2024-03-31-accounts

Registered number 07192725

Ray of Hope People

Accounts

31 March 2024

Ray of Hope People Report and accounts Contents

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Company information	1
Accountants' report	2
Profit and loss account	3
Balance sheet	4
Trustees Report	7

Ray of Hope People Company Information

Directors

Mr. Balakrishnasharma Srikanthan Mr. Saravanamuththu Balachandran Mr Kamalathas Rasalingham Mr Sotheeswaran Velauthapillai

Secretary

Mr Thanaraja Singam Vakesan

Accountants

Commas Associates Ltd 9 Berwyn Avenue Coventry CV6 2FD

Bankers

Metro Bank Plc

Registered office

10 Pembroke Road Wembley Middlesex UK HA9 7PD

Registered number 07192725

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Ray of Hope People Accountants' Report

Accountants' report to the directors of Ray of Hope People

You consider that the company is exempt from an audit for the year ended 31 March 2024. You have acknowledged, on the balance sheet, your responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These responsibilities include preparing accounts that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss for the financial year.

In accordance with your instructions, we have prepared the accounts which comprise the Profit and Loss Account and the Balance Sheet from the accounting records of the company and on the basis of information and explanations you have given to us.

We have not carried out an audit or any other review, and consequently we do not express any opinion on these accounts.

Commas Associates Ltd

9 Berwyn Avenue Coventry

CV6 2FD

11 February 2025

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Ray of Hope People Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31 March 2024

Voluntary Income Charitable activities Depreciation and other amounts written off assets Other charges Loss before taxation Loss	2024 £ 25,326 (21,807) (600) (11,689)
	(8,770)
	(8,770)

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Ray of Hope People Registered number: Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024

07192725

Fixed assets Current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Capital and reserves	2024 £ 1,213 8,945 (607) 8,338 9,551 9,551 9,551	2024 £ 1,213 8,945 (607) 8,338 9,551 9,551 9,551
		9,551
		9,551
		9,551

The company is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England. Its registered office is 10 Pembroke Road, Wembley, England, HA9 7PD.

The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the micro entity provisions of the Companies Act 2006 and FRS 105, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the Micro-entities Regime. The accounts have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.

Mr. Balakrishnasharma Srikanthan Director

Approved by the board on 11 February 2025

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Ray of Hope People Detailed profit and loss account items for the year ended 31 March 2024

This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts

Income Voluntary Income Charitable activities Charitable activities Raising funds Travel and subsistence Depreciation and other amounts written off assets Depreciation Other charges Premises costs: Service charges General administrative expenses: Telephone and internet Postage Stationery and printing Insurance Software Legal and professional costs: Accountancy fees Other legal and professional	2024 £ 25,326
	18,326 2,854 627
	21,807
	600
	5,089
	5,089
	322 8 787 492 250
	1,859
	560 4,181
	4,741
	11,689

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Ray of Hope People Detailed balance sheet items as at 31 March 2024

This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts and should NOT be sent to HMRC

Fixed assets Plant and machinery etc Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other taxes and social security costs Other creditors Capital and reserves Profit and loss account Profit and loss account Brought forward Loss	2024 £ 1,213
	8,945
	7 600
	607
	9,551
	18,321 (8,770)
	9,551

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Trustees Report For the Year Ended on 31[st] March 2024

Ray of Hope People AKA Nam-Bekai Oli (in Tamil) | ந"#$ைக ஒ(

Charity RegistraLon Number: 1146115 Companies House RegistraLon Number: 07192725

Contacts: E: [e-mail]|M: [phone] (WhatsApp) Website: www.rohp.org TwiUer: ROHP_UK

Facebook: hHps://www.facebook.com/theroh.org/ Instagram: @ROHP_UK

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Content

1.	IntroducQon	3
	1.1. Reference and AdministraQve Details of the Charity, its Trustees	3
	1.2. Registered Ofce and OperaQng Addresses	3
	1.3. ExecuQve CommiHee	3
	1.4. Bankers and Accountant	3
2.	Structure, Governance and Management	3
3.	ObjecQves	4
4.	AcQviQes	4
5.	Outcomes of projects	9
6.	Sponsors/ Funders	9
7.	Balance sheet prepared by the accountant.	9
8.	Financial Review	10
9.	ExecuQve CommiHee ResponsibiliQes	10
10.	This report approved by and signed	10

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1. IntroducLon

• 1.1. The ExecuQve CommiHee (EC) presents its report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounQng policies outlined in the Companies House Memorandum of AssociaQon and comply with the charity's governing document, applicable laws, and the requirements of the "Statement of Recommended PracQce: AccounQng and ReporQng by ChariQes," issued in March 2005.

