Company registration number. 08300433 Ch8rity registration number. 1157877 International Society For Krislma Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Manor Limited (A company limited by guarnntre) Annual Repjrt And Financial Sta*ments for the Ye8r Ended 31 December 2024 InternatSonal Society For Krtshna Consclousness Bh2ktivedanta Manor Limited Contents Reference and Administrative Details Trustees, Report 2to24 Stat¢ment of Trnstees, Responsibilities 25 Indq)endent Auditors, Report 26to29 Statement of FinwKial Activiti 30to31 Balftnce SIRet 32 Notes to the Finaneial Ststements 331054 International Society For Krishna Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Manor Llmited Reference and Administrative Details Trustees Mr S K A8an¥al Mr W J M Fleming MrN B GOT Mrs J Grie&8er Mrs P Naysmiih Mr D K Patel Mr K C Palel Se￿etsry Mr N Bashir Registered Office Dharam Marg Hilfield La Aldenham Watford H¢rtfordshire WD25 8EZ Company Reglstr*tEon Number 0831)0433 Charity Roeiitntlott Nffjmber 1157877 Audltor KNAV Limito Ststutory Auditors Hygeia Building Ground Floor 6&68 College Road HaTrow Middlesex HAI IBE Page I I International Societi. For Krishna Consciousness Bh2ktivedanta M9nor Limitcd Trustees, Report ISKCON International Society, for Ki-ishna Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Manor Chui'iti, Th'iiinber.. 115 78 77 Trustees, Annual Report 31" Deceiiiber 2024 44 Page | 2 International Society For Krishna Cons¢iousnes5 Bhaktivedanta Manor Limited Trustees, Report Th¢ truslees, who are directors for the purposes of company lawl present their annual report together with the financial statements and auditors, report of the charitable company for the year ended 31 December 2020 and confirni they comply with the requirements of the Chariti¢s Act 2011, the trust deed and the Charities SORP {FRS 102). Objective5 and actlvltles The organi5ation is a charitsble Company (number. 08300433) limited by guaT&ntee. TllCOTporgted on 20 November 2012 and registered as a ehaTity (number. 1157877) on 16 Juty 2014. The company was ¢stablished under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and p)wers of the charitable mpany and is goven und¢r lis Articles of Associalisjn. Th¢ objcct7ves of the Charity are io advance. transmitj spra and propagaie the rcli8ion of Krishna Consciousness 8S r¢v¢al¢d in the teachings of Bhagavad Gita As It Is and Srimad Bhagavatam as ¢aught by the Found¢r - Acarya A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami PrnlJhup8da and in 8ccordance with the ienets of th¢ International Society for Ksishna Consciousn￿. More specifKalty the aims and objectiV¢5 of the C1wity are summ8ris¢d below." The Puryoses of ISKCON l ) To systematically propagatt Spiritual knowledge to so¢i¢ty at large and to educate all people in the techniques of spiriDJal life in order to check the imbalan¢c of valuu in life and to achicve ml unity and peace in the world. 2) To propagate a consciov5ness of Krishna (G￿1). os it is revealed in th¢ m scripwres of Indi8. Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatsm. 3) To bring the membets of the Society together with each other and ncartt lo Krish￿, the Prime entity, thus developing the idea within the members. and hurnanity at larg< that cach soul is part and Pa￿¢1 of the quality or Godhead (Krishna). 4) To teach and ¢n¢ourage the sankirtyn) mov•nenL eon8regational ¢hanting of the holy name of God as revealed in the teachings ofLord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. S) To erect for the members and forsociety at large a holy plac¢ of tr8nsLYnd¢n¢al pastimu d¢diut¢d to the personality of Krishna. 6) To bring the members closer together for the Purpose of teaching a simpler, more naturnl way of life. 7) With a view towards achieving the &for¢m¢ntioned PUTP)se4 to publish and distribu* periodi¢als. magazine4 books and other writing& P￿blIC benetlt In sening the Thority's objectives aTMI planning the Charity's acliviti¢4 the Tnwees have given careful considerdtion to the Charity Commission's g¢n¢ral guidance on public benefit. The Trnstees always ￿SUre that thc aclivities undertaken by the Charity furtk*r its charitsbl¢ objects and aims. Page13 International s￿Iety For Krishna Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Manor Limited Trustees, Report Strutture, Governance And MaDagemeDt Th¢ directors of the charitable company are also ¢harity trusle¢5 for ihe purposes of charity law and under t CompAny's Articles. Th¢ International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limitr4 is the 501e member or parent entity oflSKCON BM. Nature of governlng document The Charity is COTthlled by its govm)ing d￿UMen{ a deed oftrusL and wistitutes a limited company> limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 21X)6. Re¢rwl¢meDt and *ppointrnent oltnjstees The power lo appoint new tn￿letS is vested in the membe[5 ofthe charity. fn considering the reeruiiment of a new tNstee, the Membe￿ would look to seasoned individuals with broad rnanagement experience, releV￿t charity related ski114 empathy and knowled8¢ of th¢ charity's Induetlon And tralnlng oftru5t¢ New trustees are invited to spend time with existing Trjstees ofthe Board aspwrt of their induction. Additional training and uplates arc offued a5 appropriate. Tbe Trn5tees (Board of Trnstees) All trustees givetheirtimevoluntsrily [note: thetemple president isn't avolun*er] and otherthanthetemple presiden( receive no benefits fmm the Charity. Any expenxs. if reclairn￿ from lh¢ Charity, will be set out in th¢ notes to the accounts. Conflicts of intrrest are r¢¢orded and carefully monitored to ensur¢ that trnsl¢¢s undertak¢ their duty to a¢t in the Chwity's best int¢resL Purpose The Board of Directors a￿ respon￿ble for the Charity's administratio￿ They en9Jre that ISKCON BM is effectively achieving its stated purpos¢s and is compliant with the requirement5 of the governing documents and the law. Their key role is related to the charity's perf￿M￿Ce and c(KnpIian¢e induding th¢ following below". l) Direction and management of administration. 2) Appointing the President Managing Director in Collaboration with the Temple Council. Senior MaD8gcment Team and GBC se¢r¢tary. 3) Ensuring the charity is well run, solvent and delivering as per stated in its charitable objects. 4) Final sign off on the annual budget and high-level accounts. 5) Ensure compliance wilh ￿qUIrements of ihe Charity Commission. 6) Sign off the annual achievement reports, annual returns and subrnilling aceounts as required by law. 7) Ensure that the charity does not breach any of th¢ M]uirem¢nts or rules set out in ils govemin8 docUM￿t and that il remains In￿ to the charttable purpose and objects set out therein. 8) Comply with the requirements of Oth￿ legislation and other rtgu18tor5 (if any) which govern the activities of the charity. 9) Act with integrity and avoid Iny perso￿1 conflicts of interest or misuse of ch¥rity fu7Mts or assets. 10) Ensure that charitable funds and assets are being used reasonably. and onty in fuTth¢rance of the charity's objects. I l) Avoid undertaking activities that might pla¢¢ th¢ charl￿5 ¢ndowmenL fund& assets or r¢put8tion at risk. 12) Take special care when investing the fvnds of th¢ ¢h&riry. or borrowing fiJnd$ for the charity to use. 13) Consider getting exiern41 PTofcssional 8dvice on All mat*rs where thtte may be material risk to the charity. or where the truste¢5 may be in breach of their duties. Pa8e14 International Society For Krishna Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Manor Limited Trnstees, Report The Board of Trustees are supported in their 8overnanee of the Charity by subcommittees i.e. the Templ¢ Council and the Pthns Council. The Senior Management Team ov¢rstt the efficient running of the Charity's operations. The role3 of each of these committees are detsiled below: Senlor Manageme))t Team (SM.T.) Purpose l) The management team Tll￿ the operations of the ionple on a daily. prnctical b85i5. 