2022-04-01-accounts - Mohanji Foundation UK

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

	Period start date	Period start date			Period end date	Period end date
	Day	Month	Year		Day	Month	Year
From	1st	April	2021	To	31st	March	2022

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Mohanji Foundation UK

Other names charity is known by Mohanji Foundation

Registered charity number (if any) 1177264

Charity's principal address 28 Beaulieu Drive Pinner Middlesex, UK Postcode HA5 1NG

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
Mohan Pathirisseri	Founder	Whole Year to 31/03/2022	Mohanji Foundation UK Board
VijayRamanaidoo	Chair	Whole Year to 31/03/2022	Mohanji Foundation UK Board
Subhasree Thottungal	Vice Chair	Whole Year to 31/03/2022	Mohanji Foundation UK Board
Hemant Panda	Treasurer	Whole Year to 31/03/2022	Mohanji Foundation UK Board
Vigneshwaran Swaminathan	Assistant Treasurer	Whole Year to 31/03/2022	Mohanji Foundation UK Board
Shyama Jeyaseelan	Secretary	Whole Year to 31/03/2022	Mohanji Foundation UK Board
Sudha Thakur	Assistant Secretary	Whole Year to 31/03/2022	Mohanji Foundation UK Board

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)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	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

Type of governing document

Charitable Incorporated Organisation

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

CIO Foundation model How the charity is constituted

(eg. trust, association, company)

Mohanji Foundation UK Board of Trustees Trustee selection methods

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

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 works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

We are working more Collaboratively with other Mohanji Foundations in the world as well as engaging with the work of other Mohanji platforms which are consistent with the objectives of Mohanji Foundation UK.

We work collaboratively with Mohanji ACT Foundation in the UK for fundraising efforts which are being conducted jointly. Net income generated is being shared.

The Foundation is looking to create a Mohanji centre of benevolence in the UK and will also support the creation of other centres of benevolence in India and Europe (Slovenia). A team has been formed for fundraising and assessment of areas

Currently the Foundation is not exposing itself to any financial risks and is fully covered for existing activities by appropriate insurance with Zurich insurance company. However, the Foundation has set up a limited company called MCB Enterprises Ltd to minimise exposure to risk, in particular for non-primary purpose trading activities of the Mohanji Centre of Benevolence.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

To advance the Sanatana Dharma Universal religion for the benefit of the public in accordance with the teachings of Brahmarishi Mohanji by:

a) conducting services (satsang) that promote physical and mental wellbeing, in particular through the practice of meditation, yoga and breathing techniques,

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b) conducting classes on meditation, yoga and breathing techniques,

c) providing classes, programs, seminars, retreats, workshops, books, videos and other educational materials,

d) establishing and maintaining ashrams, temples, prayer halls, and meditation halls,

e) co-operating with government bodies, non-governmental organisations and other registered charities for the furtherance of the charity’s objects,

f) soliciting, collecting, receiving acquiring, holding and investing funds and property received by gift, donation, contribution or bequest for the furtherance of the charity’s objects,

g) applying the proceeds, income and rents derived from any property of the charity for the furtherance of the charity’s objects,

i) doing all such things as may be necessary or conducive to further the objects of the charity, as permitted by the laws of England & Wales.

SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES FOR MOHANJI FOUNDATION UK FROM APRIL 2021 to MARCH 2022 CONDUCTED FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT

As we emerge from the Covid 19 lockdown, we have commenced some in person activities.

Programmes:

These typically consist of one or more of the following activities - yoga, meditation, conscious walking, conscious dancing, Mai Tri session and group discussion plus vegan lunch.

On line activities April 2021 to March 2022

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)

These sessions came about as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, transitioning the activities to on line.

Daily meditation sessions
Weekly online Kriya sessions
Blog reading
Testimonial reading - Veda chanting and breathing exercises - Weekly group satsang/discussion
Podcast sessions
Special chanting events
Special fundraising events
Online Mai-Tri (details below)

Total programmes on Zoom 600 (participation: 5,000 people in total) Total programmes on Facebook 800 (participation 3340 people in)

Mai Tri Method

Distant Mai-Tri sessions 1000+ sessions
No. of practitioners trained increased to 14.
Increased activity by all practitioners during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Blogs, books and publications

Blogs: - Various testimonials written and proof read by UK testimonials team for publishing on public forums and social media

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Books: Collaborating with Gurulight team to co-ordinate write ups, proof read and support with printing of the following new publications: Guru Leela 5, Silence of Shiva, MAST book written by Mohanji.

Books/blogs Translation - Ongoing translation of books and blogs into other languages such as Tamil, Singhalese, Chinese and Marathi

Facebook translation: Ongoing translation of Facebook pages into Tamil. Marathi, Punjabi and Sinhalese.

Physical in person meditation sessions: The team started in person meditation sessions in September 2021 until November 2021 with social distancing and not performing energy transfer. These sessions were sparsely attended due to ongoing concerns regarding covid 19. We eventually paused them in November due to a rise in cases again with a view to resume in spring 2022.

Van purchase: The Trustees along with Mohanji ACT Foundation jointly purchased a van. This was done mainly by donors donating directly to Mohanji ACT Foundation for the purchase. As this van is to be used mainly for Service activities performed by ACT, the financial arrangements for ongoing costs is split as 25% Mohanji Foundation and 75% ACT Foundation.

Mohanji’s visit in March 2022

Mohanji visited the UK in March 2022 and we arranged a one day programme at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in Central London. This was very successful and we had about 100 participants which was the capacity of the hall. In addition to this we had a Fruit Tree planation event in Woodley together with the Local Councilor Laura Bloomberg and the local mayor. This was highlighted in the local press.

