## - Annual Report of the Trustees (April 2021 March 2022) ## **Management** Due to the pandemic, there was no AGM in 2020 however the next AGM was conducted on 16[th] October 2021. Mrs Debjani Sengupta and Mrs Jayati Das got re-elected as a trustee & two more new trustees Ms Pritha Sarkar and Mr. Debabrata Dey were elected. Unfortunately after serving 22 years, Dr. Sudin Mandal decided to resigned as a chair cum trustee of London Kalibari and 23[rd] December’21 was his last day. Following which in Jan’2022; all trustees agreed to elect Dr. Satya Chatterjee as the Chair and Mr Debabrata Dey was considered for the treasurer role while Ms Pritha Sarkar was given the role of Newsletter Editor. The full list of trustees on 31 March 2022 was: Dr Satya Chatterjee (Chair), Mrs Jayati Das (Secretary), Mr Debabrata Dey (Treasurer), Ms Pritha Sarkar (Newsletter Editor), Mrs Krishna Ghosh, Mrs Debjani Sengupta and Mrs Roma Choudhury. Throughout the reporting period, due to COVID; the rented premises at 18 Byron Road, Wealdstone, Harrow, HA3 7ST was only used twice (one AGM and one trustee meeting) and there were no other activities. We continued our trustee meetings remotely via zoom etc and conducted two communal events. Our dream of owning a permanent place of worship was finally achieved with the overwhelming support from our trustees & members. On 17[th] Dec’2021 we competed the purchase of our current rented site 18 Byron Road, Wealdstone, Harrow, HA3 7ST & became the owner of the same property. ## **Community Activities** The statue of Swami Vivekananda has been installed in front of the Dance Studio at the Harrow Arts Centre on 28[th] July’2021. It was unveiled by Hon. Mayor of Harrow Council in presence of other dignitaries. This was a dream project of our Late Treasurer Mr. Mrinal Choudhury; funded and supported by Indian diaspora’s in UK & India. Kalipujo was conducted on 4[th] November 2021 by London Kalibari at Harrow Arts Centre, 171 Uxbridge Rd, Pinner HA5 4EA. ## **Finance** During the year, the main source of income was the standing order from the members, donations during Kali Pujo and fund raising for property purchase. Estimated £39,629 was collected during the reporting year against which the expenses was estimated £7268. The payment of rent which is the biggest single expenditure followed by the property insurance and Kali Pujo event expenses. The total asset has increased, from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022, from approximately £215,225 to £247,586, i.e. an increase of approx. £32,361 during the year. The monies are invested in Bank of Baroda, Metro Bank and CAF Bank. N Saha and Co, Chartered Accountants, verified our annual accounts again this year. ## **Future** After we became the owner of the property, we experienced some heavy leakages from upstairs property. After discussing with the members & trustees; we decided to complete the refurbishment (fix the leakages & other repair works) before we open the premises to the public. We aim to open the Kalibari for general public use by April’2023 & looking forward to organise our where regular religious ceremonies, luncheon club, meetings & other communal activities as we uses to do pre-pandemic days. Dr. Satya Chatterjee Chair of Trustees, London Kalibari 20[th] Nov 2022 ## **LONDON KALIBARI** 18 Byron Road, Wealdstone, Harrow, Middlesex HA3 7ST [Registered Charity Number: 1158269] Registered address: 13 Kenton Gardens, Harrow, HA3 8DE Tel# 020- 8907-5946; E-Mail: kalibarilondon@gmail.com LONDON KALIBARI Financial Statements 31st MARCH 2022 ## **LONDON KALIBARI** ## **YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2022** ## **INDEX** ## Page - 1 Balance Sheet - 2 Income & Expenditure Account - 3 Accountants' Report ## **LONDON KALIBARI** ## **BALANCE SHEET** ## **YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2022** |**£**
**£**
**FIXED ASSETS**
Utensils, Card Machine, Linen, Vase & Image
**312.11**
Freehold Building at 18/20 Byron Road
**202,794.62**
**CURRENT ASSETS**
CAF Gold Account
**1,201.76**
Metro Bank (Current A/C)
**6,368.74**
Bank of Baroda (Current A/C)
**36,909.33**
**44,479.83**
**247,586.56**
Bank of Baroda (Deposit A/C)
**-**
Bank of Baroda (Deposit A/C)
**-**
Metro Bank
**-**
**NET ASSETS**
**247,586.56**
Represented By
LONDON KALIBARI BUILDING FUND
Balance Brought Forward
**215,225.91**
Net Income for the Year
**32,360.65**
**247,586.56**
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S Chatterjee
D Dey
Hon. Chair
Hon. Treasurer
**2022**|£
192.12
6,206.32
1,368.74
15,248.73
22,823.79
23,015.91
90,210.00
37,000.00
65,000.00
215,225.91
205,737.80
9,488.11
215,225.91
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J Das
Hon. Secretary
2021| |---|---| Page 1 **LONDON KALIBARI** ## **INCOME AND EXPENDITURE** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2022** |**INCOME**
Members' Donation incl. Kalibari Property Fundraising
Standing Order Donation
Kali Puja Donations (Cash & Card)
Interest Received from:
CAF Gold Account
Bank of Baroda (Current)
Bank of Baroda (Deposit)
Metro Bank
**Less: Expenses**
Harrow Council Business Rates
Wealdstone Labour Hall (Rent)
Utility Bills (Gas, Electricity & Water)
Website costs
Insurance
Bank charges
Repairs & maintenance (Gas Hob Replacement)
Kali Puja - Catering Expenses, HAC Hire, flowers & sundries
**NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR**|**£**
384.00
3,000.00
393.59
55.28
1,370.41
24.00
385.20
1,656.17|**£**
31,891.00
5,748.00
1,729.71
0.44
94.46
165.69
-|**£**
**39,629.30**
**(7,268.65)**
**32,360.65**| |---|---|---|---| Page 2 ## **LONDON KALIBARI** ## **YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2022** ## **ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT** In accordance with instructions goven to us, we have prepared, without carrying out an audit, the accounts of the above named for the year ended 31st March 2022 from the books, records, information and explanations supplied to us. 18-Nov-22 N Saha & Co. Chartered Accountants 133 The Broadway Mill Hill London NW7 4RN Page 3