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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

	Period start date	Period start date			Period end date	Period end date
From	1st	April	2020	To	31st	March	2021

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Tamu Samaj UK Other names charity is known by Tamu Dhee London Registered charity number (if any) 1150097 Charity's principal address The Card Room 660 Harrow Road Barham Park Wembley Postcode HA0 2HB

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
MR. SHIVAKUMAR GURUNG	PRESIDENT/ OFFICIAL	From 27 Jun 2021
MR. DHARAM BAL GURUNG	GENERAL SECRETARY OFFICIAL	From 27 Jun 2021
MR.KHEM BAHADUR GURUNG	TREASURER/ OFFICIAL	From 27 Jun 2021
MR CHITRA BAHADUR GURUNG	TRUSTEE/ OFFICIAL
MR ARJUN KUMAR GURUNG	TRUSTEE
MR GYAN BAHADUR GURUNG	TRUSTEE
MR UDAYA GURUNG	TRUSTEE
MR SHIVSARAN GURUNG	TRUSTEE
MR KEDAR BAHADUR GURUNG	TRUSTEE
MR SUBASING GURUNG	TRUSTEE

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11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	MR. SHIVA CHANDRA GURUNG	TRUSTEE
	MR. BABU RAM GURUNG	TRUSTEE
	MR. KANYA PRASAD GURUNG	TRUSTEE
	MR. HARKA BAHADUR Gurung	TRUSTEE
	MR. YAM BAHADUR GURUNG	TRUSTEE

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
FINANCIAL ADVISER	Mr. LEKH NATH GHIMIRE	GNS Associates Ltd, Boundary House, Cricket Field Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1QG

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution)[CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 07 OCT 2012 ] How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, TSUK CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 07 OCT 2012 company) Trustee selection methods TRUSTEES ARE APPOINTED OR REAPPOINTED BY MEMBERS AT ANNUAL (eg. appointed by, elected by) GENERAL MEETING EVERY THREE YEARS.

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

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You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;

Membership to Tamu Samaj UK (TSUK) is open to everyone. The trustees oversee the day to day operations of the organisation and official trustees also act as signatories. The trustees seek the views of members and volunteers in deciding the activities to carry out. There are Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, Insurance, policies in place including licensing protocols. All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or other benefits.

Tamu Samaj UK holds a minimum of quarterly meetings and if required will meet more frequently accordingly to organisational needs such as during discussion and planning of events.

The meetings are run by The President and attended by the trustees and members.

trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system Each meeting discusses Health & Safety and any financial risk associated with the and procedures to manage building and running the charity and each event. them.

Section C Objectives and activities

To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their quality of life.

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

To relieve the financial hardship of the elderly, sick and disabled through the provision of food clothing and housing.
To provide relief and help to the victims of natural and manmade disasters.
To advance education and training which is work related.
To carry out social activities /programmes as determined by the members of the community.

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Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

Report and records of Tamu Samaj UK fund raising projects & events. Tamu Samaj UK (TSUK) is continuously collecting donations towards a permanent and sustainable community centre. This will also serve the growing number of retired Nepalese. We want to provide a place that is safe for them to travel, socialise and once again be part of a familiar community they left behind when moving from Nepal to UK. TSUK need an administrative office space to run daily business and to coordinate charity and community programme regularly, therefore we are focused to raise donation for a multipurpose, permanent and sustainable community centre. During this reporting period, TSUK has organised various meetings, interaction, fundraising and community programmes for the benefit of the members and wider public as shown below; Tamu Samaj UK’s disaster relief management Committee has distributed Covid 19 PPE kits and Safety instruction leaflet to the Senior Citizen. England was in national lockdown from late March to June 2020. Initially, all "non-essential" high street businesses were closed. People were ordered to stay at home, permitted to leave for essential purposes only, such as buying food or medical reasons. During the lockdown period, Tamu Samaj UK Nepalese community held a committee meeting on 18 March 2020. It established a disaster relief management committee under the leadership of Chairman Mr Shiva Chandra Gurung to help the senior citizen members. The management committee's first task was to gather a nominal roll of senior citizens' names and their respective addresses. We had gathered 56 senior citizen members’ names and addresses as the most vulnerable people requiring support during these uncertain times. We arranged to deliver Covid 19 PPE kits and produced coronavirus safety instruction leaflets translated into Nepali to educate the senior members about COVID 19. During this period, Tamu Samaj UK raised donations from members GBP 2,258. Tamu Samaj UK also received the national lottery fund first phase grand of GBP 6,550 on 11th May 2020, and 2nd phase grand received GBP 4,900 on 12th June 2020. Tamu Samaj UK has provided financial support to the victims of covid 19 Nation-wide lockdown in Nepal in April 2020. During the worldwide lockdown, the Nepal government also imposed a lockdown on various cities of Nepal, especially Kathmandu and Pokhara. During that period, several people were stranded in the city of Kathmandu and Pokhara. Most of them are seasonal workers, disabled and poor people unable to get food and water and mediation. Tamu Samaj UK’s disaster relief programme in London and the surrounding area, our focus turned to support people Nepal who was stranded city of Kathmandu and Pokhara because of nation-wide lockdown, among them most of were poor, disabled, and sessional worker from out of the capital city in Kathmandu and Pokhara, Nepal. On 30 April 2020, Tamu Samaj UK has donated GBP 1,006.27 (150,000)