Mohanji Centre of Benevolence (MCB): This is a flagship project. The MCB will be the headquarters of Mohanji Foundation and meet one of our key charitable objectives. The Trustees have developed a specification, road map and set up team for property search and fundraising.

In preparation for the MCB, the murtis (idols) of Shirdi Baba, Lord Ganesh and Lord Dattatreya were commissioned from Jaipur. These idols will be made in Marble over the next few months and expected to be dispatched to the UK later this year, most likely between October to December. These idols will form the centrepiece of the MCB.

Specification

Location: Mainland England or Scotland
Distance from City/airport: less than 1.5H
• Budget: £500k to £1000k
Planning: Must have planning for purpose
Main property: Greater than 8-10 beds
Outbuildings: suitable for accommodation and B&B
• Parking facilities: Greater than 10
Woodland on site
Water body on site: Lake, stream, river
Utilities available: Gas/electrics/telephone
Size: Greater than 5 acres, ideally 20 to 30
Surroundings: peaceful and tranquil. No surrounding buildings

High level road map

Agree specification for MCB
• Set up locations and fundraising teams

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Prepare high project plan
• Prepare marketing material (PPT, brochure) • Agree outline budget • Agree fundraising strategy
Agree on suitable locations
Start fundraising - small monthly donation
Start traditional fundraising
Visit locations
Source suitable property
• Purchase property by mid 2023
Enabling works/refurbishment
Buy murtis Installation of murtis and temple inauguration

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

All of the activities have been undertaken by dedicated unpaid volunteers.

The number of volunteers has increased over the reporting period and the scope of activities has also increased, in particular Mai-Tri practitioners and yoga activities.

We have created two additional teams of volunteers for the fundraising and property search for the Mohanji Centre of Benevolence

Section D Achievements and performance New initiatives Summary of the main ❖ FB Followers increased 19%, 2032 currently. achievements of the charity ❖ Instagram Followers increased to 335. during the year Key Volunteers

7 Trustees plus Trustees of Mohanji ACT Foundation who are also active. 9 Mohanji Acharyas 2 Apprentice Acharyas 14 Mai-Tri method practitioners 13 Meditation coordinators 9 Mohanji Energy Transfer practitioners

Collaboration with other Mohanji Foundations across the World:

UK Team have been actively contributing to

•	Acharya Board and Executive teams and Acharya travels
•	Global Website team, Translation team, Editorial team.
•	Development of Philippines team
•	Projects of Ashrams (Slovenia) & other Mohanji Spaces
	(Arunachala)
•	Testimonials & Book Publication team
•	Books Publications (Guru Leela, MAST, Silence of Shiva)
•	ACT 4 Hunger platform
•	Mohanji International Foundation

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Section E Financial review

The charity seeks to operate at all times with a positive balance of funds Brief statement of the and works within its means to achieve and maintain this. Currently the charity’s policy on reserves charity is holding some funds for the Mohanji Centre of Benevolence in India and in Slovenia when these are needed. In addition the Foundation is starting a major fundraising drive to secure funds/loans for the Mohanji Centre of Benevolence in the UK with a target date for procurement of mid 2023. A non-refundable deposit was paid to City Cruises for a fundraising Details of any funds materially cruise/lunch which has had to be written off due to cancellation of the in deficit programme as a consequence of health concerns relating to Covid 19.

Further financial review details (Optional information)

Costs

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

The on-line programmes were predominant as physical programmes were not possible. We therefore had reduced costs for renting of spaces but increased costs for Zoom accounts.

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including Income any fundraising);

The principal source of funds were:

how expenditure has - One day programme conducted in Central London in March 2022
supported the key objectives with Mohanji
of the charity; - Donations sourced locally through one off contributions or regular
• investment policy and monthly donations. objectives including any - Auction of Mohanji articles ethical investment policy - Donation for one day programmes adopted. - Sale of books and merchandise - Incomes generating activities such, one day programmes - Fundraising programmes such as Xmas wrapping and food stalls.

Fundraising

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we have had limited physical fundraising programmes. We have created a weekly newsletter with a donate button and Facebook donate link for easier donation via Facebook.

Section F Other optional information

The charity is looking to support the set up of physical ‘ashram’ locations so support the objectives of the foundation. This includes supporting the set up of land/building in India and Slovenia initially as well as finding a property for centre of benevolence in the UK. This is our major priority in the next 12 months.

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) Vijay Anand Ramanaidoo

Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)

Chair

Date 22/01/2023

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perio To 02104r2021 3110Y2022 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted fund tothe nar¢st Restricted funds Endowmenl Jnds Total funds Last year tathe r¢St£ to th4 n•ar4¥tt to th• neareot £ A1 Rec•1 Don8bons Ever Merchandise Ashram Garsh OthetS 1112 13,477 2.112 13,477 202 uri 1.1rK7 Sub total(Gmss income forAR) 19,189 556 A2 Assèt and investment sale& Sub total Total r#cwpts 19.189 6,367 25,556 A3Pa m•nts Events Merts)andi* H811 Hire Travdl Accrssoriss Insuran Leg81 EqU1Ment 15 612 612 614 473 473 270 303 270 303 Sub total a927 22.927 A4 Asset and in¥e$tmont rchases see table Sub total Totalpayments 22.927 22.927 Net of rKeipts/(payments) A5 Trdll5fers b8ts¥een funds Afj cash funds la$t yoar end Cash funds this ytsr end 6.367 6293 10.549 16.842 16,916 19.471 CCXX R1 a(a>)mts ISSI 23101r2023

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