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2022-12-31-accounts

2022 ANNUAL REPORT

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LONDON INSTITUTE OF VEDIC EDUCATION (LIVE)

Charity Number: 1184199

108 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 3BA, UK

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS
TRUSTEES’ REPORT 4
LIVE TRUSTEES’ DETAILS 5
LIVE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES 10
Sanatana Dharma presentations to Schools 11
LIVE Children’s Services 13
Krishna Children Sanga 13
Sanatana Dharma course 16
Online Bhagavad Gita Course 16
Bhajans (devotional songs) 17
India tour (Bharat yatra) 18
Annual Review of the Mandir 20
Volunteers NEEDED 27
Food distribution SEVA Croydon 28
Govardhan Institute for Vedic Education 30
Dwipa Institute for Vedic Education 36
Sri Lanka 39
LIVE accounts 40

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT

Summary of the activities of the London Institute of Vedic Education in 2022

LIVE has been working upon various projects simultaneouly, both in the UK and abroad. I am very pleased to say that the contributions of the community and those of the volunteers running these projects have had a very significant impact upon the lives of both younger and older communities. Some of these projects include the continued sponsorship for education of the gopis, installation of water wells, and distribution of blankets. You will find further details of these projects within this annual report.

This truly amazing year was witness to the opening of the Sanatana Dharma Centre in August 2022. Fondly known as “The Mandir”, this has been a project that we have all had a vital role in conceptualizing and developing. With the many festivals and activities that are now held here, we are overjoyed to see it becoming an integral place for our community to come together.

Following the Mandir’s inauguration, we have very successfully observed the festivals of Shri Krishna Janmashtami and Diwali. There are many devotees that regularly attend weekly sessions at the centre, including the recitation of Hanuman Chalisa 21 times every Saturday. It is very encouraging to see that the Mandir has begun to attract a wide range of members from the local community.

In addition to this, many community schools have been visiting and participating in recitals at the Mandir, hosted by Nabhinandan Das. As a result of his zeal for sharing Vedic education, this program has been very well received by the young students, and we are delighted to see their enthusiastic involvement.

I would like to thank Ian Lynch for his chairmanship since 2019 and I feel honoured to have been selected to lead the Trustees. I am eagerly looking forward to welcoming and serving our community.

Naveen Khosla Chairman of the Trustees

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LIVE TRUSTEES’ DETAILS

Naveen Khosla with his wife Sadhana

Naveen Khosla

(Chairman of the Trustees)

Having previously held several Senior Management positions in the Pharmaceutical Industry, Naveen, with the unwavering help and support from his wife Sadhna, have spent many years building the award winning pharmacy chain Medipharmacy Ltd. Naveen and Sadhna have lived, with their 2 sons, most of their life in Croydon and Purley, and understanding that focal point was needed for worship and also to provide service to our community, when asked to become a Trustee, Naveen immediately agreed to serve our community as a Trustee and now Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Naveen and Sadhna have a darling grandson.

Ashwin Soni

Ashwin Soni

Ashwin Soni, 72, was born in Uganda and has been living in the United Kingdom since 1970. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chemical Engineering and a Chartered Engineer. He retired in 2010 after 35 years as a senior manager in the Technology and Engineering sectors of Kimberly Clark. He was instrumental in the construction of the £3.4 million Mandir and Community Centre in Crawley. Gurjar Hindu Union, Crawley Community Action, Diver Crawley, and Crawley Inter Faith Network are among the charities he supports in Crawley.

Parth Malde

Parth Malde, aged 27, is a disciple of HH Krishna Das and son of Nabhinandan and Jayanti. He has a Masters in Mathematics and is currently working in the accountancy industry. His interests are learning musical instruments such as mridanga and harmonium and playing tennis.

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Kanu Priya

Kanu Priya Devi Dasi is a self-employed artist and tutor who specalises in painting, decorative painting and is a sculptor. She has been an aspiring devotee from her teens, received harinam diksha in 1998 from Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev Goswami Maharaj and Brahmin initiation in 2019 from the Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj of the Sri Chaitanya Saraswati Math. Kanu Priya had made the murtis in The Mandir in Coulsdon.

Kanu Priya Devi Dasi

Rajiv Dama

Rajiv was born in Mumbai, India and moved to Croydon in 2010. Rajiv works as a management consultant and tries to apply the Sanatana principles within his work. He has assisted LIVE since 2020 in defining organisational design and strategy. In addition, he regularly volunteers in projects held by the Mandir. Rajiv enjoys listening to music, travelling and carpentry.

Rajiv Dama

Ghanashyam Master

Ghanashyam Master was born in Gujarat and now lives in North London. He has been a dedicated follower of the Sanatan religion all his life. He is married with two children and is officially retired, yet he assists the Mandir in so many ways, especially during festival times. He is skilled at DIY projects and enjoys astronomy, chasing eclipses and comets in his spare time!

Ghanashyam Master

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Ian Lynch

Ian Lynch is a Graphic and Website Designer. Over the years Ian has helped with printing artwork and magazines for LIVE and working with charities.

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GIVE TRUSTEES’ DETAILS

Trikalajna

Trikalajna Das

Trikalajna Das was born in Kenya and attended Aston University in Birmingham and studied a B.Sc. (Honours) in Civil and Marine Engineer.

