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2025-03-31-accounts

Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project

Charity No. 1131440

Trustee's Report and Unaudited Accounts

31 March 2024

Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project Independent Examiners Report

This Annual Report is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Charity Commission.

Governance and Management:

Committee Composition

During the year April 2024 to March 2025 the following members continued as members of the OHTCCP Executive Committee.

Office Bearers

Following the elections, the committee appointed the following office bearers:

Co-opted Members

The committee subsequently co-opted the following additional members:

Trustee Appointments

The following individuals were appointed to serve as Trustees:

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Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project Independent Examiners Report

IN MEMORIAM

With deep sadness, we note the passing of our beloved committee member and co-treasurer, Krishan Dhiman, in July 2024. His dedication and contributions to the temple project were invaluable, and he is greatly missed by all. We invite a moment of silence to honour his memory and the legacy he leaves behind.

ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Executive Committee Meetings

The Executive Committee held monthly meetings throughout the reporting period to discuss religious, social and cultural activities, as well as all matters related to temple acquisition, development, and construction.

Religious and Cultural Events

2024 Events

PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT

Milestone Achievements

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

Media Coverage and Community Outreach

OHTCCP's journey to establish a permanent home for the Hindu temple received substantial coverage in local media. Our community engagement included:

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Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project Independent Examiners Report

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

For the financial year ending 31st March 2024, OHTCCP recorded:

Total Income: £ £88,645.84

Total Expenditure: £194,139.61

The increased expenditure reflects the start of the building project in 2024.

Detailed financial statements are available upon request.

Submitted respectfully on behalf of the Trustees,

Mark Bhagwandin, Jiwan Sharma, Dharmaraj Gupta, Ankit Shukla, Mukesh Shori

Mukesh Shori Chairman, OHTCCP Date: 16/03/2025

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Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project Independent Examiners Report Independent Examiner's Report to the trustee of Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project for the year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustee you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011('the Act'). The trustee considers that an audit is not required for this year under the Charities Act 2011, s.144(2) (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements 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 examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I can 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:

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 financial statements to be reached.

Oxon Accountancy 28 The Quadrant The Science Park Abingdon

OX14 3YS

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Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 31 March 2024

Unrestricted
funds
2024
Notes
£
Income and endowments
from:
Donations and legacies
3
5,537
Charitableactivities
4
-
Total
5,537
Expenditure on:
Raisingfunds
5
4,555
Charitableactivities
6
3,573
Other
186,012
Total
194,140
Net gains on investments
-
Net income
12
(188,603)
Transfers between funds
188,603
Net income before other
-
gains/(losses)
Net movement in funds
-
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
-
Total funds carried forward
-
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Notes
£
Income and endowments
from:
Donations and legacies
3
5,537
Charitableactivities
4
-
Total
5,537
Expenditure on:
Raisingfunds
5
4,555
Charitableactivities
6
3,573
Other
186,012
Total
194,140
Net gains on investments
-
Net income
12
(188,603)
Transfers between funds
188,603
Net income before other
-
gains/(losses)
Net movement in funds
-
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
-
Total funds carried forward
-
Restricted
funds
2024
£
-
83,109
Total funds
2024
£
5,537
83,109
Total funds
2023
£
6,040
11,446
83,109
-
-
-
88,646
4,555
3,573
186,012
17,486
657
6,593
528
194,140
-
-
-
194,140
-
7,778
-
83,109
(188,603)
(105,494)
-
9,708
-
- (105,494)
(105,494)
262,773
157,279
(105,494)
(105,494)
262,773
157,279
9,708
-
-
-
9,708
253,065
262,773

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Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project Balance Sheet

at 31 March 2024

Charity No. 1131440
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets excluding pension asset or liability
Total net assets
The funds of the charity
Restricted funds
Restricted income funds
7
Unrestricted funds
7
General funds
Designated funds
Total funds
Approved by the trustees on
And signed on their behalf by:
2024
£
157,279
157,279
157,279
157,279
157,279
157,279

157,279
157,279
-
-
-
157,279
2023
£
262,773
262,773
262,773
262,773
262,773
262,773
262,773
262,773
-
-
-
262,773

Trustee

Page 8

Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project Notes to the Accounts

for the year ended 31 March 2024

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic if Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

Change in basis of accounting or to previous accounts

There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and method of accounting) since last year and no changes have been made to accounts for previous years.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds These are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objects of the charity. Designated funds These are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes. Revaluation funds These are unrestricted funds which include a revaluation reserve representing the restatement of investment assets at their market values. Restricted funds These are available for use subject to restrictions imposed by the donor or through terms of an appeal.

