CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0110412024 Period end date Period start date To 3110312025 Charity name: Guru Hargobind Sahib Gurdwara Charity registration number: 1127047 Objectives and Activities SORP referen Sumrnary of the purposes of the charity as set out in ils governing document Para 1.17 To advance an promote the religion, spiritual and cultural interests of the followers of the 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 Providing a place of worship so that members of the public can visit and attend ceremonies such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefil. in particular, the activities, projecls or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 Educating and explaining the Sikh faith to individuals attending the Gurdwara e.g. school children visiting us Providing free food (Lungarl 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 Doc ID.. 9c67bfd32203c6ec1d29b4c9698527413f7130ab The Gurdw3r3 has made individu31s aware of Issues affecting health and disability by inviting uest speakers and orEanisations at key events The Gurdwara also provides a place where volunteers both young and old contribute towards community work e.g. preparing and serving food The trustees and management committee in running the Gurdwara have consulted and have had full regard to the useful guidance Issued by the charity commission on public benefit The objects of the organisation shall be to promote the benefit of the congregation and any individual without distinction of sex, race or political, religious, or other opinions and in particular to- Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefrt Para 1.18 •Providing a place of worship so that members of the public can visit and attend ceremonies such as religious festivities, weddings, and funerals •Educating and explaining the Sikh faith to individuals attending the Gurdwara e.E., school children, scouts, Girl guides and other organisations from the local community. •Providing free food (Langarl from the Gurdwara kitchen for people to share regardless of need, religion, or social standing. •Providing Spiritual and religiou5 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 key events •The Gurdwara also provides a place where volunteers both young and old contribute towards community work e.g., preparing and serving food The trustees and management committee in running the Gurdwara have consulted and have had full regard to the useful Euidance Issued by the charity commission on public benefit Additional information (optional) You ma hoose to include further statements where relevant about= SORP r8f&renc8 Para 1.38 Polic on rant makin Doc ID.. 9c67bfd32203c6ec1d29b4c9698527413f1130ab Pard 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP reference Despite the historic difficulties experienced from the Covid-19 pandemic, the year has seen the charity achieve some of its planned objectives. A summary of the major achievements of the year appears as below.. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 Ensured that the Gurdwara has been open. adequately staffed and functioning as required throughout the vear Purchased books and other resources for teaching Punjabi and promoting the Sikh faith 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. Additional information (optional) You ma ch(x)se to include further slatements where relevant about.. Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Doc ID.. 9c67bfd32203c6ec1d29b4c9698527413f1130ab Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other Doc ID.. 9c67bfd32203c6ec1d29b4c9698527413f1130ab Financial Review Review of Ihe charity's financial position at the end of Ihe period Para 1.21 During the year ended lotal income generated amounted to £104,554 and expenditure of £65,614 providing a net surplus of £38.940 The reserves at the end of the year totalled and were in the current bank account. Reserves were maintained at their level $0 as to ensure funds were readily available for renovation works to the charity building and facilities. Reserves are also maintained to fund working capital and to fund shortfalls in the income when income does not reach expected levels Statemenl explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund malerially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1. £255,021 nla Para 1.22 Para 1.24 nla Para 1.23 None Additional information (optional) You ma Ghoose to include further statements where relevant about.. The charity relies on donations and offerings from its members. It is recognised that donations and offerings can fluctuate from year to year. The trustees aim to ensure that the charity has sufficient resources to continue its activities and to meet its obligations to this end. It is considered prudent that sufficient liquid funds are maintained. The charity s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 The charity does not involve itself in any speculative investment activities and ensures funds are always kept safe. Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 Potential decline in attendance at the Gurdwara resulting in reduction of income. Lockdown also resulted in a significant drop in revenue for current and the prior year A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other Doc ID.. 9c67bfd32203c6ec1d29b4c9698527413f1130ab Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity s Irusts.. Type of governing documenl CONSTITUTION Para 1.25 TRUST DEED How is the charity constituted? le.g uiiiiity(Jipvraled association, CIO) Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more Irustees Para 1.2S Unincorporated association Para 1.25 Election by congregation vote Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further slalements where relevant about.. Policies and prO￿dureS adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network wilh which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charit uses Re islered charil number Charity's principal address Guru Ha obind Sahib Gurdwara Dartford Gurdwara 1127047 8-10 Highfield Road Dartford Kent DA1 2JJ Doc ID.. 9c67bfd32203c6ec1d29b4c9698527413f1130ab Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole ar Trustee name Office lif anyl Name of person lor body) entitled toa oint trustee ifan Gurdial Singh Rai MBE chair Kashmira Singh Sandhu Nachhattar Singh Resigned 14.11.23 Mohan Singh Dhothar Resigned 14.11.23 Jaswinder Singh Narwan Sukhjit singh Birring Shinda Singh Harbans Singh Dhaliwall Appointed 14.11.23 Appointed 14.11.23 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re ortwasa roved Director name NONE Name of trustees holding iitle to property belonging to the charily Trustèè namè Datès acted if not for whok èar Doc ID.. 9c67bfd32203c6ec1d29b4c9698527413f7130ab Doc ID.. 9c67bfd32203c6ec1d29b4c9698527413f1130ab Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behaff Ihe 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 assets Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Accounta C K R Chartered Certified Accountants CKR House 70 Easl Hill Dartford Kent DA1 1 RZ Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information Doc ID.. 9c67bfd32203c6ec1d29b4c9698527413f1130ab Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Slgnature(s) .5ZP Full name{s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair. etc) Gurdial Singh Rai Trustee Date 25.01.26 Doc ID.. 9c67bfd32203c6ec1d29b4c9698527413f1130ab ## GURDWARA GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB (DARTFORD) ## RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT |RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTAND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTPAYMENTS ACCOUNTACCOUNT|||||“3| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |FORTHEYREAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025|||;||| ||||£||| |Donations received|||90,902.47||| |Council forChildern||||930.00|| |GiftAid|||11,787.20||| |Bank interest received||||934.32|2| ||||~~
104,553.99||| |Less: Expenditure|||-||| |Groceries
Priests' wages& salaries||3,584.71
14,977.54|||| |UK Sponsors License Fee||133.85|||| |Accountancy
Printing, postageand stationery
Bankcharges||1,650.00
115.99
400.87|||“3| |Cleaning& Refuse||2,101.42|||| |Additiond to Fixced AssetsPlant& equipments:-|||#4|‘|| |Fixtures and fittings|886.88||||| |Land and property freehold
Plantandequipment|10,470.00
2,059.00|13,415.88|||| |Coach Hire||790.00|||| |HireofFurniture and Equipment||300.00|||| |Repairs&Renewals
WaterRates||3,787.07
2,257.21|||BE| |Insurance||2,463.73|||| |Light&Heat
Telephone&Internet
Computersoftware, consumables andmaintenance
Advertising
Charitable Donation||14,527.90
515.28
203.46
598.00
3,500.00|:||| |Subscriptions
Sundryexpenses||269.50
21.50|||| ||||65,613.91||wy| |Surplus fortheyear|||38,940.08||| |Approved by the Management Committee|||||| ||||i||| |21 June 2025|||||| |ACCOUNTANTS REPORT|||||| |Theabovestatementofreceipts& payments accounthasbeen prepared from theoriginal records, information
andexplanations suppliedbytheManagementCommitteeofGurdwaraGuruHargobind Sahib (Dartford)
andweconfirm that it is in accordance with these sources.|||||Ps| |.
Chartered Certified Accountants|||oe
CHARTERED CERTIFIEDACCOUNTANTS||| |70 East Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1RZ|||||| |||||Ly|| ## FOR THE YREAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **----- Start of picture text -----**
||||| |---|---|---|---| |Report to the trustees|Charity Name|Guru Hargobind Sahib Gurdwara| |On accounts for the year|31 March 2025|Charity no|1127047| |ended|(if any)| |Set out on pages| |I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above| |charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 March 2024| **----- End of picture text -----**
**Responsibilities and** As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the **basis of report** 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 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. **Independent** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have **examiner's statement** come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or - the accounts did 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 have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report 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._ **----- Start of picture text -----**
||| |---|---| |Date:|25.01.26| |Signed:| |oe| |Name:|Kuldeep Sulh FCCA| |Relevant professional|Chartered Certified Accountants| |qualification(s) or body| |(if any):| **----- End of picture text -----**
1 **Oct 2018** **IER** ## **Address:** CKR House East Hill Dartford, Kent, DA11RZ ## **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . 2 **Oct 2018** **IER**