Company No.: 7745606
CAMBRIDGE SIKH SOCIETY LTD
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the
ear ended 31st Au
ust 2024
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Company No.: 7745606
CAMBRIDGE SIKH SOCIETY LTD
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
Financial Statements
ear ended 31st Au
ust 2024
for the
Contents
Inforn]ation on trusteesldirectors and
professional advisers
Report of the Management Board (Truste.es)
2to5
Report of the Accountants/lndependent Examiner
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes/Schedules to the Accounts
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Company No.: 7745606
CAMBRIDGE SIKH SOCIETY LTD
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
for the
ear ended 31st Au
ust 2024
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND PROFESSIOIYAL ADVISERS
The Board of Trustees
Mr. Ishnieet Singh Arora
Mr. Padamjeet Singh Aulakh
Mr. Kanwalpreet Singh Chanana
Mr. Surinder Singh Saini
Mr. Harjii Singh
Di. Ja￿ll Singh Srai
Registered Office
The Grove
Arbury Court
Cambridge
Cambridgcshire
CB4 2JQ
Aceountantsl
Independent Examiner
Hallbrookes (Accountancy) Ltd.
Accountancy & Business Advisers
14 Elstow Road
Bedford
MK42 9LA
Bankers
Lloyds TSB
Town Square, Stevenage
PO Box 1000
BXI ILT
Solicitors
NBM Massucco Shelbournc Solicitors
Lincoln House
The Paddocks
347 Cherry Hinton Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshiie
CBI 8DH

Company No.: 7745606
CAMBRIDGE SIKH SOCIETY LTD
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
For the
ear ended 31st Au
ust 2024
Structure Governance and Mana
ement
The trustees. who are also directors for the purposes of the Companies Act, have pleasure in
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presenting their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August
2024.
Constitution
Cambridge Sikh Society Ltd is constituted under the Memorandum and Articles of Association
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dated 18, August 2011 (amended on 14 November 2011) and is a registered charity No.
1144781. Cambridge Sikh Society Ltd is an incorporated charity and the company registration
number is 7745606.
Trustees Selection Methods
Appointed or elected by The Gurdwara's Sadh Sangat (people who have faith in Sikhism).
Charitable Ob ectives and Activities
The objects of the Gurdwara shall be to advance the Sikh religion among the residents of
Cambridge and the neighbourhood by providing and furnishing a place of worship and to
advance education aiid relieve poverty among the Sikh commuiiity.
To hold regular Diwan (congTegations) and celebrate Gurpurbs.
2. To conduct ceremonies in accordance with accepted Sikh-Teligion rites.
3. To organize educational activities for the benefit of the Sikh Commuiiity.
4. To maintain the Guidwara.
5. To do all such other things as are necessary for the attainmenf of the said objectives.

Company No.: 7745606
CAMBRIDGE SIKH SOCIETY LTD
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
For the
ear ended 31st Au
ust 2024
Achievements and Performance
to 3110812024
For many years the Cambridge Sikb Society Limited (a non-incoTporated chaTity) held
Sikh prayers in a hired hall but from June 2012 a pernianent site was purchased in Arbury
Court, Cambridge, CB4 2JQ and renovated as a "Gurdwara" with a fornial opening
ceremony held on 2010112013 at this new site. Full improvcmentslrenovation costs are
reflected in this reporuaccounts.
To further iniprove religious education in the Sikh faith, learned voluntary participants
from within the congregation perforni prayer services, Keertan and Katha on the teachings
of Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, including tyition on Gurmukhi language and expert
instruction in Keertan niusical instruments. Religious ceremonies are performed daily,
with main congregational services held once a week on Sunday, with major festival
celebrations (e.g. Vaisakhi, Bandi-chor Diva& Gurpurabs) marked on the day.
Giannis, Katha Vachiks, Dhadi Jathas etc. are called to enhance religious ceremonies. In
addition, speakers from the wider Sikh community are invited to provide insights on
Sikhisrn and perforni Keertan during major events in the Sikh calendar, with events
captured on national Sikh media channels.
The free community kitchen Langar. which has had food safety and hygiene audits in
January 2019 and May 2023 resulting in a 5 (highest possible) hygiene score. continues
to operate on a volunteer basis. Langar activities have now extended to 'in the community,
food provision to the homeless in the City, in cooperation with local Universities, Sikh
students societies.
We continue to provide fiee-of-charge classes to lo￿1 schools, educational institutions
and inter-faith gioups on the basics of Sikhism. This activity has now seen some two
thousand local children visit the Gurdwara over recent years. The Gurdwara also
participates in local inter-faith community and educalion (SACRE) forunis providing a
source of support as well as knowledge regarding the Sikh faith. Chaplaincy support links
now established with local universities. schools, hospitals, prisons and airport.
Ongoing site improvement continues to benefit from volunteer efforts. In 2023 this has
seen full modernisation of fire safety equipment (panel, emergency lighting, fire doors,
signagc), upgrading of gas supply and air ventilation and cloaknoonis. These have enabled
positive Fire Safety Audits. Small graiit applications have been made including successful
match-funding grant from Cisco in 2022. Refurbishments in the residential areas have
also been undertaken and thes¢ costs are included in this reporting period.
Premtses are routinely audited for Fire-safety and Gas-safety. In 2021, following a
comprehensive audit of electrical installations, certifjcation was completed in October
2021. This also involved the installation of a complete set of new fuse boxes to the latest
regulatory standards, new light-switch panels, and additional sockets with annual PAT
testing undertaken.

