Trustees, Annual Report for the period Per1￿j stan date 01 P￿bod end date Marcii From Section A Reference and administration details Charlty name HINDU CULTUFIAL SOCIETY NORTH WEST KENT Other names charity Is known by Reglstered charity number {If any) 1167364 Charity's prlncipal address 10-12 MANOR ROAD GRAVESEND KENT Postcode DA12 1AA Names of the charity trustees who manage the chartty Trust•• name Offlc8 Vf any) Dat•s acted rf not for whole ear Name of p•rson (or body) ènti￿ed int trustee ilan Congregation MrsA Bhagwandeen Mr A Sareen Congregation Congregation Congregation Congregation Mrs L Pattani Mr V Kumar Mrs V Kalaria 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of Ihe Iruslees for the charlty, if any, (for example, any custodlan trustees) Name Dates acted if not lor whole ear TAR March 2012 Names and addresses of advisers (Optlonal Informallon) e of adviser Name Address Name of Chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional Informatlon) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts ConstwtLrtion Type of governing document le.g. Irusi ueed. consirtuiionl How the charity is constituted le.g. Irtjsi, a550ciation. company, Trust Trustee selection methc*Js le.g. aptM)Inieu Dy, eleffleo Dy Election by congregation vote Additional governance issues (Optional Informalion) The day to day administration ol the charty is undertaken by active trustees and management committee {elected every 2 years) which meets monthly to discuss the Society strategy. risk, management, performance and relationship with other groups and individuals. Most trustees and committee members are familiar with the practical work of the charity, where necessary the charity arranges appropriate training through other voluntary sector training providers and specialists. The conslitution was reviewed and updated on 25, April 2016. The Society has a close working relationship with the community police, government departments and other voluntary sector organisations. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: policies and procedure5 adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works., relationship with any related parties., trustees. consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob"ectives and activities To advance an promote the religion, spiritual and cultural interests of the followers of the Hindu faith by providing a place of worship of the Hindu faith by persons professing the Hindu religion and where may be celebrated the principal Hindu festivals and the religious functions in accordance wilh the Hindu faith and according to the laws of England and where may be educated members of the general public in the Hindi, Pun abi lan ua es and in matters relatin lo the Hindu reli ion and where Summary of the objects of the charity set out In Its governing document TAR March 2012 maintained a reference library for the use by all persons containing books appertaining to the Hindu religion and culture and for the promotion of such religious and other charitable purposes. Also organising health and social promotion group activilies for young and elderly. The main activities underlaken for public benefit were: Providing a place of worship so that members of the public can visit and attend ceremonies such as Hindu functions. arts and crafts activities for the community. Educating and explaining the Hindu faith to individuals attending the Society functions e.g. children visiting us with their parents. Providing free foodlsnacks (Lungarl from the Society kitchen for people to share regardless of need, religion or social standing on the event days. Providing spiritual and religious guidance from the learned Hindu priests. Providing facilities and resources such that activities can be organised and promoted. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the publlc benefit in relation to these objects (include within Ihls sectlon the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance Issued by the Charity Commission on public benef It) The truslees and management committee in running the Society have consulted and have had full regard to the usefvl guidance issued by the charity commission on public benefit. Addltlonal delalls of objectlves and actlvltSes (Optlonal Infonnatlon) TAR March 2012 The Society would consider sympathetically applications for grants and has supported other charity events {e.g. Local leslivalsl. Volunteers are an integral part of running of the Society and are actively involved in prayer recital, preparing ar)d servicing of meals. cleaning and indeed Ihe general running of the Society. You may choose to indude further statemenls, where relevant, about: policy on grant making- policy programme related investment., contributions made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2012 Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the maln achievemenls of the charlty during the year The year has seen the charity achieve many of Ils planned objectives. TAR Marth 2012 Section E Financial review The reserves al the end ol the year totalled £57.225 and were in the current and savings bank account. (£8,800 from 2016, £4,778 from 2017, £920 from 2018 ,-£2999 from 2019, -£1578 from 2020 , £10,065 from 2021, £18.926.04 from 2022 and £18,314 from 2023) Brlef statement of the charity's policy on reserves Reserves were maintained at their level so as lo ensure funds were readily available for renovalion works to the charity building and facilities. Reserves are also maintained to fund working capital and to fund shortfalls in the contributions when contribution does not reach expected levels. Details of any funds malerlally In deficit Further Ilnanclal revlew detalls (Optlonal Informallon) The charity relies on donations and offerings from its members. It is recognised that donations and offerings can fluctuate from year to year. The trustees aim to ensure that the charity has sufficient resources to continue its activities and to meet its obligations to this end. 11 is considered prudent that sufficient liquid funds are maintained. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about: the charity s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising}', how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity- investmenl policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. The Society does not involve itself in any speculative investment activities and ensures funds are always kept safe. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Slgnature(s) Full name{s) Posltlon (e.g. Secretary• Chair, etc.) A. Bhagwandeen Trustee Mr A Sareen Trustee Date: 1710412023 TAR March 2012 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIAND AND WALES Hindu Cultural Society North West Kent l(k12 Manor Road. Gravesend DA12 1AA Charity Reg No. 1167364 Receipts and payments accounts For th* period from 1st April 2022 31si March 20ZJ To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrlcted funds Restricted funds Endowrnent funds Total funds Last year to IhTr n•4r•*l È 10 Ihe n•arost e A1 R•egi Donation$ Giafjls Interest earned Cornmunity Loans Foiex Is t2.796 21,973 Sub total(Gross income lor AR) 21.975 A2 Asset and Investm•nt 8ales, Isee table). Sub total Total recelpts 21.975 A3Pa ents EqUIpr￿n1 & Iithn Repa1rs & Mwniainance Insuian¢8 Elecliicty Planning Fees Walei ¢h* Telephone Loan rep￿d Hall Developmanl Gosl Ar¢hrtecl Fees Computer Aep•r Gas 875 591 2,186 2,185 361 Donations Legal Fees Festnpl Exptrnses 141 Sub total A4 A58et and Invèstment urchases, see table Sub total 3,049 Net ol re¢eipts/(payments) A5 TransfÈrs between funds A6 Cash funds last year end C8$h funds thls y•ar end 18.314 18,314 18,926 18.314 18,3f4 18.926 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 1710412023 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unre$tri¢te