2) They are reynsible for the delivery and prdctical implementstion of the annu81 budget and strategic plan5. 3) They take care of most iemple 5ervi¢es gnd operations. ensuring that the appropTiate devotional culture and etiquettes are mainlained and that goal and targets are a¢ht¢v¢d. 4)the lemple's various councils Ind cornmittces ensvTinB that pfffornw￿e taTgets are met and polici¢s are followed. The various bodies. including the Temple Council, Patron Council Trustees #c fU￿tIOn to assist the SMT in successfully managing ISKCON Bhaktivedants Manor. 5) They rnainta?n hazmony. collabryation and progre5& Temple Coundl ￿.c.} Puryose The Temple Council has o broad and incI￿1ve membership. deliberately and by its own constiwtion. It 5eek5 to represent the religious community (Krishna Community) as A WI￿1¢. ¢ffwtively providing a voice to those who make significant contributions to the society and its mission but may not be in Temple management. It combines leaders, various communities and other activ¢ Makeholder5. Each member must be in good spirityal standing and not ¢nsaged in any activity that opposes the values and siandwds of ISKCON. Th¢ T￿PIt Council is governed by tern￿ of reference. l) Takes on board views and experience of all generation& levels of expertise and all the different community interest groups. 2) Helps fonn new Temple policies and initiatives. 3) Keeps existing policiaq upti￿ate and help fonn '[K￿ltiOn statanents. on socid prartical iss￿. 4} Addresses contemporary issues and how tlw may effect Temple policies. 5) Agrees on annu81 prioritie5 ftir ISKCON Bhaktivedanfa Manor. 6) Nominates and appoints new Truste￿ and its own memkrs through a demo¢r81icJ voling proces& 7) Focuses very much on the 'Seven Purwses of ISKCON,. playing the role of a'rtchdo8' to h¢lp ensure that the rnood and priorities of the movemerbt are tspheld. 8) tklegates funding to a variety of ISKCON Projec￿ on annual ￿ls. The Patrons Council (P.C.) Pllryose The specific executiv¢ thities of the PC aT¢ to: i) Work with th¢ Charity's management to in¢r¢ase and keep steady the number of Patrons and ensure their care and cultivation In Krishna consciousness. 2) Assist the Board of Trustees on major developments, including supportin8 fimdraising initiatives for 5p¢cial projects. initiatives and developments. 3) Mana8e the Chartty's 'pTofit centres.. in¢ludin8 HA￿1￿ Baktsy. Si￿p. RWtiQ￿ weddin￿ Guest Hou4 Mail Order. Farn]. Shop. Horticulttkre. Festivals and any OUtsOUTced are85 {e.g. ICT). 4) Assess the Charity's outcomes (KPIS) and effectivencss as related to financial S￿d. S) Monitor the works of the PatrON$ Working Committee and Finance Committee: Page15 International Society For KrishDa Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Manor Limited Trn5tees' Report 61 Assess ihe appropriateness and effectiveness ofany funds invested or loaned Èo any oiher leg81 charitsble ¢nlities with SiTnilar purpose- 7) Manage the Charity's property portfolio; 8) Manage the Charity's investment budgeL 9) Any other morter5 reques*d by the Boord of Trns*es. The Specif￿ advisory duttss ofihe Pcshollbe io.. l ) Advise the Board on matters of Patron membership* finance. investment and development" 2) Review the Charity's budget. internal and extemal financial ststements and reports to ￿S￿re that they reflccl best practice and advise the Board accordinglyj 3) Revi¢w the busia¢&s / (4>erntin8 models for eath of the awity's depfrtsnents &$ and when rwired. And oifvise the Board accordingly: 4) Ensure anangements for th¢ annval Patron's DirAw. 5) Consider and 8dvise the Board on th¢ Charity's oJmu818nd lon8-t¢rnl Strategic 4ims' 6) Advise on an investments policy: 7) Consider Any other matters when requeskd to do so by the Board. Equal Opportunltks The Charity is an ¢qual opportunities ¢mployer and is committed to promoting equal opportunty for all stsff and job hpplicants. StrateEle Management oftbe Ch#rlty Through extensive educational services ￿ schools. colleges and universiti4 distribulion of literature and presentations from its vartous publications and through numen)us largety attended f¢stiva15, we offer a cultural resource for the re-spiritualisation of so¢i¢ty. It seeks t¢ live out the tharity's objective, ID p1rtia￿v how to 8lleviate the suffering of hurnanity and enacl th¢ teachings of the ￿riPtureS the Charity subscribes to. ISKCON BM?$ StrAtegy CID Jummary): The key elements of our medium long term strdtegy are: l. Edllcarfo￿ tr*iniog in religloui praetlet: p*stornl ure Regular classesi pre5entstions and selninars are held for the benefit of members aTMI the wider public, who aTe given insights into how io lead a more fulfilling life. This 18 in house trainin& school visits and we visii private homes aT schools on invitation. In addition. events are held in universities. ISKCON BM also Conducts residenlial courses for training boih men and women in spiritual prnctice to enable them to learn the techniques of spiritual life a5 fiJll-tim¢ residents or in their own homes. 2. Publlc festlvals- pronwthig splritual technlques Festivals are an important Wof Trjr adivitie& They give opporttmities for the wblic to be introduced to our spiritual teachin85 and allow existing members to become Tnore involved and deepen their relationship with each oiher. Our festivals are culntr41. entertaining, colourffijl and upllfting and areopen to all. Our major festival is Janmashtami. the celebration of L4)rd Kri5hna'5 birth in this world thousgnd8 of years ago. Large portions of the grouThls are transfoTm¢d with tert￿ exhibitions. dance and dTrma. Children a150 enjoy puppet shows. face painting* drama and yoga. For adults there aTe multimedia pre5entsiions, worship in the main shrine. interactions, Q&A and a huge variety of live entert8inm¢nL Pa8e16 International Soeiety For Krishna Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Manor Limited Trustees, Report 3. Distributlon of Ilteratsre Many of our m¢mbeTS dislnTriuE¢ spiriiual ￿0ks. covering ben¢fKial iopics. for example. physical. mental, emotional and spiritual. including infoFmation which emphasises services to humanity. tolerance and respect to encourage unity and harniony among people of all backgrounds. 4. Distribution of sanrtified vegetarian food (Prnsad) The fo¢xI we distribute is not only vegeiarian but also spiritually sanctificd food called prasad, this mean$ that anyone who eats it 15 physically and spiritually benefitted. A non-violent and Con￿l0u5 lif￿ty]e is advocated through the focus on a veg¢lari8n, ahimsa lifestyle. MaDy of th¢ tharity's m¢mb¢rs pwsue a vegan lifole or are ahimsa ve8aiis- co#suming dairy frnm fam)s thaf ftillow the highest ethical standards of dairy prcduetion. 5. ED¢ouraging positive Uft principles And social engagement through volunte¢rlng We are hugely dcpendent on our volunteeTS. Without their Selfl￿ dedi￿tion oursociety would notbc able to perforn) the festivals and activities ISKCON BM is reputed for holding. 6. The overseelng of sangos (splrithal githeritigs) We oveTsee and ¢Th￿￿rage spirit￿1 home proBrnmmes where indivbluals meet regularly for study 8nd Frfonn devotional acliviiies. providing teaching and important association for its members. 7. Outreach, Including youth outrexch, to people of all ages gnd clllthral b8ekzrounds Outreach is a very important part of our activities. We encournge members of the public to attend our Open Days, courses. cl8sses and rctreais thai are organised. 8. Fundra151ng We strive to raise funds in a variety of ￿Y$. We have a patronage system and on¢￿ff dorthlions systems which help lo k¢¢p up the day to day runnin8. We ffty on the 8eneTOU5 donation5 of our Patron4 overs¢en by our Patron Council. 