2023-12-31-accounts - Rajasthan Association, United Kingdom

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Report of the Management Committee for the year ended 2023

The Management Committee presents its directors’ report and audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023

Reference & Adminstrative Information

Charity Name	Rajasthan Association United Kingdom
Charity Registration Number	1191389
Registerted Office & Operational Office	30 Reynolds Drive, Edgware, HA85PZ

Management Committee:-

Management Committee:-
Mr. Harendra Singh Jodha	Trustee
Mr. Rajeev Danga	Trustee
Mr. Kuldeep Singh Shekhawat	Trustee

Purposes and Aim

The aim of the Charitable Trust are:

a) The advancement of education in Rajasthani traditions and values in particular, but not exclusively through the provision of cultural and social and events in line with Rajasthani traditions and values.
b) The prevention or relief of poverty in any part of the world by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organizations working to prevent or relieve poverty.’

Ensuring our work delivers our aims

Each year, we conduct a comprehensive review of our activities. This review assesses our achievements and the outcomes of our work over the past 12 months. It evaluates the success of each key activity and the benefits they have provided to the groups we aim to support. This process ensures that our aims, objectives, and activities remain aligned with our stated purposes. We refer to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and planning future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have established.

Achievements and Performance

Our main objectives for the year continued to be the work towards the advancement of Rajasthani traditions and values.

To achieve our objectives, we implemented the following strategies:

Organized a variety of events and celebrations to foster community connections across the United Kingdom.
Emphasized the benefits of positive mental health by encouraging societal engagement and cultural understanding, benefiting not only individuals but also their families, friends, and the broader community.
Provided cultural education to children to enhance their awareness of their heritage.
Collaborated with other charities to expand our reach and presence.

Activities Performed:-

Our main activities and who we try to help are described below. All our charitable activities focus on the education advancement, mental health & to avoid poverty and are undertaken to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit.

A. RAUK continued its engagement with the community by conducting cultural workshops. These workshops significantly enhanced cultural studies on various Indian subjects. They provided opportunities to learn the Indian language while enriching students’ linguistic skills, cultural knowledge, and awareness. The workshops, each an hour long, were offered to children aged 7-11 and were attended by over 40+ students.
B. Educated children and adults from the Rajasthani community in the UK about the achievements of prominent Rajasthani individuals in both the UK and India, RAUK provided information through its Facebook page, social media groups, articles, a yearly magazine, and face-to-face interactions such as online sessions, Zoom meetings, and Facebook Live sessions.
C. To alleviate loneliness and encourage people in England to speak out during crises such as COVID-19, RAUK collaborated with various charities to launch a support group called “Here2Hear.” The primary objective of this group was to listen to individuals, offer reassurance, and foster a sense of togetherness to promote positivity.
D. The highlight of the year 2023 was the “Gangaur Festival”, “Jeeman” & “Mirchi Bada ” festival which has seen all-time high individual participation. These festivals was to increase the cultural awareness and education to the young people who are living in the UK, to support the mental health of the community members.
i. On the last point (D)- some lessons should be noted. For example; better management of attendance so as not to breach health & safety issues. Some considered thought should also be given in the manner in which some of our founding members are both received and greeted.

Volunteers

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers who work tirelessly to make the Rajasthan Association United Kingdom (RAUK) the vibrant and welcoming organization it is. Your unwavering efforts on our behalf are deeply appreciated. Special thanks to those who assisted with understanding RAUK’s accounts and finances, media communications including social media, outreach, and decorations, all of which have been instrumental in keeping RAUK running smoothly.

Financial Review

Cash at bank at Virgin Money was £13,463.07 in unrestricted funds. The main financial risk to the charity is loss of funding from the Council and reduced donations. The funds are held to cover 4 months operational costs in the event of a loss of income and to meet any unforeseen expenditure that may occur.

Our main source of funds this year has been donations and event tickets price for the guests in the different events and programmes.

The detailed Financial Statement and detailed financial review is attached as a separate report.

Other optional information

Future Plans

The coming year will see a continued emphasis on the use of the activities to build and deepen the confidence and capability of our young people and Busiensses.

Rajasthan Association United Kingdom Charity Registration Number - 1191389

Balance Sheet

	Balance Sheet
	As on date : 31/12/2023

CURRENT ASSETS -	Bank Balances
Virgin Money		£13,463.07

Net Current Assets		£13,463.07

Reserves
General Fund		£13,463.07

Rajasthan Association United Kingdom Charity Registration Number - 1191389

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023


INCOME
Donations		7,706.00
Interest		532.00
Collection for Events		28,435.00

Expenditure
Social Events	36,022.00
Kids Event	-
Donations
Administration Expenses	101.00
Total Expenditure		36,123.00


Excess of Income over expenditure		550.00

Transferred to Reserve		550.00

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Charity Name Rajasthan Association United Kingdom	Charity Name Rajasthan Association United Kingdom	Charity Name Rajasthan Association United Kingdom

2023	Charity no (if any)	1191389

1 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 /12 / 2023. As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
• the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.

Signed: Date: 10-Oct-2024 Name: AJAY KUMAR Relevant professional CIMA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Shandon, Poplar Close, Pinner, HA5 3PZ

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

Oct 2018

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