Company No.: 7745606
CAMBRIDGE SIKH SOCIETY LTD
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
For the
ear ended 31st Au
st 2024
Chari
's Polic
on Reserves
The Charity's current reserves policy is to maintain sufficient cash flow for known
comniitments, be they for religious services, site operating costs, site maintenance and
upgrades. Increasing Sangat congregation numbers and donations has allowed the Trustees to
expand services throughout the year. More substantial fund-raising campaigns to support the
next stage of development of the building are being planned.
Financial Review
The main source of funds are the donations from the Sadh Sangat and remains positive and
responsive. We thank ihe Sikh comniunity for their continued financial support allowing the
progressivc reduction of outstanding loans, subslantially ahead of lender requirements. Overall
in¢onie to the Gurdwara now exceeds pre-pandemic levels aiid has allowed the trustees to
expand religious events and services, upgrade facijilies and further reduce outstanding loans.
Investments
Thc trustees. investment powers are governed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Future Plan
The Gurdwara building has been operational from 2010112013 and the forward development of
more extensive community activilies and facilities is under discussion wilh the Sangal
(congregation). Previous successful grant applications for site improvements were completed
in 2021, made possible by an associated fimd-raising campaign undertaken by the Gurdwara
and Cambridge University Sikh students. Further snlall-gtaiit applications have been made
including a success￿1 Cisco MatCh-￿ndIng programme. Jmprovements to internal facilities,
including electrical works (completed 2023}. enhanced lighting (completed 2024), gas supply
-and air-circulation upgrading (completed 2024), enhanced fire protection (completed 2024) and
refurbishnient of resideiice areas (completed in 2024). Future building developments'are now-__.
being considered based on a positive financial position.
Risks
The Board examines the major risks that the chaTity faces each year when preparing and
updating the strategic plan. The charity has d¢v¢lop¢d systenis to monitor and control these
risks to mitigate any impact they may have on the charity in the future. In 2023, a second Food
Safety and Hygiene Audit returned another top 5* rating score. In 2024, a successful Fire Safety
Audit was completed. supported by fire safety assessments and updated strategy. Further, a
review of the residenlial areas by the local City Envirotllnental team, has led to upgrading of
lighting, fire doors and installation of wired alarnis for each residential room. The Trustees will
continue to invest in building improvements by fund-raising and grant application, to enhance
services and comply with relevant legislation.
Results
The results for the year, the financial position of the company and the transfer of funds are
shown in the atmexed accounts.

Company No.: 7745606
CAMBRIDGE SIKH SOCIETY LTD
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
For the
ear ended 31st Au
ust 2024
Statement of TrusteeslDirectors Res
onsibilities
The tn￿teeS are required by law to Prepare accounls for each financial year, which give a true
and fair view of the financial activities of the charity and its financial position at the ei)d of that
year. In preparing those accounts the trustees are required to:
Select suitable accounttng policies and then apply them consistently.
observe the niethods and principles in the charities SORP.
Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
State whether applicable accounting standards and slatements of recommended
practices have been followed subject to any material departures disclosed and explained
in the account5-
Prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the charity will continue in operdtion.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records, which disclose with reasonable
accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ascertain the financial
position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with
applicable law and regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the
charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
I￿egular1ties.
Accountantsllnde
endent Examiner
Messrs. Hallbrookes (Accountancy) Ltd. are wllliog to continue in office as Accountants for
the ensuing year 2024125.
This report was approved by the trustees on .
. and signed on their behalf.
Mr Kanwalpreet Singh Chanana
(Directorrrrustee)