9. Klrtan (eongregatlons aDd publi¢ eh2ntinz of the names of Cod) TYPI￿lIy. a ￿11 and response style set to mu51¢ ('KIrt￿'). Kirlan explo￿ spiritual id¢8s and expres5 love and devotion to God. Ktrtan often involvcs dancing and we are Probably still famou5 for(wrpublic ktrf8n in town and City centres. Such activiti&% have their cUl￿ra1 roots in Hinduisrn. Kirtan brings people together in joyous song which extols love and devotion to God. 10. Promotlng a more way of life thrnugh faTmlng hortieulturt N¢w Gokul, ISKCON Bm's Dairy Farni and Visitor Centre reintroduc¢s a rndical 8pproa¢h to farniing in th¢ modem world. Et is called 8 Goshala because It shelter5 cows ('go' is Sonskrit forcow, and'shala, _ sh¢lier). The herd includes milk-giving cows. working ox¢n and at least one mature bull. The remainder JTC either calves or retired. Cows bear Iheir first ¢alf &nd start giving milk 8130 months: oxen start work at 24 nThths. In winter. when grLss s￿p$ growing and fields b¢com¢ waterlo88¢d. the herd shelters indoors, where they hive plenty of space and access lo the open air. In the summer they prefer ￿ be outside day and night. Page17 International Society For Krishna Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Manor LimAted Trustees, Report A unique feature of ihe farm is its growing reliancc on ox power and Fmnd milking. Milk woduced on 8 Sustainable and humane fami is better for people and better foT the mws. New Gokul provides for the needs of the cows for their whole lives. Risk m4n*gernent Th¢ Charity's risk regisier is reviewed #nd discussed by the TA￿￿% al ¢very meeting of the Board of TTUStees. Risk management is embedded at all levels. and the risks facing the organisation are ideniified and documented in the risk register. The Tn￿te¢S ensure thai for each risk., • Mitigation procedures are d¢vcloped • Responsibilities for impl¢ment8tion and review are assi￿1 The stattts is monitored oll a regular and tim¢ly b&sis. Aehlevements And Performanee ChAir of Trusttts Summary Report Temple Pre51dent The year2024 ¢ontinuedBhthivedanta MwKff'S an¢icntand moderntr8ditions ofspethujar ceIebr4tions that ]￿lUde dramas, person41 allecdote4 philosophy, singing. dancing and ¢Xtraordinary feastin& Further. under professional tutdage, some devotees made stained glass pea¢ocks to demte the new Haveli building's window& Al￿ unique for 2024 was that the Manor's Temple President was invited to att¢ThJ a working br¢thfast with Prime Minister Keir Siarni¢r at 10 Downtng Street. And Manor representsrives contin¥¢ io attend Holocaust Memorial events, War memorial local iown meeting& #nd a of other community and faith eTrgagements. Th¢ Manor continues to attra¢t many gu¢sts daily gnd even n¥)rc on the Week￿ and during I￿lIdayS. Thi5 h¢avy footfall offers the w¢lcome opportunity to introduce and attract our many guests to the divers¢ 8spec(s of OUT d￿0tIonal Cultur￿ School of Bhakti for edu¢r¢tion 4mJ pilgrimages. volunieer servicffj Krishna Club for children. organic fanning and cow car@ and so forth. The live 8trdtegi¢ priority for tk Manor continued to trke steps fonvard from 2023. The New Gokula visitors ¢entre d¢si8n proce55 is about to wbmit a full planning application. s￿ble Block development is ongoin8 and the Manor- owned ￿idenCeS in the nearby village will start improvements soon. In 2024. the Patrons Council contioued to ovetsee the protection of Bhoktivedants Manor assets. Thc Estat¢ and Operations Commirtee COE)tinued with its important maintenance and developmcni functions. Of special note is rhat Manor devoiees agreed to engage a well-know planning ￿nSults￿r firn4 LD& to help develop a 50-y¢ar plan for the long term devclopment of Bhakiivcdanta ma￿r. The Trustees and the Patrons Council continue to work with the Finance Team to develop a mtre simple and transparent view of the complex fmancial income and experKlinwe of the Manor. The M8norf$ various departments worked hard iowards overall financial stability. both in tenns of cost conirnl and increasitig income Whe￿ possible. As in 2023. this impvcssive efrort has left the Manor in a secure financial p05itioTh. Devotees have d¢v¢loped programs specifically to anrnct th0￿ who are unfamili8r with th¢ Krishna culture. Every a8pect of th¢se programs. from the tslk to the musiq to the ent¢nainmeni and feas( is th)ne to effectively deliver the aims and objectives of Bhthivedanta Mlnor. A small group of brnhmacharis weni to Liverpwl to ¢stsblish a Page18 Internatlonal s￿Iety For Krishna Conseiousness Bhaktlvedanta Manor Limited Trustees, Report preaching Centre there and have mci wilh grvt SUC¢¢￿ Many Liverpudlians have enthusiastically engaged in kirtan. Krishna kath4 and honouring prasada. Looking to 2025. Bhaktivedanla Manor plans lo ¢onlinue its trnje¢tory of Browth. wel¢oming visitors to New Gokula. educating students in ihe School of Bhakti, and investing time, energy and talent into MO￿ dynami¢ outreach progr&ms. We also envision a close working and d¢¢i5ion-making Telationship between the Board of Trustees and 115 nvo sub¢ommitttts. i.e. the Patrons Council and T¢mpl¢ Council. And our Ew5yStem to coordinate our many departments is becoming firnily established the benefit of all. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS EDUCATION S¢hool of Bhakd Purpo$e Th¢ School of Bhakti offers a range of educaiional. spiritual and practic•1 courses and workshops based on the gncient Vedas. They Strive lo develop syslematie preseniations ofthe Krishna conscious philosophy in a way that is accessible to pcople from all backgrounds and walks of lif Highlights ind goals In 2024: Enhanced Ludershlp & Protesses: Krishna Kirthn d&8 and Svnthri Radha dasi assumed leadership, fostering improved efficiencics and stsff operdtions. Expanded Course Offerlhgs: Inffta5d the variety of Courses. in¢ludTng launching the free online "Discove course and a new stsxtegic bookkt for tiered-level courses. Strengthened Commvnlty Llnks: Developed closer ties with san￿meeting group5. SllPPOrting o more integrated community experience. M8Jor Events & Productions: Organised landmark events wch ￿ Ihc large4calc drm proaurtion "The Dlce Game" and a Yw's Ev¢ tr1￿1 show. Sw¢¢essfyl Retreat & Strgtegie Inltlative5: Held a su¢¢¢s5ful retrellt to Indil's hoty plac¢5 with KeslAv Swarni implemented new business devetopment plans. 2025 EOAIS: La￿A¢h School of Bhekii PToductions, aiming for three theatre produclions p¢r year. Enhance classroom cxpertence aThl sDJdcnt satisfaction through tech upgrades. betteT planning. end volunteer improvements. Expand rea¢h by atirncting new teache￿ applying for granll and collabora¢ing with OmLife and OmNom for OmTalks in Lon(kni. Krlshna Clib Puryose To provide a balanc￿ system of KrishnA Conscious ethution for 4-14 ye* olds in a fvn and infOrn￿1ve way. Also to leaTn aiM)ut Srila PrnbhupAd&'s le￿1￿8$ •nd an¢ient Indian culture in a nurturing ￿lTItUal environwL That includes PTayer. key festivals and scripture& The purpose is to invem in community youth in an engaging way. Krishna Club runs every Sunday morning. during sclM)ol Terni time. Page19 International Society For Krishna Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Manor Llmited Trustees, Report Highllghts And goals in 2024: Krishna Club now comprises multiple Clas￿ made of rnany children and teachers. Tailored currlculum: Different teaching Meth￿jS for different age groups-songs and play for y(wnger kids, fornul classes for older ones. and deba*slchallenges for tweenslieens to develop PTeaching skill& Bridglng Year & Pandava Sena Llnk: Year 9 students join a transition P￿￿arn with kirtan, classes, and service lo stsy ¢onnected to the temple* graduate teenagers 8ssist as