Guru Panth Trust (UK)
(Registered Charity Number. 1179055)
Annual Report (Year Ending: 31[st] August 2023)
This charity is governed by virtue of constitution, which was adopted on 10[th] September 2017.
The following are trustees of the charity:
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1) Gurwinder Singh
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2) Parampreet Singh
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3) Narinder Singh
The Trustees Report
Objectives of Guru Panth Trust (UK)
The advancement of Sikhism in the UK and Worldwide mainly but not exclusively by means of:
- (I) Raising awareness and understanding of Sikhism
(II) Relieving poverty by providing funding to those in need
This is carried out as follows:
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Help setting up businesses on a small scale i.e. by buying rickshaws, sewing machines, carts, machinery, building stalls etc so that those in need can start up a business and generate sufficient income to cover household expenses.
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Paying children’s school fees and other expenses such as uniform, books etc. We encourage families to send their children to school to ensure they have a bright future and become independent.
Projects undertaken this year:
The charity has successful helped many poor families mainly from the Gurdaspur/Punjab area.
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Built stalls/grocery shops and providing enough supplies to start-up businesses on a small scale.
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Provided machinery to help start up a business i.e. sugarcane grinding machine from which sugarcane juice can be made which is a popular drink in India.
We have started up sewing centres to allow women to learn new skills which will help them start up a sinesS and generate income for their family. Women have become independent and confident. This has reduced the financial stress of male figures in families who have been struggling with the burden of loans taken to continue their farming businesses. Many fanners have been committing suicide in Punjab as they are unable to pay off their debts. Our main aim has been to support women so that they can generate another stream of income and meet all financial reqLtirements to maintain a good quality of lrfe for their families. During the coronavlrus pandemic and floods in Punjab we have been folbwing one of the main principles of the Sikh Religion which is'selfiess Seryice. by providin8 food and basic nes51t1es for those in need. We have helped poor families with wedding expenses such a5 Outfits, necessities etc. On many occasions we have builtlrepaired homes to ensure those in need are living in safe surroundings. Future lans Continue to build our team so that we can help people from different areas in Punjab. This wlll be done by recruiting more volunteers from different distritts in Punjab that can help identify areas with high poverty levels. We have been able to help people in Amritsar, Tam Taran and Gurdaspur districts this year. We are working with local Gurdwaras to help u5 raise awareness of Sikhism and help families learn prayers which will create a positive environment in village5 and reduce consumptlon of drugs/alcohol. Most work is carried out by volunteers in the UK and in India and fundraising 15 carried out using medi3 in the UK. We present family cases on Social media and explain their current situations and struggles and carry out an appeal for the relevant funds required to solve the difficvltie5 of each familv. Signed by Trustees GurwSnder Slngh Date; /4-06- 2oL<
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Guru Panth Trust (UK) 1179055
Receipts and payments accounts CC23a
For the period 01/09/2022 31/08/2023
To
from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations 44,704 - - 44,704 51,980
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- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total 44,704 - - 44,704 51,980
A2 Asset and investment sales,
etc. - - - -
Total receipts 44,703.75 - - 44,704 51,980
A3 Payments
Bank Charges
262 - - 262 156
Travel
5,265 5,265 7,155
Advertising
- - -
Printing, Postage & Stationery
571 571 334
Accountancy Fees
500 500 500
Donation to UK Charity
600 600 -
Donation sent to India
36,513 36,513 23,016
Sundry
- -
Sub total 43,711 - - 43,711 31,162
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, etc. - - - -
Total payments 43,711 - - 43,711 31,162
Net of receipts/(payments) 993 - - 993 20,819
A5 Transfers between funds
- - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 102,256 - - 102,256 81,437
Cash funds this year end 103,249 - - 103,249 102,256
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14/06/2024
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Guru Panth Trust IUKI On accounts for the year ended 3110812023 Charity no (if any) 1179055 Set out on pages 1&2 I report lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 3110812023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151(bl of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confinn that no matérial matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect". the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act". or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not Gomply with the applicable requirements OnrnIng the form and content of accounts sel out in the Charrties {Accounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed". Date: 2510612023 Name: Ranbir Singh Attwal Prop RSA Associates Relevant professional qualification(sl or body lif any): FCA Ilndial, ACMA,CGMA Affiliate Member of the ICAEW Address: First Floor, 30 Merrick Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB2 4AU IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material Matters of concern {see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items Ihat the examiner wishes to disclose. NA IER Oct 2018