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Nepalese Rupees) to the Indreni programme coordinator and director, Mr Krishna Kadel, to distribute the donation to support individuals who disabled, poor, and sessional workers could not return home and were struggling during covid lockdown periods.

At the end of April 2020, Tamu Samaj UK purchased vital health and safety products, e.g. sanitiser, face mask, gloves, and hand wash liquid. We also provided other valuable provisions like safety instruction leaflets, a variety of fruits and packing boxes.

On 3rd May 2020, first batch of delivery was started from the Wembley area, followed by various locations where the senior members resided. On 17th May 2020, Tamu Samaj UK delivered covid 19 PPE to all allocated senior community members. During that Period, volunteer members worked tirelessly to achieve even with potential health risks to themselves. For senior members who lived outside of London, we were still able to post out these provisions.

On 20th May 2020, Tamu Samaj UK had a 2nd Phase Donation distributed to Pokhara Municipality in Nepal An organisational decision was made to deliver basic living support to people in Nepal. The project plan was to distribute the donation to support individuals who were disabled, poor, and sessional workers who could not return home and were struggling during covid lockdown periods.

The donation distribution programme was coordinated by Tamu Samaj UK’s mother group, former chairperson Mrs Maya Gurung with the help of local political leaders and social workers. The donation distributed GBP 346.75 (50,000 Nepalese rupees) worth of food provisions to people struggling financially due to the lockdowns. Tamu Samaj UK has donated GBP 1,000.00 to the NHS Trust. During the covid pandemic, Tamu Samaj UK also looked to help wider communities and the NHS Trust. On 10th June 2020, in response to support requested by Brent council, we donated GBP 1,000.00 to Northwick Park Hospital. Following the success of Tamu Samaj UK’s disaster relief programme in London and Nepal Tamu Samaj UK’s disaster relief management Committee has distributed the 2nd batch of covid 19 PPE to all community members. From 4th July 2020 to 8th July 2020, volunteer members of Tamu Samaj UK delivered Covid 19 PPE kits to 272 houses of community members. Further 20 household members had Covid PPE kits delivered by post. While volunteers delivered the PPE to the members’ homes, they also carried out virtual meetings and greeted most community members.

