Charity Registration no.
1164594
FRIENDS OF JAN SWASTHYA SAHYOG (JSS) IN UK
TRUSTEES’S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022
FRIENDS OF JAN SWASTHYA SAHYOG IN UK (FOJSS IN UK)
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Board of Trustees Kislay K Thakur (Chair) Raman Kataria (JSS Rep) Sanjay Gupta (Secretary) Sunil Grover (Treasurer) Sanjay Sinha Ajay Sharma Devesh Misra Charity number 1164594 (England) Principal address Randalls, Node Park, Hitchin Road, Codicote, Herts, SG4 8TH Accountants Number Crunching Ltd, Unit 5, Fen End, Stotfold, Herts, SG5 4BA Bankers HSBC, 1 Market Place, Hitchin, Herts, SG5 1DR
FRIENDS OF JAN SWASTHYA SAHYOG IN UK (FOJSS IN UK) Structure, Governance and Management
Type of Governing document
Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (the CIO) who’s only voting members are its charity trustees (Foundation Model Constitution). The constitution was adopted on October 15, 2015.
How the Charity is constituted
A group of 8 Charity Board Trustees, who are supported by around 50 Friends of Jan Swasthya Sahyog in UK (FOJSS in UK). Our charity was entered on the English Register of Charities on 27 November 2015.
Trustee Selection Methods
Trustees are appointed or reappointed by advertising at the ‘FOJSS in UK’ charity meetings which are held regularly. The appointees are from the Friends of JSS in UK, most of who are NHS doctors and are passionate about our charity work and possess relevant interest and experience. All the Trustees are Consultant physicians or Surgeons and have undergone Criminal records Bureau check before appointment and at regular intervals in line with then statutory requirements. All Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or other benefits from the charity. They have read and accept the Trustee guidelines issued by the charity commission.
Organisational Structure and decision making
Day to day issues concerning our charity is managed by a small working group of Charity Secretary, Treasurer and the Chair. Any such decisions are further ratified in the FOJSS UK Trustee board meetings. Major policy decisions are made by consensus at the Trustee board meetings which are held regularly. Correspondence between Trustees is by phone and e-mails.
Risk management
The Trustees have given consideration to the major risks to which the charity is exposed and confirm that systems are in place to mitigate those risks. The risks are re-assessed regularly and when circumstances dictate.
Jan Swasthya Sahyog (JSS) JSS (translated as people’s health cooperative) is a unique charitable NGO running a comprehensive rural health programme in parts of impoverished central India. The movement was started more than 18 years ago by a group of like-minded doctors to improve the health care of rural India. The organisation has been recognised nationally and overseas for its sterling work in the field of low cost health care. Friends of JSS in UK is a group of 3 such friendly but independent associations (Friends of JSS USA and Friends of JSS Germany) who support JSS.
FRIENDS OF JAN SWASTHYA SAHYOG IN UK (FOJSS IN UK)
Objectives and Activities
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To promote, facilitate and support exchange of health care professionals between JSS and FOJSS in UK for providing various health related services including training and research.
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To support JSS in acquiring various health-related technologies, skills and equipment.
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To raise funds for JSS for its various health related activities including provision and development of health related services, training and research and welfare of its staff.
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To support health programmes and organisations providing healthcare and development programmes to less privileged parts of India.
FRIENDS OF JAN SWASTHYA SAHYOG IN UK (FOJSS IN UK) Achievements and performance for the year ending 5 April 2022
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Fund Raising events
Due to Covid-19 social restrictions no face to face fund raising public event could be organised for the FY 21-22. Throughout the year repeated fund raising appeals were issued by charity board members and friends of JSS in UK for their continuing support which was well received. All funds generated were either from pre-existing monthly direct debits from the friends of JSS in UK or as one time donations from new donors. FOJSS in UK is extremely grateful to all the friends for their excellent support throughout the pandemic.
As previously our cost of delivering aid to JSS remains very low at less than 2% of our income. All the functionaries and trustees continue to work on an honorary basis.
Education and Training
Unfortunately the planned trustee visit to FOJSS Bilaspur was cancelled due to ongoing Covid -19 crisis. This has not affected our support for various health related programmes which continues as planned.