In the past he has worked for Dutch, British, and Australian contractors (HBM, Tarmac, Richard Costains). These are a few of the projects he has worked on and accomplished:

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Nabhinandan & Jayanti

Nabhinandan & Jayanti

Nabhi and Jayanti have been married for 36 years. Born in Kenya, they retired from working life in 2012. Under the guidance of their spiritual master HH Krishna Das Swami they have been engaged in the last 33 years serving the community to increase the awareness of Vedic principles of life. They primarily founded LIVE in 2019 in order to promote Sanatana Dharma in schools in South London. They are also assisting GIVE and Trikalajna to offer education to the girls of needy family and also establish the provision of water to remote villages in Vrajabhumi, Uttar Pradesh, Bharat (India). In addition the recent incorporation and activities of Dwipa Institute of Vedic Education by Sanjoy is of special interest to them.

Priyavrat Das

Priyavrat Das was born in South Africa, and is self employed as an Accountant and Financial Advisor. He is a disciple of HH Krishna Das Swami. He was initiated in 1996. He is currently a Trustee of the Shri Hari Trust in Punjab and assists with Food for Life in South Africa

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Pundarik Das

Pundarik came to Krishna Consciousness in 1989 and joined as a full time devotee in 1990 under the mentorship of Trikalajna Prabhu. He is mainly connected with publication of scriptures, Vedic education, research in Vaishnava history and preservation of rare manuscripts. Pundarik is serving GIVE in managing finances.

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DIVE TRUSTEES’ DETAILS

Sanjoy Roy

Sanjoy Roy

Sanjoy Roy studied in the Mayapur Gurukula and graduated with a BBA Degree in 2012 and a LLB Degree in 2021. He started BVGV IN 2000 and RNPV IN 1996. He is a Specialized Legal Consultant and has given much valuable assistance to victims of crime. Sanjoy’s family lives in Mayapur. He is also a managing director for the unique Vastu compliant NITAI NIMAI residential buildings in Mayapur that are better than Western standards.

Manideep Rana

Manideep Rana studied in the Vrindavana and Mayapur Gurukuls. He is proficient in 3D animation and graphic design. He is currently Graphics designer for Pzizz Ltd. Manideep is assisting DIVE with office administration.

Manideep Rana

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LIVE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Missions statement of LIVE:

“To educate and spread Vedic knowledge to children and communities at large with excellence”.

the organisation. To ensure that standards are being met, LIVE appointed Mrs Bakula Bhatt as Senior Child Protection Officer in November 2022. Bakulaben has vast experience in the safeguarding of children as a result of having been a teacher at Old Palace Girls’ School for 20 years Bakulaben will be supported by Archana Sharma.

In order to fulfill its mission in 2022, LIVE has conducted the following activities:

The position of Senior Child Protection Officer is completely independent of the trustees, sponsors, committee members, congregation or any person of influence. If any Child Protection issues arise, the Senior Child Protection Officer has complete freedom to act expediently to address the matters which include contacting the police, social services and or appropriate council departments.

Child Protection

Before reviewing the educational activities conducted by LIVE in 2022, we wish to convey that the safeguarding of children is of paramount importance to

If anyone witnesses or is aware of any safeguarding issues, please contact Bakulaben on: bakula@hotmail.co.uk Archana on: Archana.d.sharma@gmail.com

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SANATANA DHARMA PRESENTATIONS TO SCHOOLS

In 2022, LIVE gave presentations to schools in South London and surrounding areas and the results were as follows:

including Lord Rama, Sitadevi and Hanuman.

Sharing our tradition with others in this way always proves to be a very meaningful and fulfilling experience.

The very first school to visit the newly opened Mandir in November 2022, was Smitham Primary School. In this visit, children from Year 3 classes were given an experience of Sanatan worship within the temple.

Some of the kind feedback we have received from the schools are as follows:

These presentations were very well received both by the children and the adults. The Ramayana dramas in particular were very popular; giving children the opportunity to dress up in the provided costumes and perform a role play of the main characters of Ramayana,

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“I am just writing to thank you for your visit to our school on Wednesday. The children were all very much engaged and learnt a lot. The outfits and costumes that you provide are

great additions and really help the children to feel the part as they act out the story. Those universal messages of good and light triumphing are always important to share. Thank you again for your time.”

Vicki Hewitt Vincent Catholic Primary School 28th November 2022

“Thank you very much for an amazing, informative and engaging assembly on Diwali.

You kept the children and the staff totally engaged and they all loved the opportunity to sing and participate. Thank you for fitting us into your busy schedule and we look forward to welcoming you back to have an extended assembly with dressing up and all.”

Mrs Bama Pari Rushy Meadow Primary Academy 26th November 2022

IF ANY SCHOOL WOULD LIKE A PRESENTATION ON HINDUISM

PLEASE CONTACT NABHINANDAN DAS ON: 07545 318772

Aspirations for 2023:

LIVE aims to visit and make presentations to around 150 schools this year.

LIVE will attempt to draft a book which can be distributed to school children about the basic principles of Sanatana Dharma.

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LIVE CHILDREN’S SERVICES

by Priti Sudra

Krishna Children Sanga

Classes take place every Saturday, unless a LIVE festival is being conducted.

Data protection consent forms: One form per child must be submitted for data protection of the child and all participants in the class (“sanga”).

Staff: 4 members - Priti Sudra, Purna Shukla, Nabhinandan Das, Ritesh Aswaney Time: 5:45pm to 7pm (GMT) Age of children: 5 – 13-year-olds

Average attendance: 14

pastimes, Chalisa translated & recited, Narasimha dev appearance pastime, Ekadashi (the benefits of fasting)

Schedule:

Hindi classes

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Impromptu dramas - during festivals

Drama preparation includes narrator, costume director, scripter, music man, the odd crew assistants, and of course, actors and actress ages 6+. The actors learn some impressions within an hour or two of performing live in front of 500+ audience. The children really enjoy the participation in the dramas and learn a lot of our culture and traditions by participating.

