Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date 01 June 2020 31 May 2021 From To
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name
Sai Grace Trust
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 1183278
Charity's principal address MOATE HALL, MAIN ROAD DARSHAM, SAXMUNDHAM
Postcode IP17 3PP
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
Rev LEONORA Chair
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VAWN VAN GILS
2 Geoffrey Steinberg Trustee 12 December 2019
Ann Jacqueline Trustee 12 December 2019
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Steinberg
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
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Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Rev LEONORA VAWN VAN GILS
Geoffrey Steinberg 12 December 2019
Ann Jacqueline Steinberg 12 December 2019
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Governed by a Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Appointment by existing Board of Trustees Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by)
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Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
The advancement of spiritual, emotional and psychological health and well-being in particular, but not exclusively, by:-
(a) The provision of counselling, guidance and advice to those in need thereof;
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
(b) Advancing education and understanding of the practice and philosophy of yoga and meditation;
(c) The practice of non-denominational spiritual and pastoral services; particularly, but not exclusively, in accordance with the teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, and to promote awareness of those teachings to the public. To further such charitable purposes as the charity trustees see fit from time to time, in particular but not exclusively through the provision of grants in India towards relief in need and the provision of education
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| The advancement of spiritual, emotional and psychological health and well-being in particular, but not exclusively, by:- (a) The provision of counselling, guidance and advice to those in need thereof; (b) Advancing education and understanding of the practice and philosophy of yoga and meditation; (c) The practice of non-denominational spiritual and pastoral services; particularly, but not exclusively, in accordance with the teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, and to promote awareness of those teachings to the public. To further such charitable purposes as the charity trustees see fit from time to time, in particular but not exclusively through the provision of grants in India towards relief in need and the provision of education |
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| Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) |
Herewith the second Annual Report on the life of Sai Grace Trust CIO. Even though we have been going through unprecedented times since the outbreak of Covid 19 in early 2020, Sai Grace Trust CIO has managed to stay afloat and has helped hundreds of people on many levels. Firstly, the Chair Reverend Leonora van Gils has counselled many people over the phone, during the months preceding the lockdown in UK and after. In July of 2020, Sai Grace Trust opened its doors once again in the Temple at Moat Hall, with just a few people attending for the safety of all. In August, Sai Grace Trust was able to hold a mini retreat in the garden, which was attended by a few people, singing and chanting for global healing, as well as doing yoga and meditation. In September, we had a couple of Memorial Services in Sai Grace Temple, for members of families passed away. In October, Reverend Leonora van Gils set up a YouTube channel, recording prayers and meditations for the upliftment of people in need. |
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November 23, we celebrated the Birthday of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, with a few people attending to keep safe distancing.
December 20, we managed to have a Christmas Party at Moat Hall and donated gifts to charity. During this month, we continued to donate for educational needs to poor children in India, as well as donating to homeless people in UK.
On 1 January 2021, Sai Grace Trust held it’s first Zoom meeting and many artist from around the world, joined us in singing and praying for a healthy and prosperous 2021.
February 14, we had our 2nd Zoom Service at Sai Grace Temple, with a “Love Story” sung and told in prayer. This Satsang was well attended around the world and made many people happy.
March 11, Sai Grace Trust held its’s 3rd Zoom Service for Maha Shivaratri Satsang. We had a team of International singers and musicians singing and playing for us, as well as reciting many holy mantras.
April 4, Sai Grace Trust held an Easter Service via Zoom. Again we were blessed with many International singers joining us, in-between each chapter of an unusual story that Reverend Leonora told about the life of Jesus. We had a huge response with over 1000 viewings and had a generous feedback of joy from many people.
On April 24, 2021 Sai Grace Trust held a Humble offering via Zoom for the 10th Anniversary of the Mahasamadhi of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Many people from around the world joined in, to offer prayers and devotional songs. Again we had over 1000 views and wonderful words of appreciation from young and old alike.
This closed the 2nd year of Sai Grace Trust CIO, doing its best to be of service, to as many people as possible from around the world, during these unprecedented times.
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Section D Achievements and performance
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Section D Achievements and performance
It feels important to have granted a stable and constant support to Summary of the main people's spiritual, emotional and psychological wellbeing, even during the achievements of the charity Coronavirus crisis, providing counselling, guidance and advice in person during the year and over the phone. Many people have reported an improvement in their wellbeing, as well as their peace of mind, and many others have benefitted from the support given by the Trust to external charities, furthering education, and services to homeless and needy people.
Section E Financial review
Sai Grace Trust's policy is to ensure there are sufficient funds to cover its Brief statement of the regular activities and to build its reserves for future charitable events in charity’s policy on reserves furtherance of the charitable purposes of the Trust.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
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Section F Other optional information
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Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Leonora Van Gils Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc) Date 25/10/2021
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SAI GRACE TRUST 1183278
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01/06/2020 31/05/2021
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 - Individual 2.634 - - 2.634 8.345
Sub total (Gross income for
2.634 - - 2.634 8.345
AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 2.634 - - 2.634 8.345
A3 Payments
Direct Expenses 844 - - 844 329
Cleaning - - - - 45
Accountant fee 300 - - 300 -
Bank Fee 42 42 -
Charitable Donations 1.185 - - 1.185 1.769
Entertainment - - - - 116
General Expenses 3.095 - - 3.095 3.219
Photography - - - - 30
Printing & Stationery - - - - 64
Repairs and Maintenance 91 - - 91 295
[ 5.557 ] - - 5.557 5.867
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
Lawnmower - - - - 590
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - 590
Total payments 5.557 - - 5.557 6.457
Net of receipts/(payments) - 2.923 - - - 2.923 1.888
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 13.967 - - 13.967 -
Cash funds this year end 11.044 - - 11.044 13.967
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds |
Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Cash at Bank |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 11.044 - - 11.044 OK Unrestricted |
Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - OK Restricted |
Endowment funds to nearest £ 13.967 - - |
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| Endowment |
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| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
Details Plant and Machinery Details Details Details Signature |
to nearest £ to nearest £ 590 - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name LEONORA VAN GILS |
to nearest £ 590 - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 25/10/2021 |
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