Income

Recognition of Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity income becomes entitled to, and virtually certain to receive, the income and the amount of the income can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Income with related Where income has related expenditure the income and related expenditure is expenditure reported gross in the SoFA.

Donations and Voluntary income received by way of grants, donations and gifts is included in the legacies the SoFA when receivable and only when the Charity has unconditional entitlement to the income. Tax reclaims on Income from tax reclaims is included in the SoFA at the same time as the donations and gifts gift/donation to which it relates. Donated services These are only included in income (with an equivalent amount in expenditure) and facilities where the benefit to the Charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. Volunteer help The value of any volunteer help received is not included in the accounts. Investment income This is included in the accounts when receivable. Gains/(losses) on This includes any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value revaluation of fixed at the end of the year. assets Gains/(losses) on This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments. investment assets

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Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project Notes to the Accounts

Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis. Expenditure includes any VAT which Recognition of cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it expenditure relates.

These comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income, fundraising Expenditure on trading costs and investment management costs. raising funds These comprise the costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and Expenditure on services in the furtherance of its objects, including the making of grants and charitable activities governance costs.

Grants payable All grant expenditure is accounted for on an actual paid basis plus an accrual for grants that have been approved by the trustees at the end of the year but not yet paid.

Governance costs These include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the Charity, including any audit/independent examination fees, costs linked to the strategic management of the Charity, together with a share of other administration costs. Other expenditure These are support costs not allocated to a particular activity.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts. In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings or current liabilities. In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the company's cash management.

Page

Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project Notes to the Accounts

2
Statement of Financial Activities - prior year

Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitableactivities
Total
Expenditure on:
Raisingfunds
Charitableactivities
Other
Total
Net gains on investments
Net income
Transfers between funds
Net income before other
gains/(losses)
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
3
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
£
5,537
5,537
4
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
£
-
-
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
6,040
-
6,040
657
6,593
528
7,778
-
(1,738)
1,738
-
-
-
-
Restricted
£
-
-
Restricted
£
83,109
83,109
Restricted
funds
2023
£
-
11,446
11,446
-
-
-
-
-
11,446
(1,738)
9,708
9,708
253,065
262,773
Endowment
£
-
-
Endowment
£
-
-
Total
2024
£
5,537
5,537
Total
2024
£
83,109
83,109
Total funds
2023
£
6,040
11,446
17,486
636
6,593
528
7,778
-
9,708
-
9,708
9,708
253,065
262,773
Total
2023
£
6,040
6,040
Total
2023
£
11,446
11,446

Page

Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project Notes to the Accounts

Unrestricted
£
Fundraising trading costs
4,555

4,555
6
Expenditure on charitable activities
Unrestricted
£
Expenditure on charitable
activities
7
Movement in funds
3,573
3,573
Restricted income funds:
At 1 April
2023
262,773
Total
262,773
Unrestricted funds:
General funds
-

Total funds
262,773
8
Analysis of net assets between funds
Net current assets
Restricted
£
-

-
Restricted
£
-
-
Incoming
resources
(including
other
gains/losses)
£
83,109
83,109
5,537

88,646
Unrestricted
funds
£
157,279
157,279
Endowment
£
-

-
Endowment
£
-
-
Resources
expended
£
-
-
(194,140)

(194,140)
Restricted
funds
£

-
-
Total
2024
£
4,555

4,555
Total
2023
£
3,573
3,573
Gross
transfers
£
(188,603)
(188,603)
188,603

-
Endowment
funds
£
-
-
Total
2023
£
657
657
Total
2022
£
10,567
10,567
At 31
March
2024
£
157,279
157,279
-
157,279
Total
£
157,279
157,279

Page

Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project

Charity No. 1131440

Trustee's Report and Unaudited Accounts

31 March 2024

Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project Independent Examiners Report

This Annual Report is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Charity Commission.

Governance and Management:

Committee Composition

During the year April 2024 to March 2025 the following members continued as members of the OHTCCP Executive Committee.

