2025-03-31-accounts - Gaur Govinda Trust

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GAUR GOVINDA TRUST

ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Registered charity number 1152811

Company Number 08435917

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TRUSTEES’ REPORT

for the year ended

31 March 2025

Hallys & Co, Chartered Accountants Devonshire House, 582 Honeypot Lane Stanmore Middlesex HA7 1JS

Gaur Govinda Trust INDEX YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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Company information	1
Report of the Trustees	2 - 4
Report of the Independent Examiner	5
Statement of financial activities	6
Balance Sheet	7
Notes to the accounts	8 - 10
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities	11

Gaur Govinda Trust COMPANY INFORMATION YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Trustees Mr Bhakti Swarup Tirtha Maharaj Mrs Rita Banerjee Mr Dwaipayan Banerjee Mr Balachandren Varath Secretary Mr Dwaipayan Banerjee Company Number 8435917 Charity Number 1152811 Registered Office 26 Burnell Building 1 Wilkinson Close London NW2 6GN Accountants Hallys & Co Chartered Accountants Devonshire House 582 Honeypot Lane Stanmore Middlesex HA7 1JS

Gaur Govinda Trust REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The trustees who are also the directors of the company, present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Reference and Administrative Information

Gaur Govinda Trust is a company limited by guarantee (No. 8435917) and is also a registered charity (Charity No. 1152811) and commenced its operations in March 2013.

Directors and Trustees

The trustees who served during the year are as stated below :

Bhakti Swarup Tirtha Maharaj Rita Banerjee Dwaipayan Banerjee Balachandren Varath

Objectives and Activities

The primary objectives of the charitable company are to advance the Hindu religion in the UK for the benefit of the public through holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration of religious festivals. Other main objectives are to produce and distribute literature on Hinduism to enlighten others about the Hindu religion.

Achievements and Performance

To further the objects of the Charity this financial year, the magazine called “Bhagavat Vani” was published and freely distributed by volunteers to more than 19,000 persons in the UK, Europe and also the USA.

Spiritual classes were again organised throughout the year on a weekly basis.

Skype/Teams programmes were again organised and coordinated by devotees in the UK. This had a reach to countries such as the USA, India, France, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, Malaysia and Nepal.

Several free food distribution programs were also undertaken to the needy. This was carried out by volunteers.

Many international programmes and events were organised by the Trust including lectures arranged in various residential premises in the USA.

Renovation works were being carried out at the Trust’s sister concerns in India. These were in Kolkata and Mayapur. Both projects are expected to be concluded by the end of 2025. Further planning applications have been submitted for the site in Vrindavan which will be developed into a new Temple premises with residential accommodation. Construction work is expected to commence around February 2026.

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Gaur Govinda Trust

Transcendental literature and audio CDs, DVDs and USB Media were distributed in the UK, USA, Malaysia, Nepal and in India.

Significant building and renovation works were carried out in the new UK Trust headquarters in London throughout the financial year. The works commenced in August 2024. These are expected to be completed by early 2026 and the new Centre is likely to become operational during Spring of 2026.

The architectural firm, Cohanim Architecture was appointed as the Lead Consultant for the project and an extended role as Project Manager to oversee the entire works.

The Trust also financed and organised the following charitable activities through its branches in India:

Free Clothes distribution to the poor villagers in Navi Mumbai, Kolkata and Mayapur.
Free educational aids distribution to the school children in Kolkata and Navi Mumbai.
Free Food distribution to the needy and school children in Navi Mumbai, Mayapur and Kolkata.
Free Utensil distribution to the poor in Navi Mumbai and Kolkata.
Further construction and renovation works were carried out in the centers abroad in Kolkata and Mayapur.
Skype/Teams programmes were also organised between five and eight times a month from London to the Centres in Navi Mumbai, Kolkata, Mayapur and Nepal.
The Trust also organised several promotional events and programs in the three main centres in India, namely in Kolkata, Mayapur and in Navi Mumbai.

Activities Development and Plans for the Future

Further lectures and programs are being planned and will be carried out by the Trust on a regular basis.
Various social welfare activities are again being planned for the coming year.
Further renovation and construction works are being carried out in two centres in India, namely Kolkata and Mayapur. The inauguration ceremony for the new Mayapur Temple has been scheduled for January 2026. A new construction project is about to commence in Vrindavan around February 2026.
The new Trust premises in the UK is likely to become operational from the Spring of 2026. Once complete, this Centre will provide the following services:

Gaur Govinda Trust REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Free Counselling
Meditation and Bhakti Yoga
Overseas aid and famine relief.

• Religious activities such as prayer meetings, lectures, teachings of scriptures, celebration of religious festivals of the Hindu faith will be conducted periodically.

Financial Review

All resources received and expended were in respect of the charitable activities of the company and are treated as unrestricted funds. All income received were in the form of donations.

Structure, Governance and Management

All the activities of the Charitable Company are run by dedicated volunteers. The Organisation is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.

The Charity’s activities are planned and managed by the head of the Organisation Mr Bhakti Swarup Tirtha Maharaj and is assisted by the other trustees in organising these activities. There is regular contact between head of organisation and the other trustees.

The above report is prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Dwaipayan Banerjee Trustee 17 December 2025

Gaur Govinda Trust REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 6 to 11.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

a) The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

b) Having satisfied myself that an audit is not required, it is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(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 2011 Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act, and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities, 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.

