Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01.04.2020 Period start date To 31.03.2021 Period end date Charity name: Bedford Hindu Temple and Community Trust
Charity registration number: 1185539
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objects of the Bedford Hindu Temple and Community Trust are: To advance the Hindu religion, by the provision of a place of worship for the Hindu Community – Shiva Temple. Activities will include: • raising awareness and understanding of religious beliefs and practices • carrying out religious devotional acts • carrying out missionary and outreach work • the provision of places for the community to use for cultural activities • the provision of places for the community to use for health and wellbeing activities. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
We have arranged Community/Religious events for Hindu auspicious days eg. Shivrathri, Ganesh Pooja and Krishna Janmashtami We continued to provide ‘food hampers/packs’ for the Bedford Key Workers. We have an ongoing monthly feeding programme with another charity in Bedford through which we provide a minimum of 35 food packs to the needy in our community |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have ‘had regard’ and perused the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit in all decisions that was made by the charity. |
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SORP reference There was no grant making for the period Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | No social investments has been undertaken by our charity save for the purposes of the Hindu Community members to set up a place of worship |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The entire income (save for a small amount) for our charity has been only from financial contribution made by donations by volunteers within our community |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | - We have arranged several cultural & religious events for the Hindu community on key auspicious days eg. Shivrathri, Ganesh Pooja and Krishna Janmashtami & Diwali - We continued to provide ‘food hampers/packs’ for the Bedford Key Workers - Art competitions were held for children to participate in with prizes and certificates being awarded to them. - We have an ongoing monthly poor & homeless feeding programme with another charity in Bedford through which we provide a min of 35 food packs to the needy in our community |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | BHT raised money through charitable donation (monthly donation, one off donation and Hundi donation) and by fund raising events ( religious activities ,key workers meal donation ,Heritage tours and by Karaoke night ) Charitable Donations Donation - One off -£2,695.75 Hundi Offerings -£172.25 Monthly Donations -£6,767.00 Miscellaneous Donations -£86.61 Total Charitable Donations -£9,721.61 Donations-Fund raising events Diwali sales of sweets -£340.00 Ganesh Chaturthi -£720.25 Key workers Meal Donation -£2,243.01 Krishna Janmashtami -£685.00 Saturday Meal Donation-£487.70 Shivratri Pooja-£334.00 Total Donations-Fund raising...£4,809.96 |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | BHT is holding the surplus generated as reserve to invest in a permanent place for BHT that could not be met from future income and also to manage unforeseen financial difficulties to beneficiaries, funders and the public In future BHT aim to focus on women’s health, involve in looking after the community mental health, arts and craft for children, Yoga for all age groups. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £25,824.68 as up to 31.03.21 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | At this moment BHT do not have any uncertainty of any concern, as BHT have feasibleStatement of Recommended Practice (SORP);and also have some reserve to face unforeseen financial crisis. Trustees’ support each other in given target also involve in review and re-review until it gets accomplished. BHT trustees have follow the key in their process are early preparation, engagement honesty and communication. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | BHT raised money through charitable donation (monthly donation, one off donation and Hundi donation) and by fund raising events (religious activities, Key workers meal donation) |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Bedford Hindu Temple and Community Trust Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The Charity is constituted as a CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Appointment of charity trustees (1) Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a term of one year by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. (2) In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Bedford Hindu Temple and Community Trust |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1185539 |
| Charity’s principal address | 8 Russet Close Bedford MK41 7GB Bedfordfordshire UK |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Neelen Reddy | Chairman | Bedford Hindu Temple and CommunityTrust |
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| Harve Swamynathan | Bedford Hindu Temple and Community Trust |
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| Gunapalan Valaiyapathi |
Bedford Hindu Temple and Community Trust |
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| Banumathy Murali | Treasurer | Bedford Hindu Temple and Community Trust |
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| Kannan Neelagiri | Bedford Hindu Temple and Community Trust |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
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 (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Neelen Reddy | ||
Chair |
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| 12/09/2021 | ||
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9:12 AM 05/07/21 Accrual Basis
9:12 AM Bedford Hindu Temple and Community Trust 05/07/21 Accrual Basis Profit & Loss Prev Year Comparison April 2020 through March 2021 Income & Expenses statement for the period ended 31.03.2021
| Ordinary Income/Expense Income Charitable Donations Donation - One off Hundi Offerings Monthly Donations Charitable Donations - Other Total Charitable Donations Deposit Donations-Fund raising events Diwali 2019 BIC stall sales Diwali Mithai sales-Oct 2020 Ganesh Chaturti Indian Food Fest 21.12.19 Key workers Meal Donation Krishna Janmashtami Saturday Meal Donation-Cherrie' Shivratri Pooja 2020 Shivratri Pooja 2021 Skandavale Temple Trip 2019 Total Donations-Fund raising events Total Income Expense Bank Service Charges Computer and Internet Expenses Expenses-Specific events Ganesh Chaturti Indian Food Fest Key Workers Meal Programme Krishna Janmashtami Saturday Meal Donation-Cherrie' Shivratri Pooja Total Expenses-Specific events Printing and Reproduction Professional Fees Total Expense Net Ordinary Income Profit for the Year |
Apr '20 - Mar 21 2,695.75 133.00 6,767.00 10.61 9,606.36 39.25 0.00 340.00 720.25 0.00 2,243.01 685.00 487.70 0.00 334.00 0.00 4,809.96 14,455.57 23.55 143.88 448.84 0.00 779.62 306.05 -76.00 254.05 1,712.56 0.00 200.00 2,079.99 12,375.58 12,375.58 |
Apr '19 - Mar 20 |
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| 1,571.00 336.00 8,762.50 0.00 |
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| 10,669.50 0.00 965.00 0.00 0.00 2,124.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 579.00 0.00 340.00 |
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| 4,008.30 | ||
| 14,677.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 585.98 0.00 0.00 0.00 606.78 |
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| 1,192.76 35.94 0.00 |
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| 1,228.70 | ||
| 13,449.10 | ||
| 13,449.10 |
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9:12 AM Bedford Hindu Temple and Community Trust 05/07/21 Accrual Basis Profit & Loss Prev Year Comparison April 2020 through March 2021
Apr '20 - Mar 21 Apr '19 - Mar 20
| Statement of assets & liabilities as at 31.03.2021 | Statement of assets & liabilities as at 31.03.2021 | Statement of assets & liabilities as at 31.03.2021 |
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| ASSETS Fixed Assets Current Assets Cash at bank and in hand Total Current Assets Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities Total Current Liabilities NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS Capital and Reserves |
31 Mar 21 6,844.51 33,980.17 33,980.17 15,000.00 15,000.00 18,980.17 25,824.68 25,824.68 0.00 25,824.68 |
31 Mar 20 |
| 2,081.50 11,367.60 |
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| 11,367.60 0.00 |
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| 0.00 11,367.60 |
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| 13,449.10 | ||
| 13,449.10 | ||
| 0.00 | ||
| 13,449.10 |
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