Bolton Hindu Forum – Trustees’ Annual Report 2024– 2025
1. Introduction
The Trustees of Bolton Hindu Forum (BHF) present the Annual Report for the year 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. BHF continues to provide cultural, educational, and wellbeing services supporting individuals and families across Bolton and the wider North-West. All activities this year were aligned with the charity’s objectives and delivered clear public benefit.
2. Charitable Activities and Public Benefit
Funeral Support Project
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Ensured families received culturally appropriate bereavement support.
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Preserved religious tradition and dignity for the deceased.
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Reduced emotional and practical stress for grieving families.
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Strengthened community solidarity through compassionate service.
Royal Bolton Hospital Temple / Prayer Room
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Provided a peaceful environment for spiritual reflection for patients, staff, and families.
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Supported mental wellbeing through meditation and prayer.
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Strengthened chaplaincy engagement and cultural representation.
Interfaith & Community Partnerships
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Promoted mutual understanding between diverse communities.
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Encouraged cooperation, shared learning, and civic participation.
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Strengthened social cohesion across Bolton.
School Visits & Educational Outreach
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Enhanced cultural literacy among young people.
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Supported the curriculum for RE and diversity learning.
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Helped children understand Hindu values, festivals, and traditions.
Support for Other Hindu Organisations
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Promoted Diwali celebrations across the region.
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Strengthened collaboration within the wider Hindu community.
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Enabled greater access to cultural events for the public.
Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
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Delivered mental health wellbeing sessions.
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Provided Alzheimer’s awareness workshops.
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Encouraged healthier lifestyles and emotional resilience.
3. Major Events Delivered in 2024–2025
Sports Mela
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Promoted physical activity and teamwork.
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Connected communities from across the region.
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Strengthened cultural identity through sport and celebration.
Shrad Bhajans
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Provided healing through devotional music.
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Strengthened unity through shared remembrance.
Navratri Celebrations
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Promoted cultural heritage and intergenerational participation.
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Encouraged physical activity through dance.
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Strengthened unity across Hindu organisations.
Charity Garba
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Mobilised the community for charitable giving.
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Fund Raising
Dusshera Festival
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Celebrated the message of good triumphing over evil.
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Encouraged regional community participation.
New Year Gala
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Showcased Indian culture, arts, and heritage.
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Encouraged cross-community bonding and inclusion.
Holi – Festival of Colours
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Promoted joy, unity, and inclusivity.
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Supported mental wellbeing through colour and celebration.
4. Regular Activities
Bollywood Dance Classes
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Promoted physical activity and creativity.
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Supported confidence-building among young people.
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Preserved contemporary Indian culture.
Garba Classes
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Preserved Gujarati folk dance traditions.
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Encouraged intergenerational participation.
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Supported physical fitness and cultural engagement.
BHF Radio
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Strengthened cultural identity through multilingual content.
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Provided a platform for local voices and talent.
Sunday Sports Club
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Encouraged regular physical activity.
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Provided structured social engagement for families and individuals.
5. Public Benefit Statement
All activities delivered by BHF in 2024–2025 provided measurable public benefit, including supporting emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing, promoting cultural understanding, reducing loneliness, strengthening interfaith relationships, and offering accessible community events. These outcomes align with the Charity Commission’s public benefit requirements.
6. Plans for 2025–2026
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Expand wellbeing and empowerment programmes.
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Strengthen youth leadership and cultural education.
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Grow interfaith partnerships and civic engagement.
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Develop BHF Radio’s DAB presence.
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Enhance volunteer development and support.
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Deliver larger, more inclusive cultural events.
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
for
BOLTON HINDU FORUM (REGISTERED CHARITY 1183042)
W McCarthy Accountancy Services
22 Callis Road, Bolton. BL3 5QA tel 01204 654993
BOLTON HINDU FORUM
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| Page | |
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| General Information | 1 |
| Accountant's Report and Client Approval Certificate | 2 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 3 |
| Balance Sheet | 4 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 5 |
BOLTON HINDU FORUM
GENERAL INFORMATION for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
| ADDRESS : | 4 Rowsley Avenue |
|---|---|
| Heaton | |
| Bolton | |
| BL1 5LY | |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER : | Mr W Mc Carthy |
| 22 Callis Road | |
| Deane | |
| Bolton | |
| Lancs | |
| BL3 5QA | |
| BANK : | Lloyds Bank |
| Hotel Street | |
| Bolton | |
| BL1 1DB | |
| TRUSTEES : | Mr Hirendra Patel |
| Mr Champak Fakira | |
| Mr Mamit Agarwal | |
| Mrs Vanisa Varani | |
| Mr Kaushik Makwana | |
| Mr Amit Taank |
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BOLTON HINDU FORUM for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT TO
BOLTON HINDU FORUM
In accordance with instructions given to us we have prepared without carrying out an audit the Annexed Income and Expenditure Account from the accounting records of Bolton Hindu Forum and from information and explanations supplied to us.
W Mc Carthy 22 Callis Road Deane Bolton Lancs BL3 5QA
CLIENT APPROVAL CERTIFICATE
I approve the Income and Expenditure Account and confirm that I have made available all relevant records and information for its preparation.
