REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1193110
Report of the Trustees and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
for
Jalaram Sadavrat Trust Leicester UK
Jalaram Sadavrat Trust Leicester UK Contents
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 3 |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 to 10 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 11 |
Jalaram Sadavrat Trust Leicester UK
Trustees' Annual Report For the year ended 31 March 2025
The trustees present their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The financial statements have been presented in accordance with the accounting policies set out in page 7 and comply with the charity's trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities 2019.
Trustees of the charity
The trustees of the charitable company for the reporting year were: Mr Praful Bhatt (Founder & Chair) Mrs Vaibhavi Adhvaryu Mrs Ranjan Kanabar
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objectives of the charity are:
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To provide nourishing meals at affordable prices or free in cases where an individual is not in a position to pay.
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To deliver fresh meals to vulnerable people in the local community who are housebound or have mobility issues.
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To provide a warm, welcoming, clean and safe environment at the centre for people to socialise and avoid isolation.
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Supporting the homeless through weekly food donations.
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Providing hall hire and catering for funerals and community events.
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Supporting and collaborating with other local charities to create greater collective impact.
Significant activities
The activities carried out by the charity include:
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Organising religious, health & wellbeing and social programmes
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Organising and running of the food delivery service and at the centre
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Organising events for the community at affordable prices so they can socialise and avoid social isolation by making new friends.
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Providing free use of the space in the hall for bereavement in December, January & February.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
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Weekly donations of food to the Centre Project Homeless Charity in Leicester City Centre.
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A donation of £10,000.00 to Leicester Royal Infirmary Children's Ward. - Recognition of the charity's work by Buckingham Palace, including two invitations to the King's Garden Tea Party.
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Continued growth in community engagement and support every year.
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Organising community events at significantly below-market prices, such as a Christmas Party with a three-course meal and three hours of entertainment for £10.
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Offering free hall hire for after-funeral gatherings for four months each year (Nov to Feb).
Charitable Donations
During this financial year, the management committee made charitable donations of £10,301 to UK Charities and £25,924 to Santosh Seva Trust in India.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
Principal funding sources
The charity's sources of income arose from the following:
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running lunch clubs for the elderly
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running regular tiffin deliveries for elderly and vulnerable
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running tiffin collections from the centre
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voluntary and small donations.
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Hall hire and catering for after funeral catering services or events held at the centre.
Investment policy
The Trust operates two bank accounts: a current account and a dedicated charity account. Any surplus funds are placed in three-month or six-month fixed-term interest accounts with HSBC to ensure responsible stewardship of charitable funds.
Funding policy
The charity, apart from running their principal activities as mentioned above, regular fund raising activities and functions are organised to increase the revenue stream.
Financial Review
The charity income continues to remain strong. The Charity has started to create cash reserves to meet the future needs of the charity and accommodate any future downturns in income whilst it facilities for the elderly, luncheon club, etc. continues without disruptions. We now have a dedicated trustee Mrs Vaibhavi Adhvaryu who manages the finances and produces monthly reports for detailed analysis and reviews on expenditure.
FUTURE PLANS
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Relocate to a larger premises due to outgrowing the current building.
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Increase marketing through national Asian newspapers and Sunrise Radio (London).
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Expand meal provision for poor and vulnerable individuals.
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Invest in improvements to the existing premises.
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Explore the possibility of purchasing the current premises from Leicester City Council.
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Recruit new, active, and enthusiastic Trustees to strengthen governance.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is an incorporated charity constituted under a trustee deed dated 4th February 2020 and the registered charity number is 1193110.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The charity is actively looking to appoint new vibrant and active trustees. We have found searching for trustees to be challenging due to the commitment the role requires. However, we are pleased to report the charity has in total, three trustees, implementing key ideas and decisions to maintain and improve the charity's cause everyday.