I¢￿h1n8 assillants and in technical setup. Optional Clubs: Mrdanga. harnioni￿ Hindi. Guiarnti, and art Claw with plans to introduce a shloka and drama club. Festivals & Sped*l Events: Organized their own devotion81 festivals, hosted special guest speak¢r& and invil¢d all ¢hildr¢n beyond the club for select events. Children tTr)k part in Gits Jayanti ￿CItatIOn and Janmashiami dramas. Parent Engagement: Introduced a morning Class for parents while their children ottcnd sessions. Pre-school Puryose To educate and en¢ournge children aged 3-5 years old in theirKrishna consciousne￿ andThe Early Years F()und8tion standards for Learning and Development. The main Eoals for The Manor PTe S¢hool children are to help the childTen develop their personal. social and emotional. developmenL c0mrnunicatio￿ languoge and litcracy in a safe and fun envir¢)nment. Thry ensure that all staff participate in CPD Continuous Professional Developm¢nt through Hert5 for Learning and the Early Y¢aTS Alliance. Hlghllghts and goal8 in 2024: OFSTED Report "Children develop a deep seme ofbelonging andserde swiftty in engaging learning eHvirnnmenL They bece)me absorbed irt ihe many learning 0pwrfyn1ti￿ ihdi siaffplan around ihis uniqme commun¢ty.For ￿UmpI< children are eager fofeed the cows ihai live th the neighiY)uring building. They enjoy learning about ihe wrious crops ihul grow andhow they are usedwilhin the community.. Dental HeAIth Awareness: A deAtisl vtsited lo check children's teeth and teach them about Ixushing and healthy ￿tIllg. Health & Wellbelng: A d￿tor ¢xplzin¢d the importanc¢ of (yjthr physical play and spendin8 time in nature. Communlty Festlvals". Parents and children participatoj in wonderful festivals throu8hout the year. Ashram ResldeDt$ Purpose Ashram (monastic) life onsite offers a Spiri￿al foundalion in the forni of a Krishna cons¢ious residential lifestyle with regular morning progfdm attendance and an alm05phere conductve to fOCu￿d spirill￿1 practice• preachin￿ sharing lationships and opportsjniiies to seTve. Members may b¢ staying in the ashram an￿hillg from a few days. lo many yeors. depending greatly on personal nature and level of commitment to thi5 way of life. Bhaktivedanta Manor has onsit¢ fa¢iliti¢s for both mJl¢ and fcmal¢ a5hrJm& Naturally accornmodatim. and ny)st aciivitie5 are kept separatee for th¢ different gaxlets. Page 110 International Society For Krishna Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Manor Limited Trnstees, Report Highlights ond goats In 2024: LADtES: Servlee Expgnslon: Tncreasd worn¢n's involvement in projects like the Be a Monk Challenge, Woof¢r5 Preaching Proj¢ct. homKare VISI￿ and Congregational kirtans. Supportlve Envlronment.. Regular Ashram Core Team Me￿Ing5 to resolve conflicts. promote open communication. and strengthen telationship5. Educgtlon & Oufreach: Hosted Veda COUTses, weekly sangas with guest speaker4 seriplurdl disou5sion music sessions, and book distribution. Key Tnitiatives: Organised the Be a Monk Challen8e and ¢ollabOr8￿1 with the Goshala Team on the W¢y)fers Preaching ProjecL SoclAI Media Engagement: Launched the 'Ladie5 of Bhakti, tnsthgrAm p8ge I￿ ￿ll*bOrnt10n with ex*rnal dcvotees and d¢paTtsn¢nts to reach a wider audience. Farzn & Tempk Integratlon: The IAdies' Ashrum ¢ollaboTat¢5 with the fann team to offer a combined experience of inteTrctive discussion& question-wHI-answer session4 s￿red snacks fosiering a joyful and diverse s¢h¢dul¢ for particip￿1& Wellbeing & Cultsr*l Engagernent: They provide yow qigong. and other movement se5sion& alongside sari workshops znd the Templ¢ Chgll¢nge. inviiing volunteers to join the Morning Programme with monks and residents. Goals for 2025 Project Development To fully develop and consolidate th¢ B¢ a Monk Challenge and the Wooftrs Pmching Project. Wellbelng Oppormnlties: PhyslcAI WellbelnE: Create oppOr￿nitIeS for residents to engage in physical ex¢rcise ai Icast twice a week. Emotion41 Wellbeing- Continue fortnighily on¢-tO-oDe pastoral care meetings. Mtnt81 Wellbelng.. Ensure residents dedicate at least 30 minutes daily to re￿ing. Quart¢rty gshrnm outinES MEN: Planned & Delivered Programs: Ta￿eled Be a Monk challenges. Monk experien¢¢s. V¢da Courses, and Sabbatical prograrn. succwfully facilitating ncarly multiple residential experienc￿. Ashram Eng￿ement. ResTd¢nts purticipateAJ in book distrtbutioll, house pro8roms* preachin& teaching, and d¢ity worship. Unlversity Outreath,. In￿e&S¢d effons in sharing wisdom at univetsities. New Ashr4m Commitments: Young men commined to residin8 in th¢ ashrnm for a year. Liveryool PreAchlnE Centre." A *am h&$ been bosed in Livcrpool since Seplember to ¢*ablish a pern?anent pregching centre. Goab for 2025: Irb 2025 they plan to have a struc￿red ¢eam io infuse spirituality in the youth with a strategic approach. They are also ¢x¢it¢d io launch a new initiativv. Immersive thple experience (tTE) where thry make monastic life more accessible. Try aim io run the same number of courses they ran in 2024 and ro explore different promotional methods with a view of maximising exposure. Page 111 International Society For Krishna Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Manor Limited Trustees, Report CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Sangis (Grovps) Purpose Helping Bhakti￿danla Manor5 huge community and congregation form groups of friends, facilitating spiritt￿l guidance offered by experienced practitioners of Krishna consciousness. These groups, called &7ngas. are Connected to the Mentorship system (which focuses on local spirilual guidance) which 15 designed to lead up to the various stsges of Initiation (onlination) into ISKCON. HIEhlights #nd Goals In Zl)24 Sanga Consolld4tion: All Sang8 groups (BMF. SB. BV. VCQ mcrgegj under M¢vwr &ngas. managed by a unified S4ngg Committee to ueate a cohesive structure. Stronger Support Network: Area CoordTnatOts Intr0th￿ed ￿ support Sanga leaders and improve their collnection with Bhoktivedanta Manor. Better Ihtegrltlon: The new smicture help￿ Sangas all￿ with wkdcr Manor activities whik providing personalised supporL Holistic Member Journey.. The model includes courses {via School of Bhaktii Sankirtan. and volunteering. leading members towards the Mentorship systen EllmlnatlnE Silos: Th¢ transition airned to unify departments, ensuring a WIIat￿ratIve and w¢ll-SUPPOrtcd Sango community. Goals for 2025: Looking ahead. a key priority for 2025 is to develop and roll out a curriculum for Sanga groups that will fo¢vs on 5UPPOrting Ih¢ir spiritual ￿Owth and cultivation. ISKCON Bb#ktivedAnta Mthor Foundation (BMFJ Purpose The ISKCON BM Foundation (BMF) is the main fundrnising congregational care dBpartment of ISKCON BM, It Was established in 1988 with the aim of providing a sound financial base for ISKCON Bm's projects Bnd activities. It h&$ been jovially declared the BMF not only stands for Bhaktivedanta Manor Foundation. but it Can olso mean Be My Friend, and even Births. Marri8g¢s 0￿j Funernls. Indeed ihis department oversees and oft¢n fa¢ili18tes the Social and cultsnl needs of the Manor's hu8e Conwti￿l. Hlghllghts and goals IM 2(124: Sunday Love Feth Progrnm: Continues with momentum, now Sha￿d wilh the School of Bhakti, off¢ring kirtan. classe4 perf0m￿llets Ar￿ a vegetarian feast to deepen 8u¢sts' Krishna ¢onsciousne&s ￿Perience. Admln & Volunteer Support: Incr￿ed assistanc¢ and training needed for BMF admin sthff io manage the ¢onlacts datsbas¢. mail¥outs. 4nd opcrdlion& Pllgrimage & Fesilvils.. BMF organised retreats to holy pla¢¢s in Irmlia for Patron families and pltty¢d a k role in festivats like Sankranti and the book distribution marathon. Glta Jayanti Event: Held on 28th D¢c¢mbw with community Participatio￿ Sanskrit recitstion. rnusi< a fi c¢runony. and the sponsorship of thousan4Js of