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2025-03-31-accounts

NISHTHA UK TRUST– Program Report for 2024-5

Actual Fund Received from UK Trust 25,21,004
**carried forward from 2023-4 ** 1,95,515
Corpus interest received 1,39,944
Total Income 28,56,463
Total expenditure/ balance 27,78,723 77,740

Clinic Report:

Nishtha clinic continues to be open 4 days a week for drop in patients as well as those who make appointments. Dr Shreya is available all 4 days while Dr Sara is on duty in the mornings only. Dr Barbara continues to see her old patients and consults with the other two doctors about complicated or unresponsive cases. She has been focusing on developing her skills in acupuncture and is currently giving regular acupuncture treatment to nine patients with various problems. Acupuncture is particularly successful for stroke patients; however, they need to be treated soon after the accident but usually they tour the hospitals looking for a cure before returning to the village too late to really benefit from acupuncture. Very little physiotherapy follow up is provided by the hospitals.

The number of patients seen in the clinic averages 260-266 per month with very little seasonal variation. We see almost exactly double the number of women as we do men, and when it comes to children, we see approximately one third more girls than we do boys. Since it is not the case that there are more girls than boys born in the village, it is clear that boy children are taken to more sophisticated private clinics when they are ill than are girls.

With concern that the number of patients In early September, with our kind friend, attending the clinic is declining, efforts have been Sabina’s help, we posted 3 made to advertise our clinic services by erecting advertisements for Nishtha clinic, two large new signboards at the approaches to Community centre and environment the clinic and posting our timings on facebook programs on Instagram and on facebook and Instagram.

Dr Shreya talks about how she has been able to successfully treat a number of patients with skin problems with homeopathy. She also finds it particularly useful when treating depression and mental problems. One particular case was of a man who has been compulsively eating significant quantities of paper a day since he was about 10 years old. He developed liver problems and pancreatis which Shreya thinks is from a build-up of lead in the body. She treated him homoeopathically and his symptoms have much reduced. He no longer craves to eat paper and is feeling much better.

Dr Shreya has been doing an on-line course in psychotherapy from a British university. As she now has 3 months placement in a mental health clinic in the UK she will be taking April 2025 leave so as to concentrate on the initiation into the work of this clinic but will return to

work full time with us on May and June while seeing patients on line in the evenings. We are proud that Dr Shreya shows such dedication to improving her counselling skills which will be of great benefit to her work here in the clinic.

Dr Sara’s report: I'm glad to say that we have observed a significant reduction in cases of infections mirrored in our antibiotics usage. We are happy that we could protect gut bacteria. There has been a steady rise in cases of hypertension. A lot of patients benefited from magnesium supplements to reduce blood pressure especially diastolic. Diabetes mellitus and diabetic neuropathy continue to raise our concerns as despite dietary care, people still developed rising A1Cs. Which probably indicated to us the effect of cortisol resulting from stressful lifestyles. We were glad to see positive impacts of adding mineral supplements for general well-being. We still continue to see nutritional anemia amongst women. The compliance factor has improved in patients this year with more people showing up for their health checkups on time. I really enjoy working together with Dr Barbara and Dr Shreya.

October 9[th] The monsoon has retreated allowing us to re-build our clinic wall next to the new road. It is delightful to see how lovingly local mason Rajinder approaches each rock and river stone, shaping it with his hammer so that it fits exactly to build up the wall. This method of dry-stone walling is traditional in this area but it is difficult these days to find skilled masons to do this work. The staff have put a great deal effort to re-create the front garden with a drain which will make sure that rain water no longer floods the path i

24-25 A. Clinic Services :

Received: Rs. 30,000 Spent: Rs. 25,400 Balance: Rs. 4,600

Rs.25,000 has been spent on fuel for the ambulance which is used regularly to take patients to and from Tanda and the Dharamsala Zonal hospitals. They also pick up immobile patients in the villages to bring them to Nishtha clinic for treatment. Our doctors make use of it when they go on home visits.

