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Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date
01 April 2020 31 March 2021
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Bhakti Marga UK Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1176788 Charity's principal address 11 Lyndon Avenue
Pinner
Postcode HA5 4QF
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 Sonam Shantilal
2 Hitesh Jogia
3 Teresa Hale
Merleesa
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Govender
5 Shehryar Karbhari
Ana Luisa
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Marreiros
Dr Manish
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Pankhania
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Constitution How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company)
Apart from the first charity trustees, every appointed trustee must be Trustee selection methods appointed for a term of two years by a resolution passed at a properly (eg. appointed by, elected by) convened meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment as appointed charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
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| Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document 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) |
To advance the Hindu religion, in accordance with the teachings of Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda and Bhakti Marga, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration of religious festivals, producing and/or distributing literature to enlighten others about the Hindu religion. |
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| The initiative is to build a community where we promote the path of Bhakti (The Devotion to God) according the teachings of Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda. With a focus on spiritual and non-spiritual seekers, the association in the UK aims to: Promote and deliver fairs, teachings and workshops on ancient meditation techniques such as Atma Kriya Yoga, Simply Meditation, OM Chanting, Project Mantra and Babaji Surya Namaskar which all promote spiritual, mental and physical well being Yoga retreats for seekers to allow people to meditate in areas of tranquillity and peace with other practitioners Promoting Hindu traditions and activities. Developing a better understanding to people about the meaning of ancient Hindu scriptures. We stand by the following core values: Respect – we respect people of all gender, caste or creed Love – we are inspired and taught by our Living Master, Paramahamsa Vishwananda to accept what one is in order to love ourselves and others Unity – we aim to work and grow spiritually together so that we can achieve the ultimate Engage – we continue to develop relationships with communities and people so that one has a greater understanding of Hinduism |
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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All contributions made by volunteers are used for the purpose of charitable activities and to fulfil the strategies of the charity.
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
In light of the national lockdown brought on by the COVID-19 Pandemic, Bhakti Marga hosted largely online activities during the period from 01.04.2020 to 31.03.21.
They were as follows:
Knowledge Classes:
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Weekly classes on the Srimad Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam, two of the core scriptures in Hinduism;
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Study circles and Question and Answer sessions on the Hindu scriptures;
Devotional Arts
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Kirtan concerts via Facebook
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Rituals
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Regular Sanskrit chanting courses
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Daily Sanskrit chanting
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Puja and abhishek courses
Yoga & Meditation
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Mantra Meditation Sessions
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Weekly Atma Kriya Yoga Practice sessions
Other
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Various get togethers, with devotees and followers coming together to share experiences
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Online Blessings and satsangs with our spiritual master – Paramahamsa Vishwananda
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Section E Financial review
It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds which are free Brief statement of the reserves of the charity at a level which is required to meet its objectives charity’s policy on reserves of approximately six months unrestricted expenditure. This provides sufficient funds to cover management and administrative costs for the charity. The Board reviews this periodically.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
None
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
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
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Sonam Shantilal Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee etc) Date 07/12/2021
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Bhakti Marga UK members of On accounts for the year 31 March 2021 ended Set out on pages 1-2
Charity no 1176788 (if any)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2021.
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Date: 08/12/2021 Signed: Name: Chaweevan Williams Relevant professional Chartered Certified Accountants qualification(s) or body : Address: Verdant Accountants Limited 167 Clarence Avenue, New Malden, Surrey KT3 3TX