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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name GURDWARA SAHIB LOUGHBOROUGH
Other names charity is known by SIKH TEMPLE LOUGHBOROUGH Registered charity number (if any) CIO 1193617
Charity's principal address 33/34 Clarence Street
Loughborough Leicestershire Postcode LE11 1DY
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Mr Daljit Singh | ||||
| Mr Major Singh | ||||
| Mr Harbans Singh | ||||
| Mr Bhagwan Singh | ||||
| Mrs Sarah Aujla | Resigned 6 January2022 | |||
| Mr Balbeer Singh | ||||
| Mr Lal Singh Assi | ||||
| Mr Parvinder Singh Banwait |
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| Mr Peter Singh Sihota |
Resigned 4 October 2021 | |||
| Mrs Mohinder Kaur | Resigned 4 May2021 | |||
| Mr Man Singh Grewal |
Resigned 4 May 2021 | |||
| Mrs Bridget Kaur | Resigned 4 May2021 | |||
| Mrs Gurmeet Kaur Dosanjh |
Resigned 4 May 2021 | |||
| Dr Baldev Kaur | Resigned 4 May2021 | |||
| Mrs Manjit Kaur | Resigned 4 May2021 | |||
| Mr Bhupinder Singh Dosanjh |
Resigned 1 December 2021 | |||
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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| 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 01 April 2021 Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation [CIO] How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) The Trustees are elected as per Section 13 of the CIO Constitution. Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include Trustees: Most trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the additional information, where charity when they are elected, however training/guidance is provided as relevant, about: and when required. A Code of Conduct Policy and Attendance Policy have • policies and procedures been put in place for all committee members and trustees adopted for the induction and Risk Management: In addition, to the existing policies [Safeguarding training of trustees; Children and Young Adults and Vulnerable Adults policies, Food Allergy • the charity’s organisational warning poster and Health & Safety Statement and Policy, Financial structure and any wider Controls Policy] the following new policies were put into place: network with which the charity - The Charity’s Disclosure and Baring Policy/Guideline D.B.S. was works; created and agreed on 9th February 2020 - The Disciplinary Policy and Procedure was created and agreed on 20th February 2020 - The Grievance Policy and Procedure was created and agreed on 9th February 2020.
- relationship with any related parties.
>Related Parties: Gurudwara Sahib works actively with the local Hindu community to celebrate Diwali and is represented on the Interfaith and the Panel of Faith groups. It is also affiliated Equality Action, a charity that campaigns for equal opportunities for all and works towards eliminating discrimination.
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- trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
The object of the CIO is to advance the Sikh Religion in accordance with the teachings of the Guru Granth Sahib and in furtherance thereof, to manage and maintain the Gurdwara Sahib, to hold Diwans or congregational religious gatherings and to hold other functions of a religious nature in particular the Sikh religious festivals.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit 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 benefit)
As per the governing document, the charity continues to fulfil its objectives:
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By providing a place of worship for the local Sikh Community
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By conducting religious services for the congregation including conduct of baptism, marriage and funeral rites in accordance with the teachings of The Guru Granth Sahib
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By celebrating the various Sikh religious festivals during the year
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit as set out in the Charities Act. The Gurudwara is open to both Sikh and non-Sikhs alike. It promotes spiritual and moral advancement as per the teachings of The Guru Granth Sahib for the benefit of all. It supports human rights for all. The Gurudwara is affiliated to and takes an active part in the Interfaith and the Panel of Faith groups.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
Contribution by Volunteers: with having a small congregation, the charity is incredibly grateful to the unstinting effort of its volunteers who are involved in running the Punjabi, music and theology classes. The provision of free lunch on Sundays and at time of religious functions is again, done by volunteers.
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
Our Giani [priest] gave-up his priesthood recently. For the present the members of congregation have stepped forward and are conducting the various religious services.
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policy on grant making.
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policy programme related investment.
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
During this reporting year the charity has outside its core objectives been supporting the vulnerable in society. Through several community-based projects, working with local and national agencies facilitated positive engagement with the vulnerable. All aimed at securing an improved life for those that need it most.
Renovation of the Community Centre
The charity has recently refurbished its Sikh Community Centre from the charities personal funds which were donated by its membership. The charity is hoping that the Sikh Community Centre will not only be utilised by the Sikh Community but will benefit the wider community in delivering community events, activities, classes, training, and social gatherings.
Renovation of the Gurdwara Sahib Toilets
The Gurdwara Sahib toilets have been refurbished, they were outdated and no longer compliant with health and safety regulations. The above renovation of the Sikh Community Centre and the Gurdwara Sahib toilets cost Circ. 55k which was all funded by the charity’s membership.
Leggo
The Sikh Community Centre is now being utilised by the local Loughborough Leggo Youth Group which provides support to young people through structured physical and social activities. The group has reached out to help children who are disadvantaged through their additional needs and living in an area of deprivation. The group aims to improve young people’s selfesteem, confidence, and impact positively on their mental health. This group is funded by Children in Need and the local authority. The group has recently received the Platinum Jubilee Community and Business Award which celebrates exceptional and positive work for our communities.
Securing homes for the vulnerable
The charity has supported our newly settled European families who were and are challenged with language difficulties. The charity supported families to secure rental property on arrival and then supported them through the challenging process of purchasing their first homes in the UK from beginning to end. Many of the families have reported back to the charity that without the charities support they would have struggled to achieve their first home in the UK.
Schools
The charity continues to support children of the newly settled European families within the local schools. The charity has engaged with local head teachers to ensure any issues raised and concerns are effectively communicated with the parents with language barriers and lack of understanding of the UK education system. This work has enabled the parents to make informed supportive decisions about their children’s education and future.
