## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From 01.04.2021 Period start date To 31.03.2022 Period end date**
## **Charity name: Bedford Hindu Temple and Community Trust Charity registration number: 1185539**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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SORP reference
Summary of the Para 1.17 The objects of the Bedford Hindu
purposes of the charity Temple and Community Trust are:
as set out in its To advance the Hindu religion, by the
governing document 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 Para 1.17 and One of the main objectives of our
1.19
activities in relation to charity has been the acquisition on
those purposes for the lease a suitable premises for our
public benefit, in Hindu temple and community hall.
particular, the activities, With donations received from our
projects or services community we have now nearly
identified in the completed the 1 [st] phase of
accounts. establishing a Hindu place of worship.
With this, we have increased the
holding of several
Community/Religious events for Hindu
auspicious days eg. Shivrathri,
Ganesh Pooja, Hindu New Year,
Navarathri, Krishna Janmashtami,
Diwali etc.
We have an ongoing monthly ‘feeding
for poor’ programme with another
charity in Bedford through which we
provide a minimum of 35 food packs
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to the needy in our community.
However, due to our commitments
towards refurbishment of the of our
newly acquired site & increased
activities relating to holding of
religious our efforts towards ‘feeding
the poor’ has been slightly affected.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The Trustees have ‘had regard’ and
whether the trustees perused the guidance issued by the
have had regard to the Charity Commission on public benefit
guidance issued by the in all decisions that was made by the
Charity Commission on charity.
public benefit
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## **Additional information (optional)**
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SORP reference
There was no grant making for the
Para 1.38 period
Policy on grant making
Para 1.38 No social investment has been
Policy on social undertaken by our charity save for
investment including the purposes of the Hindu Community
program related members to set up a place of worship
investment
The entire income (save for a small
Para 1.38 amount) for our charity has been only
Contribution made by from financial contribution made by
volunteers donations by volunteers within our
community
Other
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## **Achievements and Performance**
SORP reference
||Summary of the main
achievements of the
charity, identifying the
diference the charity’s
work has made to the
circumstances of its
benefciaries and any
wider benefts to society
as a whole.|Para 1.20|**-**
The 1stphase of establishing a
Hindu place of worship has
been successfully completed.
**-**
We have arranged several
cultural & religious events for
the Hindu community on key
auspicious days eg. Shivratri,
Ganesh Pooja and Krishna
Janmashtami & Diwali
**-**
Art competitions were held for
children to participate in with
prizes and certifcates 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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## **Additional information (optional)**
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Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
Performance of
fundraising activities Para 1.41
against objectives set
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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## **Financial Review**
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 BHT raised money through charitable
financial position at the donation (monthly donation, one off
end of the period donation and Hundi donation) and by
fund raising events ( religious
activities ,key workers meal
donation ,Heritage tours and by
Karaoke night ) Charitable Donations
Monthly Donations - £14,933
Donation Lumpsum - £55,163
Hundi Offerings - £6,180
Miscellaneous Donations - £326
Donations-Fund raising events -
£1,619
Total Charitable Donations - £78,221
Grant from Lottery fund - £7,800
Interest Income - £1.93
Total Charitable funds raised -
£86,023
Statement explaining Para 1.22 BHT is holding the surplus generated
the policy for holding as reserve to invest in a permanent
reserves stating why place for BHT that could not be met
they are held from future income and also to
manage unforeseen financial
difficulties to beneficiaries, funders
and the public
As soon as our community hall is
ready, BHT will aim to focus on
cultural enrichment of not only the
Hindu community but also the
community at large, 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 £78,062 as up to 31.03.22
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 N/A
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 At this moment BHT do not have any
uncertainties about the uncertainty of any concern, as BHT
charity continuing as a have feasible Statement of
going concern 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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BHT raised money through charitable
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donation (monthly donation, one off
The charity’s principal donation and Hundi donation) and by
sources of funds Para 1.47 fund raising events (religious
(including any activities, Key workers meal donation)
fundraising)
Investment policy and
objectives including any Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
A description of the Para 1.46
principal risks facing the
charity
There are no serious incidents
Other( Report of that we have not reported to you.