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity Name Jalaram Sadavrat Trust Charity Number 1193110 Company number 12442534 Principle Office Glen Street Rooms, Glen Street, Leicester, LE4 6NN Accountants Burleys Leicester Limited, 9 Gower Street, Leicester. LE1 3LJ Bankers HSBC Bank
Trustees
Mr Praful Bhatt - Chairman of trustees Mrs Vaibhavi Adhvaryu Mrs Ranjan Kanabar
Independent examiner
Mr A D Kanani, FCCA Burleys Leicester Limited Chartered Certified Accountants 9 Gower Street Leicester LE1 3LJ
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 18 th December 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Mr Praful Bhatt - Trustee
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Jalaram Sadavrat Trust Leicester UK
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees on the accounts of Jalaram Sadavrat Trust Leicester UK for the year ended 31 March 2025
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Jalaram Sadavrat Trust Leicester UK for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 5 to 11.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the company and also its directors for the purposes of company law you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your company’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement, report and opinion
Since your company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a registered member of which is one of the listed bodies I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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.
Mr A D Kanani FCCA Burleys Leicester Limited Chartered Certified Accountants 9 Gower Street Leicester LE1 3LJ
19 December 2025
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Jalaram Sadavrat Trust Leicester UK Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Unrestricted funds Notes 2025 £ Income & Endowments From Incoming resources from generated funds: Donations & Legacies 2 381,529 Investment Income 3 828 Income From Charitable Activities 4 141,414 Other trading activities 5 - Gauchara Fund - Total incoming resources 523,771 Expenditure Resources expended from direct charitable expenditure : Raising donations and legacies 6 386,477 Other trading activities 7 1,200 Charitable Activities 8 36,225 Finance & Governance costs 9 6,839 Total resources expended 430,741 Net incoming resources 93,030 Total funds brought forward 181,157 Total funds carried forward 274,187 |
Restricted funds 2025 £ - - - - - - - - - - - 220 220 |
Total funds 2025 £ 381,529 828 141,414 - - 523,771 386,477 1,200 36,225 6,839 430,741 93,030 181,377 274,407 |
Total funds 2024 £ 339,260 1,850 62,855 - - |
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| 403,965 | |||
| 353,220 1,755 24,953 4,082 |
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| 384,010 | |||
| 19,955 161,422 |
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| 181,377 |
Continuing operations
All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities
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Jalaram Sadavrat Trust Leicester UK Statement of Financial Position as at 31 March 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 11 Current assets Amounts falling due within one year 12 Cash at bank and in hand Current liabilities Amounts falling due within one year 13 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Funds 14 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 64,426 64,426 6,715 210,370 217,085 (7,324) (7,324) 209,761 274,187 274,187 |
Restricted funds 2025 £ - - 220 220 - 220 220 220 |
Total funds 2025 £ 64,426 64,426 6,715 210,590 217,305 (7,324) (7,324) 209,981 274,407 274,407 274,187 220 274,407 |
Total funds 2024 £ 47,967 |
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| 47,967 | ||||
| 6,715 131,898 |
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| 138,613 | ||||
| (5,203) | ||||
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| 133,410 | ||||
| 181,377 | ||||
| 181,377 | ||||
| 181,157 220 |
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| 181,377 |
For the financial year in question the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
No members have required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and for the preparation of the accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the micro-entity provisions.
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 19th December 2025 and signed on their behalf by
Mr Praful Bhatt - Chair of Trustees
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Jalaram Sadavrat Trust Leicester UK Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
1 Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued in October 2019, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011 and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Fixtures, fittings and equipment 20% Net book value Leasehold property 20% Net book value Motor Vehicles 25% Net book value
Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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Jalaram Sadavrat Trust Leicester UK Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
Analysis of Charitable Income and expenditure
