Trustees. Annual Report for the period PericHJ stsrt date lJ1 Perio(J end date 2023 From Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Vwekananda Human Centre Vivekananda Centre Vivekananda Centre for Human Excellence Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1170716 Charity's principal address 2A Elmhurst Drive London Postcode E18 1 BT Names of the charity Irustees who manage the charity Office Irf any) Dales a¢trd il not for whole eaf Name of person lor body) entitled toa oint trstse ifan Trnstse name Ram Chandra Saha David Russell Narahari Chinthakuntla Ravi Kanlh Yedhali Until 2T' April 2023 From 2f April 2023 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, rf any, (for example. any custodian trustees} Name Dates acted if not fof whole ear March 2012 TAR
Names and addresses of advisers {Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or narnes of senior staff members (Optional infomation) Ram Chandra Saha Section B Structure, governance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts CIO- FOUNDAMON REGISTERED Type of governing docurnent How the charity is constituted CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION {'FOUNDATION'I Trustee selection methods ELECTED BY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Additional governance issues (Optional infomiation) All new trustees will receive copies of the constrtution as well as any relevant guidance from the Chaiity Commission. In addition, new Iruslees will recewe copies of all Vivekananda Human Centre policies and procedures for their perusal and are encouraged lo review thern al least annualty in line with Vivekananda Human Centre policy. You may choose to include additional information. where relevant, about.. policies and prOdureS adopted for the induction and training of trustees., Ihe charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works., relationship with any related parties", trustees, consideration of majoi risks and the system and prOdureS to manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities The promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit by promoting activities lo foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds and the prevention or relief of px)verty in the UK and overseas by providing." grants, rtems and services to indNiduals in need andlor charities. or other organisations working lo pvent or relieve povety. Summary ofthe objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR Marth 2012
Trustees have had regard lo the public benefit guides PB1, PB2 and PB3 when making decisions they are relevant to. New trustees rnusl read these documents. which are musl be taken into consideration when planning the charty's "Vrt1eS fof the ahead_ l The following slalement summarises the way in which the Vivekananda Human Centre have contributed to the public benefst". The Vivekananda Human Centre promotes the philosophy of Ramakrishna-vivekananda of Human Excellence, Unity in Diversty, Universal Tolerance, Harmony and Peace. 11 stages events through the course of the year to foster understanding beeen people from diverse backgrounds - regardless of age, belief. gender or sexualrty. Events include an annual "Festival of Unrty and Diversity" which brings together peop of different religions to celebrate equalty and diversity The Vivekananda Human Centre benefits the general public by foslering a greater understanding and respect of diversity in British society. This is considered more imtxirtanl now than ever due lo the rise of intolerance, and as such there is a need for an otganisation to counter that through promotion of equality and diversity. and religious harmny, in particular that philosophy as developed by Swami Vivekananda. In addition. the charity has responded lo Ihe identified need - and request from the trustees, volunteers, members and supporters of the charity- lo address hardship and nutritional support for people living in povety as well as provide educational support for vulnerable and marginalised young people in both the local communities where the charity conducts activrties in the UK, as well as overseas, particularly India. Bangladesh and Nepal. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) Additional details of objectives and aetivities (Optional inforniation) Many people volunteered lo supwrt the orgarsisalion. as well as participating in the events, over the course of the year. Many young I people participated in the music, reading and dance activities in the | evenl, as well as helping with the distribution of food, dothes and educational support materials. This has helped lo build their confidence, a5 well as knowledge and understanding of interfaith work, the importance of diversity and respect for other peoples. You may choose lo include further statements, where relevant, about". policy on grantmaking., policy programme (elated investment., contribulion made by volunteers. Also, a number of older people also aclivety volunteered to help in Ihe Ofganisalion