Report of the Management Committee for the year ended **2024** 

The Management Committee presents its directors’ report and audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 

## **Reference & Adminstratve Informaton** 

|Charity Name|Rajasthan Associaton United Kingdom|
|---|---|
|Charity Registraton Number|1191389|
|Registerted Ofce & Operatonal<br>Ofce|30 Reynolds Drive,<br>Edgware, HA85PZ|



## **Management Commitee:-** 

|**Management Commitee:-**||
|---|---|
|Mr. Harendra Singh Jodha|Trustee|
|Mr. Rajeev Danga|Trustee|
|Mr. Kuldeep Singh Shekhawat|Trustee|
|Mr. Ajay Kumar|Trustee|
|Mr. Dilip Pungliya|Trustee|
|Mr. Naresh Naruka|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: 

1. Organized a variety of events and celebrations to foster community connections across the United Kingdom. 

2. 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. 

3. Provided cultural education to children to enhance their awareness of their heritage. 

4. Collaborated with other charities to expand our reach and presence. 

## **- Actvites 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. The highlight of the year 2024 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 **£13,619.36** 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 optonal informaton** 

## **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** 

|As on date : 31/12/2024|As on date : 31/12/2024|As on date : 31/12/2024|
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|**CURRENT ASSETS - Bank Balances**|||
|Virgin Money||**£13,619.36**|
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|**Net Current Assets**||**£13,619.36**|
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|**Reserves**|||
|**General Fund**||**£13,619.36**|



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## **Rajasthan Association United Kingdom Charity Registration Number - 1191389** 

## **INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT** 

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 

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|---|---|---|
|**INCOME**|||
|Donatons||**7,289.00**|
|Interest||**330.00**|
|**Collecton for Events**||**25,693.00**|
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|**Expenditure**|||
|Social Events|32,979.00||
|Kids Event|-||
|Donatons|||
|Administraton Expenses|177.00||
|**Total Expenditure**||33,156.00|
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|**Excess of Income over expenditure**||**156.00**|
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|**Transferred to Reserve**||**156.00**|





RAJASTHAN ASSOCIATION, UNITED KINGDOM Registered Charity No: 1191389 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

for the year ended 

31 December 2024 



**RAJASTHAN  ASSOCIATION, UNITED KINGDOM Registered Charity No: 1191389** 

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## REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES 

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 

The trustees present their report and the accounts of the charity  for the year ended 31 December 2024. 

## STATUS 

Rajasthan Association, United Kingdom is a registered charity with Charity Commission UK 

## REVIEW OF THE YEAR 

## Income 

The Charity collected £33,312 from donations, religious and cultural events. 

Expenses on Actvites 

The Charity spent £33,156 on Cultural activities and Mirchi Vada Fest 

## Reserves 

The net surplus of £156 for Reserve funds are held in bank and building society accounts which generate interest at varied rates throughout the year. Interest and net funds raised from cultural activities are utilized for administration costs and charitable donations. 

## RISK MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT POLICY 

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to generating income. 

The trustees have made no risk related investments. A formal review is undertaken regularly to ensure that all surplus funds are invested in bank and building society accounts at best rates of interest 

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Contnued) 

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 

## TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES 

The trustees are required by charity law to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the affairs of the charity and of its income and expenditure for the year. In doing so the trustees are required to: 

1. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; 

2. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 

3. Prepare the accounts on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. 



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## **RAJASTHAN  ASSOCIATION, UNITED KINGDOM Registered Charity No: 1191389** 

The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ascertain the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the necessary regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees  are  required  to prepare  accounts  each year that  comply  with the  statutory requirements, the constitution deed, the statements of recommended practice and the Charities Acts and to submit the financial statements to the Charities Commission as appropriate. These accounts comply with the above requirements. 

## APPROVAL 

These accounts were approved by the board of trustees on 14th October 2025 and signed on their behalf. 

By Order of the Board of Trustees 

|Harendra Singh Jodha<br>Trustee|Rajeev Danga<br>Trustee|Kuldeep Singh Shekhawat<br>Trustee|
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|Ajay Kumar<br>Trustee|Dilip Pungliya<br>Trustee|Naresh Naruka<br>Trustee|





**RAJASTHAN  ASSOCIATION, UNITED KINGDOM Registered Charity No: 1191389** 

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## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF** THE RAJASTHAN ASSOCIATION, UNITED KINGDOM 

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 

I report on the accounts of  Rajasthan Association,  United Kingdom for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 4 to 6. 

## Respectve responsibilites of trustees and examiner 

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. 

It is my responsibility to: 

- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, 

- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and 

- to state whether any particular matter has come to my attention. 

## Basis of independent examiner’s statement 

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual  items  or disclosures  in  the  accounts  and  seeking  explanations  from the  trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. 

## Independent examiner's statement 

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: 

- accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or 

- the accounts do not accord with the accounting records 

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

Aishwarya Goyal 245 Pinner Road, Harrow, HA1 4EX 

## **BALANCE SHEET** 



**RAJASTHAN  ASSOCIATION, UNITED KINGDOM Registered Charity No: 1191389** 

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YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 

|YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024|YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024||
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|||2024|
|||£|
|CURRENT ASSETS - Bank Balances|||
|Virgin Money||13,619.36|
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|Net Current Assets||13,619.36|
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|Reserves|||
|General Fund||13,619.36|



## **INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT** 

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 

|**INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT**<br>YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024|**INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT**<br>YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024|**INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT**<br>YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024||
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||£||£|
|INCOME||||
|Donations|||7,289|
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|Expenditure||||
|Social and Cultural Events – Jeeman,<br>Gangaur and Mirchi Vada Fest|32,979|||
|Administrative Expenses<br>|177|||
|Donations||||
|Total Expenditure|||33,156|
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|Excess of Income over expenditure|||156|
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|Transferred to Reserve|||156|
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**RAJASTHAN  ASSOCIATION, UNITED KINGDOM Registered Charity No: 1191389** 

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## NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 

## Accountng Policies 

- A. Accounting conventions 

   - 1) These accounts are prepared under the historic cost conventions. 

   - 2) The charity accounts are consistently prepared on receipt and payment and not on accruals basis. 

   - 3) There is no Fixed assets