SIKH HELPLINE Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Charity Number: 1154449
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Period of accounts
Start Date: 1st January 2020 End Date: 31st December 2020
SIKH HELPLINE Contents for the year ending 31 December 2020
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| Trustees' Report | 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 9 |
Prepared by:
Sunder & Thandi Accountants Chartered Certified Accountants
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Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name Sikh Helpline
Other names charity is known by SHL
Registered charity number (if any) 1154449
Charity's principal address 86 Birmingham St,
Oldbury, West Midlands, Postcode B69 4EB
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| DR HARSIMRREN KAUR | ||||
| MR NARINDER SINGH MATHARU |
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| MR JAGTAR SINGH | ||||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members
MR SUKHA SINGH
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted
Constitution
Association
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Appointed by A Resolution Passed at A Meeting of Charity Trustees Trustee selection methods
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
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Section C
Objectives and activities
To relieve and prevent suffering caused by social or economic circumstances, by establishing, maintaining and developing a helpline Summary of the objects of the offering a counselling service and practical advice charity set out in its governing document
The Sikh Helpline is a professional and confidential telephone Summary of the main counselling and email inquiry service where you can get help, advice, activities undertaken for the counselling and information - bullying and racism - discrimination - public benefit in relation to relationship issues-domestic violence- addiction- problems at school or these objects (include within home. this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
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Achievements and performance
Section D
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
Like many charities, operating through the pandemic in 2020 has been very challenging. The Sikh Helpline found itself in a position where the community needed its core services more than ever, in particular in the area of supporting victims of domestic abuse (as widely reported in the media). As a symptom of the lockdowns, the charity also experienced an increase in calls/cases related to alcohol abuse, drug abuse and mental health.
Rather than cutting back on services, the Sikh Helpline increased its activities to support the community in other ways as detailed below.
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In partnership with local organisations, the Sikh Helpline introduced initiatives for providing food to those in need and also delivering food to venerable individuals who could no longer leave their homes to obtain necessities from local supermarkets.
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The Sikh Helpline worked in partnership with medical doctors to raise awareness within the community around Covid 19, the advantages of getting vaccinated and how to prevent infections. It was a successful drive utilising media platforms such as YouTube and various Sky community channels.
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The charity drove a PPE challenge where volunteers signed themselves up to an activity such as a steps challenge, cycling, running etc to raise money to purchase PPE for vulnerable individuals.
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As well as arranging a special session for the elderly on how to stay healthy during the pandemic, posters and leaflets were distributed to create more awareness. An article was issued providing guidance on working from home and supporting children while off school
The Sikh Helpline was able to hold its annual bike ride where 150 volunteers took part to ride 50 miles raising vital funds for the charity. Despite it being a very challenging time for most people, the community really got behind the charity resulting in this years’ bike ride being the most successful to date. These funds allowed the Sikh Helpline to employ new staff towards the end of the year to help manage the increased calls/cases we saw throughout the pandemic.
There has been continued focus on networking with external agencies and professional services to provide service users with the highest standard of support. The Sikh Helpline has continued to strengthen its working relationship with organisations such as West Midlands Police, NSPA UK, Sandwell Council, Sandwell Women’s Empowerment Group, Flame (Wellbeing), and a local Detox Centres (Alcohol & Drugs)
An internal website was developed during the year to streamline processes and training. This has made it easier for volunteers to access information such as the structure of the organisation, case handling guidance, training materials, GDPR and our policies.