Annual General Meeting 30.01.22
The Annual General meeting for the charity was delayed and held on 30.01.22. Due to the Covid pandemic, once again this was a virtual meeting conducted on Zoom platform. The meeting was well attended by the Trustee/Board members. The progress form previous year (FY 2020-
21) health program on ‘Chronic health diseases program’ was reviewed. The board was satisfied with the work done and progress achieved during this challenging period. An impact report is now appended to our official website.
New proposals for FY 21-22, on ‘Phulwari (Crèche) project’ was also discussed and formally approved. The details of this project are also appended to our official website.
In view of ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it was agreed to suspend any major face to face fund raising social events for 2021-22. Emphasis was laid on continuing electronic means of fund raising including emails and social media. The agenda and minutes of this AGM are now appended on our official website (www.fojss.org.uk)
FRIENDS OF JAN SWASTHYA SAHYOG IN UK (FOJSS IN UK)
Achievements and performance for the year ending 5 April 2022 (continued)
_______________ Promoting health care volunteering at JSS
FOJSS UK continues to encourage and facilitate volunteering at JSS by UK medical students. No UK medical students visited JSS in the year 2020-21.
Health related voluntary programme/activities
For the year 2021-22 we have been supporting and funding the Crèche program (Phulwari) in the JSS command area. This support was undertaken specifically to mitigate the impact of Covid related rising unemployment, falling family incomes and its ongoing impact on child nutrition.
FRIENDS OF JAN SWASTHYA SAHYOG IN UK (FOJSS IN UK)
Trustee report for the year ended 5 April 2022
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The charity's grant making policy in accordance with its constitution to support the work of its local partner JSS. Grant making decisions are made by FOJSS in UK Trustee board on the merits of the individual projects submitted by the JSS.
Fundraising performance
The charity's fund raising activities are mainly seeking funds for various JSS projects from private sources via on line appeals and various fund raising events organised by the charity.
Investment Performance
Currently charity has no Investments.
Public Benefit
The Trustees have reviewed the aims of the charity as stated in the Objects, and are satisfied that they meet the requirements for public benefit as defined by the Charity Commission and are satisfied that public benefit is an integral part of its activities. The charity supports a wide range of projects within its stated aims. Each project is assessed by the Trustees to ensure they meet the public benefit criteria. The Trustees are confident that all the projects presently being supported are of public benefit in accordance to the requirements of the Charity Commission.
Reserves Policy
It is the Trustees policy to maintain sufficient unrestricted reserves to enable the charity to meet its obligations.
Details of any funds in deficit and how this will be rectified
There are no funds in deficit. The charity has over £10,000 in reserves of unallocated funds to cover any future deficits.
Principal funding sources
Private donations
Expenditure and key objectives
The trustees are satisfied that the expenditure of the last financial year were appropriate to the support for key objectives given above.
Plans for the future
The charity will continue to work to raise funds for all the activities appropriate to its objectives. We will continue to support ongoing healthcare projects of JSS Bilaspur. We will also continue to promote work done by JSS here in the UK to increase its awareness especially among the local medical community.
