2023-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] April 2022 To 31[st] March 2023

Charity name: Guru Nanak’s Mission

Charity registration number: 1186663

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The primary objectives of Guru Nanak’s Mission (GNM) are the prevention and relief of poverty, for the public benefit in Nottingham and the surrounding areas, in particular but not exclusively through the provision of free hot food to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and/ or in financial need. Guru Nanak’s Mission also support projects and events aimed at promoting education and physical activity amongst young children. This support is primarily via the provision of food for community events. The activities of the CIO also serve to benefit volunteers - volunteers express that they benefit from the social aspect of the project. Feedback from refugees who have used continues to be that the service and then signed up as volunteers has been outstanding in that GNM have provided a platform for social inclusion and a sense of personal worth and purpose within the community. Volunteers who have provided feedback regarding their experience have highlighted the impact that GNM has made on their lives in giving them a sense of purpose and to practically provide support to their community. The activities of the CIO encourage social responsibility and support the notions of collective conscience, strong communities and social responsibility.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public	Para 1.17 and 1.19	The primary activity of GNM is provision of free hot meals to vulnerable individuals in Nottingham city centre. Vegetarian meals

benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.		are prepared fresh on the day and served at a designated meeting point twice a week. GNM is also operational on a third day, where meals are delivered to vulnerable individuals in the Nottingham area. The number of meals prepared and/ or delivered fluctuate throughout the year and are dependent on demand which has increased 2022/23. On average we provide approx. 10,000 meals on an annual basis. Additional activities include: • Provision of food parcels to local charities and vulnerable individuals. We work in collaboration of organisations who deal with recovery services for drugs and alcohol, domestic violence, and housing. Recently due to the increase in clients using the service we are working with a number of other charities and the Nottingham Inter Faith Council to support food banks and provision of food across Nottingham. • Provision of meals to children in school holidays (HAF programme in collaboration with Nottingham Forest Community Trust) Collaboration has also been made with Nottingham Cricket Club to support the distribution of foods and parcels. • Provision of free food and drinks for community events The service also provides signposting and navigation for vulnerable people who are either homeless or in search of support services such as voluntary sector, housing, short term accommodation, mental health etc. Noticeable increase in people who are in poverty and trying to balance paying their bills or purchasing food. Austerity in 2023 has impacted on cuts in services which has led to limited signposting and increased numbers of homeless.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	Trustees can confirm that guidance issued by the Charity Commission has been considered in the decision making and running of the charity. Setting up and running a charity: Trustee role and board-detailed information-GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference

Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	n/a
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	n/a
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	GNM is wholly supported and coordinated by volunteers. A core group of’ ‘coordinators’ organise the weekly operations and also additional projects. This group is key in communicating issues and key actions required to manage stock, logistics, volunteers, service user needs, etc. The wider volunteer group are fundamental for the success and continuation of GNM activities. Volunteers join GNM via a registration process which provides key information for both volunteers and coordinators. The wider volunteer group are encouraged to take part in all aspects of GNM activities, if they wish. Several stakeholder events with volunteers have taken place to listen to their views and input into the improvement of our services. Feedback is given to volunteers on their suggestions and any issues that they have voiced. In 2023 training and awareness of the operational services was highlighted as a key priority. Roll out of induction and training for volunteers is ongoing. 2024 will see further training on offer to volunteers,
Other		n/a

Achievements and Performance

SORP referenc e

|Summary of
the main
achievements
of the charity,
identifying the
difference the
charity’s work
has made to
the
circumstance
s of its
beneficiaries
and any wider
benefits to
society as a
whole.|Para
1.20|• Weekly communal serving of free meals to homeless and
vulnerable individuals in and around Nottingham
• Provision of bi-weekly food parcels to New Hope Rehabilitation
residents in Nottingham and Derby (service user no longer in
need of support)
• Provision of pack lunches/ free meals for children attending
holiday activity programme. Up to 300 meals prepared and
delivered/ collected over the Easter, Summer and Christmas
holiday period.
Holiday activities and food | Nottinghamshire County Council
• 150 food parcels and 81 toy parcels were prepared and
delivered to vulnerable families in and around the Nottingham
area to vulnerable families. Meals also delivered to emergency
services staff on Christmas Day.
The trustees held strategic meetings and have developed a plan
on a page for the organisation which will be used as a
communication tool as well as a key focus for the organisation.
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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	N/A
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	N/A
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	N/A