Aspirations for 2023

Have weekly or monthly children sanga at The Mandir (in Coulsdon)

a. To look for a teacher

b. Similar format to KCS classes Continue with Online Krishna Children Sanga Teaching the lessons from Bhagavad Gita to children

Dramas covered in 2022:

  1. Holi – Narasimha dev Appearance

  2. Ram Navmi – Hanuman’s Devotion

  3. Janmastami – Birth of Lord Krishna

Upcoming classes on:

Report submitted by: Priti Sudra

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ONLINE SEMINARS

In 2022 LIVE hosted 544 online sessions on Zoom. The summary study of the Srimad Bhagavatam which consists of 12 Cantos and 18000 verses was concluded in 2022. The whole Srimad Bhagavatam was covered in 328 seminars over nearly 2 years. The table below shows the various subjects of the seminars in 2022 and 2021:

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Srimad Bhagavatam 148 180
Appearance days of the Lord and devotees 72 90
Children & Youth Sanga 53 75
Bhagavad Gita 53 95
Yoga 42 50
Sanatan Dharma Course 32 -
Holy places in Bharat 31 21
Damodara Satsangs 27 50
Saptarishi 20 -
Devatas 20 -
Brahma Samhita 19 -
Ekadasi/diet 18 26
Miscelleous 6 92
Bhajans 3 61
Abodes of the Lord - 10
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Sanatana Dharma course

An online course on the principles of Sanatana Dharma was held and the following topics were presented:

Aspirations for 2023:

All the hundreds of seminars are uploaded on YouTube and together with the related seminar notes, we intend to construct a Vedic library on LIVE’s website (liveveda.org.uk) by the end of 2023.

Online Bhagavad Gita Course

delivered by Parineeta Juneja

The Bhagavad Gita is an instruction

manual for humans, guiding them on the path of ultimate goodness and devotion to the Supreme. Learning this philosophy through the Bhakti-Jnana course has been fulfilling on many levels; mentally, emotionally and physically. The in-depth explanations of each chapter, the power that came with reading Sanskrit shlokas and the lessons we learn to apply practically in everyday life gave me the strength and direction to progress both spiritually and materially.

After having completed the course, I was given a wonderful opportunity by our dear Nabhinandan Prabhuji and Jayanti Mataji. My gratitude towards them can never be measured as they gave me the chance to preach and speak on the Bhagavad Gita – which is a very rare opportunity. Attempting to speak about and explain the words of the Lord continually inspires me as I am reminded again of everything I learnt, with even more realisation. Preaching the knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita not only helps me to increase my spiritual knowledge, but also allowed me to

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realise more about myself. It felt very natural to me to present this philosophy; almost as though I was born for the purpose of following it and teaching it to others. I want to express my gratitude to the Bhakti-Jnana course that I was able to learn so much from, through the medium of my supportive and enlightened teachers. Ultimately, I thank Lord Krishna for making His nourishing and merciful words so accessible to us in the form of the Bhagavad Gita.

Pari 8th January 2023

Bhajans (devotional songs)

Bhajans of Bhaktivinod Thakur (an acharya in the Gaudiya Tradition) Bhaktivinoda Thakur (1838 –1914), a Hindu philosopher, guru and spiritual reformer of Gaudiya Vaishnavism who effected its resurgence in Bharat (India) in late 19th and early 20th century and was hailed by contemporary scholars as the

most influential Gaudiya Vaishnava leader of his time. He is also credited, along with his son Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati, with pioneering the propagation of Gaudiya Vaishnavism in the West and its eventual global spread through Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Bhaktivinoda Thakur also contribued significantly to the development of Vaishnava music and song in the 19th century. He composed many devotional songs, or bhajans, mostly in Bengali and occasionally in Sanskrit, that were compiled into collections, such as Kalyana-kalpataru (1881), Saranagati (1893) and Gitavali (1893). His bhajans are well known for conveying the essence of Gaudiya Vaishnava teachings in simple language. Karuna Bhandhar Devi, a disciple of HH Krishna Das Swami, and a school teacher of classical Hindustani music in Mauritius sang hundreds of songs of Bhaktivinoda Thakur in 2022. All these bhajans are uploaded on YouTube andwill be included in a Vedic library on LIVE’s website (liveveda. org.uk).

Karuna Bhandhar Devi

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India tour (Bharat yatra)

A HUGE thank you for the Yatra of a lifetime. God knows how many lifetimes! What a beautiful spiritual journey it was, full of bliss. I learned so much about the holy places, Temples, Kundas (ponds), Holy Rivers and much more. There are so many treasured moments that I rejoice when I start mediating on them. Below are just a few of them.

Sridham Dwarka, Dwarkadhish & Gomti River

The highlight for me was bathing in Gomti Mai River and then going to the Dwarkadish temple to take darshan of all the deities. We also visited a local temple and rode on camelback too!

Somnath

Here we visited Bhalka Tirtha temple, which is the location where the arrow of the poacher named Jara hit Lord Krishna. We also visited the great beautiful Somnath temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Sridham Mayapura

The highlight of this Dham was taking darshan of Pancatattva, Lord Nrisingha Dev, Srila Prabhupada and Radha-Madhav alonsgide the eight principle Gopis. We stayed in the Conch Bhavan right next to the temple. It was at Mayapura that I was blessed to take a bath in Mother Ganga for the first time in my life, which was very close to the complex. We also visited some smaller temples outside the complex including the “Birthplace of Harinam Sankirtan”.

I was blessed to sing in this holiest of holy temples. Didn’t see that coming.