Office Bearers

Following the elections, the committee appointed the following office bearers:

Co-opted Members

The committee subsequently co-opted the following additional members:

Trustee Appointments

The following individuals were appointed to serve as Trustees:

Page 3

Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project Independent Examiners Report

IN MEMORIAM

With deep sadness, we note the passing of our beloved committee member and co-treasurer, Krishan Dhiman, in July 2024. His dedication and contributions to the temple project were invaluable, and he is greatly missed by all. We invite a moment of silence to honour his memory and the legacy he leaves behind.

ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Executive Committee Meetings

The Executive Committee held monthly meetings throughout the reporting period to discuss religious, social and cultural activities, as well as all matters related to temple acquisition, development, and construction.

Religious and Cultural Events

2024 Events

PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT

Milestone Achievements

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

Media Coverage and Community Outreach

OHTCCP's journey to establish a permanent home for the Hindu temple received substantial coverage in local media. Our community engagement included:

Page 4

Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project Independent Examiners Report

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

For the financial year ending 31st March 2024, OHTCCP recorded:

Total Income: £ £88,645.84

Total Expenditure: £194,139.61

The increased expenditure reflects the start of the building project in 2024.

Detailed financial statements are available upon request.

Submitted respectfully on behalf of the Trustees,

Mark Bhagwandin, Jiwan Sharma, Dharmaraj Gupta, Ankit Shukla, Mukesh Shori

Mukesh Shori Chairman, OHTCCP Date: 16/03/2025

Page 5

Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project Independent Examiners Report Independent Examiner's Report to the trustee of Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project for the year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustee you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011('the Act'). The trustee considers that an audit is not required for this year under the Charities Act 2011, s.144(2) (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements 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 examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I can 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:

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 financial statements to be reached.

Oxon Accountancy 28 The Quadrant The Science Park Abingdon

OX14 3YS

Page 6

Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 31 March 2024

Unrestricted
funds
2024
Notes
£
Income and endowments
from:
Donations and legacies
3
5,537
Charitableactivities
4
-
Total
5,537
Expenditure on:
Raisingfunds
5
4,555
Charitableactivities
6
3,573
Other
186,012
Total
194,140
Net gains on investments
-
Net income
12
(188,603)
Transfers between funds
188,603
Net income before other
-
gains/(losses)
Net movement in funds
-
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
-
Total funds carried forward
-
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Notes
£
Income and endowments
from:
Donations and legacies
3
5,537
Charitableactivities
4
-
Total
5,537
Expenditure on:
Raisingfunds
5
4,555
Charitableactivities
6
3,573
Other
186,012
Total
194,140
Net gains on investments
-
Net income
12
(188,603)
Transfers between funds
188,603
Net income before other
-
gains/(losses)
Net movement in funds
-
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
-
Total funds carried forward
-
Restricted
funds
2024
£
-
83,109
Total funds
2024
£
5,537
83,109
Total funds
2023
£
6,040
11,446
83,109
-
-
-
88,646
4,555
3,573
186,012
17,486
657
6,593
528
194,140
-
-
-
194,140
-
7,778
-
83,109
(188,603)
(105,494)
-
9,708
-
- (105,494)
(105,494)
262,773
157,279
(105,494)
(105,494)
262,773
157,279
9,708
-
-
-
9,708
253,065
262,773

Page 7

Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project Balance Sheet

at 31 March 2024

Charity No. 1131440
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets excluding pension asset or liability
Total net assets
The funds of the charity
Restricted funds
Restricted income funds
7
Unrestricted funds
7
General funds
Designated funds
Total funds
Approved by the trustees on
And signed on their behalf by:
2024
£
157,279
157,279
157,279
157,279
157,279
157,279

157,279
157,279
-
-
-
157,279
2023
£
262,773
262,773
262,773
262,773
262,773
262,773
262,773
262,773
-
-
-
262,773

Trustee

Page 8

Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project Notes to the Accounts

for the year ended 31 March 2024

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic if Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

Change in basis of accounting or to previous accounts

There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and method of accounting) since last year and no changes have been made to accounts for previous years.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds These are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objects of the charity. Designated funds These are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes. Revaluation funds These are unrestricted funds which include a revaluation reserve representing the restatement of investment assets at their market values. Restricted funds These are available for use subject to restrictions imposed by the donor or through terms of an appeal.

Income

Recognition of Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity income becomes entitled to, and virtually certain to receive, the income and the amount of the income can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Income with related Where income has related expenditure the income and related expenditure is expenditure reported gross in the SoFA.

