## **Nepali Samaj Nottingham, East Midlands Trustees’ Annual Report Financial Year 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025** ## **1. Reference and Administrative Details** Charity Name: Nepali Samaj Nottingham, East Midlands Charity Number: 1187495 Organisation Type: Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Registered Address: 4 Romans Court, Nottingham NG6 0HF ## **2. Structure, Governance and Management** Nepali Samaj Nottingham is a CIO established to support the Nepalese community through cultural, educational, social, and welfare activities. Trustees meet regularly to oversee planning, governance and delivery of community programmes. ## **3. Objectives and Activities** The charity aims to advance education, relieve poverty and distress, promote health and wellbeing, and provide cultural and recreational activities for Nepalese people in Nottingham and surrounding areas. Public Benefit Statement: The trustees confirm all activities were carried out with due regard to Charity Commission public benefit guidance. ## **4. Achievements and Performance (Events & Activities 2024–2025)** ## **Nepali New Year Celebration – 15 April 2024 – Sherwood, Nottingham** Snapshot: A cultural celebration marking Nepalese New Year 2081. Nepali Samaj Nottingham organised its annual New Year celebration featuring music, dance and community gathering promoting unity and cultural pride. ## **Nepalese Music & Dance Programme – 6 May 2024** Snapshot: A joyful cultural entertainment event. A music and dance programme held to support relaxation, joy and mental wellbeing among Nepalese community members. ## **Spiritual Event – 27 May 2024 – Bhagwati Shakti Peeth, Nottingham** Snapshot: A spiritual mindfulness and prayer gathering. A spiritual programme offering rituals, prayers and mindfulness activities to support emotional wellbeing and spiritual connection. ## **Second Nepali Mela – 12 August 2024 – Nottingham** Snapshot: A national-scale Nepalese cultural festival. A large Nepali Mela showcasing culture through performances, food stalls, exhibitions and sports with participants from across the UK. ## **Teej Celebration – 6 September 2024 – Nottingham** Snapshot: A women-led cultural and religious festival. Nepalese women celebrated Teej with traditional songs, group dances and rituals to strengthen cultural identity and support emotional wellbeing. ## **Deusi–Bhailo Programme – 30 October–2 November 2024** Snapshot: Traditional Tihar festive household visits. Volunteers visited homes performing spiritual singing and dancing, fostering cultural continuity and community bonding. ## **International Women’s Day – 6 March 2024** Snapshot: A celebration of women’s empowerment. Nepali Samaj Nottingham celebrated women’s achievements with cultural activities and empowerment sessions. Trustees at the time were: Birendra Khadka, Ravindra Giri, Ram Prasad Panthee, Rana Bahadur K.C., and Ganga Dhakal. ## **5. Financial Review** Financial statements for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 are attached separately as provided by the Treasurer. These include income, expenditure, reserves and notes to the accounts. ## **6. Plans for Future Periods** The charity plans to strengthen cultural activities, expand youth engagement, enhance health and wellbeing initiatives, and continue supporting Nepalese families across Nottingham in 2025–2026. ## **7. Trustees** The following trustees served during the reporting year: - Birendra Khadka - Ravindra Giri - Ram Prasad Panthee - Rana Bahadur K.C. - Ganga Dhakal ## **8. Approval of the Report** This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on: _____31[st] Jan 2026_______________ Resham Khadka Signed: ____________________________________ (Chair) ## **______________ FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** ## **NEPALI SAMAJ NOTTINGHAM RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD OF 01.04.2024 TO 31.03.2025** **PRIME ACCOUNTANTS LTD** **7 Windsor Gardens Hayes Middlesex UB3 1QY Tel: 07752349117** ## **NEPALI SAMAJ NOTTINGHAM** ## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD OF 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2025** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds Funds
Notes
£ £ £
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
RECEIPTS
Donations 20900 - 20900
Other incomes (membership & other) 4471 - 4471
TOTAL RECEIPTS 25371 25371
PAYMENTS
Donation made 100 - 100
Direct charitable expenditure
Stage 2,143 - 2143
Venue 3,837 - 3837
Management & administration Expenses
Accountant 200 - 200
License 100 - 100
Media 230 - 230
Medical 654 - 654
Waste 408 - 408
Sundry 1550 - 1550
TOTAL PAYMENTS 9222 - 9222
Net receipts/(payments) for the year 16149 - 16149
before transfers between funds
Transfer between funds - - -
Net receipts/(payments) and net 16149 - 16149
movements in funds
Reconciliation in funds
Funds balances brought forward 76853 - 76853
Funds balances carried forward on 31 March 2025 93002 - 93002
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NEPALI SAMAJ NOTTINGHAM
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT THE END OF THE PERIOD 31/03/2025
2025
Notes £ £
Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Debtors 26719
Cash at bank & in hand 66283
93002
Current Liabilities 0
Net Current Assets 93002
Total assets less current liabilities 93002
Financed By:
Restricted funds -
Unrestricted funds 93002
Other Creditors 0
93002
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## **Nepali Samaj Nottingham, East Midlands** ## **Trustees’ Annual Report 2024–2025** ## **1. Reference and Administrative Details** Charity Name: Nepali Samaj Nottingham, East Midlands Charity Number: 1187495 Organisation Type: CIO Registered Address: 4 Romans Court, Nottingham NG6 0HF ## **2. Structure, Governance and Management** Nepali Samaj Nottingham is a CIO supporting the Nepalese community with cultural, educational, social, and welfare activities. ## **3. Objectives and Activities** Objects include advancing education, relieving poverty, promoting health, and cultural wellbeing. Public Benefit: Activities conducted with due regard to Commission guidance. ## **4. Achievements and Performance** Nepali New Year Celebration – 15 Apr 2024 Nepalese Music & Dance – 6 May 2024 Spiritual Event – 27 May 2024 Second Nepali Mela – 12 Aug 2024 Teej Celebration – 6 Sep 2024 Deusi–Bhailo – 30 Oct–2 Nov 2024 International Women’s Day – 6 Mar 2024 ## **5. Financial Review** Financial statements for 2024–2025 are attached separately. ## **6. Plans for Future Periods** ## Resham Khadka Expand cultural programmes, health wellbeing, youth engagement, and support services. ## **7. Trustees** Birendra Khadka Ravindra Giri Ram Prasad Panthee Rana Bahadur K.C. Ganga Dhakal ## **8. Approval** 31st Jn 2026 Report approved by the Board on: ______________ Resham Khadka Signed: __________________ (Chair)