2023-08-01-accounts

BRISTOL PUJA COMMITTEE

A Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Registered Charity Number: 1181397

Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts

For

The Year Ending 1[st] August 2023

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BRISTOL PUJA COMMITTEE

CONTENTS

Page Introduction 3 Our Vision, Mission and Values 3 Legal and Administrative Information 4 Structure, Governance and Management 5 Objectives and Activities 5 Achievement and Performance 6 Financial Review 6 Statement of Financial Activities 7 Balance Sheet 8

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BRISTOL PUJA COMMITTEE

Introduction

Bristol Puja Committee charity activities were suspended due to lack of volunteers and funding since early 2022 – a direct impact of Covid. Additionally, relocation of a few key trustees and volunteers created administrative challenges to carry out normal function of the charity. The charity still upholds the existing vision, mission and values. The trustee members are exploring ways to rejuvenate in the near future.

Vision

A harmonious society by promoting Hindu cultural and religious values and helping individuals, other charity during pandemic, flood and drought.

Mission

• Promoting Hindu cultural and religious values

• Advancement of art, culture and heritage of Bengali and other South Asian communities

• Provide a platform to people of all ages and faiths to enhance personal and social skills

• Help financially individuals, other charities during pandemic, flood, other natural calamities

Values

• Respect for individuals

• Cooperation

• Openness

• Equality

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BRISTOL PUJA COMMITTEE

Legal and Administrative Information

Name of Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO):

Bristol Puja Committee (BPC)

Registered Charity Number:

1181397

Trustees:

Mrs Souroni Hazra, appointed on 16/06/2018

Mr Dibakar Gayen appointed on 09/05/2020

Mr Rajib Roy appointed on 09/05/2020

Mr Manas Pratim Nath appointed on 09/05/2020

Registered Address:

54 Dirac Road, Ashley Down, Bristol BS7 9LP

Bankers:

HSBC UK Bank Plc 62 George White Street, Cabot Circus, Bristol, BS1 3BA

(The bank closed the account due to inactivity in February 2023)

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BRISTOL PUJA COMMITTEE

Structure, Governance and Management

Bristol Puja Committee (hereafter referred as the committee) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with Charity Commission on 03.01.2019 with registration number 1181397. The committee is governed by its constitution last updated on 23.04.2020. A board of appointed trustees run the organisation with the help of associate members and volunteers.

Objectives and Activities

The objective of the committee is to contribute towards a better society by promoting South Asian culture and Hindu religious values and the relief and assistance of people in need in the UK and overseas who are the victims of natural or other disaster, through the provision of grants. These are achieved by following activities:

• Organise important pujas and festivals in timely manner to bring the flavour of sub-continental life

• Encourage everyone, especially the young children to come forward and demonstrate their talent in contemporary art, music, dance and any other performances.

• Organise professional performances to provide quality entertainment while raising the level of professionalism

• Conduct worships in traditional ways and explain all procedures in simple English describing main purpose and relevance of each activity or rituals

• Organise talks and presentations to highlight Hindu cultural and religious values providing a sense of belongingness

• Create an environment of cooperation, kindness and friendliness

• Inculcate the values of respect, tolerance and safety in young children

• Providing authentic food/prasad to all devotees and participants to give a taste of continental life

• Serve food to homeless people

• Organise social events

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BRISTOL PUJA COMMITTEE

Achievement and Performance

In the fifth year of BPC, as mentioned before, no events were organised. In order to rejuvenate the organisation, trustee members are considering the following options:

• Relocation of the registered office

• Attracting new volunteers in the relocated area

• Reviewing the vision, mission and values

• If required, amending the constitution and renaming the charity

Financial review

Financial review details:

Since the publication of 2021-2022 annual report the cash in bank remain zero.

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves:

Not applicable

Details of any funds materially in deficit: Not applicable

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

	Name & Position	Dibakar Gayen Chairperson	Signature & Date	23/12/2023

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BRISTOL PUJA COMMITTEE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

For the Year Ended 1[st] August 2023

					Unrestricted Funds	Unrestricted Funds	Unrestricted Funds
				2021		2022	2023
	INCOMING RESOURCES			£		£	£
	Members Contributions			1015		445	0
	Loan Repayment Contribution by members					220	0
	HMRC Gift Aid					3565	0
	Sale of idols					1200	0
	Donation Received Grant Received TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR CHARITABLE APPLICATIONS			80 0 1095		1122 750 7302	0
	Less– General Expenses
	Durga Puja & Lakshmi Puja			586		4594	0
	Saraswati Puja Holi			0 0		0 0	0 0
				586		4594	0
	Finance Costs
	Bank Charges			-		10	0
	Repayment of Loan to CIO					6277	0
						6287	0
							0
	TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED			586		10881	0
	Net of Receipts/Payments (operating activities)			509		(3579)	0
	Total Funds brought forward		(3257)			(2748)	0
	Total funds carries forward		(2748)			(6327)	0

• The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year

• All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities

	RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENT IN FUNDS		2021		2022	2023
			£		£	£
	Unrestricted General Funds
	Opening Funds		(3257)		(2748)	0
	Surplus (Deficit) for the period		509		(3579)	0
	Closing Funds on 1stAugust 2023		(2748)		(6327)	0

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BRISTOL PUJA COMMITTEE

CHARITY BALANCE SHEET

As at 1[st] August 2023

		2021	2021	2022	2023
		£		£	£
	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUNDS
	Total Funds	(2748)		(6327)	0
	STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
	Tangible Fixed Assets		-	-	-
	Less- Accumulated Depreciation		-	-	-
	CURRENT ASSETS
	Cash in Hand		-	-	-
	Cash at Bank		3520	0	0
			3520	0	0
	Less- CURRENT LIABILITIES- amounts falling due within 12	months
	Creditors		-	-	-
	NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES)		3520	0	0
	Loan to CIO EXCESS OF ASSETS OVER LIABILITIES		(6277) (2757)	0 0	0 0

For the year ending 1[st] August 2023 the Charity was entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The trustees have not required the Charity to obtain an audit in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and for the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to Charities subject to the small companies regime.

Approved by the Board and Signed on its Behalf

	Name & Position	Dibakar Gayen Chairperson	Signature & Date	23/12/2023

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