Gitss for frEe distribution. Funerats & Memorlals: A devotee serving gs a Funetal Director support5 both ISKCON and the wider HiThlu community. offeTing p￿rnI and liaising with key figwe5 in th¢ HiThlwlndi8n community. Page112 International Society For Krishna Consctousness Bhaktivedanta Manor Llmited Trustees, Report TEMPLE AKD VtSlTORS Worship Cenlred aTound th¢ b￿ul1fuj Deities in the tetxplc room shrine. the daily worship progrdmme altracis many guests. The Deities aTe the spiritual heart-beat of ihe Temple wmmunity and WOTShip is organised by resident monks and senior congr¢galion memb¢rs. FSKCON BM maintains a very high srandard of Deity WOTship which continuglly ttracts many visitors. The shrine can aptly be called the spiritual heart￿cat of the entire project. Festivals And the Festlval Committee (F.C) Puryose The Festival Commitlee IFQ has the challengtng thsk ofucating wonderful expcrien¢es for tens of thousands of pilgrims every y¢ar- who come from far and wide to visii the Temple. The team plans. manages and delive￿ five main f￿tIvalS ¢a¢h yeAr (Gaura Purnimo. Holi, Ramana*un4 Suvimer F¢sl (Holi). Jawnash&7ml. Diwali). It also plays &n important role in a number of Thller celebrations onsile. Highlights and goals In 21124: Improved Acce55lbility & Sustsloablmty.. Introduced shuttle services aT)d a transport hub to reduce car Usage and carbon footprinl. SuttessfDI Publk Trnn5PQrt Shift: MO￿ pilgrims used publi¢ tsan5porL easing congestion and parktng stre$5. Enbanced Vlskor Experlen¢e". A T￿m￿d licketing sy5th reduced wait time& ensuring srnoother movement and a stress-free pilgrÈmage. Eco-Frlendly Dlwali Celebrations: Replacd fireworks with an interactive 'DÈwali Trnil. fe4￿rtng illuminated displays. storytelling. and cul￿ra1 ptrforn?anc¢s. Increased Community Engagement.. Many thousands att¢ndee5 ￿JOyed the sumainable Diwali Trnil. maintaining the festival's vibrancy. Go419 for 21125: Immeryive Ramnavami Tr4ll: Visitors journey through the life Virt￿ of Lord Ram-son, brother, husband, friend. and king-via interdctive Mation5 Set along for￿ path& Springtlme Theme.. Emphasising renew81. spirituol gTDwth. Ind unity. the trail hithlights key figur¢s and lessons from Lord Ram's life. Culminating Lake Festfval: The exp¢rien¢e ends with a celcbration by the lak< blcndiTrg spirituality, education. and Itural enri¢lun¢nt for a memorable 2025 Ramnavami. P¢rformances- BhaktlvediDts Player5 drnma group Purpose Bhaktivedants Manorfs main drama trw¢ aims to ¢duGate and inspire its audtenc& It brings 5criptwes to life and provides a unique Servi￿ to th¢ comrnunity and 8en¢rnl publio Play5 are Perform￿ 8t all the temple'$ public festivals. as well ￿ on special days in th¢ traditio￿ across the UK and beyon(L &)d at vari¢)us other annual events. Pa8e113 International Society For Krishna Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Manor Limited Trustees, Report Hlghllghts and goals In 2024.. Suecession Planning: With key Bhaktivedanta Players legders oveT age 60. empowering younger generations became a priority. Youth Drama Group: Bhoknivedanla Players was ¢stsblished in 2024 to nurttw¢ the next generation of p¢rfortneTS. Dual Performanea: Whik the adult team perfornKd at rcgular temple ftstivals. the youth group also took part as a support aci or in separate time slots. Global Outreaeb.. The Dir¢ctor and other member5 travelled w ISKCON centres in Mauritius. SwedN and France io perfomt train. and inspire local voluniee Su$talnlng Legacy.. Efforts were focused on ensuring the long-term fulure of the Bhaktivedanti Players through youih engagement and intern8tion81 collaboTation. Goals for 2025: 411th AnnfveTSary Cclebration.. In 2025. the Bhaktivedants Playerfr-one of the Manor'5 Ion8est-serving departments-c¢l¢brale four decades of enriching pilgrim experiences through dram8. Commemorative Articlfs: A s¢ri¢s of publications will 5POtlight their iniemational tours. prominent productiOll5, influence on Childre￿ fvtUTe vision, and include inierviews with actOT& Speclal Event: PlaTrs ore underway f0radedi￿l¢d '40th anniv￿. day ofperforni8ntts at the end ofmay. Volunteers Purpose The Volunte¢r Care COU￿11 (VCC) was established as 4 Vital part of ISKCON Bws pmgrdrn to h¢lp look ifter and oversee th¢ hugely growing numbers of Yolunleers. This lays the foundation for a Temple that in return. gives the best spiritual support to all who corne through their door& Volunteers are engaged according lo a non-bindinB volunteer's a8reernent and covettd und¢rthe ch*Tity' insurance and have kn abide by the chgTity's policie5 WMI pn)¢¢dures. Highllghts And goals in 2024: Enhaneed Volunteer Tralnlng: Online annual training was highly suc¢¢ssful. with m05t of Janmashlami 2024 volunteeTS completing it. Orientation sessions impToved awarcness of mle5 and responsibilities. ID¢reAsed Volunteer Engagement". Thousand5 of volut)Icers served at Janmoshtami 2024. and regular Contributots to Tunning lh¢ Manor and 115 events. Stronger Communlty & Welf*ro Support.. Welfare calls dewed rclarion5hips with volunteers, leading lo the ¢￿￿10n of five Sdnga ￿0up5 for regular volunte¢ts. Interdepartmental Collaboration: Worked with the SchrK)l of Bhakti on volunteer training, integraiing thcir volunl¢¢T5 inlo the Ma￿r Volunieers database and thousan(ts of cookies were baked to support the December book marathon Sankirtan team. Growing Youth Plrtklpation: Mor¢ yowg people now volunteer through th¢ Duke ofEdinburyh Award scheme. Goats for 2025 Corpornte Seva & Epgagementr. Introduce corporate seva dAys at the Manor, inviting companies to serve and s¥pport comrnuniry pmjec Volunteer D¢vtltyment & Training: Provide team Icader training and develop Janrnashtsmi volunieer orientat￿nS, ensuring smooth and effective seTViC¢ coordination. Page114 International Soclety For Krishna Consciou$ness Bhaktivedanta Manor Llmlted Trustees. Report Supportive Structures & Safety.. Strengthen volunteer en8a8ement through istaghostis and sangas. and implement risk assessments across all service area& The Devotee Care Off1¢¢ This new depanm¢nl has been fornied to help ensurc thal member of the Bhaktivedanta Manor community Spiri￿allY happy. maleriolly well-siluated and embedding the w)sitive culture of care, helping one-another especially th¢ more vulnernble. one of the ¢8Tdinal prin¢iple5 given by th¢ movement's historical spiritual tVd¢heN With a growing and aging community and congregation, the ne¢d for a department of this nature has g￿wn particulaTIy nttes5ary. Highllghts and goAts in 2024.. The l¢adu5 include Dr Sanjiv A8anval. Manager Hemangi Radha d&si. and Secretary, Szraswati. Volunteer & Inlllatlve Growth.. DeVelo￿d mgny proL%dure5 and initiatives. with a pool of muiliple volunteer5 5UPPOrting various projects. Support for Over 505.. Friendship Group for swial engagement and Yanaprostha Group for s¢ripturol discussions and guidanc M¢AI$ QD Wheel$.' o￿lat¢S five days a week. d¢liveFing meals to vvlnerable individuals across South West Herttord5hire, Greater London. Surrcy. and Bedfordshire. Devotee & CommuDIty Care: Collaboration wtth Pastoral Care. social services, ISKCON London, and alternailve therapy provider5 to offer support in housin& rnediatton. bemvement. and health. H￿1th & Wellbdng Festlval: Fcawred talks, activities. workslws. aTMI local tharity collaborations to promote healthy living and community supporL Plans for 2025 Annual Devotee Care F¢ Friendship group for Srila Prabhupada disciples End of Lif¢ 5pirittrnl support trdining and chaplaincy for volunteers m¢ntors ond B￿￿kta Vrksha groups and c•r¢ homes Ol￿REAcH Frlend$: Krlshnzd Wi¥doJ Puryose Krishna Wisdom helps make Krishna consctousness accessii Trle to those who are new to th¢ philosophyj culture And practice in a fun and innovativeway. It also aims to provid¢ on-goingnourishmenl and inspire growth and commitment to pr4¢tic¢ Krishna Consciousness foT those members. Hlghllghts and goa15 In 2024 Mystlc lndla Trlp: Organised an annual pilgrimage to sacred si￿. including KurukshctrA. Rishik¢sh. Bathinath, Valley of Flowers. and Shivpuri. Chrlstm4s SOMI Expresslons: Hosted a festive edition of Soul Expr¢ssions with kirtan, meditation. and sloryielling, fostering community spirir. Wellbelng Retrr4t: Organised a r¢treai attended by Iwndreds of guesty nuny of whom visited the temple for the first time. Pa8e115 International Society For Krishna Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Manor Limited Trustees, Report Weekly Onllne Sesslops: Hosted 'Mind B￿ty &wl' evay Tuesday. featurin8 mantra meditation and Bhagavad Gita wisdom. Wisdorn Wtyjnesdays: Weekly in-peTson gath¢rings with d¢volional music* philosophy* association, and vegetarian food. Plans for 2025: Community BuildinE: FO￿erIng genuine friendships and cmpowering members through meaningful connections. Satsrday Funcilons (from Sprlng 2025).. Off¢rin8 yoga r¢trcats. marfrd meditstioN cow and nature experience& and resilienc¢ workshops to nurture body* min(L ond soul. lTrdÉa Retreat: Plonned visits to Delhi. Jaipur. Vrimdavan. aT￿ Kathmandu for a deeper culhlral at)d spiritual experience. Book Distributio Purpose To distributc Siila Prabhupttda'5 books all over the UK in a variety of dynamic and ¢ff￿1ve way5, inspiring people to share Krishna Consciousnw and help people who received the ix)ok$ lo take their r￿¢ sleps in spiritual life. Every December ISKCON devotees around th¢ world make 8 special effort to distribute Srila Prabhupada's books ￿ widety as possible, for the spiritual benefit ofsociety. The profound teachings of Krtshna Consciousness are distribuied by devotees in many different W8y& and the majority of pwticipants we memlw of community4ased groups that PToa¢lively preach. Higbllghts and goa15 2024: Varied Book Dlstribution Methods: Trdvelling parties on high strects. mini sttttt f¢stivals with kirtan. door-to-door outr¢a¢h. e7]gaging existing contacts. Supern￿rket tAble& aTMI on-site sales at the Manor. New City PreY4¢hlng Centre: Since late Sept¢mber, monks have set up a pernMn¢ni b35e, travelling into the city centre to rnn gazebos and book tables. Annual Winter Book Marathon: From I to 24 December,thecommunity makes aspecial effort todistribute books in honour of Srila Prabhupad& 2024 Objeetiv¢: Aiming to 'kno¢k on S1,IJX) doors.. vknich was achieved Includin8 street interactions-resulting in fewer overnll book5 bui deeper, more personal engagement. Youth Involvement & Fouow-vp: Many children participated, Iwo followryup evenis took plac¢ at the Manor. and thousands of cookies distribuied throughout December. Go81$ for 2025: Incorporate Hwi Nama processions in Livwjool city centr Or8anise Food for Life pmgramm¢s w serve the needy in the local community. Youth: Krlshn* Consclousnus Universlty Soeicties Ind ISKCON Pand*v* Purpose ISKCON Pandava S¢na ('PS'), established In 1994 at Bl￿tiVe￿Il Manor. hosts university PTogramr inl¢rnational retreats, socials. knrtsns and mu¢h more aimed at interested people aged 8 - 25. For older members Page | 16 International Society For Krishna Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Manor Llmlted Trustees, Report attending university, there is a natural working relattonship with the Krishna Consciousness University Socieiies (KCSo¢s). Highlights goab In 2024: Busy FlnAI Quarter.. School and university projects (SNU Project X. KCSOQ grew significantlyp alongside the wtnter marathon and annu81 mentorship trip. New Inldatives & Trlps: Proj¢cts strong. new vcnfttres launched. and upcoming trips quickly sold out their earfy bird spAce& Onllne Presence & Everjts: Revamped KCSOC and Psena websites. plus Tr)table gatherings likc th¢ Doy Retr¢aL Commun5ty EllgAgemenL. Empower eve4rt Srila Har1d￿ Thakurn's teachings. IUSE (Boys. House Pro8fdmme) and weekly Pswtddys brought the community iogether for service at the Manor, including support ftjr major wents like th¢ Patrons, Gathering Govanthan Puja Annakut& PS Flmlly Projeet: Each team is paired with a PS alumni family• creating a supportive network through kirtans. prasadam. and shared ins18hts into a Krishna conscious lifestyle. 2025 plans: DhArma Inltiatlve: A project d<%ignsyJ to ¢mpowu the next genwalion by connecting students and yO￿g professionals with 8uidan¢¢ from S￿CesSful patrons. Summer Youth Trlps", Senagdaway (16+) in Sw¢den and Evolv¢ (11-16) in Li￿oInShirC have been launchal. offering immersive experierKes for young p¢opl¢. KCSOC Successful Fre5hers Engagement: SUCC￿$fill]Y signed-up many sfvthnts 41 fr¢sh¢TS' fairs nationwide. boosting KCSOC'S presence among university students. New Chapters EstAbltshed... Brdnd new KCSOCS have been launched in Oxford. Kcelq and Nottinghgm. with plans foT furtheT expansion. Flagshlp Events: Cambridge KCSOCS event with HH Keshava Maharnj fiagship even¢ and the Midlands KCOCS h¢￿ed their inaugural flagship KirtsTr event. Publ1¢ K1rt4ns Purpo Public kirtan events allow evayone to experi&￿ the ple￿Ure of chanting KriSh￿'S names. Pro¢essions outside of Ihe Temple create awareness of Ha￿ Krishna devotees and en¢ouTage m¢mbers of the public io spiritually benefit. learn more a[￿ visit local temples. Durin8 and 85 part of such processions. often books and leaflets eic aff distributed. Hlghlights and goals ill 2024: The team expanded their outreach in 2024 by visiting towns al￿ im)￿UghS within a Tadius of Bhaktiv¢dgnta Manor. inryeasingly ventyring into London suburbs. For spring 2025. extra Hari Nama5 are planned three days a week in locations around Gre8teT London, Northampto￿ and Chelmsford. Page117 International Society For Krishna Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Mydnor Llmlted Trnstee5' Report CommunicatioDs1 Pllbli¢AtMb Purpose This area of Bhaktivedanta Manor WOTks to mt¢ and sustsi# favouTable and honest relations and environments with ¢x¢¢rnal audtence4 so that ISKCON as a whole may be better understood by all parts of society as a growing and diveTse religious communiry. Signific8ntly* the CommuTricalions team looks to ensure that ISKCON Bhaktivedeattta Manor's SpErEtt￿ rn￿sage is both practical and relevant in the ￿nteMPOrary world. Every year they attend a wide variety of local and national event& representing the society. This in¢ludes working with the wider Hindu community, academic& the medi& In1￿f￿1th events and lo￿1 functions. They also host many special guests to the Manor'5 annual publi¢ f¢stiv81& at other time There are also OT]-going publicati￿5 community new51ettu4 annu81 ma88zine5 and eVe￿t¢S ISKCON'S presence on social media, which is maintsined by volunteers. Bhakti￿an14 ManLY'S social meAi4 outl¢ts ]￿l￿de. Facebook.. Youtube.. Instagram: Youtube LiveStr¢am: hitps:Ihvww.facebook.eothktivedantamanor https:IlwwW.you￿be.coM1uSeT/Bhaktived#ntaMan0r hrtPs."Ilwww.instagram.comibhaktivedants manorl Jlwww.voutllbc.comluscrnA ¢xoTdin Hlghllghts and goa15 in 2024: CommunlcAtlon$ & Coll%borAt6on'. TransfeTr¢d r¢spMsibility for the Communications Operations team overseeing invited guests at ftstivals. fo￿1n8 ¢loscr link5 with the Volunteers Care Council aftd Festival Committee. High-PTofile Gvist Engagements: Welcorned special visits frorn notable figures such as Revd Dr Richard Sudworth OBE and Rev'd Canon Will Gibb4 who ¢ontributed to me8nin8fv1 discussions on pastornl care and environmentsl initiatives. InterfAIth & Pxrllamentary Events: Participated in 8n Interfaith Week event at St Albans Cathedral and held th¢ Wom¢n'sFaith Forum in PaAiamenton Hate Crime Aw8renes4 fostertngcomrnunity understanding. Promlnent Diwall Celebratkins: Devotees led Diwali ￿eThts across Londo￿ including the vibrant Diwali in London (DIL) in Trafalg8r S￿are aTh4 Ceremonies at pre#igious venues like ¢k House oecommons and Number 10 Downing Street. Nadonal Eng*gement.. ISKCON Bhoktivedants Manor was wresented at high-level gathering5* including 8 breakf&%t host￿ by Sir Keir StaTm¢r with faith leadcTS VaTiOUS traditions. Publl¢atk+ni Throughout 2024 there wer¢ monthly E-New51etters (E-zines) which Teachoj thotssands. Pa8e118 International Society For Krishna Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Manor Limited Trustees, Report Hlghllghts and goals In 2024: Diverse Prlnted Publle*tloD$: Released an annuat Janm8shtami Magazine. Vyosa-Puja Community Offerings Bwk. 2025 C8le¥hdar. updated Patronship Booklet. event Poster￿Sign& and a new publication of Srila Prabhupada's Kri*hna.' The ResepvoirofPleasure to portray the Manor &4 a ¢entre for learning* 5ervic< sharing. and community. Enhanced Dlgitsl Communlution: Complem¢ntcd the print materia15 with a monthly e-newsletter, a Teglllarly updated w¢bsit< and frequent WhatsApp updates in the Manor Community Group. 