Row

Name: Kassim Harunani

Organisation: Hallys & Co, Chartered Accountants Relevant professional qualification or body: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Address: Devonshire house, 582 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 1JS Date: 17 December 2025

Gaur Govinda Trust STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Note Incoming resources Incoming resources from generated funds Donations and legacies Interest receivable Grants and other income Total incoming resources Resources expended *Costs of generating funds* Expenditure on charitable actvities Total resources expended Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before transfers Gains/ (losses) in sale of fixed assets Net income for the year Tax on profit on ordinary activities Net movement in funds Fund balances brought forward at 1 April 2024 Fund balances carried forward at 31 March 2025 8	Total Total 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ 942,711 - 942,711 242,987 3,149 - 3,149 1,973 6,407 - 6,407 Unrestricted Funds Restricted funds
	952,267 - 952,267 244,960
	796,665 - 796,665 109,311
	796,665 - 796,665 109,311
	155,602 - 155,602 135,649 - - - -
	155,602 - 155,602 135,649 - - - - 155,602 - 155,602 135,649 1,619,175 - 1,619,175 1,483,526
	1,774,777 - 1,774,777 1,619,175

All recognised gains and losses are reflected through the statement of financial activities. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

Gaur Govinda Trust BALANCE SHEET YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible fixed assets 4 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 5 Cash at bank and in hand CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year 6 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES CAPITAL AND RESEVES Unrestricted funds General fund 8	£ £ 1,248,343 1,248,343 - 527,694 527,694 (1,260) 526,434 1,774,777 1,774,777 1,774,777 *2025*	£ £ 1,248,343 1,248,343 - 527,694 527,694 (1,260) 526,434 1,774,777 1,774,777 1,774,777 *2025*	£ £ 867,772 867,772 - 752,663 752,663 (1,260) 751,403 1,619,175 1,619,175 1,619,175 *2024*	£ £ 867,772 867,772 - 752,663 752,663 (1,260) 751,403 1,619,175 1,619,175 1,619,175 *2024*

		1,774,777		1,619,175
		1,774,777		1,619,175
		1,774,777		1,619,175

For the year ending 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors’ 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 accounting 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.

They were approved by the trustees on 17 December 2025 and signed on their behalf:

Dwaipayan Banerjee Trustee

Gaur Govinda Trust NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1a. Basis of Accounting

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention, and in compliance with the Statement of Recommended Practice issued by the Charity Commissioners in 2015 and applicable accounting standards. The particular accounting policies adopted are described below.

1b. Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasoanble accuracy. Donations are credited to the income and expenditure account when received. All other income and expenditure is dealt with in the period to which it relates.

1c. Resources Expended

Expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

1d. Allocation and Apportionment of costs

All costs relate to the single activity of the charitable company and are recognised accordingly.

1e. Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the Trustees.

1f. Depreciation

Depreciation is provided on a basis to write off the cost over the estimated lives of the assets. The rates of depreciation are as follows:

Commercial vehicles 20% Reducing balance Fixtures and Fittings 20% Reducing balance Equipment 20% Reducing balance Freehold Land and building Nil

Gaur Govinda Trust

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2. Average Number of Employees

The average number of employees, including Trustees and directors, during the year was made up as follows:

Office and management	*2025* *2024* No No 4 4

Trustees

During the year, remuneration of £25,140 was received by the Trustees by way of salaries.

3. TAXATION

The company is a registered Charity and is not liable to taxation on non-trade income. Tax is not due on trade profits. Corporation tax on profit from ordinary trade activities Current year	*2025* *2024* £ £ - -

4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST At 1 April 2024 Additions Disposals At 31 March 2025 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2024 Charge for year On disposals At 31 March 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024	£ £ £ £ £ 840,666 38,439 500 12,005 891,610 384,145 - - 2,308 386,453 - Fixtures and Fittings Total Equipment Land and building Commercial vehicles
	1,224,811 38,439 500 14,313 1,278,063
	- 17,068 433 6,337 23,838 - 4,274 13 1,595 5,882 - - - - -
	- 21,342 446 7,932 29,720
	1,224,811 17,097 54 6,381 1,248,343
	840,666 21,371 67 5,668 867,772

Gaur Govinda Trust NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

5. DEBTORS : due within one year

Other debtors CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year PAYE and National Insurance Accruals	*2025* *2024* £ £ - -
	- -
	*2025* *2024* £ £ - - 1,260 1,260
	1,260 1,260

6. CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year

7. Company limited by guarantee

The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital.

Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company, in the event of a winding up, such an amount as may be required not exceeding £1.

8. FUNDS

FUNDS
Restricted funds Unrestricted funds General fund Total Restricted	Balance as at Incoming Ougoing Transfers Balance as at 01 April 2024 resources resources 31 March 2025 £ £ £ £ £ - - - - - 1,619,175 952,267 796,665 - 1,774,777
	1,619,175 952,267 796,665 - 1,774,777

Gaur Govinda Trust

DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generated funds Total incoming resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of generating funds Charitable actvities Wages and salaries Travel and subsistence expenses Light and heat and other utilities Indian Temple expenses Vehicle running costs Repairs, renewals and maintenance Insurance Printing, postage and stationery Advertising and marketing costs Storage costs Grocery and food Telecommunications and data costs Accountancy fees Legal fees Computer costs Bank charges Depreciation of plant and equipment Depreciation of motor vehicles Depreciation of fixtures and fittings Sundry expenses	£ 952,267 General fund	£ £ £ - 952,267 244,960 Restricted funds Total 2025 Total 2024
	952,267	- 952,267 244,960
		£ £ 25,140 25,140 986 1,982 6,029 5,010 728,420 32,179 1,479 3,075 1,253 1,304 1,147 5,063 429 257 169 3,847 5,479 4,985 13,364 12,022 491 565 1,920 1,764 3,000 4,750 137 120 927 418 1,595 1,417 4,274 5,343 13 17 413 53 Total 2025 Total 2024
		796,665 109,311