| 2 Donations & Legacies Tiffin Sales Donations Gift Aid Lunch Club Santosh Lunch 3 Investment Income Bank deposit interest 4 Income From Charitable Activities Income from events Hall hire & catering 5 Other trading activities HMRC JRS Grants 6 Raising donations and legacies Depreciation Wages and salaries Staff training costs Insurance Light & Heat Rates and water Cleaning Printing, postage & stationery Telephone Pensions Software Repairs & Renewals Packaging Motor Expenses Purchases and materials Rent Bad debts Subscriptions Sundry expenses |
2025 £ 200,023 166,859 - 14,647 - 381,529 828 - 828 3,450 137,964 141,414 - - 17,882 195,185 1,835 7,651 15,115 476 1,084 1,853 1,785 1,651 500 4,010 20,446 9,323 101,168 6,000 - 392 121 386,477 |
2024 £ 169,122 153,012 - 7,239 9,887 |
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| 339,260 | ||
| 1,850 | ||
| 1,850 | ||
| 8,391 54,464 |
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| 62,855 | ||
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| 12,314 177,989 1,806 8,954 7,851 - 1,714 1,662 1,939 2,487 8,070 5,234 16,836 12,540 81,634 6,000 5,210 - 980 |
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| 353,220 |
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Jalaram Sadavrat Trust Leicester UK Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
| 7 Other trading activities Publication expenses 1,200 - 1,200 8 Charitable Activities Charitable donations - India 25,924 Donations 10,301 36,225 9 Finance & Governance costs Bank charges 2,339 Accountancy and legal fees 4,500 6,839 10 Average Number of Employees The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: 2025 Employees 16 16 11 Tangible Fixed Assets Motor Leasehold Fixtures, fittings Vehicles property and equipment £ £ £ Cost At 1 April 2024 5,151 38,043 54,275 Additions 24,525 - 9,818 Disposals - - - At 31 March 2025 29,676 38,043 64,093 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 1,288 21,749 26,465 Charge for the year 7,098 3,260 7,526 On disposals - - - At 31 March 2025 8,386 25,009 33,991 Net book value At 31 March 2025 21,290 13,034 30,102 At 31 March 2024 3,863 16,294 27,810 |
1,755 - |
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| 1,755 | |
| 23,351 1,602 |
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| 24,953 | |
| 2,602 1,480 |
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| 4,082 | |
| 2024 12 |
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| Total £ 97,469 34,343 - |
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| 131,812 | |
| 49,502 17,884 - |
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| 67,386 | |
| 64,426 | |
| 47,967 |
| 12 Debtors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year Trade Debtors Other Debtors |
2025 2024 £ £ - - 6,715 6,715 6,715 6,715 |
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Jalaram Sadavrat Trust Leicester UK Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
| 13 Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year Trade creditors/accruals Taxation and social security Other Creditors 14 Movement In Funds At 01.04.24 Unrestricted Funds General fund 181,157 Restricted Funds Gauchara fund 220 Total Funds 181,377 Incoming resources £ Unrestricted Funds General fund 523,771 Restricted Funds Gauchara fund - Total Funds 523,771 |
2025 £ 3,870 3,140 314 7,324 Net Incoming Resources 93,030 - 93,030 Resources expended £ (430,741) - (430,741) |
2024 £ 371 4,326 506 |
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| 5,203 | ||
| At 31.03.25 274,187 220 |
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| 274,407 | ||
| Movement in funds £ 93,030 - |
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| 93,030 |
15 Related Party Disclosures
During the year trustees were paid remuneration of £46,971 (2024 - £44,909).
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
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Jalaram Sadavrat Trust Leicester UK Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Income & Endowments Donations & Legacies Tiffin Sales Donations Gift Aid Lunch Club Santosh Lunch Investment Income Bank deposit interest Income From Charitable Activities Income from events Hall hire & catering Other Income HMRC Grants Expenditure Raising donations and legacies Depreciation Wages and salaries Staff training costs Insurance Light & Heat Rates and water Cleaning Printing, postage & stationery Telephone Pensions Subscriptions Software Repairs & Renewals Packaging Motor Expenses Purchases and materials Rent Sundry expenses Bad debts Other trading activities Publication expenses Charitable Activities Donations - India Donations Finance & Governance costs Bank charges Accountancy and legal fees |
2025 £ 200,023 166,859 - 14,647 - 381,529 828 3,450 137,964 141,414 - - 17,882 195,185 1,835 7,651 15,115 476 1,084 1,853 1,785 1,651 392 500 4,010 20,446 9,323 101,168 6,000 121 - 386,477 1,200 1,200 25,924 10,301 36,225 2,339 4,500 6,839 93,030 |
2024 £ 169,122 153,012 7,239 9,887 |
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| 339,260 | ||
| 1,850 | ||
| 8,391 54,464 |
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| 62,855 | ||
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| 12,314 177,989 1,806 8,954 7,851 - 1,714 1,662 1,939 2,487 8,070 5,234 16,836 12,540 81,634 6,000 980 5,210 |
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| 353,220 | ||
| 1,755 | ||
| 1,755 | ||
| 23,351 1,602 |
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| 24,953 | ||
| 2,602 1,480 |
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| 4,082 | ||
| 19,955 |
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