z CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2021 Period start date To 31/03/2022 Period end date
Charity name: Guru Hargobind Sahib Gurdwara
Charity registration number: 1127047
Objectives and Activities
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|Summary|of the purposes|of|||Para|1.17|To advance an|promote the|religion,|spiritual|
|the|charity|as|set|out|in|its|and|cultural|interests|of the followers|of the|
|governing|document|Sikh|faith|by|providing|a|place|of worship|of|
|the|Sikh|faith|by|persons|professing the|Sikh|
|religion|and|where|may|be|celebrated|the|
|principal|Sikh|festivals|and the|religious|
|wedding,|baptismal|and|funeral|ceremonies|in|
|accordance|with|the|Sikh|faith|and|according|
|to the|laws|of England|and|where|may|be|
|educated|members|of the|general|public|in the|
|Punjabi|language|and|in|matters|relating to the|
|Sikh|religion|and where|maintained|a|reference|
|library for the|use|by|all|persons|containing|
|books|appertaining to the|Sikh|religion|and|
|culture|and|for the|promotion|of such|religious|
|and|other charitable|purposes|
|Summary|of the main|nae|1.17 and|Providing|a|place of worship so that members|
|activities|in|relation|to those|||~|of the|public can|visit and attend|ceremonies|
|purposes|for the|public|such|as|baptisms,|weddings,|and|funerals.|
|benefit,|in|particular,|the|
|activities,|projects|or|Educating and|explaining the Sikh faith|to|
|services|identified|in the|individuals attending the Gurdwara|e.g.|school|
|accounts.|children|visiting|us|
|Providing free|food|(Lungar)|from|the|
|Gurdwara|kitchen|for|all|to share|regardless|of|
|need,|religion|or social|standing|
|Providing|spiritual|and|religious|guidance|from|
|the|learned|Sikh|priests|
|Providing|facilities|and|resources|such|that|
|sports|can|be|organised|and|promoted|
|Providing|Punjabi|classes|to|individuals|
|requiring this|need|
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| The Gurdwara has made individuals aware of | |||
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| issues affecting health and disability by inviting | |||
| guest speakers and organisations at keyevents | |||
| The Gurdwara also provides a placewhere | |||
| volunteers both young and old contribute | |||
| towards communitywork e.g. preparing and | |||
| servingfood | |||
| The trustees and management committee in | |||
| runningthe Gurdwara have consulted and | |||
| have had full regard tothe useful guidance | |||
| issued bythe charity commission on public | |||
| benefit | |||
| Statement confirming | Para 1.18 | The objectsofthe organisation shall be to | |
| whetherthetrustees have | promote the benefit ofthe congregation and | ||
| had regard tothe guidance | any individual without distinction ofsex, race | ||
| issued bythe Charity Commissionon public benefit |
or political, religious, orotheropinions and in particularto: |
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| *Providing a place ofworship so thatmembers | |||
| ofthe public can visitand attend ceremonies | |||
| such as religious festivities, weddings, and | |||
| funerals | |||
| ¢Educating and explaining the Sikh faith to | |||
| individuals attending theGurdwara e.g., school | |||
| children, scouts, Girl guides and other | |||
| organisationsfrom the local community. | |||
| *Providingfreefood (Langar) from the | |||
| Gurdwara kitchen for peopletoshare | |||
| regardless ofneed, religion, orsocial standing. | |||
| ¢Providing spiritual and religious guidance | |||
| from the learned Sikh priests | |||
| Providing facilities and resources such that | |||
| sports can be organised and promoted | |||
| Providing Punjabi classes to individuals | |||
| requiring this need | |||
| , | ¢The Gurdwara has made individuals aware of | ||
| issues affecting health and disability by inviting | |||
| guest speakers and organisations at keyevents | |||
| ¢The Gurdwara also provides a placewhere | |||
| volunteers both youngand old contribute | |||
| towards communitywork e.g., preparing and | |||
| servingfood | |||
| The trustees and management committee in | |||
| running the Gurdwara have consulted and | |||
| have had full regard tothe useful guidance | |||
| issued bythe charity commission on public | |||
| benefit |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: a
Policy on grant making
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|Policy;|on|sociala,investment|Para|1.38|
|including|program|related|
|investment|
|Contributionoo.|made|by|Para|1.38|
|volunteers|
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Achievements and Performance