serious incidents )
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## **Structure, Governance and Management**
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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Bedford Hindu Temple and
document Community Trust Constitution
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 The Charity is constituted as a CIO
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Appointment of charity trustees
methods including (1) Apart from the first charity
details of any trustees, every trustee must be
constitutional provisions appointed for a term of one year by a
e.g. election to post or resolution passed at a properly
name of any person or convened meeting of the charity
body entitled to appoint trustees.
one or more 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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## **Additional information (optional)**
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction Para 1.51
and training of trustees
The charity’s
organisational structure Para 1.51
and any wider network
with which the charity
works
Relationship with any Para 1.51
related parties
Other
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## **Reference and Administrative details**
Charity name
**Bedford Hindu Temple and Community Trust**
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Other name the charity
uses
Registered charity 1185539
number
Charity’s principal No. 5, Peel Street
address Bedford
MK40 2HX
Bedfordfordshire
UK
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
Dr. Raj Kathane Bedford Hindu Temple
1
and Community Trust
Harve Chairperson/Trust Bedford Hindu Temple
2 Swamynathan ee and Community Trust
Gunapalan Treasurer/Trustee Bedford Hindu Temple
3 Valaiyapathi and Community Trust
Banumathy Trustee Bedford Hindu Temple
4 Murali and Community Trust
Kannan Neelagiri Trustee Bedford Hindu Temple
5 and Community Trust
Venkataramana Vice- Bedford Hindu Temple and
6 Murty Vusirikala Chairperson/Trust Community Trust
ee
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
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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 N/A for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
## **Additional information (optional)**
## **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)** Harve Swamynathan **Position (eg** Chair **Secretary, Chair, etc)**
**Date** 20.11.2022
**Bedford Hindu Temple and Community Trust Profit & Loss Prev Year Comparison April 2020 through March 2021 Income & Expenses statement for the period ende**
**9:12 AM 05/07/21 Accrual Basis**
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Apr '21 - Mar 22
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Charitable Donations
Donation - One of 55,163.20
Hundi/Archana/Pooja Oferings 6,180.07
Monthly Donations 14,933.00
Charitable Donations - Other 325.84
Donations-Fund raising events 1,619.40
Total Charitable Donations 78,221.51
Grants
Homeless & Poor feed programme 7,800.00
Interst income 1.93
Total Income 86,023.44
Expense
Food expenses at Fund raising events 577.65
Pooja Items procurement 2,813.30
Kitchen consumables 193.68
Bank Service Charges 149.08
Computer and Internet Expenses 480.43
Advertising & Promotion 55.00
Awards & Prizes 27.42
Business licences & permits 490.00
Business Rates-Council Tax 924.21
Lease rent 6,250.00
Building refurbishment 13,718.27
Facility hire charges 50.00
Utilities 613.33
Insurance expenses 169.62
Bank interest charges 252.26
Office expenses 37.65
Printing and Reproduction 34.68
Professional Fees & Charges 6,941.00
Miscellaneous expenses 8.44
Total Expense 33,786.02
Net Ordinary Income 52,237.42
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**Bedford Hindu Temple and Community Trust Profit & Loss Prev Year Comparison April 2020 through March 2021 Income & Expenses statement fod 31.03.2022**
**9:12 AM 05/07/21 Accrual Basis**
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Apr '20 - Mar 21
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Charitable Donations
Donation - One of 2,695.75
Hundi/Archana/Pooja Oferings 172.25
Monthly Donations 6,767.00
Charitable Donations - Other 86.61
Donations-Fund raising events 4,809.96
Total Charitable Donations 14,531.57
Grants
