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## **Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)** **Name Dates acted if not for whole year** March **2012** **TAR** 1 ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** **Type of adviser Name Address** ## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** ## **Section B Structure, governance and management** ## **Description of the charity’s trusts** Type of governing document Constitution - (eg. trust deed, constitution) Association How the charity is constituted - (eg. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods Elected by General Body of members - (eg. appointed by, elected by) ## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about: - policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; - the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; - relationship with any related parties; - trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Although we don't even have a specific induction programme for trustees, members who are interested in holding a trustee positio n are urged to participate in executive committee activities and v olunteer to help with event planning so they are aware of what is expected of a trustee. - The president,vice president, treasurer, secretary, joint secretary, and - programme coordinator are the six primary officers in the executi ve Committee. They manage the charity's operations. - There are several subcommittees to manage the fundraising acti vities. - Although we are not a member of a wider network, we have friendly relationships with UK community organisations and charities who reflect our objectives. We have discovered that maintaining volunteerism among the current members is a major concern. To address this concern, we regularly assess the member's abilities and plan our future activities. March **2012** **TAR** 2 **Section C Objectives and activities** **Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document** The trustees have considered the charity commission's guidanc e on public benefit into account while planning our activities this year to achieve our objectives. The development and nurturing of knowledge and appreciation of the malayalam language, arts forms, culture, and heritage of Kerala and of India generally continue to be the vision that guid es our annual activities. Trustees has tried to make sure that there are facilities for both public and members for the education and recreation in the areas of the arts, music, drama, and culture. A deeper understanding and respect of one's ancestry, heritage, and culture is another goal of the charity, especially among second- **Summary of the main** generation youth of Kerala descent. **activities undertaken for the public benefit in** The organization's overall focus is to enhance the public's qualit **relation to these objects** y of life **(include within this** by broadening their horizons by offering exciting, challenging, a **section the statutory** nd **declaration that trustees** affordable opportunities in the arts, culture, and sports. **have had regard to the guidance issued by the** Onam celebrations and Arts Day are two of the charity's biggest **Charity Commission on** events that are especially focused on supporting artists and **public benefit)** providing a platform for their performances. Everyone really liked the sports day, and the children got to spe nd another enjoyable day with their family and friends. Magazine published has helped members to develop the talents Although the covid epidemic had an impact on the physical language class, the teachers took the crucial decision to conduct the lessons virtually, which was a huge relief for the children at the time. ## **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** March **2012** **TAR** 3 You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: - policy on grantmaking; - policy programme related investment; - contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance March **2012** **TAR** 4 ## Section D Achievements and performance **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** On March 14, 2021, Sahrudaya effectively celebrated International Women's Day. The event gave Sahrudaya's younger people and women a chance to interact in a laid-back and enjoyable ambiance. Vishu celebration was another enjoyable day for the members International Environment Day was observed by cleaning a nearby park, which was praised by the neighbourhood and featured in news articles. In order to gain funds, Sahrudaya participated the community event "Tunbridge Well Mela with south Indian food stand.” Women and children delivered 20-minute cultural performances that received a lot of compliments from the audience. The charity's internal literary magazine, **Mayilpeeli,** was releas ed with the aim of giving members a platform to contribute their fi ction, Nonfiction poetry, artwork, and photography. The publication offers readers the chance to read writings while also fostering the growth of its contributors' literary abilities. Another highlight of this year's event was Chenda classes. ## **Section E Financial review** March **2012** **TAR** 5 ## **Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves** The Charity does not really have a defined policy on reserves be cause it is relatively smaller in size. However, the trustees take their duties seriously and give the ch arity treasurer all the help they need to maintain financial prude nce throughout the year. The charity has a reserve money of —- as of the end of 2021. **Details of any funds materially in deficit** None ## **Further financial review details (Optional information)** The primary sources of funding include membership dues, You **may choose** to include auctions, and other fund-raising activities. additional information, where relevant about: - the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); - Sahrudaya helped struggling families and individuals from Kerala . - how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; - investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. ## **Section F Other optional information** ## **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 (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date** March **2012** **TAR** 6