SIKH RECOVERY NETWORK
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Charity Number: 1184884
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Period of accounts
Start Date: 1st January 2024 End Date: 31st December 2024
SIKH RECOVERY NETWORK Contents for the year ending 31 December 2024
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| Trustees' Report | 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 9 |
Prepared by:
Sunder & Thandi Accountants Chartered Certified Accountants
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Sikh Recovery Network
Other names charity is known by SRN
Registered charity number (if any) 1184884
Charity's principal address 7 Squires Way Littleover Derby Postcode DE23 3XB
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Name of person (or body) Office Dates acted if not for whole Trustee name entitled to appoint trustee (if any) year (if any) 1[SARBJIT BITTER ] 2[PARAMJIT SIDHU ] 3[SUKNINDER KAUR POONIA ] 4 5
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members
MR JASVINDER RAI
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company)
Constitution
Association
Appointed by A Resolution Passed at A Meeting of Charity Trustees Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Section C Objectives and activities
| Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document 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) |
The relief of people in need by reason of addiction to drugs or alcohol and associated psychological difficulties, including support for their families and co-dependents, in particular, but not exclusively by, the provision of advice, information and guidance. |
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| The Sikh Recovery Network (SRN), provides support and recovery solutions to addicts and their families, helping them to rehabilitate back into their families and into society. In planning our activities over the year, during trustee meetings we kept in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and ensured that it is the driving force behind all activities. |
Section D Achievements and performance
In addition to directly supporting individuals in recovery from alcohol and Summary of the main drug addictions, the Sikh Recovery Network (SRN) continued to make achievements of the charity significant progress in expanding its reach and impact across the UK and during the year beyond. During the year, SRN successfully secured a Lottery Development Grant, which has enabled the charity to establish dedicated office space. This space now provides a safe and confidential environment for therapy sessions, counselling, and one to one support for clients. It has also become a hub for the charity’s weekly Recovery and Wellbeing Meetings, offering individuals a welcoming and consistent space for connection, reflection, and recovery support. The SRN has delivered three Sikh Recovery Retreats in the UK, each spanning four days and attended by a minimum of 20 participants. Following each retreat, individuals were supported through a structured 90 Day aftercare programme to help strengthen their recovery journey. In addition, SRN expanded its international outreach by delivering a highly successful Recovery Retreat in Vancouver Canada, reaching members of the Sikh community effected by addiction abroad.
Our Prevention Programme has also grown significantly, with SRN delivering talks and workshops in schools and academies, across the country. These sessions focus on raising awareness among students about the dangers of alcohol and drug addiction, encouraging prevention and early intervention through education and open discussion. Weekly recovery meetings continue to take place in Coventry, London, Leicester, Birmingham, Derby and three weekly Zoom Meetings, with growing attendance and strong community engagement locally and internationally.
SRN has continued to deliver family workshops to educate and support the relatives of those affected by addiction. These workshops provide culturally sensitive guidance and help families connect with others facing similar challenges, empowering them with tools, and understanding to support both their loved ones and themselves. A weekly Zoom Meeting continues to support loved ones living with an addict to cope with how they can heal from the family disease.
Our partnerships with Turning Point, CGL,NHS, Trusts, Local Authorities, and Police Forces have remained strong, ensuring an integrated approach to addiction recovery and prevention. In addition, new collaborations with other faith based organisations have been formed, enabling shared learning and collective action in supporting recovery within diverse communities.
The year has marked a period of growth, development, and strengthened foundations for SRN. The support from the Lottery Development Grant has been instrumental in advancing our mission to provide recovery, prevention, and hope to individuals and families affected by addiction.