Company No.: 7745606
CAMBRIDGE SIKH SOCIETY LTD
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
Inde
endent Examiners, Re
ort to the Directors of Cambrid e Sikh Socie
Ltd
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Cambridge Sikh Society
Limited for the year ended 31 st August 2024, wh&ch are set out on pages 7 to 14.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the cbarity's trustees of the company (and also its directors for the pU￿oSe$ of company
law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordaiice with the requirernents
of the Companies Act 2006 ("the 2006 Act").
Having been satisfied that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under
Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my
exaniination of your charity's accounts as carried out under s. 145 of the Charilies Act 2011
(the '201 l Act,). In carrying out niy examination I have followed the Directions given by the
Charity Commission under s. 145 (5) (b) of Ihe 2011 Act.
Independent Examiners, Statement
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my atlention in
coiinection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
Accounting records were not kept in respect of tlie company as required by s.3 86 of the
2006 Act.
The accounts do not accord with those accounting records - the accounts do not comply
wilh the accounting requirements of s.396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement
that the accounts give a 'truc and fail, view which is iiot a matter considered as part of
an independent examination. or
The accounts have noi been prepared in accordance.with the methods and principles of
the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting aiid reporting by charities
(applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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.
Harvinder Kaur Josan BA (Hons) FCCA
HalEbrookes (Accountancy) Limited
Accountancy and Business Advisers
14 Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LA
Email: services
hallbrookes.com
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Company No.: 7745606
Cambrid e Sikh Socie
Ltd
Com
Limited B Guarantee
Statement of Financial Activities
for the
ear ended 31st Au
ust 2024
2024
2023
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Fund$
Note
INCOMING RESOURCES
Donations and fundraising
(2)
31.011
31.011
24.186
Subscriptions / tax relief on Gift Aid
3,145
3,145
5,367
Rent Received
14,770
14.770
19,520
TOTAL INCOMING
RESOURCES
48,926
48,926
49,073
RESOURCES EXPEIYDED
Charitable expenditure:
Management and administration
41.991
41,991
32,489
TOTAL RESOURCES
EXPENDED
(3)
NET INCOMING RESOURCES
FOR THE YEAR
6.935
6.935
16,584
Balance brought forward
293,(M)6
293,006
276.422
Balance carried forward
299,941
299,941
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year. All incoming
resources and resoutces expended derived froni continuing activities.

Cambrid e Sikh So¢ie
Ltd
Com
an
Limited B Guarantee
Balance Sheet
as at 31st Au
ust 2024
Company No.: 7745606
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
(4)
332,636
316,876
Current Assets
Debtors/Prepayments
Cash at Bank and in Hand
(10)
2,777
15,025
17,802
8,067
23,728
31.795
Creditors: amounts due within one
ear
(8)
1,027
1,877
et current liabilities
16.775
349,411
29,918
346,794
Creditors: amounts due after one
ear
(9)
(49,470)
(53,788)
Net Assets
299,941
293,006
Financed b
Add.. Surplus Income over Expenses
Accumulated Funds Blfwd
6,935
293,006
16,584
276,422
Total Funds
299,941
293,006
For the year ended 31 st August 2024 the charitable con)pany was entitled to exemption under
section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
DirectOTS' responsibilities:
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year
in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the
Act with respect to accounling records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies
subject to the small companies regime.
These Financial Statements were approved by the DirectOr￿rUsteeS on
were signed by:
.and
Mr Kanwalpreet Singii Chanana
(Directorrrrustee)

Company No.. 7745606
CAMBRIDGE SIKH SOCIETY LTD
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
Notes to the Finaneial Statements
For the
ear ended 31st Au
ust 2024
(i)
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Accounts
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wilh Accounting Reporting
by Charities". Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and the Republic
of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 201 l and applicable regulations.
Incomin
Resources
Incoming resources are recognised in the statement of financial activities when
entitlement has passed to the charity and the amounts are certain and measurable. Any
incoming rcsources received that relate exclusively to future periods are defcrred on the
Balance Sheet.
Resources Ex
ended
Expenditure is recognised in the statement of financial activities when a liability is
incurred or increased without a commensurate increase in recognised assets or a
reduction in liabilities.
Allocation of Costs
Direct Activity Costs comprise those costs that contribute directly to an activity and are
allocated to ihe relevant activity.
Support Costs comprise those costs that are necessary to deliver an activity but in
themselves do not producc or deliver an activity.
Governance Costs are those costs incurred to meet statutory and constitutional
requirements.
Funds
(a) Unrestricted funds, which are credited to the Income and Expenditure accounts are
nomially expendable at the discretion of the management.
(b) Restricted funds, which are for specific pury)oses declared by the donors, are
CTedited to the Income and Expenditure account when received and debited to the
same account when paid.
(c) Designated funds represent funds set aside by the Management Committee for
specific purposes.