2025 goals: Continue with the publications and updates that arc on80in8. ￿ well as push out more con*ni b&4ed on the Monihly Challenges as in the 2025 cala)dar. encourdging the community lo gel involvgj and develop their spiritual life. COWS, FARMTNG AND THE LAND New Gokul dalry farm Purpose New Qokul 1$ ISKCON BM'S &iry farni and visitor h•ve a mixed herd of 60 anim￿4 ¥ome of whom givc milL some who are working oxa4 s¢)me ale rtired or in their childhood. It 15 Britain's forcmost centre of cow protection and WOTking oxen. Fify-ihree acres of land b¢longin8 to Bh4ktived•nta Manor is designated for eow, oxen and bull grazing. Highlights and goals in 2024: Expanded Cow Hospffital: Extcndd barn5 to accornmodate more cows needing medical Ca￿. Record Ox Hours: Achieved the highe* ¢v¢r ff¢Ord￿ ox-working hours at the Manor. Innova¢lve Donor EnEagement.' Sending personalized videA)s to online doI￿rS, fe?￿ring their names while feeding cows. significantly boosted donatio￿. New Additlons & Activlties: IntroduceAI thTte miniaturc z¢bu5 for public inleraction and continued the popular ox parade from 2023. Training & Renovations: Chief herdsman enrolled in an environmental mana8em¢nt course. and the WWOOF membcrg living room was Tenovate(L Go*15 for 2025: Expand programs for children and new audi¢nces• wially with zebu cows. Increase ox-working hour Organize another summer ox parad Hortteulture Purpose The horticulwral side of Bhaktivedanta Manor grows v¢getabl¢s. herbs and fruits to promote a healthy. eco-friendly diet. It is b¥sed at'Holland Fami.. which is placcd at the opposite side ofthe Manor's 78•acre estste. About 8 of those acres are specifically dedicateAI to horticulture. Page119 International Society For Krishna Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Manor Llmited Trnstees, Report Many of the younger generdtion are come forward to volunteer at Bhaktivedanta Manor. Som¢ of theTn are coming Simply to serve the community. others for work experience, and some are taking part in ih¢ Duke of Edinburgh programme. MOSL however. enler via the Worldwide Organic Farniing (WWOOF) scheme. Also on sit¢ ore greEnhou5es dedicated to the sacred Tulasi plant. Their leaves 8re used in for￿ offerings to the Temple d¢ities and Potted plants ar¢ part of Ihe morning PTO8r2m of worship. Hlghligbts and go415 In 2024: Dlverse Crop Produ¢tlon: In 2024, th¢ farn) cultivated a broad range of vegetable& including potaioes, tornatoe5, cauliflowus. green bean4 bell peppers. and various l￿fy green5. Communlty Engagement: Volunteers. menloTship groups. and Krishna aub children partieipatd in all stages of horticultyr￿frorn potting to harvesting￿ainIng hands-on farniing experience. Wlder Community Support: Multiple communities contributed time and resource& indicating broad cooperntion and enthusiasm for the farniing iniiiatives. Upgr8ded Facilltles.. Old cardvans at Holland Farm were replaced with two Dew units, and three new shower facilities were Rdded. improving Vol￿te¢rand worker amenitie& Sustainable Fttrmlng Prnetites.. A new drip i￿lga110n system coveTing three acres utMl¢r5cores the commitm¢nl to water conservation Ond eco-friendly agriculture. Coa15 for 2025.. Holland Farni will continue to be the favourite location for volunteering by inteTnatioftal trnvellTng volunteers via WWOOF. The farni no kinger ￿epts indepewicni volunteers fr(Xn Outside the community. as the ￿MpromIseS th¢ vetting process. Gardens and Estste Highlights And gools In 2024: Gretnboll￿ System Upgrade: The automated h¢atin8 and ventilation system in thcTul8si Greenhouses wa5 d¢¢m¢d unviable. with plans ro instsll a n¢w sys*m by the ¢nd ofwinier2024 that allow5 for manual window and heating control seasonally. Enhan¢ed Aecessibli ity & W*ter Features: The i>arikram (n*ditatio￿{) pAth along the driveway officially opened. designed to ￿ wheelchair and buggy friendly, and a rainwateT-f¢d water pipe has be£n fitted lo Ihe loke to sustain the waterfall along the Bhagavat-gita walk. Lakt 151And Improvements: Work on the i51and in the lakelxgan. including the insthllation ofa Mahavishnu Sts￿e and the estsblishment of a n¢w Japa Garden with a(klitional sthtues. Garden Refreshment: Plant flower beds around the Haveli hav¢ been refresh¢& and large wooden flower box¢s ha￿ been add¢d to the geogrid field farni. TuEasi Greenhouses. and the area near the temple Toom window George Harrlson Girden Update: A new lay¢r of grnvel, using specifi¢ 51one to preserve tk ori8inal design, has been laid in th¢ G¢or8e HaTTiSOn Garden 2025 goa15 Further develop ihe featuKs around the lake. including the islarf with added ¢leaning and debris removd. Enhance ihe Japa Garden. Extend the parikram path arouThJ the cow fields aTrJ growing fields. Page120 International Society For Krishna Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Manor LAm6ted Trustees, Report Fundraising We aim to raise funds for our charitable objectives r¢sponsibly and transparently. W¢ want everyone we internct with to feel they are infomed and free from undu¢ influence when they consider donaiing. In p8rticular. this includes anyone who may be in a temporary or pernunenl vuln¢Table stste and unable to mak¢ an infO￿¢d decision about giving. W¢ Strive to athcre tr) and meet th¢ slandard5 in the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundrnising Practice. We imbibe these PTinciples acr0&4 the charity including both stalTand voluntc￿S who fundT8ise for us. We did not engage any professional fund-raisers or comrnercial participators thring th¢ year. Where we fall short forwhafrver reaso￿ fijndraising related complaints can be lodged via th¢ webstte and are handled appropriately by our Bh?ktivedanta Manor Foundation team. Bhaktivedant8 M8nor Foundation would thoroughly con5iderevery complaint with the aim of learning and improving from such feedback. This ensures complaints are centralised. our standards remain high And we tr¢al our supporters fRirly. In 2023. there were no complaints logg¢d in respect to fvndrdising with the charity. we are not part of any voluntary Tegulation scheme. W¢ are committed to mainEaining hith Stsndard& so we clo￿lY follow sector guidance and best practice. including guidanc¢ from the Charity COMMI￿10 All fvnds raised through volunlary donations are ￿1Ved either onsit< via our web5iK from outreaeh ￿tivitieS e.g. distribution of spiritual Illera￿re5 at even￿On the stre¢tlto various organisatÈon& ongoing pptronship programmes OT festival appeals and direct mail. Direct mail 15 co-ordinated and revi¢wcd by our Bhaktivedants Manor Foundation te8m to ensure it is relevant and not unrea5cfflably intrusive or persistent We are very humbled andgrdteful for the 5UPN)rt owcommuntty membersprovide whethvthat is financial, Rsources. lime