Haridwar and Rishikesh

Sightseeing here was truly fulfilling and breath-taking. The highlight for me was the snan (bathing) in Mother Ganga at Hari Ki Pauri, and feeding devotees. While sightseeing I would take every opportunity to go for another snan in Mother Ganga with Nabhi Prabhu. It is so true…. When mercy comes it truly comes flowing. Ganga Arati in the evening was just icing on the cake with so many devotees from different Sampradayas taking part.

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Vrindavan

Just when I thought bathing in rivers was over, I was again blessed to bathe in Yamun Mai in Vrindavan. I even managed to do a 7km Parikrama of Vrindavan which is a must for all devotees. We stayed at the Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir for a week exploring the complex and visiting many local temples. Some of the temples we had darshan of include Sri Gopinath, Sri Radha Gokulananda, Sri Radha Raman and Sri Radha Damodar. Another location that really touched me was Sri Seva Kunj where Krishna used to engage in seva (selfless service) of Radharani and helped her get ready for Raas Leela. Although I had watched videos online before the Yatra nothing beats the actual darshan.

Govardhan Hill, Radha Kund and Shyam Kund

By the time we got to Govardhan Hill my heart was already fulfilled with the Yatra experience so far. The 22Km Govardhan Hill Parikrama was definitely worth it with so much to see. During the Parikrama I had darshan of Govinda Kund, Radha Kund, Shyam Kund and finally Kusum Sarovar.

Barsana/ Nandagoan/ Vrinda Kund

Towards the end of the Yatra I visited the birthplace of Radharani, saw Nandagaon from a distance and tookdarshan of Vrinda Kund. In Barsana I got to see the work done by GIVE with regards to sponsoring young girls in education, tree planting and creating wells for the poor.

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ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE MANDIR

Renovation works completed

Raocon Ltd completed the renovation of the Mandir to a high standard in August 2022. It began in November 2021. LIVE thanks Rao and his team on their excellent work and commitment, and gives thanks to Haresh Shah and his son, Gopal Shah, for the many long hours spent on ensuring that the Mandir was delivered to the Community in a timely fashion and to a highspecification, some of highlights are as follows:

Festivals & regular events at the Mandir

by Sanjana Idnani - aged 20

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Makar Sankranti, children were given the opportunity to make kites to welcome in the Spring and Harvest season.

Our events have been a great opportunity to bring the Sanatana community together and spread the word about The Mandir.

At our bigger events such as Holi, Ram Navmi. Janmastami and Diwali, we see an attendance of 200-300 people. At smaller events such as our New Year’s Day event, we still see around 70-100 people. Prasad (blessed vegetarian food) is served at every event and is always sponsored by members of the community.

Setting up the committee

The Makar Sankranti celebration brought different communities together as traditions and customs from different communities were celebrated at the Mandir. These events usually involve bhajans, drama and dance, and an opportunity to learn more about the festival and the pastimes associated with it. For example, at our most recent event,

The trustees appointed Sachin Bagla to manage the Mandir, who in turn has set up a committee to assist running the Mandir. Sachin, aged 48, works in the technology industry. Originally from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, he lives in South London and is married with 2 children.

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We have also had a 2-day discourse on “The Purpose And Meaning of Human Life” from Maa Raseshvari Deviji at the Mandir who is a follower of Kripalu Maharaj ji from Vrindavan. This was organised by by Drs Jyoti & Rajesh Rathod who make great efforts for Sanatan Dharma on every occasion.

Regular Events

The Mandir has also launched a series of more regular events since we opened in August 2022.

A bit more about Sanjana: I got involved with LIVE during my time at university when the pandemic had changed my expectations for my experience there and really had me considering the purpose of life and what I should be striving for.

I attended online Bhagavad Gita classes with Nabhiji and found they really spoke to me and made the messages of the Gita relevant to my life.

I felt passionately that giving this access to young people would be transformative and got involved with teaching youth sessions and helping with youth leela at events. I hope to expand on this within the Mandir. I also help with the Mandir’s comms for events by designing posters.

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Financial report of the Mandir

(by Anil Idnani)

I am pleased to present the Financial Summary for the first five months of Operations of the Mandir. It has been a positive start with an operating surplus recorded since the opening in August.

Total Income £5,919
Total Expenditure £4,343
Operating Surplus £1,576

Notable items

Financial Plans for 2023

School programmes at the Mandir

The Mandir is open to welcome schools from the local area to come and visit. In November 2022 Smithan Primary School visited the Mandir and the children were shown a presentation on Sanatana Dharma, which included the following:

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Overall Plans for the Mandir in 2023

We want to make the Mandir a platform for all Sanatana communities to come together to celebrate festivals and traditions.

The aim of establishing the Mandir is to:

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Daily Seva at the Mandir

Cooking Preparation (especially on special occasions) Children’s Education (presentations of Sanatan Dharma to schools) Technology, Marketing, Web Content, Events Management Youth Groups

Please contact Nabhinandan Das on +44 7545 318 772 or Sachin Bagla on +44 7956 169 35 6

FOOD DISTRIBUTION SEVA CROYDON

Homeless food distribution in Croydon 2022

by Janaki Mehta

2022 saw another successful year of food distribution with a collaboration between LIVE and Nightwatch Croydon; supporting those in need of food within the Croydon area.

LIVE has now been regularly providing food to those in need for over two years, approximately once every month. With social distancing and Covid restrictions easing in 2022, the project gained many new volunteers including some very young people, (A-Level and University Students) who have been getting involved along with the veterans of the team. It has been extremely joyful to see young people wishing to make a difference and helping to support those in need. We welcome all people, all age groups, to reach out to us if you are interested in getting involved.

With the growing team of volunteers. LIVE has continued to cook and collect meals and we have served many delicious meals of pasta, biryani, samosas, salads, cakes and more to those in need. There was also a distribution of warm gloves to the homeless in December 2022.