Company No.: 7745606
CAMBRIDGE SIKH SOCIETY LTD
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For the
ear ended 31st Au
ust 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
continued
Liabili
Reco
nition
Liabilities aTe recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation
committing the charity to pay out resources.
Mana
ement Costs
Management costs include th¢ goveniance costs of the charity, these being the costs of
the preparation and audit of the statutory 2ccounts (incjuding independent examination),
the costs of trustee's meetings and the costs of any legal advice to trustees on
governance or constitutional matters.
reciation
The rates of depreciation used io write off the cost of iangible fixed assets over their
expected useful Iiv¢s ar¢:
Building Improvements
Fixture & Fittings and Equipment
2 % per aiinuni of c051s
250/n per annum of costs
No depreciation has been allowed on Buildingis in the year 2024. Building
Improvements are depreciated at the rate of 20/0 pe. aiinum.
(2)
DONATIONS
2024
Total
Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Donations
31.011
31,011
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Company No.: 7745606
Cambrid e Sikh Socie
Ltd
Com
an
Limited B Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the
ear ended 31st Au
ust 2024
(3) TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Total
2023
Total
Basis of
Allocation
Costs directl
allocated to Activities
Accountancy fees
Direct
PostagerrelephondAdvertising Direci
Functions & Donations
Direct
Professional Fees
Direct
ort Costs
allocated to activfities
Premises
Insurance
Motorrrravel
Kitchen Expenses
Repairs & Renewals
Mortgage Interesl
Depreciation
1,025
1,263
10,985
1.025
1,263
10,985
950
138
8,121
540
Floor Area
Usage
Usage
Usage
Usage
Transactions
Usage
12.529
800
2,710
4,285
2.602
4,211
1.581
12,529
800
2,710
4,285
2,602
4,21]
1,581
11,771
777
1,699
2.975
756
3.578
1,184
Total resources expended
41,991
41,991
32,489
Net Incoming Resources for the year
This is stated after charging:
2024
2023
Accountants, remuneration
Depreciation
1,025
1.581
950
1,581

Company No.: 7745606
Cambrid e Sikh Socie
Ltd
Com
an
Limited B Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the
ear ended 31st Au
ust 2024
(4) TAIYGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Land &
Buildin
ui
rovements ￿￿ment
Total
COST
Additions
281,485
41,552
16,520
6,304
820
329,341
17340
At 31st August 2024
281485
7,124
346,681
Blfwd
Charge for the year
7630
1,009
4,834
572
12,464
At 31st August 2024
8,639
5.406
14,045
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st August 2024
281.485
49433
1,718
332,636
Buildings for the charity are valued at cost as they are treated as charitable assets and not
iiivestment assel.
(S) STAFF NUMBERS AND COSTS
2024
2023
The charity had eniployees
(6) TRUSTEE REMUNERATION & RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
No trustee or other person related to the charity received any remuneration during the year.
No trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or
transaction entered by the charity during the year.
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Company No.: 7745606
Cambrid e Sikh Socie
Ltd
Com
an
Limited B Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the
ear ended 31st Au
ust 2024
(7) TAXATION
As a charity, Cambridge Sikh Society Ltd is exempt from tax on income and
gains falling within Section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or s.256 of the Taxation of Chargeable
Gains Act l 992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges
have arisen in the Charity.
(8) CREDITORS . Amounts fallin
due within one
ear
2024
2023
Accruals
1,027
1,877
1,027
(9) CREDITORS . Amounts fallin
due after one
ear
Loan
49.470
53,788
49,470
53,788
A security is held over the mortgage by way of a charge over the freehold land and buildings.
(10) DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
3110812024
3110812023
Debtors - Gift Aid reclaim
2,777
8,067
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Company No.: 7745606
Cambrid e Sikh Soclet Ltd
Com
an
Limited B Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the
ear ended 31st Au
ust 2024
(II) ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
2024
2023
General
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
Tangible fixed assets
Debtors
332,636
2.777
332,636
2,777
316,876
8,067
Cash at Bank/Hand
Long-tern) Liabilities
Current Liabilities
15,025
{49.470)
(1,027)
15,025
(49.470)
(1,027)
23,728
(53,788)
(1,877)
Net assets at 31 st August 2024
299,941
299,941
293,006
(12) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
The Cambridge Sikh Society Ltd is a company limited by guarantee and
does not have a share capital under the provisions of section 30 of the Companies Act 2006.
.Financial statenients are required to be filed annually with the Registrar of Companies.
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