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2025-03-31-accounts

ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF

ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1ST APRIL 2024 TO 31ST MARCH 2025

Last year’s AGM was held on Sunday, 6th October 2024. The previous Board of Trustees has been dissolved, and elections for the new Board of Trustees were held on AGM Day. After going through the election process, Mr Ravinder Renukunta was re-elected as Chairman. Mr Vijay Kumar, Mr Vinod Guati (Treasurer), and Ms Bimla Saund were also re-elected as trustees. New Trustees were Mr Kishore Gupta and Mr Nishant Saini. Mr Vijay Kumar was elected as Secretary. Currently, we have three vacancies available and look forward to filling these positions in accordance with the constitution guidelines.

We want to thank Dr Umesh Kathuria, Dr Monaa Khurana, and Mr Parimal Somani for their service as previous board members.

Overview of the Year 2024

2024 and 2025 will always be very significant and memorable years for our Arya Samaj, as we celebrated the Gyan Jyoti Parv (GJP - spread the Wisdom of Vedas to all humankind) event, which was held under the previous board of trustees. This historic celebration was held on Saturday, 11th May 2024, at The New Bingley Hall, Birmingham. The celebration was on the occasion of the 200th Birth Anniversary of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati, the greatest believer and propagator of teachings from the Vedas and founder of Arya Samaj, which he established 149 years ago.

We were inspired to hold a grand event after Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shree Narendra Modi, encouraged all of us in India and across the world to celebrate in the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 as 'Gyan Jyoti Parv' to spearhead the Vedic culture, principles of Arya Samaj for bringing enlightenment towards people all over the world. Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati wholeheartedly resolved to bring about a spiritual, social, and national revolution in the world by keeping the knowledge of the Vedas paramount. Due to his wholehearted involvement, India is today an independent nation.

The preparation for GJP began in 2023, with ongoing background work (venue, catering, finances, volunteers, advertising, etc). We also had to send invites, go out flying and visit other community temples to invite them to our event. The goal is to celebrate our founder, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati's 200th birthday (Jayanti) grandly. It was a testament to our hard work and dedication, but the event was a resounding success. We learned a lot from this experience and are excited about the future opportunities to showcase the Arya Samaj name in the UK.

We had around 100 volunteers on the day to set up Havan, decorate, set up the hall, register participants, and provide Rishi Bhoj facilities, ensuring all audio and video arrangements were in place, etc. We also had stalls set up. The entire event was live on YouTube.

At the registration desk, volunteers greeted the guests with tilak. In the entrance lobby, there was a vast range of books and other items in the Arya Samaj stall. A children's section was also established to encourage them in various activities. We performed Chaturveda Shatakam Havan. It is the offering of Ahutis while Vedic scholars (head of Sarvadesi Arya

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Pratinidhi Sabha, New Delhi, revered Swami Aryavesh Ji Maharaj and Vedic Acharya scholars Dr Nardev Ji, Samvedi Omprakash, Vijay Prasad Shastri, Pt. Devanand ji, Pt. Mahabali Arya, Shri Tiwari Ji and the head of Holland Arya Sabha invited from Netherlands, Holland and the UK along with UK's scholar Acharya Dr Umesh Yadav, Minister of Religion Arya Samaj (Vedic Mission) West Midlands Birmingham and Acharya Dr Tana Ji, Dr Ramchandra Arya, Acharya Arun Shastri) chanting one hundred mantras from four Vedas viz., Rigved, Yajurved, Saamved and Atharvaved).

After lunch, we had a cultural programme (professional dances, Sanskrit songs, chanting of mantras, speeches etc.) with outstanding performances showcasing the cultures of different parts of Bharat.