• 1.2. Reference and AdministraQve Details:

  • 1.2.1. Ray of Hope People (ROHP) is an incorporated charity (Charity No. 1146115)

  • 1.2.2. The company ROHP, limited by guarantee (Companies House No: 06513287).

• 1.3. Contact Details:

  • 1.3.1. Address: 10 Pembroke Road, Wembley, HA9 7PD

  • 1.3.2. Contact Email: [e-mail]

  • 1.3.3. Contact Number: 07308383328

• 1.4.

  • 1.4.1. Mr. Rasalingham Kamalathas, Chair

  • 1.4.2. Mr. Balakrishnasharma Srikanthan, Treasurer

  • 1.4.3. Mr. Thanaraja Vakesan, Secretary

• 1.5. Accountant: Ace Accountants & Tax Consultants Ltd, Chartered Management Accountants, 127 Fencepiece Road, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2LD

• 1.6. Bankers: Metro Bank Plc, 1 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 5HA – Account No. 35947711, Sort Code: 230580

• Structure, Governance and Management

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• 2.1. Members may be individuals or organisaQons that are accepted into membership by the ExecuQve CommiHee. Members, or their representaQves, are eligible to stand for the ExecuQve CommiHee, which is appointed at the Annual General MeeQng (AGM).

• 2.2. The EC are elected annually, and one-third of the members are required to reQre by rotaQon. ReQring members are eligible for re-elecQon. The ExecuQve CommiHee may appoint new CommiHee Members between AGMs by co-opQon or to fill a vacancy.

• 2.3. appointment. EC must at least the following posiQons: Chair, Treasurer and Secretary, and their responsibiliQes must be defined in the consQtuQon. All members, including prospecQve new trustees, have received:

• 2.3.1. A copy of the Charity Commission's Guidance and ResponsibiliQes of Charity trustees

• 2.3.2. Charity Commission's newsleHer outlining the new ChariQes Act.

• 2.3.3. A copy of the charity's latest audited annual report, accounts, and a copy of the latest accounts of profiles of the charity trustees

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• 2.4. The EC must meet on the 1[st] Wednesday of the month and discuss the administraQon, operaQons, fundraising and project delivery. If required, EC may call an early meeQng within a 3-day noQficaQon.

• 2.5. The day-to-day running of the charity is delegated to the ExecuQve CommiHee. As part of their duQes EC has completed a thorough review of the ChariQes' acQviQes to idenQfy the opportuniQes available to the Charity and the major risks to which it is exposed. The EC is saQsfied that there are adequate procedures in place to minimise any potenQal impact on the Charity, should any of those risks materialise.

• 2.6. The Board of Directors (BoD) are the founder members and who have served at least 10 years as members, and they have been recognised for their service and invited to join as Board of Trustees with the support of 2/3 of the exisQng BoD.

• 2.7. The BoD must meet at least twice a year and administer the charity.

• 2.8. The Charity has a close working relaQonship with the Tamil Business CommuniQes, nongovernmental organisaQons/chariQes in the UK and Sri Lanka.

• ObjecLves

• 3.1. To create and implement programmes to promote entrepreneurship among women, disabled and young people by supporQng environmentally friendly projects to empower and become independent in the future.

• 3.2. Support to advance the educaQon and vocaQonal training of the public in disadvantaged background by providing help to children, university students and professionals.

• 3.3. Help to build clean water wells and storages.

• 3.4. Provide help to repair or build houses for people who don’t have other means to do so.

• 3.5. community.

• 3.6. Promote Tamil heritage, cultural and educaQonal acQviQes in the UK.

• 3.7. Support social and community development among all CommuniQes in the UK in return for their help to deliver the above.

• AcLviLes

• 4.1. In furtherance of our objecQves, during the year, the Charity has been working in partnership with non-governmental organisaQons and individuals in Sri Lanka to deliver our projects as detailed below.

• 4.2. This year, we were able to run programmes in the North and East provinces of Sri Lanka. Further informaQon of these programmes will be given below.