A further Rs.400 was spent on filling the oxygen cylinder.

24-25 B. Special help for disabled children:

Received: Rs. 75,000, Spent Rs. 66,046, Balance: Rs. 8,954

Tapowan Attendance Chart 2024-25

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Name Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Total Nishtha
Mitali 18 22 17 12 17 14 16 20 21 19 16 13 205 16
saksham 17 23 17 20 18 19 8 16 20 12 8 16 194 20
Priya 12 22 21 13 18 4 16 15 19 20 16 176 14
Vivan 0 0 7 3 2 1 13 2
Vihyana 17 21 0 0 13 18 8 16 16 9 16 12 146 14
Tarushi 7 9 4 5 6 8 39 0
Akshar 1 0 4 0 0 4 2 8 19 0
Pyare Lal 17 4 1 4 4 3 1 34 7
Sanjoli 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Miraya 13 13 26 2
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Children who visit Tapovan and Nishtha.

1. Mitali who is in 6[th] grade attends the Tapovan clinic three or four times a week particularly for speech therapy. The classes go up and down according to the therapist on duty but it is clear that Mithali’s comprehension has improved and she is able to make her wishes known. She first gets dropped at the village school at Tapovan and then goes for her physiotherapy treatment after lunch along with Shaksham and Priya.

  1. Shaksam is well able to get up to standing on his own now but, according to his mother is still very fearful about attempting to walk without support. Shreya told how she has tried with his mother to tie a dupatta (scarf) around his waist to give his lumbar region additional support. She thinks this has been of some help to his confidence. In October we bought him a larger lightweight walker which he uses well and recently he got a new pair of calipers as he is growing so fast.

  2. Priya is now 10 years old and is studying in class 3. She comes to Nishtha to monitor her epilepsy treatment which she receives from Dharamsala Zonal hospital. She is regularly going to Tapovan and is making good progress with her walking and speech.

  3. Vivan’s Mother came to the clinic to talk about his club feet which a doctor in one of the hospitals suggested should be operated on. It is now quite late to do the operation so she has been further advised to have him wear his calipers as much of the day as possible. This has not improved his temper. His mother has been unable to bring him to Tapovan at all as her mother-in-law is ill and cannot be left on her own. She does not come even as far as Nishtha for follow up with the homeopathic treatment for his anger.

  4. Vihana goes to Tapovan regularly and often comes to Nishtha on a Saturday. she is due to receive her first set of calipers (Nishtha will pay 50% of the cost)

  5. Tarushi went to Tapovan regularly up until the end of September. She has a very supportive family but they have had problems with a complicated pregnancy so have moved to their family home. Her family contributes to her extra transport as she lives on the Sidhpur side of the river so requires picking up separately.

  6. Akshar receives homeopathic treatment from Nishtha clinic. His mother home schools him and calls on us for transport to the school for his exams. We are suggesting purchasing

washable diapers for him since disposable ones are so expensive. He is a large 16 year old so very hard work for his mother.

  1. Miraya is 5 years old now and can stand with the help of a walker. She has been going to Tapovan regularly for the past 2 months and her mother is pleased with her progress.

  2. Payar Lal is an adult male stroke patient who came to Nishtha 2 years after his initial episode. He was going to Tapovan regularly up to October

  3. Sanjoli no longer attends Tapovan because it is too difficult to transport her for her home to the car and from the car into the clinic. The doctors occasionally make home visits and Baby, her carer regularly comes to the clinic to report any difficulties she is having. In general, it seems that she is good health, well cared for and is more comfortable staying at home.

  4. b. Rs. 10,850 has been spent on the following mobility and special needs for disabled children: Repairing Sanjoli’s chair, buying a new walker for Shaksham, helping Miraya’s family to shift to a more convenient location so she can be taken to Tapovan regularly and transporting another CP child to school to sit his exams. This boy, Akshar is quite bright and his mother assists him with home schooling but he needs help to get to the school to sit his exams.

