Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/09/2020 Period start date To 31/08/2021 Period end date
Charity name: MANCHESTER TAMIL ASSOCIATION
Charity registration number: 1177434
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the education of children and young people aged 4-18 through the provision of education in Tamil language and fine arts including singing and classical dance. |
| 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 |
Annual Day, Teaching of Tamil and fine arts. Manchester university dental faculty community project. Manchester Mela performance. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | MTA has carried out its activities in accordance with charity commission guidelines and as per the purpose of the charity as defined above for the public benefit. |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Charity has taught 26 students Tamil and Fine arts during the period. All the students sat independent examinations in Tamil language and Fine arts, and achieved 95% pass rate. Due to pandemic our students haven’t participated any external events. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Charity had a balance of - £46.87 at the end of the period. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | To be carried forward for the next years activities. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | -£47.87 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Due to pandemic |
| 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 | No concerns. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 |
CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 06 Mar 2018 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 | AGM elections. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Emails and AGM Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees Works with Manchester University and Manchester Mega Mela. The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | MANCHESTER TAMIL ASSOCIATION |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1177434 |
| Charity’s principal address | 46 Darnley Streey. Manchester, M16 9NE |
Trustee board
| Trustee board | ||
|---|---|---|
| Trustee | **Other trusteeships ** | Charity status |
| Dr Senathirajah Ariyaratnam | Manchester Global Foundation | Up-to-date |
| Arumaithurai Senthilkumaran (Chair) | None on record | |
| KoilrajMoses | None on record | |
| Prema Navaneetharasa | None on record | |
| ReckeyCotilda Kemananthan | None on record | |
| Dr Santhalingam Jegatheeswaran | None on record | |
| Supethini Arumuham | None on record | |
| Veerasingam Kuralarasu | None on record |
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 |
Arumai Senthilkumaran | Prema Navaneetharasa |
|---|---|---|
| Arumai Senthilkumaran | Prema Navaneetharasa | |
Chair of the Trustees |
President | |
| 23/06/2022 | ||
| 23/06/2022 |
MANCHESTER TAMIL SCHOOL
ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD FROM 01/09/2020 TO 31/08/2021
INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
| INCOME Exam Fee Book Fee OVERHEADS RENT INSURANCE WEBSITE TEDC GEN EXPEN |
619 504 405.00 53.40 180.97 293.00 237.50 |
1123.00 |
|---|---|---|
| 1169.87 | ||
| SURPLUS (LOSS) FOR PERIODE |
46.87