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|SS|Despite the difficulties experienced from the|
|Covid-19|pandemic,|the year|has seen|the|
|Summary|of the|main;|Para|1.20|Asummarycharity|achieveof the some majorof|achievementsits|planned|objectives. of the|
|achievements|of the|charity,|year appears|as below:|
|identifying|the|difference the|
|charity s work has made to|e|Ensured that the Gurdwara|has been|
|the circumstances|of|its|open,|adequately|staffed and|
|beneficiaries|and any wider|he|ti|nd|vst|d throughout|th|
|benefits to society asa|unctioning|as require|rougnou|e|
|whole.|year|
|e|Purchased|books|and|other|resources|
|for teaching|Punjabi|and|promoting the|
|Sikh|faith|
|e|The|Gurdwara|has|continued|with|
|providing|facilities funds|so that|both|
|yoga,|English|and|Punjabi|classes|can|
|be|held|at the|Centre|
|®|Improve|facilities and|upkeep|and|
|maintenance|of premises.|
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|Achievements|against|Para|1.41|
|objectives|set|
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|Investment performance|Para 1.41|
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Financial Review
| financial position attheend | generated amounted to£74994 and | |
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| ofthe period | expenditure of£41678 providing a net | |
| surplus of£33316 | ||
| Statement explaining the | Para 1.22 | The reserves atthe end oftheyeartotalled and |
| policy for holding reserves | were in the current bank account. | |
| stating why they are held | Reserveswere maintained attheir level so as | |
| to ensurefundswere readily available for | ||
| renovation workstothe charity building and | ||
| facilities. Reserves are also maintained tofund | ||
| working capital and to fund shortfalls inthe | ||
| incomewhen incomedoes not reach expected | ||
| levels | ||
| reserves | ||
| deficit | ||
| Explanation ofany uncertainties about the En concem |
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| The charity relies on donations and offerings | ||
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| from itsmembers. It is recognised that |
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| The charity's principal sourcesoffunds (including any fundraising) |
Para1.47 | donations and offerings can fluctuatefrom year toyear. Thetrusteesaimtoensurethat the charity hassufficient resources tocontinue |
| its activities and to meet its obligationsto this | ||
| end. It is considered prudent that sufficient |
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| liquidfunds are maintained. | ||
| The charity does not involve itself in any | ||
| speculative investment activities and ensures | ||
| Investment policy and objectives including any |
Para 1.46 | funds arealways kept safe. |
| social investment policy | ||
| adopted | ||
| Potential decline in attendance atthe | ||
| Gurdwara resulting in reduction ofincome. | ||
| Adescription ofthe principal | Para1.46 risksfacing the charity |
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Structure, Governance and Management
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|trusts:|
|(trust|deed,|royal|charter|
|How|is the|charity|Para|1.25|Unincorporated|association|
|constituted?|
|(€.g|unincorporated|
|association,|CIO)|
|Trustee|selection|methods|Election|by congregation|vote|
|including|details|of any|
|constitutional|provisions|e.g.|
|election|to|post|or name|of|
|any|person|or|body|entitled|
|to|appoint one|or|more|
|trustees|
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|Policies|and|procedures|
|adopted|for the|induction|Para|1.51|
|and|training|of trustees|
|The|charity’s|organisational|
|structure|and|any|wider|
|network|with|which|the|
|charity works|
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|Relationship|with|any|related ||Para|1.51|
|parties|
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Reference and Administrative details
Charity’s principal address 8-10 Highfield Road Dartford Kent DA1 2JJ
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
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|Description|of the|assets|
|held|in|this|capacity|
|Name and|objects|of the|
|charity|on|whose|behalf the|
|assets|are|held|and|how|this|
|falls|within|the|custodian|
|charity’s|objects|
|Details|of arrangements|for|
|safe|custody|and|
|segregation|of such|assets|
|from|the|charity's|own|
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Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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|Accounta|JOKR|CKR House 70 East Hill Dartford Kent DA1 1RZ|