Donations and Voluntary income received by way of grants, donations and gifts is included in the legacies the SoFA when receivable and only when the Charity has unconditional entitlement to the income. Tax reclaims on Income from tax reclaims is included in the SoFA at the same time as the donations and gifts gift/donation to which it relates. Donated services These are only included in income (with an equivalent amount in expenditure) and facilities where the benefit to the Charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. Volunteer help The value of any volunteer help received is not included in the accounts. Investment income This is included in the accounts when receivable. Gains/(losses) on This includes any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value revaluation of fixed at the end of the year. assets Gains/(losses) on This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments. investment assets

Page 9

Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project Notes to the Accounts

Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis. Expenditure includes any VAT which Recognition of cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it expenditure relates.

These comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income, fundraising Expenditure on trading costs and investment management costs. raising funds These comprise the costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and Expenditure on services in the furtherance of its objects, including the making of grants and charitable activities governance costs.

Grants payable All grant expenditure is accounted for on an actual paid basis plus an accrual for grants that have been approved by the trustees at the end of the year but not yet paid.

Governance costs These include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the Charity, including any audit/independent examination fees, costs linked to the strategic management of the Charity, together with a share of other administration costs. Other expenditure These are support costs not allocated to a particular activity.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts. In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings or current liabilities. In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the company's cash management.

Page

Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project Notes to the Accounts

2
Statement of Financial Activities - prior year

Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitableactivities
Total
Expenditure on:
Raisingfunds
Charitableactivities
Other
Total
Net gains on investments
Net income
Transfers between funds
Net income before other
gains/(losses)
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
3
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
£
5,537
5,537
4
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
£
-
-
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
6,040
-
6,040
657
6,593
528
7,778
-
(1,738)
1,738
-
-
-
-
Restricted
£
-
-
Restricted
£
83,109
83,109
Restricted
funds
2023
£
-
11,446
11,446
-
-
-
-
-
11,446
(1,738)
9,708
9,708
253,065
262,773
Endowment
£
-
-
Endowment
£
-
-
Total
2024
£
5,537
5,537
Total
2024
£
83,109
83,109
Total funds
2023
£
6,040
11,446
17,486
636
6,593
528
7,778
-
9,708
-
9,708
9,708
253,065
262,773
Total
2023
£
6,040
6,040
Total
2023
£
11,446
11,446

Page

Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project Notes to the Accounts

Unrestricted
£
Fundraising trading costs
4,555

4,555
6
Expenditure on charitable activities
Unrestricted
£
Expenditure on charitable
activities
7
Movement in funds
3,573
3,573
Restricted income funds:
At 1 April
2023
262,773
Total
262,773
Unrestricted funds:
General funds
-

Total funds
262,773
8
Analysis of net assets between funds
Net current assets
Restricted
£
-

-
Restricted
£
-
-
Incoming
resources
(including
other
gains/losses)
£
83,109
83,109
5,537

88,646
Unrestricted
funds
£
157,279
157,279
Endowment
£
-

-
Endowment
£
-
-
Resources
expended
£
-
-
(194,140)

(194,140)
Restricted
funds
£

-
-
Total
2024
£
4,555

4,555
Total
2023
£
3,573
3,573
Gross
transfers
£
(188,603)
(188,603)
188,603

-
Endowment
funds
£
-
-
Total
2023
£
657
657
Total
2022
£
10,567
10,567
At 31
March
2024
£
157,279
157,279
-
157,279
Total
£
157,279
157,279

Page

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name OXFORD HINDU TEMPLE AND COMMUNITY CENTRE PROJECT members of On accounts for the year 31/03/2025 Charity no 1131440 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:

Independent
examiner's statement
Signed:
Name:
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
(other than that disclosed below )
1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect,
the requirements:

to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the
Charities Act; and

to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and
comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
2. to which, in my opinion, 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.
R.Sharma
Date:23/01/2026
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
(other than that disclosed below )
1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect,
the requirements:

to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the
Charities Act; and

to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and
comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
2. to which, in my opinion, 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.
R.Sharma
Date:23/01/2026
23/01/2026
Magdalena Sharma
FMAAT (Fellow Member of Association of Accounting Technicians)

1

March 2012

IER

Address: 28 The Quadrant Abingdon OX14 3YS Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.

2

March 2012

IER

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

3

March 2012

IER