or spiritual- our dear Srila Prabhupada is surely pleased by our individual and collethive efforts to push on this rnost valvabk Krishna Consciou5nes5 mov¢meni for th¢ benefit of all. Financlal revltw: The charity reported a net income of £1201,653 ftir the year ended 31 tkcember 2024. compar¢d lo £1399,150 ftir the previous Y￿r. Included in this yearfs figure is 8 riet expenditure of£ 105.810 that was restricied for specific purposes, as compared to a net expo￿ltUre of £14,195 restricted for s￿lf1¢ purrN)sw in 2023. The reduction in the net income compared to th¢ prcvious year is primarily due to the increased expenditure by th¢ charity. particularly in the w5t of raising fill The net assets of the charity hw¢ increased frnm £13.635.087 to £ 14.836.070. Resorvcs A5 of 31 D¢￿mber 2024. the eharitys ￿n￿striCted general re￿¢$ stand ai £1.249,388 compared to £1.401,700 in the prior year. The charity ha5 designated genernl fimds of £3221.18412023.' £2,269,628) for specific futur¢ projects and requTrements. os explained in note 19 of these financial statemrmt& These projects and requirements will fi￿her help the charity to meet its charitabk objectiycs. Restricted rcs¢rves lmounied to £ l J11647 (2023: £1.418,457). Page121 Internatlonal Society For Krishna Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Manor Llmlted Trn$tees' Report The ttustees aim to maintain a robust level of unrestricted funds to meel the future funding r¢quirements for th¢ charity's ongoing activities. The charity anticipates ulilising ihes¢ reserves to matjage increased cash flow penditttyes and to rnitigate p055ible reductions in futtre th)nèiions. EXp￿ted outflows are set to rise due lo increased haritable activities and prevailing inflationary pressvres. Paee122 International Society For Krishna Consciousness Bhaktivedants Manor Limited Trustees, Report Referenee and Adminlstradve DetaiL% TnTStees Mrs J Gri¢ss¢r Mrs P Naysmith Mr K C Patel MTNBGor Mr S K AgaTwal Mr W J M Flcming MrDKPa SetretAry Mr. N Bashir Prlnclpal and registored oifKe Dh?rom MaTg Hiifield Lar Aldenham Wafford H¢rtfordshire WD25 8EZ Company Re2iStration Number 08300433 Charity Registration Number 1157877 Alldltor KNAV Statutory Auditois Hygeia Building Ground Floor 66-68 College Road Harrow Middlesex HAI IBE Page123 International s￿Iety For Krishna Consciousness Bhaktivedanta Manor Limited Trnstee5' Report Dtsclo$ure of Infomatlon to auditor Each trustee has iaken steps that th¢y oughi ￿ have taken as a tru￿ee in order to moke themselves aware of any relevant audit inforniation and lo estrblish that the ¢haritys auditor is aware of that infomiation. The trustees confinn that there is no rclevani information that they kN)w of and of which they know the auditor is unawart Reappointment ol Audltor The auditors KNAV are deemed lo be reappointed under Secti￿ 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006. The annu81 report was aPprO￿d by the of the charity on .... ... .. on its behalf by: ..and si8ned Mr K C Patel Trustee Page124 International Society For Krishna Consciou$Dess Bhakllvedanta Manor Llmited Statement of Trustees, Responsibllities The trustees (who are also th¢ dire¢tor5 of Int¢rnguonal ￿lety For Krishna Consciousness Bhaktiv¢dant8 Ma￿r Limited for the PUTposes of company law) are responsible for PT¢paring the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accountin8 Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law ond ￿gUlationS. Company law requires the trustees to prepatr financial statements for eaeh financial year. Under company law the ITusiees mu51 not approve the financial statements unless they are Satisfied thot they give a true and fair view of the stai¢ of affairs of the charitable company and of its ineoming resollrces and application of resources, including its income and exPe￿Ilture. for Ihat ￿lOd. In preparing thc5e financial slatements, the Irustees are required to,. select suimble accO￿nting p)licies and ¥ply them ¢oThsistently. observe the m¢thTrJs and principle5 ITh the Charities SORP- make judgements and e#imates thal arc reasonable and pnKI￿¢ State wh¢th¢r applicabl¢ UK Accounting Standards have been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial ￿21tMents. and prepare the financial ststemenis on the going ¢onc¢rn basis unless il is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in bwsin¢s& The trustees are r¢sw)nsible for keeping adquate accounting r¢cords that are suffictent kn show and expl&in the charitsble companls transactions llnd disc105e with re&sonable accuracy at any tirne the financial position of the choritsble company and enabl¢ them io ensure that the financial statements comply the Companies Aci 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assers of the Charitsble company and h¢n¢e foT tsking rea50nable steps for th¢ prevention #TMI dekction of fraud and other irregulariti¢s. rt./07./2025 Apprnved by the trustees of the tharity on ...... . . .. . and sI￿¢d on its beh&lf by., Mr K C Patel Trustee International Society For Krishna Consctousness Bh2ktived4nta Manor Limlted Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of International Society For Krfshna Consclousness Bhaktivedanta Manor LSmited Oplnlon We have audited the financial statements of International SLKiety For Krtshna Consciousness Bhaknivedanta Ma￿r Limited (the '¢harity') for ihe year t￿led 31 December 2024. which comprise the Staiement of Financial Aclivtlies. Balance Sheel and Notes to the Finan¢io1 Ststement& including a 5umrnary of significant accounting policie5. The finon¢ial reporring framework thai has i*en applied in their preparation is United KinEdom Accounling Standards, comprising Charities SORP - FRS 102 Thc Financial Reporting Standard applicabl¢ in the UK and Republic of Ireland. and applicable law (United Kingdom G¢n¢rally Accepted Accounting Prnetice). In our opinion the financial siatements: give a true and fair view of the state of the chori￿$ affairs as at 31 Decembcr 2024 and of its incoming resources and application of Y¢sources. including its income and expeThlitUTe. for th¢ y¢8r th¢n Mded: have been properly p￿P9Ted in aecordanee with United Kingdom Genernlly Accepted Accounting Practice. and have been Prepared in accordancc with the requirements of the Companies Act 2¢))6. Basls for oplnion We conducted our a￿11 in accordance with Inttrnational Standards on Auditing (UK) {ISAs (UK)) and Applie&bl¢ law. Our responsibilities under those standards are fvrther d¢S￿ibed in the Auditor's responsibilitie5 for th¢ audit of the financiol statements 5ec¢ion of our rep)rt. We are ind¢p¢nd¢ni of ihe eharity in accoTdance with the ethical requirementsthat are relevantto ouraudit ofthe financial statements in the UK induding the FRC'5 Ethical Stsnd8rd. and we have fulfilled our other ethical r¢sponsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evide￿¢ we have obtained is sufficient and Appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Basls for oplolon In 4uditing the financial sta*menw we have concluded that the trustee¥ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the WOTk we have performed. w¢ have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions thal individually or collectively, may c&8t Si8nificant doubt on the charity's ability to CQDtinu¢ as a goin8 concern for a peTiod of at least twelve months from when the original financial 5tstements w¢r¢ authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the reswnsibilities of the ttustees with res￿ to goin8 cown are described irL the rclcv4ni sections of this reporL Other Informgdon The tru51¢¢s JT¢ responsible for the other tnforn)Ation. Th¢ other infonnation comprises th¢ infornwtion included in the annual repo¢ other than the financial statements Ond our auditor's report there