NIA Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Total income: £23,576 Total expenditure: £18,597 Net income: £4,979
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Reserves are held to ensure that the aims and objectives can be met/ Reserves also enable GNM to increase food provisions if/ when necessary. Reserves enable GNM to support and start up new projects that share the charity’s aims and objectives. We do not have a policy for reserves and have not set anything aside.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	n/a
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22
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	n/a

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted

A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:		n/a
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution adopted December 2019
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Charitable Incorporated Organisations (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	Trustees are nominated by volunteers. Volunteers, at any time, can choose to re- elect trustees. Trustees oversee: • day to day operations of the CIO and update volunteers on projects and new developments • Manage accounts, assets and other Supplies • Seek views and opinions and volunteers regarding activities and projects

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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	Key decision making and planning is agreed by 5 trustees. A co-ordinator group is responsible for the management and organisation of weekly operations and of additional projects e.g. HAF food programme. GNM have introduced a ‘Volunteer registration process’ which enables GNM to collate skills information and provides volunteers with induction information and safeguarding information.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	GNM have established informal partnerships with Nottingham City Homes, Nottingham Forest Community Trust and Notts County Foundation Trust.

GNM are also supported by SRI GURU TEG BAHADAR GURDWARA NOTTINGHAM (charity number) 508328 in the provision of premises and resources to cook meals. Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charityname	’
Other name the charityuses	GNM
Registered charitynumber	1186663
Charity’s principal address	Blake Landa Accountants 99-101 High Road Nottingham NG9 2LH England

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole **year **	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Jatinder Hanspal		-
	KayDhesi		25thSeptember 2020	GNM Coordinatorgroup
	Dharminder Singh		-
	Harjit Matharu		-
	Sangita Bhaker		-
	Bal Bansal		1st August 2023(1year)

– 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

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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date

GURU NANAK MISSION ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

GURU NANAK MISSION

INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS & ACCUMULATED FUND

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

GURU NANAK MISSION ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

INFORMATION

ADDRESS Chartered Certified Accountants 99A High Road Beeston Nottingham NG9 2LH

ACCOUNTANTS Blake Landa & Co Limited Chartered Certified Accountants 99A High Road Beeston Nottingham NG9 2LH BANKERS Barclays Bank UK PLC Nottingham High Street Branch 2 High Street Nottingham NG1 2EN

GURU NANAK MISSION ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

CONTENTS

	Page
Accountants' report	1
Statement of Income and Expenditure	2
Summary of Accumulated Fund	3
Notes to the Accounts	4 - 6

GURU NANAK MISSION ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT

As described on page 3 you have approved the Statement of Income and Expenses fo ended 31 March 2023 set out on page 2. In accordance with your instructions we hav these unaudited accounts from the accounting records and information and explanat to us.

