Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From April 2021 Period start date To April 2022 Period end date
Charity name:
Charity registration number:
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 | Purpose of the charity is to aadvance the Hindu religion in particular but not exclusively by: (i) Meditation and yoga practice (ii) The provision of facilities including training for those aspiring to practice the Hindu religion To advance the education of the public in Hindusim in particular the hindu cultural dance, music, drama and literature To facilitate the provision of religious rites and ritualistic services at important occasions like marriages, deaths, anniversaries etc. |
| 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 |
The charity provides a centre as place of worship for those practicing Hinduism. The charity has continued to run talks and workshops on Hinduism, Hindu cultural beliefs and practices to the local community including the local Police force in training and schools. The charity has provided ritualistic services for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, sending prayers to the deceased loved ones. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees confirm to be aware of the guidance provided by the Charity Commision and have taken it into account when making decisions on how the charity functions. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference
Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | The charity has raised awareness within the local community on Hinduism and different Hindu practices. It has run large public events successfully, encouraging the coming- together of the Hindu and the non-Hindu community in celebration. It has run events that the Local Council and the authority regard as one of the highlight events of their year. The public events benefit the local businesses ranging from ice-cream vendors to clothing retailers. The charity accommodates training in cultural arts such as singing, dancing and theatrical drama on top of providing a stage to showcase talents and passion. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 financial position at the end of the period Statement explaining the Para 1.22 policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 reserves Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 deficit Explanation of any Para 1.23 uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| 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 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 | The current trustees of the CIO are the ones that were originally elected. Only the members of the charity can vote for trustees. The new trustees will be nominated and elected by trustees based on their experience, involvement with the charity and skills. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| 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 | Shri Kalpaga Hindu Culture Association |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1188276 |
| Charity’s principal address | 35 Addison Road, Port Talbot SA12 6HZ. |
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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| Sripathman Sarvesvarakurukka l |
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| Sharuha Kumarasamysarma |
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| Ragu Sivapalan | ||||
| Kandiah Somaskandarajah |
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| Akhila Mallipedhi | ||||
– 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 No assets held by trustee – all assets under charity held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements 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
No significant advisers
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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| Sripathman Sarvesvarakurukkal | Sharuha Kumarasamysarma | |
Chair |
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| 11/04/2023 | ||
| 11/04/2023 |