of events. Meditation and prayers are led by such volunteers which supports the mental heatth of participants. As the Wivekananda Human Centre does not have any slaff, the contribution of volunteers play a vital role lo enable the organisation to conduct its activities. TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance We celebrated Swami Vivekananda's Birthday on 12 January 2023_ We continued to distribute food in the UK through the Vivekananda Food Bank in 2023, and distfibuted food, clothes and educational support materials & Vivekananda scholarships in India, Bangladesh and Nepal. as we did last year, to mark the occasion of Swamiii's birthday in January 2023, Durga Pula and Dwali in October and November 2023 In March 2023, we organised a Birthday Celebration of Sri Ramakrishna which also marked the Holi Festival at Scout Hall in South Woodford. The event included addresses from an array of honoured guests including Councillor Thavathuray Jeyaranjan, Mayor of Redbridge. Mr Sanjay Kumar of the High Commission of India, London, The Rl. Hon Sir lain Duncan Smith MP and Revered Swami Sarvasthananda, President of Ramakrishna Vedanta Cenlre. UK. As well as recitations. readings and music. Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year In August 2023, we participaled in the cuttural programme, and distributed thousands of Swamiji's books, lo mark the occasion of the Independen Day of India. In November 2023, we organised an event to mark Diwali and The Birthday CelebralK>n of Holy Mother al Scout Hall in South Woodford. The event included addresses from an array of hongured guests including The Rt. Hon Sir lain Duncan Smith MP, Mr Virendra Sharma MP, Councillor Jyolsna Islam. Mayor of Redbridge and Revered Swami Sarvasthananda, Minister-in-charge of the Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre, UK. As well as recitations, readings and music_ We have attended many interfaith events and delivered Swamiji's Universal Tolerance, Unity in Diversity, Hamiony, and Peace messages from VNekananda Human Centre during Holocaust MerrK)rial Day in January 2023 and UK Interfaith Week in November 2023. We maintain a website at htt s..1.VIVekanadaCenIre.cOM on which we feature all events and information al)out the work of the charity. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review Vivekananda Human Centre has unreslricled reserves greater than 3 months of ordinary running costs, which is a level that it is committed to maintain over the year ahead. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit Furtherfinancial review detsils {Optional infomiationl Funding for Vivekananda Human Centre in 2023 came from individual donors. All funding secufed has been channelled to support the project aclivilies. You may choose to include additional informalion, where relevant aboul.. (he charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)., how expendilure has supported the key objectives of the charty., investment policy aad objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information The Iruslees consider that there are no mater1 uncertainties about the Charity s ability to conlinue as a going concern. The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis. Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the tru5tee5' report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(sl Full name(sl Position leg Secretary. Chair, etcl Ram Chandia Saha DavNJ Russell Trustee Trustee Date 26 September 2024 TAR Marth 2012
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Vivekananda Human Centre Receipts and payments accounts Re9l$tered No.. 117071fj CC16a For the peric 0110112023 3111V2023 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricled funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year thE nMrost E tolts ri•4r•51£ toth• noar•s¢E fotho tothe ngargst£ Al Recei OwtlOn5 Delpgate t£kei$ AdvErt15NJg Rame Ii¢keis 8A09 8.$09 Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sal85. 15ee table). Sub total Total reeèlpts A3Pa ments support Hak he Souvenii Bnd rfrr C05t Guesl 5PEakers & art1Sts F. thir*s dIStrtiL8 educati sup SrnI sysi•m. Secunty and oth6YC05t Adverttsemenl Bank Ch 312 6Y 312 ffj&• 950 6,5$1 S,039 Sub total 1.417 8N67 6,039 A4 Asset and investment urchases, IseÈ table) Sub total rotslpaymts 8,467 8,467 6.039 Not ofreceipts/fpayrnentsJ A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds thtis year end 42 2,445 5.7S6 5,798 5.756 5,798 3,311 S,7S6
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds Restricted funds tts n¢aRsi Endowment funds to n•ar•st£ B1 Cash funds 5.793 Total cash funds 5.798 (sii Unrestricted fund5 Restricted funds to TrBarESt£ Endovmiènt funds to nèarg5¢È C¢lSilopfj(xwr> Cwrnntv4lu• B3 Investment assets Fund ro s•tbelon Crotloptionall CurreAtvalu onal B4 Assets reialned for th• charlty's own use Fund knLwnt due onal *lhvn Details B5 Liabilities Sne by one or iwo Irusiees bEhalf ol all the Irusiees Date of roval SignaturE Print Name Rarn C Saha David Russell