Throughout the day, we had about a thousand people participating in our event. Representatives of the Government of India, Dr. Venkatachalam Murugan, Head of the Consulate of Birmingham, Lord Mayor Shri Chamanlal Ji were present as special guests, Prof. Vitthal Rao, Minister of Sarvadesi Arya Pratinidhi Sabha from Hyderabad, India, and Shri Birjanand Yadav, Head of Arya Pratinidhi Sabha Rajasthan, Major Vijay Kumar Chandigarh and Chaudhary Sukhbir Arya Rohtak and many other prominent personalities and guests from various Hindu organisations across England, mainly from West Midlands.

We also had good wishes message from dignitaries who could not attend Yoga Guru Pujya Baba Ramdev ji Maharaj, Ex-UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the head of Mauritian Arya Pratinidhi Sabha, Prof. Mahavir Agarwal, Vice-Chancellor Patanjali University Haridwar, Prof. Virendra Kumar, Punjab University Chandigarh, Acharya Dr Chandra Shekhar Delhi, Shri Mohan Shastri, Teyap Bihar, Shri Ramnaresh Kumar, Chandigarh, Ramesh Shastri etc.

GJP will always be a memorable event for the Arya Samaj because it was a devoted, passionate, and enthusiastic gathering of all people who wish to pray for the betterment of humanity worldwide.

Full report can be found in special edition of Arya Voice with photos and event can be watch on YouTube.

Under the new board, we are working voluntarily to run Arya Samaj. However, due to the rising cost of living, the loss of our elderly committed members, a lack of involvement from the next generation, and other unforeseen circumstances, Arya Samaj has been financial setback since 2020. We are seeing an increase in non-members attending our activities, but a decrease in funds.

We continue and try to maintain the services of Arya Samaj which have always been provided. The services are as follows:

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Update:

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free donations. We need more of our members and friends to use this service. We kindly request that you use and share this with your family and friends.

Sponsored Yajmans - A total of 20 Yajmans were sponsored for Sunday Havans in 2024 (January-December) . This figure is the same as last year. We are seeing an increase in attendance and a decrease in sponsors. We continue to try to make a difference.

Sanskar & Havan Performed by Acharya Ji - Acharya Ji performed – 43 Sanskar’s & Havan last year (April 2024 - March 2025). ( Simantonayan Sankar – 1, Blessing to newborn baby – 1, Naming Sankar – 1, Annaprashan Sankar – 1, Weddings – 1, Griha Pravesh – 3, Birthday Havan – 5, Family Happiness – 7, Festival Havan – 3, Opening Surgery – 1, Ved Prachar Havan – 1, Cremation + Shanti Havan – 6 and Shanti Havan & Death Anniversary Havan – 12) - Total Income was £6272

This is the same number of Sankar as 2024, but income was around £868 more.

Attending Other Events: The trustees, Acharya ji, and other members have consistently attended various community events. We continue to increase the number of events we attend, enjoying networking and spreading Vedic Culture.

We have had guests from abroad which Acharya ji has hosted and accommodated.

We have a strong relationship with the CGI office, and Acharya ji is involved in interfaith activities. We have visited numerous temples, events, and met with dignitaries, seizing every opportunity to speak about Arya Samaj. Our efforts to promote Arya Samaj have been significant. These interactions have been instrumental in our ongoing efforts to build relationships.

Events:

From April 2024 to March 2025, we organised and held several significant events. These are as follows with a summary (complete reports with photos can be found in Aryan. Voice):

Welcome to the New CGI – On Sunday, 14th April 2024, we had a special Havan to welcome the new CGI, Dr Venkatachalam Murugan, and his staff to Arya Samaj Bhavan. The visit was aimed at sharing and promoting our Vedic cultural values. We also visited Dr V Murugan at his office to personally invite him and his team to the GJP celebrations.

Gyan Jyothi Parv Celebration – (Information in overview)

Gaytri Maha Yajna - This important annual event was celebrated on 9th June 2024. It was performed with four Havan Kund's. Approximately 100 participants, aged between 2 and 90 years old. This event was within one month of GJP.

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Independence Day of Bharat - was celebrated on Sunday, 15th August 2024. After Havan members, guests, and young children performed Shoha Yatra (auspicious procession) to honour the greatness of Bharat. We had around 150 guests, which included the chief guest from CGI, Mr Arun Kumar, Vice Consul.