February 18[th] Every day Ravi picks up our special needs children and their carers to take them to Tapovan clinic where they receive exercise and physiotherapy from their homes, treatments crucial to their mobility and ability to manage daily tasks. Shaksham, Priya and Mithali also attend the Tapovan primary school in the mornings while the younger children go straight to the clinic to join in the play sessions there. On Saturdays he picks up the children and brings them to Nishtha Community centre where they enjoy playing and drawing together and our doctors are able to check their health and progress.

24-25 C. Community Outreach Program:

Received: Rs. 1,22,000, Spent Rs. 1,34,574, Balance: Rs. -12,574

1. Outreach: Health Education:

This overspend is due to the use of the new petrol vehicle and that we have been encouraging the women activists to organise camps further away from the main roads in order to reach people who are more in need. The team reports that when camps are held in areas where they are relatively more developed and have more facilities the attendance and interest in the camps is less. Whether or not the people there would actually benefit from the camps which focus on learning to understand and manage your own ailments, when they are closer to doctors’ clinics or perhaps are busier, they are less likely to attend.

Outreach Clinic Data April to March 2024-
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Months Camps Attendees Single Women men
April 6 143 37 5
May 5 134 32 10
Jun 7 199 36 10
July 5 110 19 19
Aug 6 172 34 14
Sep 7 207 37 13
Oct 6 171 36 15
Nov 4 94 28 5
Dec 7 195 45 1
jan 4 95 19 23
Feb 7 202 39 29
March 6 178 59 19
Total 70 1900 421 163

This year, each of our 6 field activists have organised 11 or 12 outreach clinics in their areas bringing the total number of camps held to 70. In July when the monsoon was at its height, the number of people who could come was reduced but generally around 30 women and men attend each time. By no means all of the attendees are single women – our health clinics open the single women’s program up to the wider village enabling those who are less confident about declaring themselves to be in need of help to come forward in a more acceptable context.

Dr Shreya says: The single women have worked hard to organise our health camps in more remote areas where we have a better

response from the local people than in places where they have easy access to health services. This means we are travelling up into the mountains more which is quite hard work but well worth it.

May 31[st] : Mohita, a young dentist who is involved in a research program on oral cancer has been joining our outreach team giving free dental check-ups. People in the more remote villages who have no immediate access to dentists are particularly happy to take up this free opportunity. It is a good reminder to talk about the importance of good oral hygiene and avoiding chewing tobacco.

People particularly appreciated when we were able to offer dental check-ups, even though we could not give any treatment and many people ask for their blood sugar to be checked – even those who really don’t need it.

Our aim is to give people health information and advice, not treatments. We particularly include first aid, garbage management and hygiene & nutrition in our programs.

2. Outreach: Pre-school Children

a. Visits, play materials and fruit: spent Rs.8,530

As the provision of fruit has been generally covered during the school feeding program, the majority of this fund was spent on replacing worn out sitting mats in Tathri and Slate Godown anganwaris and in fixing railings along the road by the Nag Mandir anganwari. The railing was donated by Dr Barbara but the costs of fixing and painting it came from this fund. Then a simple gate had to be made to keep the children from straying onto the road.

24-25 D. Public Health & Environment:

Received: Rs. 3,29,840, Spent Rs. 2,81,664, Balance: Rs. 48,176

1. Water filters: spent Rs. 15,232.

Two new filter units were bought in September to replace those that have worn out and leaking in the clinic and in Rakkar school at a cost of Rs. 4,634. After considerable concerns about the washers, they were finally properly fitted and are now working well. A further Rs. 8,923 was spent in February for a complete new set of filters for all the units in the schools and in the clinic. Azad is in charge of keeping the filters washed out and in good working order. This involves repairing leaking pipes or broken taps which expenses also come from this account. We are always impressed by the diligence with which the local people come to our filters to collect water. Not only does it ensure their good health but it discourages the use of bottled water.

