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Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document.

1. To promote Tamil Language and Culture

2. To encourage talents among the Tamil people – music, dance, drama, and other talents

3. To be the focal point for all Tamil people to meet and socialise.

4. Most importantly, to reach our children the rich traditions of our culture through celebration of Tamil New Year and Deepavali and other community activities.

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

We hold funds in Barclays Bank, all of which is unrestricted. We keep the funds to cover administrative costs, for organising Tamil New Year and Deepavali Functions and to cover any unexpected expenses. We make donations to other charities both within the UK and abroad whenever we can.

Northern Tamil Association - New Year Celebration 2022

Tamil New Year 2022 was celebrated on 15th May 2022 at Stockport Plaza Hall in Manchester. The NTA’s annual spring melodies concert for Tamil New Year this year had singers Ranjith and Sireesha from India, supported by Surya Murugesh, also from India and Vani Jeyaram from the UK. The band members included Karthik Devaraj who is a prominent keyboardist/Pianist from India. It was a fantastic evening of music with the singers performing popular numbers that started with melodies and moved on to peppy music that had the audience up on their feet dancing. The singers were supported by a fantastic performance from the band that was very well received by the audience. The tempo was built up nicely culminating in a high energy medley of songs that had most of the audience dancing to it. Arshad did an excellent job of compering the event.

Sai Spice provided the catering, which was a big hit, and the audience had a memorable evening. Mr Siva Balachandran and his core committee team had done a sterling job in putting the show together for our audience.

Our special thanks are due to the following Sponsors:

1. Kauvery Hospital, India

2. WealthMax Financial Advisers, UK

3. Star Tours, UK

4. Sirina Home Health Care, India

5. Paul John & Co Solicitors, UK

6. ICICI Bank UK

7. Dolphin Educational Consultancy, UK

8. Thamarai Designer Collection, UK

9. iGreen Shipping & Logistics, India

10. Sai Spice Restaurants, UK

For the year 2021-22, NTA made donations to the following Charities/Organisations:

1. Sheffield Mind, UK

2. Katharine House Hospice, UK

3. Tamil Studies UK

4. Protecting Medics in Professional Distress, UK

5. TN Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund, India

6. Chengalpattu Medical College Hospital, India

7. Coimbatore Medical College Hospital, India

8. Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital, India

9. Villupuram General Hospital, India

10. Salem Ramakrishnan Mission, India

11. Vaagai Folklore and Cultural Heritage Centre, India

12. Vallalar Kapagam, India

After a year of COVID, NTA restarted their face-to-face events and delivered a successful year to the community. All credit to the core team, the leadership, volunteers, and wider committee members.

Northern Tamil Association - Diwali Celebration 2022

Deepavali Kondattam (Diwali celebrations) was celebrated on 15th October 2022 at Wythenshawe Forum Hall, in Manchester.

Dr Santhanakrishnan Balasubramanian, as the president, led the planning with his core team to organise the annual event for Diwali. Dr Saravanan Prakasam, the secretary, welcomed the guests and participants to the event.

Dr. Gita Upadhyaya of Kalasangham was the chief guest for the afternoon and she expressed her joy at being invited to our event and it was fitting to have someone as accomplished as her to be the chief guest of a cultural event.

There were close to 60 performances from different regions and the competition was stiff. Every year the bar is raised, and the quality of performances were of high standards. Derby and Nottingham won the NTA trophy with Manchester picking up the runner’s trophy. It was a magnificent evening. Dr Santhanakrishnan delivered the vote of thanks and expressed his gratitude to all the volunteers, participants, and committee members for making the event a successful one.

Catering was provided by Sai Spice and we had sponsorships from Lakshmi stores, Aram foundation, Shubo kundo, Lifeline and Educare UK

Northern Tamil Aswtion (UK) Charity No. 1130579 Income and Expendhure Accounts Year ended 31 December 2023 In￿rne Totsl ritket sales 51,626 6,1￿) 1.255 48 59.030 Sponsorships Member5hip5 Amazon Total Income forthe year ExpendlbJre Hall hlre Event expense5 eank charges Printin8 and stationery Virtual officè 9,979 41,861 57 302 81 730 240 Donat5ons- UK Accountancyfee Total expèndSture for the year 53,250 Nèt profit lor thè yèar 5,780 Represented as follows.. Funds held at l January 2023 Net proflt for the year Funds held •t 31 De¢emb•r 2023 9,079 5,780 14A59 Bank balance per Barclays Community Account at 31 December 2023 Prepaid expenditure.. Everyone ActSve 14,559 300 14859 G*neral & Medlcal Accountants Ltd Chartered Aecounlan¢$ The Wedgwood Big House 1 Moortand Road, Sloke on Trent Stsffordshir•, ST6 1DJ Date.. 2510612024

Northern Tamil Aswtion (UK) Charity No. 1130579 Income and Expendhure Accounts Year ended 31 December 2023 In￿rne Totsl ritket sales 51,626 6,1￿) 1.255 48 59.030 Sponsorships Member5hip5 Amazon Total Income forthe year ExpendlbJre Hall hlre Event expense5 eank charges Printin8 and stationery Virtual officè 9,979 41,861 57 302 81 730 240 Donat5ons- UK Accountancyfee Total expèndSture for the year 53,250 Nèt profit lor thè yèar 5,780 Represented as follows.. Funds held at l January 2023 Net proflt for the year Funds held •t 31 De¢emb•r 2023 9,079 5,780 14A59 Bank balance per Barclays Community Account at 31 December 2023 Prepaid expenditure.. Everyone ActSve 14,559 300 14859 G*neral & Medlcal Accountants Ltd Chartered Aecounlan¢$ The Wedgwood Big House 1 Moortand Road, Sloke on Trent Stsffordshir•, ST6 1DJ Date.. 2510612024