Ved Katha – It took place from Monday, 19th August, to Saturday, 24th August 2024. Starting from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the Topic was the importance of the Ishopnishad. Joining on Zoom, we had a bhajan singer (Mr Jitender Kumar Arya) performing Arya Bhajans. We also had the privilege of listening to other Vedic Scholars from India. (Acharya Ramesh Kumar Arya from Chandigarh).

' Student s Blessing - On Sunday 8th September 2024 following the offering by Vedic Ganpati and Saraswati Suktam. We had about 50 children accompanied by their parents performing a Havan. This event is very important as it encourages children to participate in Vedic Learning while experiencing peace of mind through Havan.

Oath Ceremony – On Sunday, 13th October 2024, for welcoming new Board of Trustees. (Pratigyavrat) by Parton Shri Krishan Chopra and Shri J P Sethi. Blessing with mantras by Acharya ji Umesh Yadav.

Diwali and Nirvana Divas – We celebrated on Saturday 9th November 2024. This was a small event, as there were many other functions on the same day & most our trustees were on holiday. We had about 50 people. The programme included Lakshmi Sooktam Havan, lighting of lamps, meet and greet, followed by prasad.

Republic Day of Bharat - We celebrated on Sunday 26th January 2025. We had around 120 guests. Our special guest was West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Mr Simon Foster. The Board of Trustees honoured Dr Umesh Kathuria (ex-senior trustee) and Mr Gaurav Goel (Young Entrepreneur). Havan was performed, followed by flag hoisting, motivational speeches, and performances by children and adults showcasing their talents.

' International Women s Day and Holi Festival – We celebrated on Sunday 16th March 2025. Our special guest was PC Rani Gundhu QPM, the longest-serving female officer at West Midlands Police. We had women & children performing Havan alongside Acharya ji. The show mainly involved women to show women empowerment.

150th Arya Samaj Foundation Day – This event, which falls into next year's report, was another significant milestone for us. The preparation began at the end of 2024, although on a smaller scale than GJP, it was just as important, and a lot of work went into the planning. The event was a great success for our Arya Samaj.

Conclusion:

Our conclusion is the same as 2023. As we contemplate the future of Arya Samaj, we are faced with a pressing need for action.

There is a lot of work to be done, and we urgently require individuals to step forward and contribute their time, whether it is a small or substantial amount.

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While we deeply value the advice and ideas of our members, it is the volunteers who are the lifeblood of any charity. We are in dire need of your support, help, and guidance.

As we bid farewell to our founders, senior members, and friends, who are no longer with us, we are reminded that the future of Arya Samaj rests in the hands of the next generation. It is time for them to step forward.

In the volunteering sector, everything takes time, and last year, most of our time went to celebrating 150 years of Arya Samaj. If any young adults want to get involved in the organisation events, we welcome you.

The members who have been in touch with us. We are grateful for your support and ideas, and we will explore how to implement these suggestions with your help.

With new projects in mind, we are hopeful that the board will be able to juggle these alongside our existing responsibilities. However, to ensure the sustainability of Arya Samaj, we must find ways to engage with our community and raise funds for the daily operations of our building.

We need to promote our Samaj on social media platforms more effectively to spread our institution's message. We continue to achieved a good result, with a significant increase in the number of guests from various organisations and communities who attended our Bhavan. This also encourages more people to join the Arya Samaj membership. However, we have WhatsApp, Facebook and YouTube social media as well, but still, we need to focus more on it.

We have a big problem with homelessness and anti-social behaviour in front of the Arya Samaj. We are aware and working with the councillor, the public, and authorities to find solutions, but the resources of Birmingham City Council could be higher. With the help of Cllr Rinkal Shergill and the public, we did initiate a petition with the community to install a camera on Rookery Road; however, at present, there is no funding available for this project. We need to find financing for a fence in front of the building.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I thank Acharya Ji for continuing to fulfil all his duties, including Havan, Satsang, performance of Sanskars, and overseeing Bhavan, among others.

