Trustees, Annual Report for the period
Period start date
01
April
Period end date
31
March
2025
From
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charlty name
HINDU CULTURAL SOCIETY NORTH WEST KENT
Other names charity Is known by
Reglstered charlty number (If any)
1167364
Charlty's prlnclpal address
10-12 MANOR ROAD
GRAVESEND
KENT
Postcode
DA12 1AA
Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charlty
Oatè8 actèd If not for whole
ear
Trustee name
Offlce {11 any)
Name of per80n (or body) 8ntltlèd
loa
olnt trustee
If an
Congregation
MrsA
Bhagwandeen
Mr A Sareen
Congregation
Cong
egation
Congrèga
Congregation
Mrs L Pattani
Mr V Kumar
Mrs V Kataria
10
13
14
17
18
19
20
Names of the trustees for the charityy if anyy (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name
Dates acted If not for whole
ear
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
e of adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senlor staff members (Optlonal Informatlon)
Section B
Structure,
overnance and mana
ement
Description of the charity's trusts
Constitution
Type of governing document
How the charity is constituted
(e.g. trust, asso(:iiilion, companyl
Trust
Trustee selection methods
Election by congregation vote
Addltlonal governance Issues (Optlonal Informatlon)
The day to day administration of the charity 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 constitution was reviewed and updated on 25th 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 procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees;
the charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the charity
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 with 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
to the Hindu reli
ion and where
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Summary ot the objects of the
charity set out in its
governing document
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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 activities for young and elderly.
The main activities undertaken 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 (Lungar) 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 maln
actlvltles undertaken for the
publlc benefit in relation to
these objects (Include wlthln
thls sectlon the statutory
declaratlon that trustees have
had regard to the guldance
Issued by the Charlty
Commlsslon on publlc
beneflt)
The trustees and management committee in running the Society have
consulted and have had full regard to the useful guidance issued by
the charity commission on public benefit.
Addltlonal detalls of oblectlves and actlvltles (Optlonal Informatlon)
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The Society would consider sympathetically applications for grants and
has supported other charity events (e.g. Local festivals). Volunteers are
an integral part of running of the Society and are actively involved in
prayer recital, preparing and servicing of meals, cleaning and indeed the
general running of the Society.
You may choose to include
further statements, where
relevant, about:
policy on grant making.,
policy programme related
investment.,
contributions made by
volunteers.
Section D
Achievements and performance
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Section D
Achievements and performance
The year has seen the charity achieve many of Its planned objectives.
Summary of the main
achievements of the charlty
during the year
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Section E
Financial review
The reserves at the end of the year totalled £93,490 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, £18,314 from 2023 and £57,225 from
2024)
Brief statement of the
charity's policy on reserves
Reserves were maintained at their level so as to ensure funds were
readily available for renovation 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.
Detalls of any funds materlally
In def icit
Further flnanclal revlew detalls (Optlonal Informatlon)
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. It 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 objectlV8S
of the charity,,
investment 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 o
tional 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)
Position (e,g. Secretary, Chair,
etc.)
A, Bhagwandeen
Trustee
Mr A Sareen
Trustee
Date: 15/0812025
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CHARITY COMMIS510N
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Hindu Cultural Soclety North Wesl Kent
1￿12 Manor Road, Gravesend DA12 1AA
Charity
Reg No.
1167364
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period
frorn
1st April 2024
31 st March 2025
To
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds
to th• no•f••t
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Last year
lo th• n•ar••t £
to thfr n•ar•st £
to th• noar••t £
to th• n•ar•st £
A1 Recel t8
Donations
Grants
Interest earned
Comrnunity Loans
Forex
47,297
47,297
25,347
533
533
Sub total (Gross income for
AR)
47.830
47.830
25.347
A2 A88et and Investment 8ale8,
{8ee tablo).
Sub total
Total recelpts
47.830
47,&30
25,347
A3Pa
ent8
Equipment & Iittin
all Hire
$palr$ & Maintainance
Insurancè
El8clriclty
Planning Fees
Water charges
Telephone
Wa
es
Hall Developrnent cost
Licencing
L¥
al 8bd professional fe
Gas
120
1,003
4,295
120
1,003
4,295
5,236
610
$25
10,120
610
525
10.120
$35
1260
1260
Donations
Professional lee
Fastival Expenses
15
1,191
24,733
Sub total
24,733
12,179
A4 A88Ot and Inve8tment
ur¢hase8, (see table
Sub total
Total payments
24.733
24,733
12,179
Net of receipt8/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash fund8 last year end
Cash lunds thls year end
23,098
23.098
13.168
23.098
23,098
13,168
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1210912025

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
funds
to n•ar•st £
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
Categories
Detalls
81 Cash funds
B3nk Bal3nc8- Current Account
47.414
Bank 8al8nce- Savings Aecounl
46,076
Total cash funds
93.490
(agree balarre5 with receipts and payments
8ccountl$ll
Unrestricted
funds
to noarost £
Restrlcted
funds
to n•ar•st £
Endowment
funds
to n•ar•8t £
Details
B2 Other monetary assets
Fund to whl¢h
••$•t bglon
Co•t loptlonall
Curr•nl v8lu•
tlonal
Details
Fre8hold Bullding 10.12 Manor Fload
B3 Inve8lment assets
Freehold Oevelopmenl CostB
Fund to whl¢h
Curr¢nt v•lu•
tlonal
Details
Freehold Buildlng 10.12 Manor Road
Colt loptlonall
130,110
B4 Assets relalned for the
charity's own use
Unroslricted
Fund to whlch
relat¢
Amount du¢
tlon81
Vlhen due
Details
B5 LlabllltSes
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf ol all the Iruslees
Signature
Date of
roval
Print Name
Mrs A Bhagwandeen
1510812025
Mr A Sareen
1510812025
180912025
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Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trustees/
members of
Hindu Cultural Society North West Kent
On accounts for the year
ended
31" March 2025
Charity no
(if any)
1167364
Set out on pages
Iremeniber to inrlijde the pag& numbers ol additirtnal she&is,
Respectlve The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.
responslbilities of The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year
trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an
independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the
Charity Commission (under section 145{51(b) of the Charities Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of Independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given
examiner's statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the
accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual
items or disclosures in the accoLJnts, and seeking explanations from the
trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not
provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and
consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true
and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the
statement below.
Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
examlner's statement (other than that disclosed below ')
1, which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect,
the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the
Charities Act. and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and
comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
* Pleas
lete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply.
Slgned..
Date:
2211212025
Name:
Amandeep Dhudwar
Relevant professional
quallflcatlon(s) or body
(if any):
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Address:
Unit A, Alpha House, Peacock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1 DW
Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.
IER
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Give here brief details of
any items that the
examiner wlshes to
disclose.
IER
March 2012