` ## **ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SRI LANKANS IN THE UK – ANNUAL REPORT 2020/21** ## April 17, 2020 The Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (‘’APSL’’) (UK Registered Charity No: 1145786) launched an Emergency Relief Fund (“ERF”) on 24th March 2020 to support vulnerable people & deserving families in Sri Lanka as they started to face many hardships due to the current Corona (Covid-19) pandemic. ## **May 3, 2020** **APSL in collaboration with Hela Sarana donated 300 KN 95 respirator Masks to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID), Colombo (aka the IDH). This was jointly funded by Hela Sarana and the kind donations of Sri Lankans living in the UK and around the world through the APSL- Emergency Response Fund (APSL-ERF).** ## **May 30, 2020** **APSL launched the Emergency Relief Fund on 25th March 2020 to support needy families and hospitals in Sri Lanka affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. This week we completed the programme having provided Rs. 3.2 million worth of assistance to 1650 families and nine key Hospitals** ## **July 15, 2020** ## **APSL 16th Annual General Meeting** **The 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL), was held on Saturday 30th May 2020. Due to the Covid-19 safety measures this year’s meeting was held online using the Zoom video conferencing facility. Her** ` **Excellency Mrs Saroja Sirisena, High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom** ## **July 15, 202O** ## **- – COVID 19 Tests, Treatments and Vaccines** **The first joint webinar by the APSL and the Sri Lankan Professionals Association in the United Arab Emirates (SLPA-UAE) for the benefit of Sri Lankan community in the UK, UAE and Sri Lanka was held on Saturday 25h July.** ## **September 24, 2020** ## **’ “ – Living in the UK Discussion Series Eastern and Western values”** **A special online programme was held on Sunday 27th September at 5PM for young and adults to share the professional knowledge and life experiences on eastern and western values. This is a great opportunity for your children to enhance their horizons.** ## **December 7, 2020** ## **– Renovation of the Paediatric ward extension Anuradhapura General Hospital** **APSL Florence De Silva Fund supported renovation of the Paediatric ward extension of Anuradhapura General Hospital. On behalf of APSL, we would like to thank Dr Udaya De Silva, Consultant paediatrician and Dr Pramil Rajakrishna, Consultant Nephrologist for their kind coordination and dedication towards the projec** ## **December 11, 2020** ## **SLASSCOM’s Global Referral Program opens up business opportunities in UK** ` **Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in UK and the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL UK) launched the program globally in the UK** ## **December 20, 2020** ## **– APSL Florence De Silva Fund Donation to Maliyadhdha Primary School, Udupussellawa** **APSL donated library furniture, books, musical instruments and sports equipment to Maliyadhdha Primary School, Meepanawa, Udupussellawa through the Florence De Silva Fund. On behalf of APSL, we would like to thank Dr Kaveesha Gunathilaka, Medical officer in charge, Primary care unit, Rupha, Nuwaraeliya for her kind coordination and dedication towards the project.** ## **February 18, 2021** **APSL We Sri Lanka launched a new webinar series. The inaugural webinar was held on Sat, 30[th] January, featuring eminent US lawyer George R Willy, titled ‘An Anatomy of a Sri Lankan Reconciliation’.** ## **14 March 2021** **APSL Living in the UK discussion series – Sri Lankan Religious Festivals and their significance. Organised in collaboration with the Letchworth Dhamma Nikethanaya Buddhist Centre.** **----- Start of picture text -----**
20/21 vs
Y/E 31st March Y/E 31st March 19/20
APSL Income and Expenditure Statement 2021 2020 Variance
£ £
Income Membership/Gift Aid
Membership Fees 644 479 34%
Other Donations, Gift Aid and Interest 2,223 869 156%
Florence De Silva Trust Donation - 85,000
Project /Event Income
Social Events - Dinner Dance - 9,210
Scholarship 13,910 17,977 -23%
- -
Solar Project/ We Sri Lanka Project
-
Cancer Relief Project/ERF 8,290
Foundation of Goodness Partnership 560 17,552
Donations Received in Sri Lanka - -
Rehabilitation Centre for the Communication Impaired 320
CAF Donation 500 -
Donation to cover AGM cost - 940
Total Income 26,447 132,027 -80%
Event Expenditure
Social Event - Dinner Dance - 9,608
Northern Event - -
Festival of Cricket expenses - 425
Administration & Other expenses 1,607 1,147 40%
Purchase of a Laptop - 950
Annual General Meeting - 1,001
Total Event Expenditure 1,607 13,131 -88%
Donations to Charities and Community Development Projects
Sri Lanka Community Relief Projects - COVID 19 7,576 3,484
Solar Project 103 497
Scholarship Scheme payments 8,991 18,750 -52%
Florence De Silva Scholarships/projects 6,374 5,876
Cancer Relief Fund 1,881 230
Foundation of Goodness Partnership 2,938 18,045 -84%
Rehabilitation Centre for the Communication Impaired 320 -
Donation to IDH through Hela Sarana 250 -
Donation to Temple 100 -
Total Donations 28,533 46,882 -39%
Total Expenditure for the period 30,140 60,013 -50%
Net Surplus/ (loss) for the period (3,693) 72,014 -105%
Bank Reconciliation £ £
HSBC Main Account 943 1,328
Scholarship Account 6,576 4,367
Solar Village/ We Sri Lanka Account 418 4
Cancer Relief Account 2,616 2,078
Foundation of Goodness Account - 94
Donations in Sri Lanka - -
Florence De Silva Trust 72,888 79,262
Bank Balance as at 31st March 83,440 87,134 -4%
Rs. Rs.
APSL Sri Lanka Bank Account (Rs.) 1,100,874 2,060,293 -47%
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**Dr. Mahesh De Silva Mrs. Gayani Senaratne President – APSL General Secretary -APSL** **Ms. Buddhini Liyanage Treasurer - APSL** ## ## ## ##