Lastly, but most importantly, on behalf of our Chairman and the Board of Trustees, I would like to thank all our members, friends and sponsors for their continued support and commitment to ASWM. With your support, we continue to do the valuable work started by our Founder Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati. Let us all work together and make our samaj progress for the future.

: Om Shanti:

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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 1156785 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER:

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

for

ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Brindleys Limited 2 Wheeleys Road Edgbaston Birmingham West Midlands B15 2LD

ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

Page
Report of the Trustees 1
Independent Examiner's Report 2
Statement of Financial Activities 3
Balance Sheet 4 to 5
Notes to the Financial Statements 6 to 12
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 13 to 14

ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Significant activities

With the HS2 relocation package on the 30/08/2017 the sum of £650,000 was paid to the solicitor for the purchase of Trinity Methodist Church. Since then an additional £538,903 has been spent towards the new building and relocation. The figure of £1,188,903 is reflected in the freehold property balance.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

1156785 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

Registered office

321 Rookery Road Birmingham West Midlands B21 9PR

Trustees

Mr Ravinder Renukunta Chairman Mr Vijay Kumar Trustee Mr Vinod Gulati Trustee Bimla Saund Trustee Kishore Kumar Gupta Trustee (appointed 6.10.24) Nishant Kumar Trustee (appointed 6.10.24)

Independent Examiner

Brindleys Limited 2 Wheeleys Road Edgbaston Birmingham West Midlands B15 2LD

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 1 October 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

Mr Ravinder Renukunta - Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Arya Samaj (Vedic Mission) West Midlands

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Arya Samaj (Vedic Mission) West Midlands ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  2. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  3. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Mr K S Chawla F.C.C.A

Brindleys Limited 2 Wheeleys Road Edgbaston Birmingham West Midlands B15 2LD

1 October 2025

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ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
4
HMRC Grant received
Investment income
3
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
5
Repairs & Renewals
Cleaner
Water Rates
Light & Heat
Telephone Exp.
Print, Post & Stationary
Wages and national insurance
Insurance
Bank Charges
Food & Drink
Sundry Cost
Aryan Voice publication
Independent Examiners Fee
Events/ GJP Cost
Total
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
2025
Unrestricted
fund
£
45,385
23,230
14,893
83,508
1,203
2,410
264
18,131
1,937
1,465
22,886
2,784
3
7,964
1,098
1,450
480
26,537
88,612
(5,104)
1,254,478
1,249,374
2024
Total
funds
£
32,298
-
14,725
47,023
220
2,177
263
10,140
1,790
1,781
20,347
2,679
-
5,350
488
1,455
480
-
47,170
(147)
1,254,625
1,254,478

The notes form part of these financial statements

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ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Balance Sheet 31 March 2025

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
10
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
11
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
12
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
2025
Unrestricted
fund
£
1,189,453
62,081
(2,160)
59,921
1,249,374
1,249,374
1,249,374
1,249,374
2024
Total
funds
£
1,188,903
67,855
(2,280)
65,575
1,254,478
1,254,478
1,254,478
1,254,478

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and

(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.

The notes form part of these financial statements

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ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Balance Sheet - continued 31 March 2025

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 1 October 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

Mr Ravinder Renukunta - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

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

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations & Daan Patra
Vedic Marriage Sacrament
Subscriptions
Day Care Centre, Grant etc.
2025
£
23,546
2,740
1,680
17,419
45,385
2024
£
26,746
3,440
750
1,362
32,298

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ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

