Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2023 (Period start date) To 31/12/2023 (Period end date)
Charity name: SHRI RAM SEVA SAMITI, TEMPLE & COMMUNITY TRUST (DONCASTER)
Charity registration number: 1192563
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the Hindu Faith, its doctrines and its scriptures and practice Hindu beliefs through assembly, worship and discourse amongst the members of the Hindu community and other interested parties in Doncaster and neighbouring towns and villages. |
| 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 |
• Establishing and maintaining the Mandir (Temple) as a holy place of worship and enrich the devotees by conducting regular customary Hindu prayers and devotional activities. • Providing facilities for performing Hindu rites associated with births, deaths and marriages. • Advancing traditional Hindu cultural activities, religious studies and performing arts. • Providing facilities for community activities, social interaction among all the people in the wider community including spreading awareness about health & well-being, yoga, meditation and spiritual development. • Organising and performing public celebrations of all Hindu religious festivals. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees act in charity’s best interests in accordance with Charity Commission Law, Rules and Guidance for the public benefit. |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main 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. |
Para 1.20 | Organising and performing public celebrations of all Hindu religious festivals and other similar events for fund raising through small voluntary donations with the aim to establishing a temple. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | 31/12/2023 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held in accordance with Charity’s Constitution to set up a Temple and in incurring other expenses in day to day running of the charity. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £2680 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not Applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not Applicable |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Charity’s 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 | In accordance with Charity’s Constitution. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | SHRI RAM SEVA SAMITI, TEMPLE & COMMUNITY TRUST (DONCASTER) |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | None |
| Registered charity number | 1192563 |
| Charity’s principal address | 11 Sturton Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 7JG |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajesh Mittal | ||||
| ChhitijMohan | ||||
| Chaman Lal Gupta | ||||
| Madhubala Gug | ||||
| Anita Sethi | ||||
| ShivdeepSharma |
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Not Applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| Not Applicable | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not Applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not Applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not Applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Not Applicable
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| RAJESH MITTAL | CHAMAN LAL GUPTA | |
TRUSTEE |
TRUSTEE | |
| 30/09/2024 | ||
| 30/09/2024 |
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Charity Name No (if any)
SHRI RAM SEVA SAMITI, TEMPLE & COMMUNITY TRUST (DONCASTER) 1192563
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period from Period start date 01/01/2023 To Period end date 31/12/2023
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Charity Bank Account Interest 7 - - 7 3,636
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for AR) 7 - - 7 3,636
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
None - - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 7 - - 7 3,636
A3 Payments
Bank Account Monthly Fee 60 - - 60 -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total [ 60 ] - - 60 -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
None - - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 60 - - 60 -
Net of receipts/(payments) - 53 - - - 53 3,636
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 3,636 - - 3,636 -
Cash funds this year end 3,583 - - 3,583 3,636
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted funds Restricted Endowment
Categories Details funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B1 Cash funds Cash in Bank 3,583 - -
- - -
- - -
Total cash funds 3,583 - -
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s)) OK OK OK
Unrestricted funds Restricted Endowment
funds funds
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets None - - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
Details Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Current value (optional)
B3 Investment assets None - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Details Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Current value (optional)
B4 Assets retained for the None - -
charity’s own use - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Fund to which liability relates Amount due When due
Details (optional) (optional)
B5 Liabilities None -
-
-
-
-
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name approvalDate of
RAJESH MITTAL
30/09/2024
CHAMAN LAL GUPTA
30/09/2024
1
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
01/10/2024