Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period slart date Periix1 end date 2025 From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name SONPAL SAMAI UK other names charity is known by Reglstered charfty number (If any) 1190562 Charity's principal address 16 Bracondale Road London Postcode SE2 9HS Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charity Dat•$ a¢tod 51 not lor wholg oar Trustoe nam• Offico Ilf any) Nama of wrson lor body) entltled toa oint trustee If an lagdish Kumar Gurun8 Siri Parsad Gurung Mohan Gurung Yukta Bahadur Gurun8 Aitaram Gurung Chair of Trustee From 05 May 2024 Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee From 05 May 2025 Dhan Prasad Gurung Deo Gurung Bijay Bahadur Gurun8 Prem Gurung Chitra Bahadur Gurung Rajendraman Gurung Ramkaii Gurung Bharat Gurun8 Pratap Gurung Nawaraj Gurung Dipak Gurung Nayendra Kumari Gurung Trustee From 05 May 2025 From 05 May 2025 From 05 May 2025 From 05 May 2025 From OS May 2025 Trustee Trustee 10 From 05 May 2025 From 05 May 2025 Until 05 May 2025 Until 05 May 2025 Until 05 May 2025 Until 05 May 2025 Until 05 May 2025 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 TAR March 2012
Names of the trustees for the chaiity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear Name$ and addresses of advlsers Ioptlonal Informatlonl e of adviser Name Address Finance and Complian¢e Advisor Dipendra Sitsula, FCCA 70 Porthkerry Avenue, Wellin& Kent, DA16 2DT Name of chlef executlve or names of senlor staff members (Optlonal Inforniatlonl Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Descrlptlon of the charlty's trusls CONSTITUTION ADOPTED ON 18TH FEBRUARY 2021 Type of governing document How the charity is consliluled CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION ICIOI Trustee sèlection methods ELCTED BY THE MEMBERS Additional governance issues (Optional infomialion) You may ¢hoose lo 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 lated parties. trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. TAR March 2012
Section C Ob'ectives and activities The charivs purw)ses are for the public benefit to- l. Relieve those in need in Nepal, particularly people who are disadvantaged due to youth. age. ill-health. disability. or social and economic circumstances. through the provision and coordination of education. health. and other support services. 2. Promote social inclusion in the UK. particularly within the Nepalese Community. by reducing isolation. encouraging participation in the wider community. and improving access to services. 3. Advance education by promoting Nepalese language. heritage, culture. and the arts through educational proBrammes and community activities. 4. Provide and support educational, recreational, and leisure-time facilities in the UK, particularly for members of the Nepalese community. in the interests of social welfare and improving quality of lrfe. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its govornlng documont TAR March 2012
In furtherance of its charitable purposes and for the public benefit, Sonpal Samaj Charity undert¢x)k the following activities durinÉ the year.. l. Fundraising for humanitarian Causes The Charity organised fundraising activities in support of Mtjnjushree Children's Flome. contributing to the welfare, care, and development of children in need. 2. Support for religious and spiritual institutions Donations were made to Buddhist Gumbo Reoding and Diomond Buddhist Centre to support religious practices and the advancement of Buddhist teachings for the benefit of the wider community. 3. Promotion of peace and harmony The Charity organised fundraising for the Konkyur Recitation Puja. a religious ceremony involving the recitation of sacred texts by tens to hundreds of monks over several days. Thi5 event is held to promote peace, harmony, and spiritual well-being Wlthin the community and beyond. 4. Advancement of youth partlclpatlon and cultural developrnent The Charity promoted youth engagement by providing young people with opportunities to perform during the Annual losor and Summer Gotherings, rather than engaging external guest artists. This supported confidence-buildin& cultural identity. and community involvement. 5. Llfe membershlp programme The Chaiity continued to focus on and promote its life membership programme. encouraging long-tem) engagement. mutual support, and the sustainability of the Charity's activities. 6. Support for bereaved famllles and memorlal fundralslng The Charity organised charitable events to provide financial and moral support to the families of deceased life members. Condolence visits and support were provided during funeral services, including assistance with traditional rituals held on the 13th day IArghunl and the 49th dav following the passing of a member. In some cases. members raised funds in memory of their loved ones, which were donated to the Charity to support its charitable work. 7. Famlly and communlty support through home vlslts Home visits were conducted to welcome and congratulate families on the arrival of new babies during the year. These vi51ts strengthened community bonds and provided emotional support to members, families. 8. Cultural •nd communlty en838ement durln8 Dlwall Durin8 Diwali, the Charity organi5ed a cultural event promoting the traditional Deusi/8hiJtlo programme. This event encouraged cultural preservation, soci31 en8a8ement, entertainment, and community cohesion, while also raising funds to support the Charitvs activities. 9. Promotion of education and personal development The Charity undertook various home visits and community interattions to promote education and personal development. This included providing guidance at the start of university life, con8ratulatinÈ members on graduating from university, and recognising career progression and professional achievements. thereby encouraging positive life outcomes within the communitv. Summary of the maln actlvltles undertaken for tho public benefit in relation to these objects Ilnclude wlthln thls sectlon the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidancè l$$uod by tho Charlty Commisslon on publlc benefit) Additional detsil$ of obje¢tive$ and a¢tivities (Optional infomiation) TAR March 2012