3. INVESTMENT INCOME

Rent (Bharati Bhavan/Women's)
Deposit account interest
4.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
HMRC Grants & Gift Aid
HMRC Grant received
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
5.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Repairs & Renewals
Cleaner
Water Rates
Light & Heat
Telephone Exp.
Print, Post & Stationary
Wages and national insurance
Insurance
Bank Charges
Food & Drink
Sundry Cost
Aryan Voice publication
Independent Examiners Fee
Events/ GJP Cost
2025
£
14,400
493
14,893
2025
£
23,230
2025
£
Support
Direct
costs (see
Costs
note 6)
£
£
1,203
-
2,410
-
264
-
18,131
-
1,937
-
1,465
-
22,886
-
2,784
-
-
3
7,964
-
1,098
-
1,450
-
-
480
26,537
-
88,129
483
2024
£
14,400
325
14,725
2024
£
-
2024
£
Totals
£
1,203
2,410
264
18,131
1,937
1,465
22,886
2,784
3
7,964
1,098
1,450
480
26,537
88,612

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ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

6. SUPPORT COSTS

Bank Charges
Independent Examiners Fee
Governance
Other
costs
Totals
£
£
£
3
-
3
-
480
480
3
480
483
Governance
Other
costs
Totals
£
£
£
3
-
3
-
480
480
3
480
483
483

7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.

8. STAFF COSTS

Wages and salaries
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Investment income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Repairs & Renewals
Cleaner
Water Rates
Light & Heat
Telephone Exp.
Print, Post & Stationary
2025
£
22,886
22,886
2025
2024
£
20,347
20,347
2024
Unrestricted
fund
£
32,298
14,725
47,023
220
2,177
263
10,140
1,790
1,781

9. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

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ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

9. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued

10.

Wages and national insurance
Insurance
Food & Drink
Sundry Cost
Aryan Voice publication
Independent Examiners Fee
Total
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1 April 2024
Additions
At 31 March 2025
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
Freehold
property
£
1,160,355
-
1,160,355
1,160,355
1,160,355
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
26,326
-
26,326
26,326
26,326
Computer
equipment
£
2,222
550
2,772
2,772
2,222
Unrestricted
fund
£
20,347
2,679
5,350
488
1,455
480
47,170
(147)
1,254,625
1,254,478
Totals
£
1,188,903
550
1,189,453
1,189,453
1,188,903

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Accrued expenses
12.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.4.24
£
1,254,478
1,254,478
Incoming
resources
£
83,508
83,508
At 1.4.23
£
1,254,625
1,254,625
2025
£
2,160
Net
movement
in funds
£
(5,104)
(5,104)
Resources
expended
£
(88,612)
(88,612)
Net
movement
in funds
£
(147)
(147)
2024
£
2,280
At
31.3.25
£
1,249,374
2024
£
2,280
1,249,374
Movement
in funds
£
(5,104)
(5,104)
At
31.3.24
£
1,254,478
1,254,478

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
47,023
TOTAL FUNDS
47,023
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
At 1.4.23
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
1,254,625
TOTAL FUNDS
1,254,625
Resources
expended
£
(47,170)
(47,170)
Net
movement
in funds
£
(5,251)
(5,251)
Movement
in funds
£
(147)
(147)
At
31.3.25
£
1,249,374
1,249,374

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 130,531 (135,782) (5,251)
TOTAL FUNDS 130,531 (135,782) (5,251)

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025.

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ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

2025 2024
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations & Daan Patra 23,546 26,746
Vedic Marriage Sacrament 2,740 3,440
Subscriptions 1,680 750
Day Care Centre, Grant etc. 17,419 1,362
45,385 32,298
Investment income
Rent (Bharati Bhavan/Women's) 14,400 14,400
Deposit account interest 493 325
14,893 14,725
Charitable activities
HMRC Grants & Gift Aid 23,230 -
Total incoming resources 83,508 47,023
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Wages 22,886 20,347
Water rates 264 263
Insurance 2,784 2,679
Light and heat 18,131 10,140
Telephone 1,937 1,790
Postage and stationery 1,465 1,781
Aryan Voice publication 1,450 1,455
Sundries 3,508 2,665
Misc. Others 7,964 5,350
Repairs renewals & maintenance 1,203 220
GJP Events Cost 26,537 -
88,129 46,690
Support costs
Other
Sundries 3 -
Governance costs
Independent Examiners Fee 480 480