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4.3. The acQviQes are as follows:

Projects 2023 to 2024 financial year.

No.	Details of theproject	Date	Intermediary in Sri Lanka (Charity/Individual)	Amount in Rs.	Amount in £.
23	Water Project: This fund was utilised to construct a water purificationplant in Vavuniya,Sri Lanka.	24/01/2024	Tamil Land Peoples Organisation	Rs. 2,277,050.00	£5,578.48
22	Flood donation: This fund was utilised to deliver 10x tarpaulin to floor affected families in the North and East of Sri Lanka.	23/12/2023	Tamil Land Peoples Organisation	Rs. 50,000.00	£124.28
21	Livelihood Project: This fund was utilised to deliver 400 coconutplants to encourage small farming.	27/11/2023	Tamil Land Peoples Organisation	Rs. 20,000.00	£49.71
20	Funeral support: This fund was utilised for a funeral of a man who passed away suddenly, and his family was unable to carry out his last funeral duties. It was delivered through a charityin Sri Lanka.	06/11/2023	Tamil Land Peoples Organisation	Rs. 20,000.00	£52.38
19	Livelihood project: This fund was utilised for a house refurbishment,toilet repair,electric works and borewell.	09/10/2023	Tamil Land Peoples Organisation	Rs. 450,000.00	£1,143.63
18	Livelihood project: This fund was utilised for purchase, repairs and delivery of sixty second hand bikes to families with kids who needs transport to and back from school.	06/10/2023	Tamil Land Peoples Organisation	Rs. 163,000.00	£407.03
17	Livelihoodproject: Borewell repairs in Jaffna,Sri Lanka	05/10/2023	KANAGASABAI UTHAYAKUMAR	Rs. 140,000.00	£359.69
16	Educational development project: This fund was utilised for karate school in Vavuniya - 20 uniforms - Rs. 110,000 and 20 pairs ofgloves - Rs. 50,000. Total cost – Rs. 160,000	06/09/2023	Tamil Land Peoples Organisation	Rs. 160,000.00	£393.28

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15	Livelihood project: This fund was utilised for foot path and lean-to repairs/reconstruction work for a disable to charity volunteer in Mullaitheevu,Sri Lanka.	06/09/2023	Tamil Land Peoples Organisation	Rs. 250,500.00	£665.81
14	Funeral support: This fund was utilised for the funeral rituals held for the man who suddenly passed away and his family did not have moneyfor his funeral.	29/08/2023	Tamil Land Peoples Organisation	Rs. 100,000.00	£247.29
13	Educational development project: The fund was utilised for a Educational school trip organised for school children to see various educational sites in Sri Lanka.	25/08/2023	M/KOKKILAI G.T.M.S	Rs. 345,000.00	£847.59
12	Livelihood project: This fund was utilised for the purpose of Hospital Travel and Food Expenses for a child who was injured bylandmine explosion.		Tamil Land Peoples Organisation	Rs. 30,000.00	£73.74
11	Livelihood project: This fund was utilised to purchase a motor bike for a family man with two children in education for him to support the family and his community through his voluntarycharityworks.	25/08/2023	Tamil Land Peoples Organisation	Rs. 310,000.00	£761.92
10	School supports project: This fund was utilised to purchase water bottle and bags for pre-school children in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka	10/08/2023	Tamil Land Peoples Organisation	Rs. 15,000.00	£39.95
9	Livelihood project: This fund was utilised to contract a fence around a property to help a single mother with two children to developa chicken farm.	02/08/2023	SELLATHURAI MALLIKADEVI	Rs. 124,100.00	£313.62