2. Clean, Green Rakkar: Spent: 266,432 balance: Rs. 38,408

Garbage Management Record April 2024 to March 2025

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Months No. of Houses Bags collected Blocks Made Waste Warriors Date Sold
April 225 30 35 10
May 228 32 40 12
Jun 215 30 40 10
July 230 33 40 13 01stJuly 100
Aug 235 35 50 8 13thAug. 100
Sep 232 30 10 22
Oct 70 10 26
Nov 65 10 24
Dec 70 10 20
Jan 55 9 15
Feb 66 9 25
Mar. 72 10 26
Total 1763 248 215 215 Remaining
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The above chart reveals how the nature of our environment work is changing. At the beginning of the year, we were still picking up the segregated waste – principally, clean plastic from the village houses who we have been working with for many years. In October,

the number of houses that kept their waste for us significantly dropped as the Waste Warriors procured a jeep which visits the village clusters and picks up mixed garbage regularly. Because of this, in October it was no longer viable to ask people to segregate their waste so we stopped making blocks but continued to pick up the waste from the less accessible houses and delivered it straight to Waste Warriors for processing.

It is now apparent that Waste Warriors have been given the responsibility of collecting waste from all the village houses and are receiving payment from the Panchayat (Village committee) to do so. Therefore, we have decided that there is no point at present in assisting them with their job when we neither get paid nor recognised for the work we have been doing to keep the village clean. As a result, we are re-thinking our role in generating awareness of the need to dispose of waste properly and to take care of the environment.

This year we continued to hold regular clean-up programs around village with our staff and the local children and to focus on keeping the water channels clear and not throwing plastic packets everywhere.

On July 5[th] Twelve staff and children from Nishtha visited the new waste management unit set up by the Dharamsala Municipal Corporation along with Waste Warriors near the cricket stadium. They have a machine to compress water bottles and other hard plastic to be sent for re-cycling. A liquid waste management system which produces electricity and compost has also been set up but because mixed waste is still being collected from the city it is impossible to keep the process hygienic. Our group were shocked at the conditions in which the workers have to work. We remain committed to educating everyone to segregate their own wet and dry waste and to encourage the MC garbage collectors to keep it separate.

Nishtha plays an active part in the Dharamsala Environmental Preservation Network who are working to strengthen their organisation to be able to effectively lobby the government to enforce littering and garbage disposal rules for hotels and homestays. Our team continues to work tirelessly in the village to educate people by example to pick up litter and segregate biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.

Regular collection of plastic waste has continued especially in the inner parts of the village where the Waste Warriors garbage trucks can’t reach. We were able to create enough bricks to complete an order for 200 blocks for an architect building in Jia village.

August 26[th] The new batch of students sponsored by Nishtha efficiently held a clean-up program during their Sunday program. Now the drains and road sides are clear of the masses of garbage that washes down every time it rains. It is a mystery who continues, without thought for the consequences, to throw garbage in the irrigation channels.

themselves. He is also very helpful when the children go to the ground with the cycles, making sure they all share well and have a good time. Vijay is also actively involved in the school nutrition distribution. As we have extended our reach into the more remote schools it becomes difficult to reach them all by jeep. Vijay delivers some of the supplies on his scooter.

Another project which benefitted from Vijay’s energy was when we rebuilt the wall alongside the clinic entrance, setting out a larger garden with channels to drain rain water from the path to the clinic. He also works on the farm and has been engaged in clearing a piece of land on which we plan to build a pavilion on which to hold the children’s program and workshops as fun and energising an alternative to the hall..

The most effective way to remind people about littering and keeping the area clean is to keep the signboards which are all round the playground and school area as well as by the bridge where people find it convenient to throw their rubbish. We found an excellent very efficient painter whose rates were more reasonable than the one we used last year, so in March the messages on all the boards were renewed. They look very clear and readable.