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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

2025 2024
£ £
Total resources expended 88,612 47,170
Net expenditure (5,104) (147)

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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 1156785 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER:

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

for

ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Brindleys Limited 2 Wheeleys Road Edgbaston Birmingham West Midlands B15 2LD

ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

Page
Report of the Trustees 1
Independent Examiner's Report 2
Statement of Financial Activities 3
Balance Sheet 4 to 5
Notes to the Financial Statements 6 to 12
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 13 to 14

ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Significant activities

With the HS2 relocation package on the 30/08/2017 the sum of £650,000 was paid to the solicitor for the purchase of Trinity Methodist Church. Since then an additional £538,903 has been spent towards the new building and relocation. The figure of £1,188,903 is reflected in the freehold property balance.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

1156785 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

Registered office

321 Rookery Road Birmingham West Midlands B21 9PR

Trustees

Mr Ravinder Renukunta Chairman Mr Vijay Kumar Trustee Mr Vinod Gulati Trustee Bimla Saund Trustee Kishore Kumar Gupta Trustee (appointed 6.10.24) Nishant Kumar Trustee (appointed 6.10.24)

Independent Examiner

Brindleys Limited 2 Wheeleys Road Edgbaston Birmingham West Midlands B15 2LD

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 1 October 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

Mr Ravinder Renukunta - Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Arya Samaj (Vedic Mission) West Midlands

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Arya Samaj (Vedic Mission) West Midlands ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  2. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  3. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Mr K S Chawla F.C.C.A

Brindleys Limited 2 Wheeleys Road Edgbaston Birmingham West Midlands B15 2LD

1 October 2025

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ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
4
HMRC Grant received
Investment income
3
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
5
Repairs & Renewals
Cleaner
Water Rates
Light & Heat
Telephone Exp.
Print, Post & Stationary
Wages and national insurance
Insurance
Bank Charges
Food & Drink
Sundry Cost
Aryan Voice publication
Independent Examiners Fee
Events/ GJP Cost
Total
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
2025
Unrestricted
fund
£
45,385
23,230
14,893
83,508
1,203
2,410
264
18,131
1,937
1,465
22,886
2,784
3
7,964
1,098
1,450
480
26,537
88,612
(5,104)
1,254,478
1,249,374
2024
Total
funds
£
32,298
-
14,725
47,023
220
2,177
263
10,140
1,790
1,781
20,347
2,679
-
5,350
488
1,455
480
-
47,170
(147)
1,254,625
1,254,478

The notes form part of these financial statements

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ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Balance Sheet 31 March 2025

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
10
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
11
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
12
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
2025
Unrestricted
fund
£
1,189,453
62,081
(2,160)
59,921
1,249,374
1,249,374
1,249,374
1,249,374
2024
Total
funds
£
1,188,903
67,855
(2,280)
65,575
1,254,478
1,254,478
1,254,478
1,254,478

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and

(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.

The notes form part of these financial statements

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ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Balance Sheet - continued 31 March 2025

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 1 October 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

Mr Ravinder Renukunta - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

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

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations & Daan Patra
Vedic Marriage Sacrament
Subscriptions
Day Care Centre, Grant etc.
2025
£
23,546
2,740
1,680
17,419
45,385
2024
£
26,746
3,440
750
1,362
32,298

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ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

3. INVESTMENT INCOME

Rent (Bharati Bhavan/Women's)
Deposit account interest
4.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
HMRC Grants & Gift Aid
HMRC Grant received
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
5.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Repairs & Renewals
Cleaner
Water Rates
Light & Heat
Telephone Exp.
Print, Post & Stationary
Wages and national insurance
Insurance
Bank Charges
Food & Drink
Sundry Cost
Aryan Voice publication
Independent Examiners Fee
Events/ GJP Cost
2025
£
14,400
493
14,893
2025
£
23,230
2025
£
Support
Direct
costs (see
Costs
note 6)
£
£
1,203
-
2,410
-
264
-
18,131
-
1,937
-
1,465
-
22,886
-
2,784
-
-
3
7,964
-
1,098
-
1,450
-
-
480
26,537
-
88,129
483
2024
£
14,400
325
14,725
2024
£
-
2024
£
Totals
£
1,203
2,410
264
18,131
1,937
1,465
22,886
2,784
3
7,964
1,098
1,450
480
26,537
88,612