Supporting the Vulnerable
The charity has taken responsibility to support the vulnerable in society, this has included representing families who have been failed by government organisations. With the diverse skills and
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background of the charities membership we have be able to hold to account organisations and secure the best and balanced outcomes for the wider community. On a few occasion organisations have apologised for their failings, offering action to put things right and taken away learning for future improvement. The charity has supported members of society where mental health has been challenging for individuals. The charity has supported victims of crime and anti-social behaviour utilising multi agencies to problem solve.
Alcoholism’s
The charity has supported alcoholic dependant members of the community to seek recovery from this disease by one-to-one support, guidance through faith, engagement with national agencies like Turning Point, engagement with local agencies like Sikh Recovery Network, Social Services Intervention and Great Project to enable employment.
Educate Punjab
The charity continues support the Educate Punjab Project in Indian, this is a project in Punjab funding education for children that are unable to afford education. Our charity sponsors 3 children who are less fortunate where their families are unable to afford even a basic education.
New Nishan Sahib – in place for Vaisakhi
The charity during the reporting year installed a new Nishan Sahib which is the Sikh flag marking the Gurdwara Sahib and representing the values of the Sikh faith. The new installation is now health and safety compliant with a modernised mechanism for lowering and raising of the flag ever Vaisakhi.
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| For the period from |
22/02/2021 | To | 31/03/2022 | ||||
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| Receiptsandpayments | |||||||
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
Totalfunds | Lastyear | |||
| 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | |||
| tothenearest £ |
tothenearest£ | tothenearest£ |
tothe nearest£ | tothenearest£ | |||
| Recei.e_ts | |||||||
| Buildina fund | 25,789 | 25,789 | |||||
| Charawa | 7,573 | 7,573 | |||||
| Parshad sewa | 1201 | 1 201 | |||||
| Bank interest received | 8 | 8 | |||||
| Funds transferred from HSBC | 10,000 | 10,000 | |||||
| Khalsa Aid | 4,751 | 4,751 | |||||
| Sehai Paath | 170 | 170 | |||||
| Monev reimbursed | 202 | 202 | |||||
| StandinQ orders | 3 950 | 3950 | |||||
| Sub total | 53,645 |
53,645 | |||||
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| Buildings insurance | 1,516 | 1,516 | |||||
| Material Paid by Donation | 8,809 | 8,809 | |||||
| Legal&professional fees | 1,516 | 1,516 | |||||
| Rates and water | 1,324 | 1,324 | |||||
| Khalsa Aid Covid aooeal | 7,500 | 7,500 | |||||
| Gas and Electricity | 3,237 | 3,237 | |||||
| Nishan Sahib | 2,675 | 2,675 | |||||
| Sehai Paath | 340 | ||||||
| Wages&NEST Pension | 3,256 | 3,256 | |||||
| Reoairs and renewals | 55,533 | 55,533 | |||||
| Phone and Sky | 360 | 360 | |||||
| Educate Puniab Charitv | 732 | 732 | |||||
| Other costs | 3,135 | 3,135 | |||||
| Petty cash transfer | 10 000 | 10,000 | |||||
| Sub total | 99,933 |
• | 99,593 | ||||
| Total receipts | 53,6451( | - |
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53,64511 |
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| Total payments | 99,93311: | - | 1 .__I- --lI |
99,59311 |
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| NetofreceiptsI(payments) | (46,288)11: | - | -lI ].__I-- |
(45,948!1I |
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| Forthe period | 22/02/2021 | To | 31/03/2022 | ||
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| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
Totalfunds | Lastyear | |
| tothenearest £ |
tothenearest£ | tothenearest£ | tothenearest£ | tothenearest£ | |
| Investments I Property I 400,o~•iaa 400,000 - - |
400,000§ - 400,000 |
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| Cashfunds | |||||
| HSBCBank- current account 7,558 |
7,558 | ||||
| HSBCBank - moneymanager 67,970 |
67,970 | ||||
| Cash in hand 53 |
53 | ||||
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| 75,581 | 75,581 | ||||
| Totalassets 475,581][ |
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| On accounts for the year | 31stMarch 2022 Charity no |
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| I report to the trustees onmyexaminationofthe accountsofthe above | ||
| charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 31/03/2022. | ||
| Responsibilities and | As the charity's trustees, you are responsibleforthe preparationofthe | |
| basis of report | accountsinaccordance with the requirementsofthe Charities Act 2011 | |
| ("the Act"). |
| with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understandingofthe accounts to be reached. |
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| *Please_deletf/t/J,eiwords in the bracketsifthey donotapply._ | ||
| Signed:I | t.. I Date:I_JO}{Jdd )__;J |
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| Name:[ | NIGELRICKS FCA | |
| Relevant professionalI | ICAEW | |
| qualificatlon(s)orbody | (INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTSINENGLAND AND WALES) | |
| (if any):._________ | ___J |
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| Address:[ | ROSE VILLA,42GLEBE STREET, LOUGHBOROUGH, |
| SectionB | Disclosure |
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| Only completeifthe examiner needs to highlight material mattersofconcern | |
| (see CC32, Independent examinationofcharity accounts: directions and | |
| guidance for examiners). | |
| Give here brief details of | The charity was set up as a CIOinFebruary 2022. Allofthe initial assets were |
| any items that the | transferred from another charity, Gurudwara Sahib Loughborough (Sikh |
| examiner wishes to | Temple) - Charity number 511096 to this new charity. |
| disclose. | |
| The new charity was formed as a CIO as 5 outof6ofthe trustees from the | |
| previous charity had passed away. |