24-25 E. Children & Youth program:

Received: Rs. 5,29,600, Spent Rs. 5,45,190; Balance: Rs. -15,590

1. Events & Cultural Program: Rs.53.094 ( Rs.21,094 overspent)

An additional Rs. 15,529 was spent on making the costumes for the Jamakda performance in preparation for the cycle tour entertainment . The students have been very keen to expand their local dance repertoire for such

occasions (we also have Nishtha’s 30 year anniversary coming up this year). Jamakda is a traditional dance form local to Kangra area. We have stitched special dresses and have purchased a few artificial ornaments to go with them in order to be able to perform this dance.

  1. Sports programs & equipment: Spent Rs.34,951 (Rs 14,951 overspent)

  2. Rs.7,404 has been spent on equipment for repairing the cycles, buying swim tyres when the children were swimming in Dr. Barbara’s pool and later for monsoon sports – badminton, football, carom and ludo, as well as stationary material.

December 24[th:] Great excitement as we prepare for our Rs. 27,547 was spent on the winter sports Christmas sports program. After holding preliminary programs all week in the local 6 schools we are program expecting over 70 participants in the major event tomorrow.

December 27[th:] Our Christmas Day sports program was a huge success with an additional 65 children from the surrounding area joining the 70 who we had invited from our 6 local Primary Schools to take part in the medley of games organised on the Rakkar Ground. Our sponsorship students contributed enormously to the smooth running of the activities, making sure that every child was fed lunch and went home with a gift in their hads. Thank you to our Nishtha Trustees for providing their support and appreciating the childrens dance performances that rounded off the day.

  1. Playground maintenance & equipment: Rs. 18,875 was spent on doing welding repairs on the swings, paint, tree guards and for fruit trees during the monsoon. Later in the year, further playground repairs and painting

September 7[th] This week, Arvind and Sunil repaired the climbing wall on the bigger kid’s adventure play equipment, reviving their interest in using it.

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March 20[th] Vinod applying a fresh coat of Nishtha blue paint to the play equipment on Rakkar playground as well as to the new fence at Nag Mandir. Brightening things up for spring!

done both on Rakkar ground and Nag mandir. This spring the equipment is all bright and functional and the ground is full of children and parents in the evenings.

4. Library & Kids Project: Rs. 3,62,161

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368
356
317 303332 295 310 282319 281 315
250233 248 252242 266278 252 246
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a. Ravindra salary: Rs. 301,499

Ravindra is the full-time manager of the Community Centre and organises the kids program and the tuition. She is also in charge of the library. She is an excellent trainer and runs both the Wenlido and adolescent boys and girl’s workshops. She also organises the distribution of fruits, vegetables and additional nutrition to the 10 schools and anganwaris we have been providing for this year. This brings her in contact with the anganwaris as well as the schools which she visits from time to time to understand their needs and see how many children are attending so what supplies to provide for them.

January 10[th] The library has had an infusion of new exciting books published by Tulika and Pratham. They were curated by our guest Mithila who worked with Ravindra and Vijay to display them and then on Monday held a lovely reading session with the children. A great way to spend a cold winter afternoon!

d. Supplies & stationary: Rs. 915

Once the schools went back on May the centre became alive with children coming to use the library, learn computers, read books and play games in the community centre.

We are delighted to welcome little Anku among the new batch of children who have just joined school this year and are now discovering our library and all the toys in our community centre. Anku is a child of special interest to Nishtha as we have been helping his mother take care of him in difficult circumstances since he was born. Its lovely to see how bright and healthy he is now!

Just then we received a wonderful donation of a trampoline which is now set up in Dr. Barbara’s Garden, behind the community Centre. The children are delighted with it Its lovely to see how bright and healthy he is and Vijay Bhadwaj is there to monitor the now! children’s use of it so they all get a turn, and behave carefully on it. Even our special children have lots of fun bouncing!