Through this project many people have contacted us privately after their family functions to find out how they can deliver surplus food for distribution. This has been graciously received by the Nightwatch Team.

Once again, it is simply impossble to name everyone who has been involved in this project as we have an ever growing army of volunteers,but needless to say - they know who they are and how much joy they are bringing to the lives of people around them. Their support is much appreciated and no doubt without them - there would be no homeless seva project.

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Plans for 2023

For 2023 we wish to expand the projects in the following ways

bought themselves. This is what keeps me inspired to keep serving the project year after year. I know that each and every part of this seva goes directly to those in need and I get to see this first hand.

For further information contact Janaki Mehta: janakimehta@hotmail.com

On a personal level - one of the most fascinating, special and motivating aspects of this project is that we are cashless. We do not collect money for this project - we work solely based on people volunteering, cooking and donating food items or non-food items, which they have

Janaki Mehta

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GOVARDHAN INSTITUTE FOR VEDIC EDUCATION

By Trikalajna Das

What is Goverdhan Institute for Vedic Education (“GIVE”)?

The GIVE Trust was founded jointly by Nabhinandan Das and Trikalajna Das with the blessings of saints of Braj Vinod Baba, Ramesh Baba, Balarama Baba, Pamanabh Goswamiji and Achyutalal Bhattaji with a view to serve the Brajwasis (“residents of Vrindavan”) in all possible ways and to address the various issues faced by the Brajwasis.

GIVE believes in the motto that ‘serving Brajwasis is non-different from serving Radha and Krishna’. Together with London Institute of Vedic Education, GIVE’s objectives and aspiration are as follows:

Sponsoring Gopis (Brajwasi girls)

Due to rising inflation/ cost of living and the traditional mindset, the villagers generally don’t educate their daughters, and get them married at a tender age of 10-12 years; such girls never manage to attend school because of lack of financial support.

To address this issue, in 2022 GIVE has sponsored 265 Brajwasi girls (“gopis”) across Braj (which includes schools in Vrindavan, Barsana, Govardhan, Chatikara etc). £200 per Gopi covers the tuition fees along with books, stationery, school uniform etc for the full academic year. We also provide basic food items and medical help to the poor Gopi families to ensure that their basic needs are met and the gopis are not prematurely married (or made to work for basic needs) so that they get at least the basic minimum education (both material as well as spiritual).

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GIVE adopts a detailed student selection process to ensure that the gopis that require the most help get the assistance, and also monitors the progress of students through meetings with parents, school teachers, principals on a regular basis. GIVE ensures that schools wherein the gopis are sponsored learn Vedic knowledge by reciting Bhagavat Gita skolas, chanting the Hare Krishna Mahamantra and having regular kirtan programs/ lectures. Also, students who show interest in understanding spirituality are encouraged and given further guidance.

Aspirations for 2023: GIVE plans to expand the number of gopis it sponsors to 400.

Installation of Water Wells and Forest Restoration

Due to rising inflation and cost of living, the villagers have almost cut all the trees to get more agricultural land/ food produce. Such agricultural practices in the villages of Braj are contributing to a looming water crisis. There is shortage of sweet water

suitable for drinking for the villagers in almost 500 villages in Braj. Also, due to lack of resources, there are not even enough tube wells in villages to meet the

requirement of the villagers. For example, in Kashi Nagla near Dalota village which is around 20 kms from Vrindavan there is no water well and the villagers have to travel 2-3 kms to get water.

So far, GIVE has installed 23 tube wells and planted more than 250 trees, working closely with Gram Panchayat and Pradhans of the village to ensure water wells and forest restoration work takes place with the support of the local villagers.

Aspirations for 2023: GIVE has identified villages/ Naglas in and around Govardhan, Dauji (Baldeo), Sehi, Parkam, Chaumuha, Mukarai, Kunjera wherein there is a need to install tube wells as well as plant trees.

GIVE is planning to install 108 water wells on the Braj Chaurasi Kos Parikrama (Spiritual Ring Road of Braj).

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After 2023, GIVE also plans to restore the pokhers (mini lakes) and wells in the villages of Braj; if there are no pokhers or wells, we plan to build at least 4 pokhers and 4 wells in each village to ensure rain water utilization and to solve the problem of water of the villages.

Supporting Small Gaushalas (cowsheds)

Based on our experience, we understand that in small gaushalas (with not more than 10 cows) the cows are cared for in much better conditions as compared to big gaushalas having thousands of cows. Support to such small gaushalas run by poor brajwasis is a key to promote cow based (organic) farming as well as cow protection. GIVE supports 13 such small gaushalas in Braj region. GIVE and LIVE has continued its support to the Radhakanta Gaushala situated in Radhakund.

Aspirations for 2023: To adopt 20 gaushalas

Adopted Cows

Donors also have the opportunity to donate Pure Breed Desi cows to the local poor Brajabasis or to the Goshala’s run by the poor Brajabasis or to the Brahmins of Braja with respect to their ancestral scriptural guidance.

During the year, 7 pure breed desi cows were donated and some of these cows have even given birth to calves. Some of donors are Pratibha Mehta, Arti, Shukla, Ragini Patel and Sat prabhu.

These cows are specially picked and donated to gaushalas who will maintain and take excellent care of them. GIVE provides the opportunity to donate a cow out of one’s love for cows. Pure Breed Desi Cows can cost from INR 70000 (approximately £700) onwards depending on the age and health of the cows

Aspirations for 2023:

To avail the opportunity to others to also donate cows as recommended by Garuda Purana

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Ration and Food Distribution

Due to extreme poor financial conditions and many family members, some villagers find it difficult to feed their children a healthy and nutritious diet. GIVE provides basic ration kits to such families. GIVE sponsors food and prasadam distribution on a regular basis.GIVE organized a big feast serving prasadam to around 3000050000 people on Radhastami in Barsana. GIVE also distributed 30000 laddus on the occasion of Lathmar Holi.

