Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 6 April 2020 Period start date To 5 April 2021 Period end date Charity name: SRINIVAS/ USHA CHARITABLE TRUST
Charity registration number: 1167851
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The Trustees shall hold the capital and income of the Trust fund upon trust to apply the income, and all or such parts of the capital, at such time or times and in such manner to, or for the benefit of, such exclusively charitable objects and purposes in any part of the world as the Trustees may in their discretion think fit. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
During the year the organisation endeavoured to provide funds for such charitable causes that would further the objects of the purposes for which the charity was set up. Grants were made directly to support various causes that assist children’s health and education and community centres that help the elderly. The organisation continues to look at the needs of various charities and is seeking ways in which to meet its objectives. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We confirm the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference Funds were donated to Pestalozzi World to provide education for disadvantaged children in Asia and Africa by teaching Summary of the main practical skills, technical knowledge and Para 1.20 achievements of the charity, ethics. The Pestalozzi World scholars are identifying the difference the selected on the basis of ability as well as charity’s work has made to need, two girls to every boy. The aim of the the circumstances of its charity is to educate poor students from beneficiaries and any wider rural communities in India, Nepal, Malawi, benefits to society as a Thailand and Zambia. whole. In addition, funds were also donated to a charity known as Friends of Baale Mane. The Friends of Baale Mane Gopalapura is a UK registered charity which exists for the sole purpose of supporting Baale Mane. Baale Mane is a member of Keeping Children Safe (KCS). KCS is an independent not-for-profit organisation. They set out internationally recognised child safeguarding standards that ensure all organisations working directly for and with children have comprehensive safeguarding measures in place. Their independence means that their standards and advice are not influenced by any other organisation or government. As a member, Baale Mane is committed to protecting children by developing and promoting the KCS International Child Safeguarding Standards. Funds were also donated to a charity known as Asia Initiatives. Their mission is to leverage the power of social capital to promote healthcare, education and sustainable development in under-served communities. With a particular focus on women and their families, Asia Initiatives utilise transformative methodologies and
| technologies to empower people to realise |
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| their full potential. |
| In addition, funds were also donated to a |
| charity known as Global Education Fund. |
| Global Education Fund is committed to |
| helping children see possibilities beyond |
| what they experience every day and they |
| work to give children the opportunity to |
| make a difference in their lives and |
| communities. Through education, Global |
| Education Fund envisages all children |
| having access to the greater world and an |
| opportunity to participate in it. Global |
| Education Fund invest in strong |
| entrepreneurial leaders who are grounded |
| in their local cultures and are driven to |
| improve educational outcomes and sustain |
| their impact. |
| The foundation also donated to a charity to |
| a known as the Sylvia Wright Trust, which is |
| a registered charity which supports the work |
| of Sylvia Wright in the Indian State of Tamil |
| Nadu. Sylvia, a nurse from Leeds in the UK, |
| sold her home and possessions in 1982, to |
| work relentlessly and courageously among |
| the sick and disabled in this very poor area |
| of India. Over the years Sylvia built and |
| established a 180 bed charity hospital, a |
| residential school for 200 profoundly deaf |
| children, two day centres for 80 severely |
| disabled children, a Nursing College for 60 |
| students as well as running many |
| community health projects. |
| In addition, funds were also donated to a UK |
| registered charity known as Dream a Dream |
| UK Limited. This charity helps give support |
| to young people from vulnerable |
| backgrounds in Bangalore, India in their life |
| skills and career connect programs. |
| The foundation has also donated funds to |
| the British Heart Foundation in order to help |
| those affected by heart and circulatory |
| diseases. |
| Funds were also donated to a charity known |
| as the Oxford University Development Trust |
| Fund. The objectives of the University of |
| Oxford Development Trust Fund are to |
| promote, assist and secure the |
| advancement of education, learning, |
| teaching, scholarship and research at or in |
| connection with the University of Oxford, its |
| colleges and societies. |
| During the year, the Shrinivas/ Usha |
| Charitable Trust had also donated funds to |
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various other charities for charitable
purposes.
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity only has unrestricted funds. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | These funds are available to be paid out in charitable donations. These funds are regularly reviewed by the trustees. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £59 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The Trustees are of the opinion that they did not need to hold any reserves as they felt that making donations to worthwhile charitable causes was more beneficial to further the objects of the Foundation. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Trust |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Appointment by Trustees in accordance with the Trust Deed. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name SHRINIVAS/ USHA CHARITABLE TRUST
Other name the charity uses N/A
Registered charity number 1167851
Charity’s principal address 63 Ashley Gardens
Ambrosden Avenue
London
SW1P 1QG
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 USHA KUMAR Charity Trustee The Trustee themselves
DORAISWAMY Charity Trustee The Trustee themselves
2
SRINIVAS
DORAISWAMY Charity Trustee The Trustee themselves
3
RAM
4 ANAND DHARAN Charity Trustee The Trustee themselves
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| DORAISWAMY SRINIVAS | |
CHAIR |
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| 14 January 2022 | |
| 14 January 2022 |
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Charity Name No (if any)
SRINIVAS/ USHA CHARITABLE TRUST 1167851
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 06/04/2020 05/04/2021
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£
A1 Receipts
Donations received 34,520 - - 34,520 20,000
Gift aid received 5,014 - - 5,014 26,000
Interest received - - - - 96
Funds transfer from charity a/c no. 6047 - - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for
39,534 - - 39,534 46,096
AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 39,534 - - 39,534 46,096
A3 Payments
Donations made 39,475 - - 39,475 30,600
Accountancy fees - - - - 1,440
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total [ 39,475 ] - - 39,475 32,040
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 39,475 - - 39,475 32,040
Net of receipts/(payments) 59 - - 59 14,056
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - -
Cash funds this year end 59 - - 59 14,056
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
13/01/2022
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Cash funds held re a/c no. 67352383 Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name DORAISWAMY SRINIVAS |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
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| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 14/01/2022 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
13/01/2022
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Exarniner's Report Report to the trustèesl members of SRINIVASI USHA CHARITABLE TRUST On accounts for the year ended 5 APRIL 2021 Charity no (If any) 1167851 Set out on pages CC16a (pages 1-2), TAR (pages 1-9) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity nhe Trusf) for the year ended 05 10412021. Responsibilities and basls of report As the charity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requir.ements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the Trusys accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed 811 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. examinerfs statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Please delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Signed: Date: 1 February 2022 Name: Rameshchandra Manilal Shah Relevant professional qualification{s) or body {if any}: FCA CTA(Fellow) Address: 173 Cleveland Street London W1T6QR IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidan for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wlshes to disclose. IER Oct 2018