On 5th Jul 2020 Tamu Samaj UK has provided financial support to the

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victims of the devastating landslide that killed nine people in Parbat District in Nepal. In July 2020, Tamu Samaj UK’s members highlighted natural disaster in Parbat District Kushma Municipality ward number 3 Durlung village where 9 people lost their lives and many houses were washed away, therefore people needed urgent help. To support Durlung landslide victims, Tamu Samaj UK collected donation from members and well-wishers which amounted to GBP 3,286.00 (4 lakhs 62 thousand Nepalese Rupees). This financial aid donated to support their rebuild programmes and provide urgent relief provisions. The landslide victims’ relief donation collection was coordinated by Vice President Shivakumar Gurung. Tamu Samaj UK purchased their first estate property in Greenford, London, on 27 July 2020. After many years of donation drives, charity events and support from hundreds of volunteers/donators, Tamu Samaj UK purchased their first estate property on 27 July 2020. The purchased total value of the property is GBP 465,637.40. The community house opening ceremony was held on 23 August 2020 at Greenford. The community house was opened by President Shiva Chandra Gurung, VicePresident Shiva Kumar Gurung, Mother Group Chair Bindu Ghale and housing committee members. Buddhist Monks Mr Dharam Gurung conducted the ritual programme. Tamu Samaj UK 13[th] Anniversary. Due to covid restriction on the 3rd October 2020, Tamu Samaj UK celebrated its 13th anniversary virtually with the committee members, trustees’ members and advisers. Tamu Samaj UK’s Committee members and mother group members Hospital visits, Syai Syai and best wishing. Tamu Samaj UK’s committee member and mother group carried out important social work by being present during good and bad events. They attended to congratulate and give best wishes on happy occasions such as wedding, birth of new baby and graduations. They also attended to provide social wellbeing support during difficult times such as sickness and funerals. In 2020 and 2021, Tamu Samaj UK organised funeral programmes for 3 members to support their grieved family during a difficult time. Tamu Samaj UK has committed to preserving our religion to keep our identity alive even abroad we have been performing our rituals and celebrating various Nepali festivals to identify our religion, tradition, and culture as much as possible. Annually in the month of December, we celebrate the festival of Lo Lhochhar (Year of the Cow). In 2020, due to covid restrictions, we could not host our usual physical event. Instead, this celebration was carried out on 10th Jan 2021 as a virtual event to

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exchange greetings with each other. We also unveiled our journal at that virtual event. The Tamu Samaj UK’s journal is produced every three years. The journal publication team consist of adviser Mr Shivachandra Gurung, chief editor/coordinator Mr Lekh Gurung, Editors, Mr Chitra Bahadur Gurung, Mr Shivsaran Gurung, Mr Arjunkumar Gurung Mr Shivakumar Gurung, Mr Harka Bahadur Gurung, Mr Bindu Ghale Mr Baburam Gurung and Photography by Mr Omkar Gurung.

All of these activities are in line with the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. All events and activities contributed to social cohesion in our community fundraising, building community networking, partnerships, and celebrating Nepalese culture and integration in the UK.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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The Trustees of Tamu Samaj UK develop many ideas to raise funds, organise cultural programmes or charity events. Every attempt is made to ensure the validity and legality of the policies. The policies are reviewed during every annual general meeting, and even earlier on if any concerns are raised by the members or executive members.

You may choose to include Tamu Samaj UK organises charity programmes which raise funds to support and further statements, where assist the people in need and for good causes. The requests for support and relevant, about: assistance are discussed at the general meeting and the proposal is accepted and decided in accordance to our constitution and the majority of members. • policy on grant making; • policy programme related All donations are raised from the community members voluntarily for each investment; individual case and purpose. • contribution made by volunteers. All the activities for the community programmes are executed by the Executive Committee and volunteer members free of charge and only tasks that involve legal instances are carried out by the professional with minimum charge of payment as possible.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

MEMBERSHIP

Tamu Samaj, UK’s life membership has been increased substantially since its registration to the Charity Commission and in securing a community building suitable for our activities. During 2020-2021, twenty (20) Life members joined Tamu Samaj UK. The total numbers up to this date are 543 Life Members.

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Section E Financial review

Cash at bank at date on 31 March 2021 was £000.00 in unrestricted funds. The Brief statement of the charity’s main financial risk to the charity is a significant reduction in private donations. policy on reserves Funds are held over in reserves to cover 12 months of operational costs in the event of a loss of income.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

n/a

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);

Our main source of funds this year has been private donations, National Lottery Awards for All and community events with fundraising activities.

how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

Future plans

The coming year will see a continued emphasis on fundraising to keep up the mortgage and reduce the capital payment of community house, providing inclusive life skills training and sharing cultural and community events with our members and the wider community. The London Borough of Brent has been awarded the London Borough of Culture 2022, and Tamu Samaj UK intends to participate in some way, sharing our culture and traditions with the broader community.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

Full name(s) SHIVAKUMAR GURUNG

Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)

PRESIDENT

Date 27/01/2022

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Management Report

TAMU SAMAJ UK

For the period ended 31 March 2021

Prepared by GNS Associates

Prepared on 29 January 2022

For management use only

Financial Activities............................................................................................................................................3 Balance Sheet..................................................................................................................................................4 Statement of Cash Flows.................................................................................................................................5