GIVE distributed prasadam to around 2500 people (including Mahants of Temples of Vrindavan) on Vrindavan Parikrama Marg during Janmashtami. GIVE also arranges special prasadam for blind people and widows in Braj. GIVE also does food distribution on special occasions/ tithis (like birthdays, shraddha etc) to brahmanas/ sadhus.

Aspirations for 2023:

To organise monthly distribution of provisions to the needy family in Braj.

Distribution of Blankets and Medical Assistance

GIVE distributed around 4000 blankets in the winters of 2022 and beginning of 2023 to the poor in the Braj region. Due to lack of medical facilities in villages, GIVE distributes First Aid kits as well as sponsoring medical operations/ treatments of poor brajwasis/ sadhus. For example, GIVE recently sponsored the prostrate operation of a sadhu, who was extremely grateful because he was in severe pain.

Aspirations for 2023: To distribute 5000 blankets by the end of the 2023.

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Restoration of Ancient Temples/ Places of Worship in Braj

GIVE’s first project of renovation of Tulsi Das Bhajan Kutir was successfully completed and we now hold regular preaching programs there. GIVE has also provided water facilities in Braj Mohan Temple of Narottama Das Thakur in Gyangudri, Vrindavan.The ashram as well as the pilgrims are benefited by the same.

Aspirations for 2023:

To seek out further important places to renovate.

Weddings

Vedic marriages are a big part of our colourful and meaningful tradition. However weddings are often a financial challenge for some families even if they do the best minimum exchanges. The GIVE team ethically scrutinises the financial situation of those who request assistance and contributes either partially or fully depending on their circumstances. A simple marriage can cost up to Rs 3 lakhs. During the year, GIVE assisted with the costs of several weddings of poor brajwasis couples.

Note: This Annual Report is prepared by Tansukh Shingdia a.k.a Trikalajna Das (Managing Trustee) and Dhaval Sachdev a.k.a Vraj Vilas Das (B Com, CA, LLB)

Sraddha

Sraddha was observed for the ancestors of approximately 100 devotees (mainly from London). Brajwasi Brahmins performed the ceremony (including a yajna) and over 100 local brahmins were served with sumptuous prasad.

If you would like to donate to any of these causes the bank details are as follows:

Bank details

Bank Name: Axis Bank CA - A/C No: 922020013162565 A/C Holder Name: Govardhan Institute for Vedic Education IFSC CODE: UTIB0000794 IBAN/Swift code: AXISINBB086 (Instead IBAN code INDIA use a Swift Code only SOL ID: 794, Bank Address: Chhatikara Road. Near Nandan Van Colony, Vrindavan Registered Offices: 71 Madhuvan Colony, Off Sunrakh Road, Vrindavan, UP (281121)

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Distribution of blankets

Restoration of Holy Sites

Feeding Pilgrims

Distribution of blankets

Restoration of Holy Sites

Supporting Weddings

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DWIPA INSTITUTE FOR VEDIC EDUCATION

by Sanjoy Roy

The concept behind DIVE:

Many of the girls born in Bengal are looked upon as a liability by their families, as they are to be wedded off when they reach adulthood. Marriage becomes a burden as the dowry system is only abolished on paper. So, the girls are neglected when it comes to education. A decent Bengali medium education is a big challenge for girls, and English medium education is only a dream for a few.

Through proper education opportunities and guidance, both materially and spiritually a child will grow to have a good future and also be our future. The simple but challenging concept is to uplift as many children as possible, among the financially challenged families of the Nabadwip/Nadia district of West Bengal.

DIVE was formed in the year 2022 by Sanjoy Roy and Manideep Rana with the blessing of Nabhinandan Das, who is the pillar of support and encouragement and in collaboration with LIVE.

DIVE is a duly registered NGO in

India, complying with Section 8 Company registration. The registered office of the company is situated in the State of West Bengal. The offices of DIVE are located at 9th Floor, Nitai Building, Sridham Mayapur, West Bengal, INDIA, 741313

Objectives of DIVE:

  1. To promote traditional education based on Vedic principles, promote concepts and curriculum of Vedic and traditional education system for the benefit of the public at large without any discrimination of caste, creed, religion or sex.

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  1. To establish and run in any part of India coaching institutes, Study Centres and oral coaching classes, wherein professional, technical, vocational or higher education in every field of science, commerce, arts, management, engineering, law, banking, insurance, finance, medicine, hospitality, tourism, computers or any other type of education can be imparted with regular and part time classes.

  2. To establish, develop, promote franchise, study centres in India or abroad for conducting regular, evening or weekend interactive classes, and to get the necessary approval, permission required for this purpose.

  3. To institute studentship, scholarships, stipends, medals, prizes etc., to help and encourage deserving students and to provide aid to students, scholars and teachers for the purpose of and towards imparting traditional Vedic education-value-moral system.

  4. To establish/encourage Veda Pathasalas, Gurukulas and home schooling.

  5. To establish, maintain, run, develop, improve, extend and support educational institutions in ancient Bharatiya heritage (especially Vedic culture), philosophy and culture and to make grants and donations to such institutions and for such a purpose.

DIVE's Achievements in 2022

Case Study

18 children from poor backgrounds have been sponsored to attend Alpha Blue Day School, which has a total of 200 students. The teachers are mainly female and are devotees of Krishna. The children are happy to attend school, many wear tilak.

