Charity registration number CEO13542 (England and Wales)
ISHWAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION UK
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ISHWAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION UK
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 |
| Statement of trustees' responsibilities | 2 |
| Statement of financial activities | 3 |
| Statement of financial position | 4 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 5 - 8 |
ISHWAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION UK
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
S Krishna C Burrell S Choudhry A Mehrotra R Anand S Choudhry
Charity number CEO13542 Principal address 8 Woodside Road New Malden KT3 3AH
ISHWAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION UK
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The CIO accounts have been prepared on a receipts basis.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)".
Objectives and activities
Objectives
The CIO was established to provide relief to people suffering from eye conditions in particular but not exclusively by supporting the work of the managed eye care hospital known as Icare Eye Hospital and Post Graduate Institute (Unit of Ishwar Charitable Trust) based at Gautam Budh Nagar (Noida) in the NCR of New Delhi, India.
Activities
To provide relief for people suffering from eye conditions and to assist in the provision of treatment for those who are blind or otherwise suffer from eye related problems and to help with the provision of facilities and equipment for eye care and research
Structure, governance and management
The existing trustees are responsible for appointing further trustees.
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the CIO is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
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S Krishna
Trustee 20/6/2025 Dated: .........................
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ISHWAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION UK
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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ISHWAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION UK
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
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| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 3 | 3,637 | 1,788 |
| Total expenditure | 3,637 | 1,788 | |
| Net expenditure and movement in funds | (3,637) | (1,788) | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Fund balances at 1 April 2024 | 3,621 | 5,409 | |
| Fund balances at 31 March 2025 | (16) | 3,621 |
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ISHWAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION UK
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| 2025 Notes £ Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 3,884 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 7 (3,900) Net current (liabilities)/assets The funds of the charity Unrestricted funds 8 The financial statements were approved by the trustees on ......................... |
2024 £ £ 5,961 (2,340) (16) (16) (16) |
£ 3,621 |
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| 3,621 | ||
| 3,621 | ||
20/6/2025 .............................. S Krishna Trustee
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ISHWAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Ishwar Charitable Foundation UK is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered in England. The Charity is registered at Companies House under reference CE01542
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and includes any VAT that cannot be recovered. Where possible costs are allocated directly to the activities to which they relate.
Governance costs are those that relate to the general running of the charity and its infrastructure.
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ISHWAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.6 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand.
1.7 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the charity transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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ISHWAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
3 Charitable activities
| Unrestricted funds general Unrestricted funds general 2025 2024 £ £ Bank Charges 319 288 Legal and professional 900 - Accountancy 2,418 1,500 3,637 1,788 |
Unrestricted funds general Unrestricted funds general 2025 2024 £ £ Bank Charges 319 288 Legal and professional 900 - Accountancy 2,418 1,500 3,637 1,788 |
Unrestricted funds general Unrestricted funds general 2025 2024 £ £ Bank Charges 319 288 Legal and professional 900 - Accountancy 2,418 1,500 3,637 1,788 |
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| 2025 £ 319 900 2,418 3,637 |
2024 £ 288 - 1,500 |
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| 1,788 |
4 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
5 Employees
There were no employees during the year.
6 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
7 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
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| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Accruals and deferred income | 3,900 | 2,340 |
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ISHWAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
8 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At 1 April | Resources | At 31 March | |
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| 2024 | expended | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 3,621 | (3,637) | (16) |
| Previous year: | At 1 April | Resources | At 31 March |
| 2023 | expended | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 5,409 | (1,788) | 3,621 |
9 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year.
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