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Financial Activities

April 2020 - March 2021

Financial Activities April 2020 - March 2021
	Total
INCOME
Covid-19 donation	2,438.00
Donations and legacies	2,356.00
Gift Aid Donation	6,550.00
Grants	16,392.00
Housing Donation	27,549.25
Interest received	155.51
Landslide - donation	3,205.00
Life Membership fee	500.00
Rental Income	2,550.00
Salita Smarika Sponsors	3,826.00
Total Income	65,521.76
TOTAL	65,521.76
EXPENDITURES
Accountancy fees	600.00
Advertising/Promotional	200.00
Bank Charges	4,775.00
Consultancy fee	500.00
Council tax and water rates	1,304.81
Covid-19 donations	16,291.89
Insurances	720.01
Interest Payable	9,886.89
Legal and professional expneses	280.00
Light and Heat	352.94
Logistics	132.18
Office/General Administrative Expenses	411.10
Printing, Postage and Stationery	518.41
Programs and Events expense	1,951.53
Rent	1,500.00
Repairs and maintenance	536.63
Subscription	517.89
Water Rates	655.19
Total Expenditures	41,134.47
NET OPERATING INCOME	24,387.29
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)	£24,387.29

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TAMU SAMAJ UK

Balance Sheet

As of March 31, 2021

Balance Sheet As of March 31, 2021
	Total
FIXED ASSET
Tangible assets
Land and Buildings
Addition at Cost	465,637.40
Total Land and Buildings	465,637.40
Total Tangible assets	465,637.40
Total Fixed Asset	465,637.40
CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
Business Premium ME (7433)	85,835.28
Cash in hand	176.24
CommunityAccount(2087)	6,766.41
Total Cash at bank and in hand	92,777.93
NET CURRENT ASSETS	92,777.93
NET CURRENT ASSETS(LIABILITIES)	92,777.93
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES	558,415.33
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
Bank Loan	308,630.89
Total Creditors: amounts falling due after more than oneyear	308,630.89
TOTAL NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES)	£249,784.44
CHARITY FUNDS
Opening Balance Equity	140,843.81
Retained Earnings	84,553.34
Surplus/(Deficit)	24,387.29
Total Charity funds	£249,784.44

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Statement of Cash Flows

April 2020 - March 2021

Statement of Cash Flows April 2020 - March 2021
	Total
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income	24,387.29
Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to Net Cashprovided byoperations:
Net cashprovided by operating activities	24,387.29
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Land and Buildings:Addition at Cost	-465,637.40
Net cashprovided by investing activities	-465,637.40
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Bank Loan	308,630.89
Net cashprovided by financing activities	308,630.89
NET CASH INCREASE FOR PERIOD	-132,619.22
Cash at beginningofperiod	225,397.15
CASH AT END OF PERIOD	£92,777.93

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Receipt and Payment Account

April 2020 - March 2021

	TOTAL
Income
Donations and legacies	38,973.49
Gift Aid Donation	6,550.00
Grants	16,392.00
Housing Donation	1,245.00
Interest received	155.51
Landslide - donation	110.00
Rental Income	2,550.00
Total Income	£65,976.00
TOTAL	£65,976.00
Expenditures
Accountancy fees	600.00
Advertising/Promotional	200.00
Bank Charges	4,725.00
Consultancy fee	500.00
Covid-19 donations	9,244.95
Donations given	4,286.00
Equipment Expenses	361.18
Insurances	98.16
Interest Payable	9,886.89
Legal and professional expneses	100.00
Light and Heat	352.94
Logistics	294.63
Office/General Administrative Expenses	391.64
Other Professional Services	50.00
Printing, Postage and Stationery	1,140.26
Programs and Events expense	1,969.18
Rent	1,680.00
Repairs and maintenance	2,957.89
Subscription	517.89
Telephone	1,304.81
Water Rates	927.29
Total Expenditures	£41,588.71
NET OPERATING INCOME	£24,387.29
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)	£24,387.29

Accrual Basis Tuesday, 8 June 2021 11:16 am GMT+01:00

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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Description of the charity’s trusts

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

Section C Objectives and activities

Section D Achievements and performance

MEMBERSHIP

Further financial review details (Optional information)

Section F Other optional information

Future plans

Section G Declaration

Signature(s)

Management Report

TAMU SAMAJ UK

Table of Contents

Financial Activities

Balance Sheet

Statement of Cash Flows

TAMU SAMAJ UK

Receipt and Payment Account