2021-04-30-accounts - Sanskruti Centre For Cultural Excellence

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year 10th October 2020 To 30th April 2021

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Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name SANSKRUTI CENTRE FOR CULTURAL EXCELLENCE

Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1191708 Charity's principal address 13 GUINEVERE COURT

SANSKRUTI, SCFCE

KING GEORGE CRESCENT

WEMBLEY Postcode HA02FH

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Name of person (or body) Dates acted if not for Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee whole year (if any) Ragasudha 1 Vinjamuri 2 Sushil Rapatwar 3 Manju Ravi Uma 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

CONSTITUTION (adopted February 2020) Type of governing document

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

FOUNDATION MODEL CIO How the charity is constituted

(eg. trust, association, company)

Trustees with relevant knowledge, skills or experience are Trustee selection methods appointed by the existing First Charity Trustees by a resolution (eg. appointed by, elected by) passed at a convened meeting. The duration of such trustees appointed shall be 3 years.

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to 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;

The trustees run and manage the activities of Sanskruti. All trustees give their time voluntarily and freely. No remuneration or expenses were paid in the year. No benefit in cash or kind was taken.

Adapting to circumstance of lockdown, Sanskruti collaborated with other charitable organisations to be able to reach out to wider virtual audiences for the webinars conducted.

Criminal Records checks are carried out prior to the start of the trusteeship.

relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

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Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public beneft in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public beneft)	To advance the education of the public in the arts, culture and heritage of India and South Asia by conducting workshops and programmes primarily (and not exclusively) on the subject of classical and folk-dance forms, and training in the same. To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of physical and natural environment including water efciency, water pollution et al by using performing arts displays.
	Sanskruti was incorporated as CIO in October 2020 soon after which there was second wave of COVID resulting in lockdown. The lockdown was lifted through the roadmap stepwise after May-June 2021. Consequently, there was not much venue-oriented activity involving physical presence of participants or performers. Instead, there was a variety of online events/ virtual webinars organised for public beneft. Sanskruti has also collaborated with other charitable organisations to efectively reach wider audiences. The webinars benefted few thusands of online attendees. From the formation in October to the date of submitting this report (i.e., April 2021), fve free webinars were organised for public consumption. October 2020 Two webinars were held in October. Shaandaar Sindhi (with Sindhi Association of UK) This event highlighted the cultural favour of Sindhi community, in terms of dance, song, cuisine and poetry. Attendees have come to know heritage aspects of Sindhi people. Vedanta for Global Wellbeing (in collaboration with Arsha Vidya UK) Traditional social and family values keep people going in the face of any adversity. This session highlighted wellbeing through the lens of Vedic wisdom. International Integration Day Apart from organising the webinars, Sanskruti has also presented dance as part of the cultural program during International Integration Day organised by NWAMI ( Networking for World Awareness of Multicultural Integration) https://asianlite.com/2020/news/uk-news/nwami-marks- international-integration-day/ November 2020 Utkal Sanskruti (in association with Odisha Society UK) Some of the exhilarating dance forms of Odisha (Utkal region), and ancient and interesting creative arts were showcased during this event, the elements underscoring the heritage of a region and community. February 2021 International Mother Language Day Language and literature form an important part of compositions and spoken word used for dances, the heritage and legacy that we inherit from our seniors and pass it on to younger generations. A three-hour event was held involving presentations in more than 20 languages covering South Asia

Summary of the objects
of the charity set out in
its governing document
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for
the public beneft in
relation to these objects
(include within this
section the statutory
declaration that trustees
have had regard to the
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
public beneft)

To advance the education of the public in the arts, culture and
heritage of India and South Asia by conducting workshops and
programmes primarily (and not exclusively) on the subject of
classical and folk-dance forms, and training in the same.
To advance the education of the public in the conservation,
protection and improvement of physical and natural
environment including water efciency, water pollution et al by
using performing arts displays.

Sanskruti was incorporated as CIO in October 2020 soon after
which there was second wave of COVID resulting in lockdown.
The lockdown was lifted through the roadmap stepwise after
May-June 2021.
Consequently, there was not much venue-oriented activity
involving physical presence of participants or performers.
Instead, there was a variety of online events/ virtual webinars
organised for public beneft. Sanskruti has also collaborated with
other charitable organisations to efectively reach wider
audiences. The webinars benefted few thusands of online
attendees.
From the formation in October to the date of submitting this
report (i.e., April 2021), fve free webinars were organised for
public consumption.
October 2020
Two webinars were held in October.
Shaandaar Sindhi (with Sindhi Association of UK)
This event highlighted the cultural favour of Sindhi community,
in terms of dance, song, cuisine and poetry. Attendees have
come to know heritage aspects of Sindhi people.
Vedanta for Global Wellbeing (in collaboration with Arsha
Vidya UK)
Traditional social and family values keep people going in the
face of any adversity. This session highlighted wellbeing
through the lens of Vedic wisdom.
International Integration Day
Apart from organising the webinars, Sanskruti has also
presented dance as part of the cultural program during
International Integration Day organised by NWAMI (
Networking
for World Awareness of Multicultural Integration)
https://asianlite.com/2020/news/uk-news/nwami-marks-
international-integration-day/
November 2020
Utkal Sanskruti (in association with Odisha Society UK)
Some of the exhilarating dance forms of Odisha (Utkal region),
and ancient and interesting creative arts were showcased
during this event, the elements underscoring the heritage of a
region and community.
February 2021
International Mother Language Day
Language and literature form an important part of compositions
and spoken word used for dances, the heritage and legacy that
we inherit from our seniors and pass it on to younger
generations. A three-hour event was held involving
presentations in more than 20 languages covering South Asia