Because of the unexpectedly declared early monsoon holiday, we had to switch all the training programs we had organised for August to take place in July, leaving very little scope to organise anything special for the children. Luckily, they didn’t mind because they were too busy bouncing on the trampoline or playing on the ground with Vijay Bhadwaj and Ankush, well out of earshot of the trainings!

March 31[st ] After the school exams the kids swarm the Community centre and our team find ways to interest them for example by taking them to the farm where they find a large rock on which to sit and draw to their hearts content. It gives us great satisfaction to be able to engage the kids in creative activities rather than seeing them with eyes fixed on their mobile phones.

e. School children’s tuition: Spent Rs. 31,002

September 26[t: ] This week our new season tuition classes have begun. We started with Indu helping four little children who are not keeping up with their classes but very soon the other children wanted to start so they can prepare well in time for their exams. Now, even though it is still September, the community centre is full of children eager to get help with their school work.

5. Computer Centre: Spent Rs. 76,109

January 7[th] We are delighted to have been able to upgrade the 7 very old computers used by the children and students in our community centre. Thank you to the UK Trust cyclists for allowing us to use their left-over funds for running the trip to do this! Thank you to Brian for doing all the hard work of ordering and installing the new components!

24-25 F. Wenlido Training:

Received: Rs. 1,00,000, Spent Rs. 94,997; Balance: Rs. 5,003

Three Wenlido empowerment workshops for girls were held by Ravindra and Deepa in the Community Centre. The first was from 8[th] to 9[th] May for 17 young girls aged 12 to 14 years. from various nearby villages. It was 2-day residential training instead of 3 days because the girls could only take 2 days holiday from school. They were not allowed to take any extra holiday due to the new style of exams.

It was a little tight to cover the essential topics in this short time and yet the trainers felt that for these very young and bubbly girls 2 days were

May 22[nd]

What a fun group of girls from Rakkar school met for a three day workshop with our trainers Ravindra and Deepa! Though their excited voices frequently filled the air, they learned a great many valuable tips and tools with which to negotiate the difficulties faced by young modern village girls. This is the first of a series of empowerment workshops which will be held in our community centre this year.

enough. In future we will do only 2 days for this age range. There are many topics which are beyond their thoughts and they don’t have questions regarding certain topics yet, so they just listen which makes the sessions shorter.

Interestingly, however the younger participants were more forward than the slightly older ones in this group. The younger ones broke the board in their first attempt without hesitation whereas the older ones got struck, some even trying 8 times before they could break the board. They all actively

participated in discussions and so came to understand the topics well. They also enjoyed the games and energizers between the sessions and enthusiastically danced in the evening.

They all said they enjoyed the food and accommodation and confidently promised each other to meet again to learn more about Wenlido.

The second workshop was held from 10[th] to 12[th] May 2024 for 12 adolescent girls aged 12[th] to 14[th] years. This was a 3 day residential Wenlido training for young girls from the local Govt. school, Rakkar. The training started with a ball game as an energizer and a way to get to know the girls and for them to get used to working together. Ravindra talked about the objective of Wenlido training and set the rules for the training.

The first day, sessions were based on learning how to recognize danger and what steps need to be taken to ensure personal safety. The trainers talked about the four Ws (who, When, Why, Where), and discussed fear and what it does to you. In the afternoon the participants learned safety techniques to use when in danger.

The second day started with a check-in to judge the mental and physical condition of the participants. This activity helps the trainer to plan the day, knowing how much they can handle at a time. These girls were ready to learn how to use their bodies as weapons, practicing on cushions to become aware of how much physical power they have which they can use to protect themselves. The following session had them visualizing a situation and how they would respond in those circumstances, then discussing their responses and what effect they would have. In the afternoon, they learned about good touch and bad touch and the six alerts to recognize a good or a bad person.

The third day began by talking about different types of violence. We discussed sexuality and did the body mapping exercise to highlight the functions of the body parts. Some girls were very shy about talking about the body parts but others were curious to know more about them. At the end the trainers took feedback from the participants.