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Aspirations for 2023:

Request for donations:

Donations are gratefully received for our important charity work at the following account:

Dwipa Institute for Vedic Education Foundation Account No 922010032304318 AXIS BANK...KRISHNANAGAR IFS CODE...UTIB0000237

All enquiries: sanjaya19@gmail.com +91-993-384-9820

The 9 Islands of Navadwipa

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SRI LANKA

(report by Selvan)

Two bicycles were sponsored for Students in poor remote places. Due to the economic crises the prices of bicycles have substantially increased from 40,000 SLR to nearly 90,000 SLR for one bicycle.

Aspirations for 2023

We distributed sweets & prasad as well as BGs and chanting beads to students.

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LIVE ACCOUNTS

London Institute of Vedic Education Year ended 31 December 2022 Balance Sheet

Assets
Loan to Live Temple Estates CIC
Current Assets
Cash
Current liabilities
Loan payable within 2 years
Capital
Surplus income b/f
Surplus income in the year		 As at 31.12.21
209,472
77,195
(50,000)
236,668
-
12,617
224,051
236,668		 As at 31.12.22
209,472
2,359
(119,000)
92,832
236,668
(143,836)
92,832

Note to the accounts

The Loan of £209,472 to Live Temple Estates CIC is made in order

to acquire the building at 108-112 Chipstead Valley Road, Croydon CR5 3BA, which is the place of worship known as Sanatana Centre Coulsdon.

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Income & Expenditure

Year ended 31.12.2021 Year ended 31.12.2022

Income & Expenditure

Income & Expenditure
Book distribution/Candle sales
Donations for The Mandir
Tax rebate from HMRC
Bharat (India) projects
Sri Lanka
Festivals
International tours
Schools/Courses
Total Income
Offce costs
Insurance
Marketing/Communication
Spiritual Books & other
paraphernalia
Bharat projects
Sri Lanka
Renovation
Sanatan Centre Expenses
Festivals
US Charity Legals
International tours
Legal & compliance fees
Accountancy fees
Total Expenses
Surplus for the year		 372
948
2,714
3,326
143,610
6,679
63,279
1,128
3,240
1,424
700
-
-		 108
239,650
62,930
135,071
6,221
5,270
780
1,440







1,407
716
10,738
646
150,376
2,076
234,020
4,343
1,853
-
9,130
1,428
600		 228
92,671
27,624
133,104
1,553
6,918
9,130
2,269
451,472













227,421		 273,497













417,333

224,051 (143,836)

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ACCOUNTANTS REPORT

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

My examination was conducted in accordance with general Directionsgiven by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement to the right.

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

  1. which gives me a reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:

  2. To keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act;

  3. To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act.

have not been met ; or

  1. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Cubed Consultancy Ltd 22 April 2023

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", Sita Raftkiakhsman Hanuman

Contact Information:

@LondonInstituteofVedicEducation @London-institute-of-vedic-education @live.veda

UK +44 7545 318772 (Nabhinandan Das) UK +44 7956 169356 (Sachin Bagla) India +91 78959 22693 (Vrindavan) India +91 99338 49820 (Mayapur)

Email: info@liveveda.org.uk Website: www.liveveda.org.uk

Presentation of Sanatan Dharma at the Mandir, 108 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 3BA, to Year 3 pupils from Minster School. The children are having darshan of Radhe Shyam and Sita, Rama, Lakhsman, Hanuman.

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENfjL4ND AI4D WALES Charity No 1184199 Annual accounts fof the To 01A12022 Section A Statement of financial activities Prlor y•ar fund• Recommend￿ cllt•gorlg6 by adl¥y Inc4)m• fvnd• fvrnl¥ Total fund• Incomlng resources (Not• 3) In¢om• and •ndowm•tts fronk. F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 273.497 2n.497 451.471 Totsl RMoureM •xp•nd•d Exp•ndliUm on: 273 497 273 497 451471 417.333 417.333 227.421 sio Olhryr Tol•l $1? 417 N•t Inct)m•ll•xp•ndltyff•) b•forn h)¥••tThnt S13 Net Incom•l(expondllur•) Extraordinary Trnn•f•rn b•lw¢w fund• Other rncognlsed galnslllo•g••)." Sls S16 $17 81• S19 0lhw9dnllowsl N•tmovem•ntln fun¢ts Reconclll*iion of fundL' Total funds c•nknlfonv•rd 92.832 236 668

Section B Balance sheet Unrn•trl¢W Re8trlct•d Endowrnert Total th1• lund8 Incom? fund• fund Total la8t yo¥ Fixed assets Intanglble assets Tanglble assets Herttage ass•ts InvMtmonts F01 F02 F03 F04 FOS Current a88•ts stocks Debtorg Investm•nts Cash at bank and In hand1Noto 6) Tolal¢urrentass•ts 810 (Not• 4) 209 472 77.195 286.667 Crodltorn: amounts lllllfig du• wlth one ygar (Note 6 238 687 236,667 Crodltor8: amounts falllng due aftero year Provl•lon• lor Il•bllltl•• B15 Tolal net•ss•ts orll•biHIi•s 18 92,832 Funds ofthe Charity Endo¥m￿Tht fund8 B17 Rèstrlctsd in¢om fvnd¥ Unrestrlcted funds Rgvalu•llon rvsgrve 19 Tol•lfivMts 236 667 SvJn8d by Or￿ or trustees on teh￿1 ol all th8 tru81$ Date of approwal Spanaiu Prinl Name IAd ( CC17a (Excell 02110123