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| Section E Financial Review |
Section E Financial Review |
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| Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit |
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| The Charity does not have a reserves policy. However, trustees actively use a Designated Funds strategy to restrict and manage funds for certain projects. The total value of designated funds is displayed in the ‘Funds of the Charity’ section of the balance sheet. |
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| No funds in deficit |
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) Position (e.g. Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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Harsimrren Kaur |
Jagtar Singh | |
Secretary |
Treasurer | |
| 31/10/2021 | ||
| 31/10/2021 |
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SIKH HELPLINE Independent Examiners Report to the trustees of Sikh Helpline
I report on the accounts of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation, Sikh Helpline (Charity Number 1154449) for the year ended 31 December 2020, which are set out on pages 8-11
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
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 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 the 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
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Name: Mr Rajinder Kumar (Director)
Signed: ______ Date: 31 October 2021
Sunder & Thandi Accountants Limited
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Union House, 111 New Union Street, Coventry, CV1 3NT
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SIKH HELPLINE
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ending 31 December 2020
| Restricted | |||||
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| Note | Unrestricted funds |
income funds |
Total 2020 |
Total 2019 |
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Incoming resources | |||||
| Donations | 2 | 32,660 | 32,660 | 19,696 | |
| Fundraising Events | 126,006 | 126,006 | 48,814 | ||
| Grant Funding | 5,000 | 5,000 | - | ||
| Total incoming resources | 163,666 | - | 163,666 | 68,510 | |
| Resources expended | |||||
| Wages, Salaries, Pensions and NI | 38,018 | 38,018 | 31,361 | ||
| Cost of Fundraising Events | 11,140 | 11,140 | 3,815 | ||
| Travel | 649 | 649 | 792 | ||
| Telephone | 610 | 610 | 2,391 | ||
| Postage and Stationery | 406 | 406 | 1,487 | ||
| Admin & Consulting Fees | 6,608 | 6,608 | 492 | ||
| Depreciation | 5,499 | 5,499 | 4,222 | ||
| IT Consumables | 5,053 | 5,053 | 1,424 | ||
| Other Expenditure | - | - | - | ||
| Total resources expended | 67,983 | - | 67,983 | 45,984 | |
| Transfers between funds | - | - | - | - | |
| Net incoming/(outgoing) resources | 95,683 | - | 95,683 | 22,526 | |
| Reconciliation of Funds | |||||
| Net movement in funds | 95,683 | - | 95,683 | 22,526 | |
| Total funds brought forward | 131,109 | - | 131,109 | 108,583 | |
| Total funds carried forward | 226,792 | - | 226,792 | 131,109 |
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SIKH HELPLINE Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2020
| Note | Total 2020 |
Total 2019 |
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| £ | £ | ||
| Fixed Assets | |||
| Tangible Assets | 3 | 5,400 | 4,509 |
| Total Fixed Assets | 5,400 | 4,509 | |
| Current Assets | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 226,202 | 130,991 | |
| Total Current Assets | 226,202 | 130,991 | |
| Liabilities | |||
| Creditors: Amounts falling due | |||
| within one year | 4 | 4,810 | 4,391 |
| Net current assets/(liabilities) | 221,392 | 126,600 | |
| Total assets less current | |||
| liabilities | 226,792 | 131,109 | |
| Net Assets | 226,792 | 131,109 | |
| Funds of the Charity | |||
| Designated funds | 174,607 | 93,417 | |
| Undesignated funds | 52,185 | 37,692 | |
| Total Unrestricted funds | 226,792 | 131,109 | |
| Total Restricted income funds | - | - | |
| Total Funds | 226,792 | 131,109 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the
Trustees on: 31st October 2021
Sign ____ Print ______Harsimrren Kaur Sign ____ Print ______Jagtar Singh
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SIKH HELPLINE Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ending 31 December 2020
1. Accounting Policies
Basis for preparing financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008) and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" published in 2005.
Incoming Resources
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:
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the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
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the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and
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the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Resources Expended and Liabilities
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out the resources.
Tangible Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £500. Depreciation is provided as follows:
Computer Equipment: over 3 years
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2. Tangible Fixed Assets
| Computer Equipment £ |
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| Cost | |||||
| At 31 December 2019 | 21,627 | ||||
| Additions | 6,390 | ||||
| Disposals | - | ||||
| At 31 December 2020 | 28,017 | ||||
| Depreciation | |||||
| At 31 December 2019 | 17,118 | ||||
| Charge for the year | 5,499 | ||||
| Disposals | - | ||||
| At 31 December 2020 | 22,617 | ||||
| Net Book Value | |||||
| At 31 December 2019 | 4,509 | ||||
| At 31 December 2020 | 5,400 |
3. Creditors due within one year
Other Creditors & Accruals 4,810
4. Trustees’ Expenses
No trustees received any expenses during the period.
5. Staff Wages & Salaries
| 2020 £ |
2019 £ |
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| Wages & Salaries | 38,018 | 31,361 |
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