| Section E Financial Review |
Section E Financial Review |
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| Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit |
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| The Charity does not have a reserves policy. However, trustees actively use a Designated Funds strategy to restrict and manage funds for certain projects. The total value of designated funds is displayed in the ‘Funds of the Charity’ section of the balance sheet. |
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| No funds in deficit |
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) Position Date |
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Sukninder Poonia |
Sarbjit Bitter | |
Trustee |
Trustee | |
| 31/10/2025 | ||
| 31/10/2025 |
SIKH Recovery Network
Independent Examiners Report to the trustees of Sikh Recovery Network
I report on the accounts of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation, Sikh Recovery Network (Charity Number 1184884) for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 7-10
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
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 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given 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 below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Name: Mr Rajinder Kumar (Director)
Signed: ______ Date: 31 October 2025
Sunder & Thandi Accountants Limited
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Union House, 111 New Union Street, Coventry, CV1 3NT
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SIKH RECOVERY NETWORK Statement of Financial Activities for the year ending 31 December 2024
| Note Incoming resources Donations Fundraising Events Grant Funding Total incoming resources Resources expended Wages, Salaries, Pensions and NI Cost of Charitable Activities Travel, Accomodation & Subsistence Professional, Admin & Consulting Fees Telephone Postage & Stationery Design, Print & Media Insurance Software IT Costs Depreciation Other Expenditure Total resources expended Transfers between funds Net incoming/(outgoing) resources Reconciliation of Funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Net movement in funds |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2024 Total 2023 £ £ £ £ 14,731 - 14,731 13,590 - - - - - 40,088 40,088 3,500 |
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| 14,731 40,088 54,819 17,090 |
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| - - - - 6,117 5,309 11,426 9,402 662 2,000 2,662 2,208 446 23,918 24,364 186 1,036 - 1,036 970 794 - 794 629 2,494 - 2,494 2,915 591 - 591 686 186 - 186 415 282 - 282 285 290 - 290 290 - - - 102 |
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| 12,899 31,227 44,126 18,087 |
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| 1,832 8,861 10,693 (997) |
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| 1,832 8,861 10,693 (997) 3,990 - 3,990 4,987 |
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| 5,822 8,861 14,683 3,990 |
SIKH RECOVERY NETWORK Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024
| Note | Total 2024 |
Total 2023 |
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| Fixed Assets | ||||||
| Tangible Assets | 2 | - | 0 | 289 | ||
| Total Fixed Assets | - | 0 | 289 | |||
| Current Assets | ||||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 14,683 | 3,701 | ||||
| Total Current Assets | 14,683 | 3,701 | ||||
| Liabilities | ||||||
| Creditors: Amounts falling due | ||||||
| within one year | 3 | - | - | |||
| Net current assets/(liabilities) | 14,683 | 3,701 | ||||
| Total assets less current | ||||||
| liabilities | 14,683 | 3,990 | ||||
| Net Assets | 14,683 | 3,990 | ||||
| Funds of the Charity | ||||||
| Designated funds | - | - | ||||
| Undesignated funds | 5,822 | 3,990 | ||||
| Total Unrestricted funds | 5,822 | 3,990 | ||||
| Total Restricted income funds | 8,861 | - | ||||
| Total Funds | 14,683 | 3,990 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on: 31st October 2025
Sign ____ Print ______Sukninder Poonia Sign ____ Print ______Sarbjit Bitter
SIKH RECOVERY NETWORK Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ending 31 December 2024
1. Accounting Policies
Basis for preparing financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008) and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" published in 2005.
Incoming Resources
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:
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the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
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the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and
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the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Resources Expended and Liabilities
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out the resources.
Tangible Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £500. Depreciation is provided as follows:
Computer Equipment: over 2 years
2. Tangible Fixed Assets
| Computer Equipment £ |
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| Cost | ||
| At 31 December 2023 | 3,110 | |
| Additions | - | |
| Disposals | - | |
| At 31 December 2024 | 3,110 | |
| Depreciation | ||
| At 31 December 2023 | 2,821 | |
| Charge for the year | 290 | |
| Disposals | - | |
| At 31 December 2024 | 3,110 | |
| Net Book Value | ||
| At 31 December 2023 | 289 | |
| At 31 December 2024 | - | |
| . | Creditors due within one year | |
| Other Creditors & Accruals | - |
3. Creditors due within one year
4. Trustees’ Expenses
No trustees received any expenses during the period.
5. Staff Wages & Salaries
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2023 £ |
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| Wages & Salaries | - | - |