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ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

6. SUPPORT COSTS

Bank Charges
Independent Examiners Fee
Governance
Other
costs
Totals
£
£
£
3
-
3
-
480
480
3
480
483
Governance
Other
costs
Totals
£
£
£
3
-
3
-
480
480
3
480
483
483

7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.

8. STAFF COSTS

Wages and salaries
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Investment income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Repairs & Renewals
Cleaner
Water Rates
Light & Heat
Telephone Exp.
Print, Post & Stationary
2025
£
22,886
22,886
2025
2024
£
20,347
20,347
2024
Unrestricted
fund
£
32,298
14,725
47,023
220
2,177
263
10,140
1,790
1,781

9. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

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ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

9. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued

10.

Wages and national insurance
Insurance
Food & Drink
Sundry Cost
Aryan Voice publication
Independent Examiners Fee
Total
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1 April 2024
Additions
At 31 March 2025
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
Freehold
property
£
1,160,355
-
1,160,355
1,160,355
1,160,355
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
26,326
-
26,326
26,326
26,326
Computer
equipment
£
2,222
550
2,772
2,772
2,222
Unrestricted
fund
£
20,347
2,679
5,350
488
1,455
480
47,170
(147)
1,254,625
1,254,478
Totals
£
1,188,903
550
1,189,453
1,189,453
1,188,903

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ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Accrued expenses
12.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.4.24
£
1,254,478
1,254,478
Incoming
resources
£
83,508
83,508
At 1.4.23
£
1,254,625
1,254,625
2025
£
2,160
Net
movement
in funds
£
(5,104)
(5,104)
Resources
expended
£
(88,612)
(88,612)
Net
movement
in funds
£
(147)
(147)
2024
£
2,280
At
31.3.25
£
1,249,374
2024
£
2,280
1,249,374
Movement
in funds
£
(5,104)
(5,104)
At
31.3.24
£
1,254,478
1,254,478

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ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
47,023
TOTAL FUNDS
47,023
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
At 1.4.23
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
1,254,625
TOTAL FUNDS
1,254,625
Resources
expended
£
(47,170)
(47,170)
Net
movement
in funds
£
(5,251)
(5,251)
Movement
in funds
£
(147)
(147)
At
31.3.25
£
1,249,374
1,249,374

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 130,531 (135,782) (5,251)
TOTAL FUNDS 130,531 (135,782) (5,251)

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025.

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ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

2025 2024
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations & Daan Patra 23,546 26,746
Vedic Marriage Sacrament 2,740 3,440
Subscriptions 1,680 750
Day Care Centre, Grant etc. 17,419 1,362
45,385 32,298
Investment income
Rent (Bharati Bhavan/Women's) 14,400 14,400
Deposit account interest 493 325
14,893 14,725
Charitable activities
HMRC Grants & Gift Aid 23,230 -
Total incoming resources 83,508 47,023
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Wages 22,886 20,347
Water rates 264 263
Insurance 2,784 2,679
Light and heat 18,131 10,140
Telephone 1,937 1,790
Postage and stationery 1,465 1,781
Aryan Voice publication 1,450 1,455
Sundries 3,508 2,665
Misc. Others 7,964 5,350
Repairs renewals & maintenance 1,203 220
GJP Events Cost 26,537 -
88,129 46,690
Support costs
Other
Sundries 3 -
Governance costs
Independent Examiners Fee 480 480

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ARYA SAMAJ (VEDIC MISSION) WEST MIDLANDS

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

2025 2024
£ £
Total resources expended 88,612 47,170
Net expenditure (5,104) (147)

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