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BOLTON HINDU FORUM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
| BOLTON HINDU FORUM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 |
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| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| ANALYSIS OF INCOMING RESOURCES | |||||||
| Restricted | Non | Total | Restricted | Non | Total | ||
| Restricted | Restricted | ||||||
| Grants | |||||||
| BMBC New Years Eve Charity Gala | 1900 | - | 1900 | - | - | - | |
| Forever Manchester Grants | - | - | - | 2600 | - | 2600 | |
| 1900 | - | 1900 | 2600 | - | 2600 | ||
| Other Income | |||||||
| Donations | - | 289 | 289 | - | 4860 | 4860 | |
| Sports Mela | - | 3842 | 3842 | - | 1889 | 1889 | |
| Spring Fair | - | 163 | 163 | - | 50 | 50 | |
| Dusshera | - | 1920 | 1920 | - | 1016 | 1016 | |
| Shradd Bajan | - | 1014 | 1014 | - | - | - | |
| New Years Eve Charity Gala | - | 4656 | 4656 | - | - | - | |
| Charity Garba | - | 3067 | 3067 | - | - | - | |
| Navratri | - | 2307 | 2307 | - | 1122 | 1122 | |
| Radio Adverts | - | 1130 | 1130 | - | - | - | |
| Holi | - | 2529 | 2529 | - | - | - | |
| Dance Classes | - | 596 | 596 | - | 80 | 80 | |
| - | 21513 | 21513 | - | 9017 | 9017 | ||
| Bank Interest | - | 482 | 482 | - | 613 | 613 | |
| Total Income | 1900 | 21995 | 23895 | 2600 | 9630 | 12230 | |
| ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE | |||||||
| Direct Charitable Expenditure | |||||||
| Events Costs | |||||||
| Navratri | - | 2184 | 2184 | - | 635 | 635 | |
| Dusshera | - | 1880 | 1880 | - | 1300 | 1300 | |
| Diwali | - | 100 | 100 | - | 370 | 370 | |
| Spring Fair | - | 170 | 170 | - | - | - | |
| Charity Garba | - | 2245 | 2245 | - | - | - | |
| Charitable Donations | - | - | - | - | 1025 | 1025 | |
| Mahila Shakti | - | - | - | - | 455 | 455 | |
| Shradd Bajan | - | 450 | 450 | - | - | - | |
| New Years Eve Charity Gala | 1900 | 5836 | 7736 | - | - | - | |
| Dance Classes | - | 645 | 645 | - | 750 | 750 | |
| Holi Fest | - | 722 | 722 | - | 1270 | 1270 | |
| Bollywood Dance | - | - | - | - | 660 | 660 | |
| BHF Sports | - | 1200 | 1200 | - | - | - | |
| Sports Mela | - | 4043 | 4043 | - | 694 | 694 | |
| 1900 | 19475 | 21375 | - | 7159 | 7159 | ||
| Support Costs | |||||||
| Administration Expenses | 4 | - | 5087 | 5087 | - | 10127 | 10127 |
| Radio Station Expenses | - | 3133 | 3133 | - | 2708 | 2708 | |
| Establishment Expenses | 5 | - | 968 | 968 | - | 2373 | 2373 |
| Other Expenses | 6 | - | 2224 | 2224 | - | 2121 | 2121 |
| Total Expenditure | - | 11412 | 11412 | - | 17329 | 17329 | |
| (Deficit)/Surplus for the Year | - | -8892 | -8892 | 2600 | -14858 | -12258 | |
| Total Funds brought forward | 20562 | 32417 | 52979 | 17962 | 47275 | 65237 | |
| Total Funds carried forward | 20562 | 23525 | 44087 | 20562 | 32417 | 52979 |
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BOLTON HINDU FORUM
| BALANCE SHEET | ||||||
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| as at 31 March 2025 | ||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| FIXED ASSETS | ||||||
| Tangible Assets | 1 | 681 | 908 | |||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||
| Cash at Bank and in hand | 42816 | 52596 | ||||
| Debtors | 1130 | - | ||||
| 43946 | 52596 | |||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||
| Accrued Expenses | 540 | 525 | ||||
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 43406 | 52071 | ||||
| NET ASSETS | 44087 | 52979 | ||||
| FINANCED BY : | ||||||
| UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | 2 | 23525 | 32417 | |||
| RESTRICTED FUNDS | 3 | 20562 | 20562 | |||
| 44087 | 52979 |
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BOLTON HINDU FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
1. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| 1. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Computer | ||
| Equipment | ||
| £ | ||
| COST | ||
| As at 1 April 2024 | 6428 | |
| Additions | - | |
| As at 31st March 2025 | 6428 | |
| DEPRECIATION | ||
| As at 1 April 2024 | 5520 | |
| Charge for the year | 227 | |
| As at 31st March 2025 | 5747 | |
| NET BOOK VALUES | ||
| As at 31st March 2025 | 681 | |
| As at 31 March 2024 | 908 | |
| 2. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | ||
| As at 1 April 2024 | 32417 | 72485 |
| (Outgoing)/Incoming Resources | -8892 | 531 |
| As at 31 March 2025 | 23525 | 73016 |
| 3.RESTRICTED FUNDS | ||
| As at 1 April 2024 | 20562 | 17962 |
| (Outgoing)/Incoming Resources | - | 2600 |
| As at 31 March 2025 | ||
| 20562 | 20562 |
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BOLTON HINDU FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
| 4 Administration Expenses Telephone and Website Costs Accountancy Fees Legal and Professional Fees 5 Establishment Expenses Insurance Cost Repairs and Office Refurbishment Light and heat 6 Other Expenses Sundry Expenses Depreciation Provision Page 6 |
2025 2024 £ £ 255 1625 540 1263 4292 7239 5087 10127 2025 2024 £ £ 660 985 308 - - 1388 968 985 2025 2024 £ £ 1997 1819 227 302 2224 2121 |
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