Blake Landa & Co Limited Date: Chartered Certified Accountants

Page 1

or the year ie compiled '.ions supplied Page I

GURU NANAK MISSION ACCOUNTS

STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Note Donations, Member Fees and General Income 1 Other Income Gift Aid Claim Other Interest Received Total Income 2 General Expenses Gas and electricity Insurance Containers Repairs and maintenance Ofce Supplies Printing and stationery Food and grocery purchases Travel Costs Legal and professional fees Cleaning and hygiene Donations/Subscriptions Bank charges & Interest Sundries Donations/Subscriptions Kitchen Equipment Bank Charges Gudhwara Usage Donation Capital Expenditure Building Improvements 3a 3 Net surplus/(defcit)	31 March 2023 £ £ £ 23,576 - - 23,576 - - - - 2,014 2,967 - - 842 850 - - 11,885 7,255 - - - - - - - - - - 1,875 510 - - 100 1,825 - - 1,882 500 (18,597) - - - 4,979	31 March 2023 £ £ £ 23,576 - - 23,576 - - - - 2,014 2,967 - - 842 850 - - 11,885 7,255 - - - - - - - - - - 1,875 510 - - 100 1,825 - - 1,882 500 (18,597) - - - 4,979	31 March 2023 £ £ £ 23,576 - - 23,576 - - - - 2,014 2,967 - - 842 850 - - 11,885 7,255 - - - - - - - - - - 1,875 510 - - 100 1,825 - - 1,882 500 (18,597) - - - 4,979
	-
		4,979

Net surplus/(deficit)

Page 2

31 March 2022

£

13,788

13,788

(13,907)

-

(119)

Page 2

GURU NANAK MISSION ACCOUNTS STATEMENT OF ACCUMULATED FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Note Debtors Other Debtors 4 Bank Barclays Bank - Community Account 5 Petty Cash 5 Total Assets Accumulated Fund - B/fwd Net surplus/(defcit) Accumulated Fund - C/fwd 6	31 March 2023 £ 143 23,395 -
	23,538
	18,559 4,979
	23,538

We approve these accounts and confirm that we have made available all relevant r information for their preparation.

for and behalf of Guru Nanak Mission

Date:

Page 3

31 March 2022

£

18,559 -

18,559

18,678

(119)

18,559

records and

Page 3

GURU NANAK MISSION ACCOUNTS NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1. Donations, Member Fees and General Income Donations Bank interest received Sundry Income Vat Reclaimable 2. Other Income Gift Aid Claim Other Interest Received Total Income	31 March31 March 2023 2022 £ £ 23,576 13,788 0 0 0 0 0 0
	23,576 13,788 0 0 - -
	23,576 13,788

Page 4

GURU NANAK MISSION ACCOUNTS NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

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31 March 31 March
2023 2022
3. Capital Expenditure £ £
3a. Building Improvements 0 0
0 0
Total Capital Expenditure 0 0
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GURU NANAK MISSION ACCOUNTS SUMMARY BANK ACCOUNT AS AT 31 MARCH 2022

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31 March31 March
2023 2022
£ £
4. Debtors
Other Debtor 143 0
143 0
5. Bank Accounts
Barclays Bank - Community Account 23,395 18,559
Petty Cash - -
23,395 18,559
6. Accumulated Fund 23,538 18,559
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Guru Nanaks Mission 1 April 2022- 31 March 2023 Final Trial Balance N/Code Detail Donations Gift Aid Claim Other interest received Bank interest received Sundry Income Vat Reclaimable Gas and electricity Insurance Containers Repairs and maintenance Ofce Supplies Printing and stationery Food and grocery purchases/Parcel Costs Travel Costs Legal and professional fees Cleaning and hygiene Kitchen Equipment Donations/Subscriptions Bank charges & Interest Sundries Gudhwara Usage Donation Prior Year Adjustment Capital expenditure Building Works Consultants Fees Supense Account Other Debtor Gift Aid Claimable Current Account Cash Account Accumulated Fund Brought Forward suspense		Current Account -23,576.45 0.00 2,013.80 841.71 0.00 11,884.83 0.00 99.84 1,875.12 1,882.18 142.61 4,836.36 0.00	Cash Accumulated Account Fund B/F \a 18,558.91 -18,558.91	Cash Accumulated Account Fund B/F \a 18,558.91 -18,558.91	Vat/Gift Aid Bank Reclaimable Diferences	Blanks Final TB B/S P&L -23,576.45 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,013.80 0.00 841.71 0.00 11,884.83 0.00 0.00 0.00 99.84 0.00 0.00 1,875.12 1,882.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -142.61 0.00 142.61 142.61 ok ok 23,395.27 ok 0.00 ok -18,558.91 ok
		0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00 0.00	0.00 4,978.97 -4,978.97
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