Ravindra and Deepa held the third program from 13[th] to 15[th] July, this time for 17 girls aged 15 to 18[th] Years. Most of the participants of this training were coming for the second time, only 3 were new. These participants had already experienced a 2-day Wenlido training when they were younger. They were already familiar with the idea of the safety net which means identifying people who you trust to help in a critical situation and how to recognise what is abuse. This time we focused on more advanced ideas and practices which went very well because they were already familiar with the topics and safety techniques. The session on bullying, sexuality and cybercrime went on quite long with a good deal of healthy discussion. Many of the girls shared their experiences of how social media affects their lives. We advised them how to use social media safely, protecting their identity so nobody can harm them online.

The positive thing about this training was that the participants were open, asked a lot of questions and shared their experiences. They said that they understood things much better and are more familiar with what to do in any critical situation than they were after their previous Wenlido training. We suggested that we could meet together again any time when they want

Participants Feedback

All the participants left feeling very confident and powerful, especially after the board breaking activity. They enjoyed and learned a lot from most of the sessions and techniques. At the beginning of the trainings the participants don’t look very enthusiastic but after two or three sessions they began to perk up and began to take a more positive interest in the what we had to say as well as in the physical activities. They learned that fear is not bad but it’s good as it makes you alert and powerful in a difficult situation. By the end they were all very friendly and don’t want to leave the premises on last day. They all enjoyed the food a lot except the soya champ that they don’t like. In the evening, they enjoyed chatting, dancing and bouncing on the newly established trampoline.

24-25 G. Sponsorship Students:

Received: Rs. 3,47,742; Spent Rs. 3,65,738; -ve Balance: Rs. 17,990

As well as the 18 BA students funded by the UK Trust, there is Rinki Devi plus 3 students

BA Students - In July we interviewed a total of 17 students to fill the spaces for vacated by the 6 students who have completed their degrees. We are very grateful to Puja Anand for interviewing them and helping with the quite difficult selection process. Out of the 19 students, 4 didn’t follow up with us, 2 had been studying in a private school so didn’t qualify as really needy, 2 we felt were not serious or capable of further study and one who is very bright wanted to do her course in Delhi which we cannot support. We were prepared to support one boys’ ITI electrical training but he didn’t get admission. Of the 7 we did accept, one, also from ITI, dropped out so now we have 6 new students bringing the total number of students funded by the UK Trust to 18.

doing advanced courses funded by a local donor. Please see attached chart of sponsored students. The overspend for he students expenses this year is accounted for because the course fees and transport has gone up and we have a large number of students who are doing science or specialist courses which are more expensive than BAs. We have 18 students who cost us an average of Rs.18,000 each. We are however very pleased with this group and feel they have made the most of the opportunities we have been able to offer them.

Rinki Devi expenses: Received: Rs. 67,742 Spent: Total Rs. 90,480 of which Rs. 58,728 was paid out during the last financial year and Rs. 36, 752 for her college fees and expenses during 2024-5. I hope the following account makes the situation clear.

Rinki Devi Budget Rinki Devi Budget Minus Balance
Year Income Expenses
2021-22 46,605.00
2022-23 50,000.00 39,382.00
2023-24 20,000.00 42,741.00
2024-25 67,742.00 36,752.00
TOTAL 1,37,742.00 1,65,480.00 27,738.00

Rinki is in her final year and is the senior in whole group. She is helping Ankush to manage the Sunday classes and takes responsibility for maintain good behaviour, cleaning and attendance during the classes. Her studies have been going very well. She will be sitting her final exams in June and is currently applying to colleges to do her masters. She is extremely grateful for the help she has received to enable her to complete this course. She doesn’t need any further support to finish this course though she says she will come on Sundays when she has time.

