Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 6[th] April 2024 Period start date To 5[th] April 2025 Period end date
Charity name: Karma Life
Charity registration number: 1189100
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 | THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE HINDU RELIGION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF PRAYER, EDUCATION AND ASSOCIATED RELIGIOUS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. |
| 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 | I. ORGANISING YOGA AND MEDITATION WORKSHOPS AND SESSIONS TO SPREAD AWARENESS OF HEALTH AND WELLBEING IN THE COMMUNITY II. PERFORMING RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES AND CONDUCTING PUBLIC WORSHIP AND PRAYER. iii. ORGANISING LECTURES, DISCUSSIONS AND SEMINARS ON HINDUISM, YOGA AND SPIRITUALITY. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We confirm that the Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit, in deciding on the activities of the Charity. |
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SORP reference Charity is funded by Donor contributions/Grants. 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 The Trustees are not able to work for the Charity due to family and other situations for a while hence no activity. Summary of the main Para 1.20 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.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | No formal targets were set with regard to donations and the Charity worked with finding objectives. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | n/a |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | n/a |
Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the period, the Charity had £61 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | As the Charity has no ongoing financial commitments, no reserves policy is necessary. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Nil |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | See above. |
| 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 | None |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The Trust is funded solely by Donor contributions or Grants. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | n/a |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | n/a |
| 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 | Appointed by Donors in guidance with Constitution. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | No formal policies and procedures |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | None |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | None |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name Other name the charity uses Registered charity number
Charity's principal address
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee |
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| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Hitesh Harish ~~R~~ |
Chair | ~~(if any)~~ Donor |
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| ~~ao~~ Hemang Bhatt |
Secretary | Donor | ||
| Bhavik Popat | Treasurer | Donor | ||
| Vimal Joshi | Joint Treasurer | Donor | ||
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name n/a
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year n/a |
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
n/a |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
n/a |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
n/a |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser n/a
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional ~~information)~~
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
n/a
Other optional information
n/a
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) Hemang Bhatt
Position (eg Secretary Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 17th June 25