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment., contribution made by volunteers. TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year During the year. Sonpal Samaj Charity made positive progress in delivering its charitable objectives and providing public benefit through a range of humanitarian. religious. cultural. and community-focused activities. The Charity successfully supported vulnerable beneficiaries through targeted fundraising initiatives. including financial assistance for Manjushree Children's Home and bereaved families of life members. These activities helped to alleviate hardship. provide emotional support. and strengthen community resilience during difFicult times. Significant contributions were made towards the advancement of religion and the promotion of peace and harmony. Throvgh donations to Buddhist institution5 and the organisation of fundraising for the Konkyur Recitation Pula, the Charity supported religious practice and spiritual well-being, benefiting both participants and the wider community. The Charity (Jemonstrated stron8 commitment to cultural preservation and community cohesion. Events such as Losar, Summer Gatherings, ènd the Diwali DeusilBhailo programme brought mernbers together, promoted traditional culture. and provided meaningful social engagement. By prioritising youth participation in these events. the Charity empowered young people. encouraged confidence and leadership, and fostered intergenerational involvement. Throughout the year. the Charity plad emphasis on family and individual support. Home visits to welcome new babies. offer condolences. and recognise educational and professional achievements strengthened personal connections within the community and reinforced the Charity's role as a source of guidance. encouragement. and mutual support. The life membership Programme continued to be promoted, contributin8 to sustained engagement, long-term commitment, and the ongoing stability of the Charity. Memorial fundraising by members in honour of deceased loved ones further demonstrated community trust and 5UPPOrt for the Charity's mission. Overall, the Charity performed effectively during the year, delivering its activities in line with its objectives and Charity Commission guidance on public benefit, while continuing to build a supportive, engaged, and culturally vibrant community. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review The Trustees have examined the need for free reserves. i.e. those unrestricted funds not invested in tangible fixed assets. designated for specific purposed and otherwise committed. At present. it is recognised that current reserve level should be £25.OC(l. The Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Brlef statement of thè charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit nla Furthèr financial rovi•w dall$ (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about-. the charity s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising): how expenditure has supported the key objectNes of the charity.. investment policy and objectivès including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the Iruslees, report above. Slgned on behalf of the charlty's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Posltlon {eg Secretary, Chalr, etc) Jagdish Kumar Gurung Siri Parsad Gurung Chalr of Trustee Trustee Date 2010112025 TAR March 2012
CHARITY COMMISSIONSonpal Samaj UK FOR ENGLAND AND WALE Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forthe period from To 071)4YO24 311031x125 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total fund8 La¥t year b)th•o•y••t£ toih• n•Jr•8t¢ ttth• nMr•BIE tothv n•ar•6t£ A1 Recelpt5 DonaliOThq Oeu$i 8halo P G9n9Tr1 DOnatS Give In cebratIonS 1C bvth. lami iarn 2.S91 2,949 1.245 3.741 7.1 1.82$ 1.625 11,050 In M8mo Donaln8- 4h da Losharroslival and Summei Gatherrys- 478 2.916 205 8.& 6.265 DonBliw¥- Konk GIft Incom E&rn@d Inl@roY1 urPu IAIJ 1.413 14.728 668 870 Sub total(Gmss income for ARJ A2 A88•t and Inv08tment sal. Isee tablo). 23.114 7201 30.315 44.91 Sub tot•1 Total r•e•lpt$ 23.114 7,201 30.315 44,910 A3Pa m8nt$ J331 5.7¢ 13,507 chèr1lbb ActiV88- r Pu. Legal. Accounian¢y & S8TYIC8S Web hOSII & Mdinienanee E¥pen9e$- D$u$i 8haikn P General Expenses Lo8h¥8 5ufflm•rC8l*onngs Expenues I,Q5Q 22B 1.19$ 1.75tr 1,Q5Q 221 1,150 499 867 1,342 ram 1.75 11.742 11,742 12,7n Sub totsl 19.107 7.201 2&388 30.143 A4 Asset and Investment urcha888, see table Sub total 19.187 7.201 26,38B 30.143 Net ofreceipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between fund5 A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end &928 3.928 14,767 94.246 9&17 94,246 98,173 79,479 94,246 CCKX R1 ¥c¢ounts ISSI 2010112026
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds lo neare5tÉ Restricted funds tv nearest È Endowrnent funds to nearest£ Categories Detsi15 B1 Cash funds 36.740 Saviry 61.433 Tolal ¢ash fund5 9B,173 Unrestricted funds to nyr•¥i¢ Restricted funds to nur••t £ Endowment funds to n•4r•s1£ Details FuTrdto whi¢h ¥•t b•lg Detalls Co•tloploTholl ¢urrvnlvalu Details 8•••t b• Ct lofftMII B4 As8•t• rètaln•d for thè charlty's own u8• knDun¢ du• onal w on•1 De¢ai15 B5 Llabllltles gag sign by Imst*sfy) beha1 811 the wusiees SwJnatur8 Print Name Dale of roval Jagdlsh Kumar Gurung 2010112025 Slrf Parsad Gurung 2010112025 2010112026 CCKX R2 accounts ISSI
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of SONPAL SAMAJ UK On accounts for the year ended 3110312025 Charity no {if any) 1190562 Set out on pages to Itd@ oAaè nthmbèrA of addkntmal shÉèrsl I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charilyllhe Trust") for the year ended 3110312024.. Responsibilities and As the charty trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of th8 accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe A¢t"l- I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed Ihe applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Acl. I have compl&t8d my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my allenlion in connection with the examination which gives me cause lo believe that in. any material respect.. Independent examlner's statement accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting rerdS I have no concerns and have o)m8 attoss no other matters in conn&ction with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper underslanding of the accounts to be reached. Date: 2010112025 Slgned: Name: Dipendra Sitaula Relevant professional qualificationls) or body {if any): FCCA Address: 70 Porthkerry Avenue Welling. Kent DA16 2DT IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem Isee CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts- directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any Items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018