FRIENDS OF JAN SWASTHYA SAHYOG IN UK (FOJSS IN UK)
Trustee report for the year ended 5 April 2022
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On behalf of the board of trustees
Dr K Thakur (Trustee-Chair) Secretary) Dated 20.7.22 Dated 20.7.22
Dr S.Gupta (Trustee-
Charity Registration No. 1164594 FRIENDS OF JAN SWASTHYA SAHYOG (JSS) IN UK ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022
FRIENDS OF JAN SWASTHYA SAHYOG Jss INUK CONTENTS Page Accountants, Report Income and Expenditure Account Balance Sheet Notes to the Accounts Statement of Financial Activities
FRIENDS OF JAN SWASTHYA SAHYOG Jss INUK ACCOUNTANTS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FRIENDS OF JSS IN UK FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022 The Board of Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts for the year ended 5th April 2022 as set out on pages 2 to 7. An audit of these accounts has not been carried out. In accordance with your instructions, we have compiled these unaudited accounts in order to assist you to fulfil your statutory responsibilities, from the accounting records and information and explanations supplied to us. Signed for and on behalf of: Number Crunching Ltd Unit 5 Fen End Stotfold Herts SG6 4ST
FRIENDS OF JAN SWASTHYA SAHYOG Jss INUK INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022 05.04.22 05.04.21 Note Receipts Donations and subscriptions Gift aid tax Voluntary income Interest receivable 17,337.25 30,895.25 Total Income 17,337.25 30,895.25 Expenditure Charitable activities Bank charges Website costs Hall hire Governance Other 35,000.00 73.80 228.00 23,939.26 46.00 228.00 150.00 150.00 Total Expenditure 35,451.80 24,363.26 Excess of Income over Expenditure for the Period (18,114.55) 6,531.99 Fund Balances as at 5 April 2021 22,820.35 16,288.36 Fund Balances as at 5 April 2022 4,705.80 22,820.35
FRIENDS OFJAN SWASTHYA SAHY ss INU BALANCE SHEET AS AT 5 APRIL 2022 105.0422 Note ,. 05.04.21 Fixed Assets Investments Current Assets Debtors Cash at Bank and in Hand 4,860.80 . ' 4,860.80, . .[12276.35 22,976.35 Current Liabilities Creditors: Amounts falling due within one 1 ' 155.00) j .155.00) . 156.00) 156.00) Net Current Assèts ',': 4,705.80 2220.35 41.)4 1. Total Assets Less Current Llablllties , :,}i>f4ll4,705.80 . 2210.35 1 jncoine Funds"":,tiry,: Restrlrted Funds l.: '.?É, Unrestricted Funds, 4,705AO,' 22R20.35 4,705.80 ., I220.35 kne accounts were.approved by the Board of Trustees on ..- r Sanjay Gupta r ntee;, 1
FRIENDS OF JAN SWASTHYA SAHYOG Jss INUK NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022 Accounting Policies Basis of Preparation The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with applicable accounting standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities" effective March 2005. Incoming resources Income has been recognised as gross on the basis of entitlement, certainty and measurement. Donations, legacies and other forms of voluntary income are recognised as incoming resources when receivable, except insofar as they are incapable of financial measurement. Grants are recognised in full in the Profit and Loss Account in the year in which they are receivable or any requirement imposed on the grant is fulfilled. Investment income is recognised on a receivable basis. Resources expended Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis, inclusive of value added tax. Expenditure relating to charitable activities are those elements of expenditure directly incurred in performing these activities. Governance costs include those costs incurred in the governance of the charity's assets and are primarily associated with constitutional and statutory requirements. Investments Fixed asset investments are stated at market value. Accumulated funds Unrestricted funds are general funds that are available for the use at the trustees, discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity. Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
FRIENDS OF JAN SWASTHYA SAHYOG Jss INUK NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022 Governance costs 2022 2021 Other governance costs comprise: Accountancy fees 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 Fixed asset investments Total Total Market value at 5 April 2021 Historical cost: As at 5 April 2022 As at 5 April 2021 2022 2021 Debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income
FRIENDS OF JAN SWASTHYA SAHYOG Jss INUK NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 2022 2021 Accruals 155.00 156.00 Restricted Funds: The income funds of the charity include restricted funds, comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes: Movement in funds Incoming Resources resources expended Balance at 05.04.21 Balance at 05.04.22 Fund Other Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Fund balances as at 5 April 2022 are represented by: Investments Current assets Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Prepayments and accrued income 4,860.80 155.00) 4,860.80 155.00) 0.00 4,705.80 4,705.80
FRIENDS OF JAN SWASTHYA SAHYOG Jss INUK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2022 Total 2021 Income resources from Voluntary Income Investment Income enerated funds 17,337.25 17,337.25 30,895.25 Total incoming resources 17,337.25 17,337.25 30,895.25 Resources Ex ended Charitable Expenses Projects in education, community development and environment 35,000.00 35,000.00 23,939.26 Governance and Other Costs 451.80 451.80 424.00 Total Resources Expended 35,451.80 35,451.80 24,363.26 Net income/(expenditure) for the period/ net movement in funds (18,114.55) (18,114.55) 6,531.99 Fund balances at 5th April 2021 22,820.35 22,820.35 16,288.36 Fund balances at 5th April 2022 4,705.80 4,705.80 22,820.35