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Section C Notès to thè actoiints Note 2 2.2 5NCOME A¢counts"ThJ polici This siandBrdhstOffaG(JJJnÈuwrx￿leShasbeen aKpkndtyI￿ efv￿ trAC•AYthw tKked'M)'￿￿8. Wlw&ibffwBnloT ad￿t#￿al￿oI￿Yhe8￿e9n th￿ Ihekn Yes No Ye8 No bY FRS SORPrKFFLS to2. Yes No (xbknia ? n1$ 10bS.12 FRS1O2 SORP No NIS L•g•clob Ye8 Nia Yes No Nl Yos No Nla No Nia rtonnwK• ￿￿tsd grnnt• Yes No Nla Donknd loodb Yes No Yes No Yes Nia Yes No Nla Ye5 Nl Ilttbo• Ye5 Nla Yes No CL Yes NO Nla es No Nla fv)y•its8ond reli*> e5 No es

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Section C Notes to the accounts Iconti Notè 3 An•ly¥i$ of Income Tcl fvnds PrS)ryfyx Ana Donations and 1ogacle8'. DonatJns and rfts GiftAid 245 873 245 873 27 624 3BB 541 62.930 ac1es General grants proi¢Jod by goVern￿nvothe1 thant Membership sUb￿rip￿0nS athj spon50W5hp#s which are in substance d¢)natK)ns Don8ted ood$ facilitses 0￿j seryKe5 Olher 273,497 Charftsbl• actlvltlo•: Oth•rhdkng a¢llvlll••: Incom• from In¥Mkn•nts: lThterest irthTrg Div¥J•nd irtti)r Ren￿1 and 8•parnt• •natsrf•l It•m )f In¢oTh: Oth•r. Ga￿ on ￿ls￿￿al cl a tsr¥Jibl& fth•J •s2•t h•kl lor chan Gain on dispos￿ ofa r•1• ro TOTAL INCthME 273 497 451471 Olh•r Infomwtlon: All Incom6 In the ￿Ory•#r￿￿ ynr••irfct•d •xc•ptlor Ipl•tt• pm¥ldo de•crfptlon and amountsi Wh•ro ￿Y ond¢#Thontfumd kn conv•rt•d In¢0 kn¢owhi In th• roportlnB p•rlod, plea80 91￿ tho r•a8M f¢rth• ¢onvw¥lDn. Vtsr••ny •ndMn•ntfvnd ￿ ¢on¥•rt•d Into kneom kn th• prfor pèrfod pl•A*• th• rw•on forth• conwrnb)n. Y•lthln tho Income It8m8 abo¥0 th• follo￿￿9 It•n• m•l8rf•1". dts¢lo•o amount and any wk¥ry•ar•nDurtsl CC178 (Exc41 02110123

Section C Notes to the accoiii)ts (cont Note 4 Oebtors and prepayments Pleaso complots thls note rfthe charty has any debtorn or prepayments. 4.1 Analy81• ol dobtorn Thls year La8t yo•r Trade debtorn Prnpayments and accTr￿d Incomo Olh•r dobtors 209472.0 209472.0 Total Pl￿$6 compl8ts 19.2 wh8r• a matorlal debtor Is r•coverable morn than a yoaraftor the rqportlry date. 4.2 Analy•l8 of d•btorn rocovorablo In moro than 1 y•ar Iln¢ludod In dobtorn •bov•) Thlg y￿￿ Last year Trade debtors Prepaymonts and accTued Income Other debtors 209 472.0 209 472.0 Total CC17a (Excef) 02110123

Section C Notes to the accounts Iconll Note 6 Credltors and accruals Please compkn th1$ note If the charfty has any crfjdlto￿ oraccrual3. 6.1 Analysls of credltorn Amounts falllng due wlthln one year Th1¥ year La8t yèar Amounts falllng du& after moro than one year This year Last y￿r Accruals for grant8 payable Bank loans and ov•￿val￿ Trade credltorn Payments recelved on •ccount for contrac1• or performancwelated grnnl8 Accruals Jnd doferrgo Incomo Taxatlon and •oclal Mcurlty Other crodStorn 119000 50.000 6.2 Deferred Income Pluse complete this noto If Ihe charfty has dderr0dl￿OmQ. Last Pl•as• •xplaln th• rn•sons why Income Is dgferr•d. Movomont In d￿tt•d1￿cOme occount Thls year Last yMr Balance at the stsrt of the reportlng perlod Amounts added In cuirent perlod Amounts released to lTrcomg frorn prnvlov8 wlods Balance at tho end of th8 reporting wrlod CC17a (Excell 02110123

Not• S rA•h •t b•nk and kn h•nd Thh ymr L••t y••r Short t•rm Inv••lm•nts Il•M thin J month maturty d*) short t•rm d•pc4111 Ca•h at bfink hwd Other Totsl CC174 (Excdl 02110123

Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to tho trusteesl members of London Instittrte of Vedic Education On accounts for the year •nded 31" December 2022 Charlty no {rf any) 1184199 Set out on pages I report to the thjstees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trusf) for the year ended 3111212021. Rosponsibllltles and basls of report As the charitys trustees. you are responslble for tha preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Acr). 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 Directlons given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent The charity's gross income does not exceed £250,000 and l am qualrfied to examinerfs Statement undertake the examination by being a qualifi9d member of ICAEW. I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any matèrlal respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance vAth sectlon 130 of the Charities Act., or the ac￿Unts did not accord with the accounting records. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements contsming the fonn and content of accounts set out in the Charltles (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirernent that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent 8xamlnation. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connedion with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understsndlrwJ of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Date: 2410412023 Name: MARK MUNNELLY Relevant professlonal qualificallon(8) or body {If anyl: ICAEW Address: CUBED CONSULTANCY, 6-7 WATERSIDE, HARPENDEN AL5 4US IER Oct 2018