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of/~ details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Full name(s) | F tsRVIAL | OL |
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| Chair, etc) | Libard | |
| Date | 20-A-2A |
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Guru Hargobind Sahib Gurdwara No (if any)
be.CHARITY Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
Das ee COMMISSION For the period | ‘st April 2021 31st March 2022
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Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Last year funds funds funds to the nearest£ to theoo to the nest tothe nearest£ to the nearest[£] A1 Receipts Gift Aid From HMRC ce feesOT 2 69,667 18,259 Dartfird Council Grant Poo}[CTT] |[T2000] HMRC JRS Grant LO (C= 2,180 et : Sub total (Gross income for 74,994 74,994 AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). a : Sub total|_-| CC Total receipts[ 74994] [_=][) 74,994 A3 Payments Kitchen Materials ED 391 12,123] [+4 SSC Printing,[[TC] * «Li| 5,200 Postage and Stationery |[sez] Telephone dL 474 Religious Services Expenses ee ssee 2 524 CoachhirePunjabi School TeachersSS wagesSCSC~—~SC(‘“‘;~ésMBSWCYCCSC“‘S$3§#CSO-CI([OOUUUUOU-PC TE CUCLE29AB 7e00|[_-|{ 7,800| 1,8001,862 BankChargesSSSOSC—SSSCS~—sASY Cd ETC ECC Cleaning & Refuse ase] Cd TTC CdSCSCSCi Ct CE | Sundries 9G 2,067 Repairs & Maintenance es 2 9,749 2,842 (SE) OS Light < 3,891 & Heat es 2 6,382 SSCS Donations SSC OOO} CCT CTCTTCC~d CE[—CSCSC=.000] SSSSSSCSC~—~SSC(‘;~tBAYC YC Cd ECC 561 insurance | 1,439 es 2 378 Plant es 2 541 & Machinery Pasa] Cd Cw CS 529 Extension Utensils& improvementwork {=< [dd Cd CTC~* |= 37 - Kitchen Equipment Os 0 EX Computer Software es |ee Sub total - -jL a1e78| [____80.971 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
Net of receipts(payments) [3331] [J A5Transfersbetweenfunds [|] |LC1[ LC___ 3s]CY [ _ _ nea)A6 Cash funds last year end 122,637} | +]| 122,637 183,169 Cash funds this yearend [|[_155,953}{] J 155,953| "422,637
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Categories Details funds funds funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ B1 Cash funds |155,953; |Cd : Oo Os : a (eeOo - Total cash funds |[__155,.953]7] - (agree balances with receipts and : payments account(s)) OK OK OK Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ ee 2ee : ee - B2 Other monetary assets —= es 2ee : Fund to which . Current value Details asset belongs Cost (optional) optional — [ Pte Cd : —_ —== |—t—C e Cd” :: Details Fundasset to belongs which Cost ost (optional)(opti | Currentoptional value B4 Assets retained for the 1,025,000 ity’ [48,000 | 16,000 charity's own use 24,000 [21,000 ee ne | - ee beOo - Fund to which Amount due When due Details liability relates optional optional Signed by one or two trustees on . : Date of behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name approval , ~ , 20/09/2021
i CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
; Independent examiner's report on the accounts
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Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
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Report to thememberstrustees/of |Guru Hargobind; Sahib. Gurdwara
On accounts for the year | 31 March 2022 Charity no | 1127047
ended (if any)
| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended .
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- 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”).
| 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, | have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent | have completed my examination. | 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: e accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or e the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
| 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.
Name: | Kuldeep sulh FCCA -
Relevant professional | Chartered Association of Certified Accountants qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address: |CKR House 70 East Hill
Dartford Kent
DA1 1RZ
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Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32,
Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for
examiners).
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Give here brief details of
any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.
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