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8	Charity set up: This fund was directly donated to the Tail Homeland Peoples Organisation by a member of Ray of Hope People for the purchase of a table and chairs. This is a one-off donation to get the charity to be organised and set up and an office in Mankulam,in the Northprovince of Sri Lanka.		Tamil Land Peoples Organisation	Rs. 50,000.00	£133.17
7	Livelihood project: This fund was utilised for a construction of borewell, motor, water tank, pipeline for a family in need in Mankulam,Sri Lanka.	26/07/2023	Tamil Land Peoples Organisation	Rs. 250,000.00	£636.63
6	Livelihood project: This fund was utilised to facilitate the purchase of an auto-rickshaw. This initiative is part of a livelihood project aimed at supporting a family headed by a man who lost one of his legs in a war, with amputation above the knee. The beneficiary is not permitted to sell the auto- rickshaw and must use it for hire/employment purposes to support his familyand sustain his livelihood.	14/06/2023	BABY VELUPILLAI	Rs. 500,000.00	£1,255.00
5	Housing project: This fund was utilised to construct a house for family of four. 21" 20" two rooms, hall, kitchen and a toilet – Rs 1,200,104(£557.30 + £1255.00 + £1290.28)	31/05/2023	Tamil Land Peoples Organisation	Rs. 1,200,104.00	£3,102.58
4	Livelihood project: This fund was utilised to provide an electricity supply to a property. It was new electricity connection 160 meters - Rs 130,000 with additional cost of Rs.60,000(£343.00 + £167.55)	21/05/2023	Tamil Land Peoples Organisation	Rs. 190,000.00	£510.55
3	Livelihood project: Bicycle donation to Sarmila Suresh, Rs 50,038 was utilised to purchase and deliver the bicycle to the beneficiary.		Tamil Land Peoples Organisation	Rs. 50,038.00	£128.46

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2	Livelihood project: This fund was utilised to facilitate Three- wheel bike refurbishment and deliver - Anantharasa Balatharsvathi	15/05/2023	Tamil Land Peoples Organisation	Rs. 105,000.00	£269.55
1	Educational development project (Annual): These funds were utilised to facilitate dance and music classes for young individuals in the North of Sri Lanka. This initiative is set to be an annual project, with agreed-upon regular payments until December 2023. This fund also included a payment for video editingwhich was agreed aspart of theproject.	Annual 2023 - 24	BABY VELUPILLAI	Rs. 475,377.00	£1,231.88
Totalproject cost for theyear				Rs. 7,275,169.00	£18,326.22

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5. Outcomes of projects

• 5.1. As outlined earlier, the Charity successfully implemented projects aimed at supporQng lower-income families. These iniQaQves involved funding for livelihood projects, facilitaQng the establishment of small businesses, and promoQng agricultural endeavours.

• 5.2. assistance, staQng that both they and their families have significantly benefited from it.

• Sponsors/ Funders

Description		Amount
Total found raised for the financial	year	£28, 180.17
Breakdown of funds raised by ROHP	MoneyBox(Direct)	£ 505
	Deposits(from moneybox)	£ 9,211.63
	Donations	£ 15,609.09

7. Balance sheet prepared by the accountant.

• 7.1. See the aHached balance sheet.

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8. Financial Review

• 8.1. increased. However, the costs of collecQon and running the charity have exceeded expectaQons due to the economic condiQons in the UK. AddiQonally, we are pleased to note that the charity's financial strength has increased.

• 8.2. During the current year, we have taken acQon to reduce the running costs of the charity while maintaining or increasing current fund collecQons.

• 8.3. year, seqng the stage for a strong start in delivering projects in the next financial year.

9. ExecuLve CommiUee ResponsibiliLes

• 9.1. The ExecuQve CommiHee is responsible for preparing the accounts in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted AccounQng PracQce (GAAP)

• 9.2. Law applicable to chariQes in England and Wales requires the ExecuQve CommiHee to prepare accounts for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the Charity's financial acQviQes during the year and of its financial posiQon at the end of the year (unless the charity is enQtled to prepare accounts on the alternaQve receipts and payments basis).

• 9.3. In preparing accounts giving a true and fair view, the ExecuQve CommiHee should follow best pracQce and, select suitable accounQng policies and then apply them consistently:

• 9.3.1. Make judgements and esQmates that are reasonable and prudent,

• 9.3.2. State whether applicable accounQng standards and statements of recommended pracQce have been followed,

• 9.3.3. Subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the accounts,

• 9.3.4. Prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will conQnue in operaQon.

• 9.4. The ExecuQve CommiHee is responsible for keeping accounQng records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial posiQon of the Charity, and which enable it to ensure that the accounts comply with the applicable law. It is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevenQon and detecQon of fraud and other irregulariQes.

Approved by:

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Mr. Balakrishnasharma Srikanthan, Treasurer, On behalf of ExecuLve CommiUee, Ray of Hope People (ROHP)

Mr. Thanaraja Vakesan, Secretary On behalf of ExecuLve CommiUee Ray of Hope People (ROHP)

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