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(India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh). Diplomats of some of these countries attended and gave opening words to the event that has encouraged all the presenters and participants.

March 2021

Mother’s Day

The virtual event involved paying tributes to mothers through cultural presentations of dance, poetry and song, by participants at various ages and stages. https://www.iglobalnews.com/icommunity/arts-culture/how-ukssanskruti-centre-overcame-the-covid-hurdle

The Trustees have ensured that the organisation and its activities complied with the guidance and regulations of the Charity Commission. The situation was entirely new to all, and best efforts were made while adapting to the circumstances.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

For the online events that were organised virtually, we required Zoom Pro which is a paid platform, that was kindly volunteered. Technical help to relay the sessions live on Face Book etc was volunteered. Similarly, posters had to be created to inform people of the ensuing events. Volunteers’ support minimised the expenses as well as provided expert help. It is a valuable contribution of time, energy and expertised, which enabled reaching of our objectives constructively.

The Trustees had two meetings to discuss the way forward and proposed to do few more webinars on some lesser-seen dance forms for the benefit of UK audiences, and beyond.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

In the pandemic-driven environment for the said period of operation of the charity, a lot of good-will was gained from the community, which is an achievement beyond material measure and benefit.

While physical activities, if conducted, would have been attended by fewer numbers or as per the capacity of the venue, the virtual events organised due to lockdown and social distancing rules were attended by a much higher number of people, beyond the UK. Sanskruti could raise awareness on different lesser seen or lesser-known art forms and conduct workshops by experts.

Because the main objects of the charity are raising awareness on culture and heritage for public benefit, primarily on dances, the trustees are of the belief that the charity performed well in terms of outreach and consumption. Few thousands of attendees have viewed these events online and had enriching experience, yet at the comfort of their homes.

Section E Financial review

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Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

Details of any funds materially in deficit

The principal source would have been donations and sponsorships for the programs and activities carried on site involving participants. As during the five-six months to the preparation of this report, not much happened financially due to lockdown, no money or funding came in due to financial crisis everyone was facing. The trustees in fact chipped in from their pockets for the few expenses incurred meanwhile. Since the banks were closed as well, account could not be opened and therefore there were no cash flows. The trustees believe that more can be achieved, and stability can be reached once things turn more normal in the latter part of the year.

£168.12+ £100.00= £268.12

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include No fundraising events were organised due to the lockdown, additional information, closed venues and social distancing norms. where relevant about:

the charity’s principal The expenditure of £268.12 was incurred in getting the booklets
sources of funds printed, of the multi-lingual presentations as part of story-telling
(including any conducted online. This is an important element of highlighting
fundraising); the heritage to which communities belong.
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

Future Plans

As a new charity, we need to work harder to receive council funding, grants, Gift Aid and associate membership subscriptions for the future.

In the coming year, we focus on conducting workshops/structured activities to raise further awareness and deepen the knowledge on different folk dance forms, and continue using performing arts for raising awareness on environmental issues such as water management.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

SUSHIL RAPATWAR Full name(s) RAGASUDHA R VINJAMURI Position (eg Secretary, TRUSTEE TRUSTEE Chair, etc)

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Date 22-02-2022 TAR March 2012

Sanskruti centre for cultural excellence 1191708

Receipts and payments accounts For the period 10/8/2020 4/30/2021 To from

Section A Receipts and payments

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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
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A2 Asset and investment sales,
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A3 Payments
Solo Press 168 - - 168
Akshara Creators 100 - - 100
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Sub total [ 268 ] - - 268
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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Total payments 268 - - 268
Net of receipts/(payments) - 268 - - - 268
A5 Transfers between funds - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - - - -
Cash funds this year end - 268 - - - 268
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

			Unrestricted		Restricted
Categories	Details		funds		funds
B1 Cash funds		*Total cash funds*	to nearest £ - - - -		to nearest £ - - - -
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B2 Other monetary assets	Details		to nearest £ - - - - - -		to nearest £ - - - - - -
B3 Investment assets	Details		Fund to which asset belongs	Cost (optional) - - - - -
B4 Assets retained for the	Details		Fund to which asset belongs	Cost (optional) -
charity’s own use					- - - - - - - -
			Fund to which		Amount due
B5 Liabilities	Details		liability relates		- - - - - (optional)
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees		Signature	Print	Name

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Current value (optional)

When due (optional)

Date of approval