The Sunday classes have been attended regularly by all 22 students, 18 plus Rinki Devi funded by the UK Trust, and 3 students doing advanced courses funded by a local donor. The classes include:

With funds remaining from the cycle tour we were able to replace the CPUs of the 7 computers in the Community Centre computer room. Upgrading the computers means that they can explore more on line and familiarise themselves with advanced software programs

October 21[st] The students are busy practicing their songs and dances and our stitching ladies are busy making new costumes for the local Jalmakia dance they are going to perform for our British cycle group. Everyone is very excited and looking forward to welcoming them!

March 5[th] Last Sunday the group of students sponsored by Nishtha were invited to the home of their English teacher Puja Anand to enjoy the skits and dances prepared by a younger group of girls she also teaches. The program was a lot of fun and encouraged our students to take confidence in their ability to act in English. They very happily enjoyed socialising and eating pizza afterwards!

January 2[nd] Nishtha students decided to see in the New Year on the hillside above Tatri village where there is an old shepherd’s hut and a glorious plain grassy meadow. They had a wonderful time hiking, cooking, singing and dancing around the camp fire, and in the morning warming up by playing cricket and pitu, the local sport of knocking down a pile of stones with a roll of socks.

March 24[th ] With final exams looming we held a farewell party for the 7 students who will be leaving our sponsorship program this year. They have been a great bunch of people who have made strong friendships by meeting each Sunday. They each stood up and expressed their gratitude for the classes and opportunities the Nishtha program has given them. We wish them very good luck in their exams and hope their dreams for further education and future employment come true!

Publicity Projects:

Received: Rs. 50,000, Spent Rs. 50,000; Balance: 0

Cycle Tour:

Received: Rs. 9,60,000, Spent Rs. 10.09.489; Balance: -49,489

The funds received though this account primarily paid for the group accommodation, the cycle hire and some food expenses. In addition, we proposed and received permission to use the funds remaining in the account to purchase the hardware to re-vamp our 7 community centre computers at a cost of Rs. 154,840. This cost rose over the initial estimate because it was found that they would function more efficiently if they had new cases in which to fit the new parts. This decision was also based on the idea that the 7 old computers in their cases will be able to live out their lives in use in village schools or skill centres.

NISHTHA UK TRUST

CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NUMBER 1118248

CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NUMBER 1118248 CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NUMBER 1118248 CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NUMBER 1118248
Receipts and Payments for the Year ending 31st March 2025
2024-25
RECEIPTS
Income
Total misc
income
Investment
income/
interest		 Donations
Gift Aid tax refunds
Bank Compensation for errors
Bank interest - Instant Access/Savings 9604
Bank interest - Deposit/fixed-term accounts
Total interest
Total receipts
PAYMENTS
Charitable
payments
Support costs
Internet, computer supplies & overheads
Postage incl PO box
Travel for Trustee meetings
UK bank fees
~~Leaflet printing~~
Transfers to India
India bank fees
Other one-off payments
Exchange loss
Payments for generating funds		 £364.70
£0.00
£60.00
£25,698.00
£1,400.00
Total payments £27,522.70
Net of receipts (E20-E36)
Cash funds last year end (row 50 of previous year)		 £10,899.54
£44,414.90
BALANCE end of year £55,314.44
Based on last year's accounts total and this year's net of receipts
REPRESENTE
D BY
Funds
@31/03/2026
Treasurers account 8802 (aka Current) - (treasurer to enter)
Deposit account (aka 95-day notice/fixed-term deposit) - (treasurer to enter)
Commercial Instant Access 9604 (aka Savings) - (treasurer to enter)		 £622.93
£10,828.70
£43,862.81
ACCOUNTS
Total		 £55,314.44
discrepancy btw balance and accts? (E42-E49) £0.00
The above accounts were approved by the trustees on
Signed:
Chair
Trustee 2

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Nishtha UK Trust

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Nishtha UK Trust

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Nishtha UK Trust for the financial year ending 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation 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 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act:

  2. The accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Full Name: Michael Chang Kit Qualifications: MFin, CFA Job Title: Director, Risk Management Address: 16H John Spencer Square, London, N1 2LZ

Date: 11-Jan-2026