's reseNes are held in a low risk investment. The General Fund is available to fund
projects at the discretion of the Trustees in accordance wlth the aims and objectives of the charity.
The Restricted Fijnds wlll be applied by the Tru5tee5 in accordance with the restrictions put on them
by the donors.
Small com
an
rovi5ions

This report was approved by the board on 15, July 2022 and signed on Its behalf.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act
2QK)6 applicable to companies Subject to the small companies, regime.
JLfv
Radhilca Bynon
Stephen 8ynon
Director
Director
Asha Trust Sri Lanka
Statement of Financlal Activltles for the Year End 30 September 2021
Receipts and Payments
See Separate document . Asha Trust Accounts
The directors are satlsfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain
an audit under sectlon 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit in accordan￿ with section 476 of the
Act.
The directors acknowledge their re5ponslbility for complying with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of acco¥Jnts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject
to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.
Radhika Bynon
Stephen Bynon
Director
Director
Approved by the board on
15, July 2022

Asha Trust Isri Lankal
'lQ8536
ments accounts
Receipts and pa
CC16a
For the period
from
Period si8rt dale
Period end date
3010912021
0111012020
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
Totsl funds
Last year
to tho nearest
to the nearest£
to the neaTest £
to th8 noarèst £
to the npare5t£
Al Receipts
Volunlary Income
30,580
4,911
120
30,700
4,911
15,382
3,221
83
Investment Incotno
HMRC Gfft Aid
Exchange ralte galn
4.565
4,565
ross Income
or
AR)
40,064
20
40,164
18,686
sset an
see table).
Investmen
sa
as,
tota
Total receipts
,064
,688
A3Pa
ments
Asha Found81ion
RCCI Reh8bililalion
Prilhipur8 ¢0￿mUnItieS
Conlractworkei
Rent for office In Sri Lank
Support Costs
Aocounlanl
Penalty forlale submission of actounls
Exchange rale1055
21,146
5.392
120
21,266
5,392
12.544
9.730
14,375
2£6
829
950
15,325
2S6
829
8.392
344
619
Sub total
41.999
1.070
43,069
31,629
A4 Asset and investment
Sub total
Total payments
41.999
1,070
43,069
31,629
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
1,935
950
2,855
12,943
78,82
76,886
2.840
1,89Q
,604
81,661
78,776
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
funds
Restrict8d
funds
to noar95t £
Endowment
funds
to ngargSt£
Calegories
Details
to near&5t e
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1710812022

B1 Cash funds
AÈha 81231529
131
Community.. 41240552
Money Mangger. 91240544
Rupee'.73D476941see nDltr 11
3,27q
73,484
1,890
Total cash funds
76,886
1,890
l?gree b￿anceB￿lh rec¥￿$ payrnents
8ccnuTrllsll Ol<
Unrestrlcted
Restricted
Endowment
Details
to neareyt£
to neaTe5t £
to neare5t£
Fur4d to whlch
CLtrr¢nt ¥aluo
Detalls
Cost loptlonall
Fund to whlch
Detalls
Cost loptionall
Current value
B4 Assets retained forthe
charity's own use
Fund to whlch
Atnount duo
When do
Details
B5 Liabilities
Signed by one or two trustees on
Ljaie OT
Signature
Print Name
Radhika B
flon
Ga
Ewer
CCXX R2 accounts ISSI
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