Homeless & Poor feed programme 0.00
Interst income 0.00
Total Income 14,531.57
Expense
Food expenses at Fund raising events 1,788.56
Pooja Items procurement
Kitchen consumables
Bank Service Charges 23.55
Computer and Internet Expenses 143.88
Advertising & Promotion
Awards & Prizes
Business licences & permits
Business Rates-Council Tax
Lease rent
Building refurbishment
Facility hire charges
Utilities
Insurance expenses
Bank interest charges
Office expenses
Printing and Reproduction 0.00
Professional Fees & Charges 200.00
Miscellaneous expenses
Total Expense 2,155.99
Net Ordinary Income 12,375.58
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**Bedford Hindu Temple and Community Trust Profit & Loss Prev Year Comparison April 2020 through March 2021 Income & Expenses statement fo**
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Apr '19 - Mar 20
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Charitable Donations
Donation - One of 1,571.00
Hundi/Archana/Pooja Oferings 336.00
Monthly Donations 8,762.50
Charitable Donations - Other 0.00
Donations-Fund raising events 4,008.30
Total Charitable Donations 14,677.80
Grants
Homeless & Poor feed programme 0.00
Interst income 0.00
Total Income 14,677.80
Expense
Food expenses at Fund raising events 1,192.76
Pooja Items procurement
Kitchen consumables
Bank Service Charges 0.00
Computer and Internet Expenses 0.00
Advertising & Promotion
Awards & Prizes
Business licences & permits
Business Rates-Council Tax
Lease rent
Building refurbishment
Facility hire charges
Utilities
Insurance expenses
Bank interest charges
Office expenses
Printing and Reproduction 35.94
Professional Fees & Charges 0.00
Miscellaneous expenses
Total Expense 1,228.70
Net Ordinary Income 13,449.10
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78,062.10
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**Bedford Hindu Temple and Community Trust Profit & Loss Prev Year Comparison April 2020 through March 2021 Income & Expenses statement fo**
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## **Ordinary Income/Expense Income**
## **Charitable Donations**
Donation - One of
Hundi/Archana/Pooja Oferings Monthly Donations Charitable Donations - Other Donations-Fund raising events
## **Total Charitable Donations Grants**
Homeless & Poor feed programme
## **Interst income**
## **Total Income**
## **Expense**
**Food expenses at Fund raising events Pooja Items procurement Kitchen consumables Bank Service Charges Computer and Internet Expenses Advertising & Promotion Awards & Prizes Business licences & permits Business Rates-Council Tax Lease rent Building refurbishment Facility hire charges Utilities Insurance expenses Bank interest charges Office expenses Printing and Reproduction Professional Fees & Charges Miscellaneous expenses**
## **Total Expense**
## **Net Ordinary Income**
YTD total
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**Statement of assets & liabilities a**
## **ASSETS**
**Fixed Assets Current Assets**
**Movable 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**
## **as at 31.03.2022**
|**31 Mar 22**|**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
**25,824.68**
0.00|**31 Mar 20**|
|---|---|---|
|6,844.51
5,878.31
70,414.28
76,292.59
5,075.00
5,075.00
71,217.59||2,081.50
11,367.60|
|||11,367.60|
|||0.00|
|||0.00
11,367.60|
|78,062.10||13,449.10|
|78,062.10||13,449.10|
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|Section B|Disclosure|
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||Only completeifthe examiner needs to highlight matenal mattersofconcern|
||(see CC32, Independent examinationofcharity accounts: directions and|
||guidance for examiners).|
|**Give here brief detailsof**Please note the examined setofaccounts was prepared for the year ended31||
|**any items that the**|March 2022 by the Trusteesofthe CIO.|
|**examiner wishes to**||
|**disclose.**|It is noted there is significant scope to improve record keeping, in addition to|
||retentionofdocuments which are key to ensuring regulatory adherence and|
||validating decisions made in accordance with legal requirements and_I_or|
||fulfilling regulatory requirements.|
||Also note that minutesofthe Trustee meetings (held during the financial year|
||under consideration) were not available to inspect/read through when
requested.|