Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period stsrt date Period end dale From April 2024 To 31° March 2025 Section A Reference and administration details Charlty name GURDWARA SAHIB LOUGHBOROUGH Other names charlty Is known by SIKH TEMPLE LOUGHBOROUGH Reglstsred charlty number (If any) CIO 1193617 Charlty'• prlnclpal addr•M' 33134 Clarence Street Loughborough LoIco8t•rnhlrn . Postcoda LE11 1DY Namm of the charlty truste who manag• th• charlty Dato• •ct•d If not forwhol• Tru•t•• ffl• Offlc• Ilf •nyl N•m• of p•rnon lor bodyl •ntltl•d Int tru•t•• If on Dr Ramand••p Slngh BEDI Karan SINGH Manjlt KAUR Daljlt SINGH Harbans SINGH Bhagwan SINGH Lal SSngh ASSI Kulral BHANGRA Poter Slngh SIHOTA Jasvlnder Slngh BASI Harniohlnder Singh MATHARU Dr Balbeer SINGH 12.05.2024 to present 10 18.07.2024 to present 24.07.2024 to present 12 01.04.202110 12 05 2024 Nam•8 of th• tru8tMs lor th• charlty, 11 any, Ifof example, any custodlan trusts•81 Name Dales •¢ted If not for whole oar Names and addresses of advlsers {Optional Inforniatlon) TAR PAarch 2012
of advisor Flnance admlni8tratlon Name BhupirKJer &ngh Dosanjh Address Name of chief executive or names of Benior staff mombern (Optklnal inforniatlon) Section B Structure, governance and management Ooscription of tho charfty's trusts Constitution adopted 01 April 2021 Type of governlng document How the charity is cornlituted Charitable Incorporated Organisation [ClOI Truste6 selection methods The Trustee8 are eleded as per SectFon 13 of the CIO ConstEtution Addltlonal governanc• luue• (Optlonal Infom)atlon) Trustees: Most trustees are well-acquainted with the day-t¢>day operations of the charity. Each new trustee receives 3UPPOrt and montorship from more experienced members, facilitating the charity's natural development and evolution. A designated trustee enhances thelr governance knowledge by participating in Charity Cornmi8sion webinars, subsequently sharing best practices with fellow trustees. Additionally, fornial Code of Conduct Policy and Attondance Policy 18 in place for all trustees to ensure accountability and engagement. You m•y choom to include additional infomation, where relevant, about.. pollcles and procedure8 adopted for the induth'cn and training of tru8tees' the Gharity'¥ organisational structure and any wider neOrk with which the charity works., • relationship with any related parties., trustees, consideration of m8jor risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Rlsk Management: In addition to existing poIiGies, inGluéing Safeguarding Children and Young Adults, Vulnerable Adults, Food Allergy Warning, Health & Safety, and Finanaal Controls, the following new policies have been established: - Disclosure and B8rring Service IDBS) - Disciplinary Policy and Procedure - Grievance Policy and ProCeéU. Relat•d Parti•3: Gurthvara Sahib a(*ively collaborates wrth the local Hindu community to celebrate Diwali and participates in Interfaith and Faith Panel groups. It ts also affiliated with Equality Actlcn,. a charity committed to promoting equal opportunities and Gombating discrimination. TAR Plarch 2012
Section C Ob"ectives and activities The primary objective of the Charitable Incorporat8d Organisation (CIO) is to advance the Sikh religion in alnment with the teachings of the Guru Granth Sahib To athieve this, the Gharity is dedicated to managing and maintaining the Gurdwara Sahib, facilitati Diwans (congregaticnal religious gathering8). and organising various rellgious ft2nction8, particularly Sikh religious festivals. Summary of the objects of the harity set out in its governlng document In accordan wrth our goveming document, the charity continues tc fuffil its objectN88 by: Providing a place of worship for the local Sikh community. - Conducting religious seDiices for the Gongregation, induding bapti8rn8 and funeral rites, in accordance with the t8achings of th8 Guru Granth Sahib. Celebrating various Sikh ligIouS fe8tival8 throughout the year. The trustees have car8fully CsIdered the guidance is8ueé by the Charty Commission on wtAic benefit. as outlined in the Charities Act. The Gurdwara is open to all. incjuding both Sikhs and non-Sikh8, promots'ng SPITltual al rnoral advancement based on the teachings of the Guru Granth Sahib for the benefrt of everyone. Furthermore, tho Gur{ara actively supports human rights for all individuals and is engaged in Interfarth initiatives and the Loughborough Councll of Farth group. Summ•ry of tho maln actlvltles undertaken for th• publlc benefit In rnlatlon to these objects (Include wlthln thls sectlon th• statutory declaratlon that truste08 have had regard to the guldanGe 1•8uod by the Charlty Commls$lon on publ1¢ benefltl TAR Mah 2012
Addltlonal details of obioctiv•• and a¢tivltl8s Iopllonal Infomiatlonl Grant Making: As a small charty, we are currently unable to make grants. However. we activety surwrt fv Educate Puniab Prq'ect in India by sponsoring the education of vulnerable children. Invoslmants: The charity does not hold any investments. Contrlbution by Voluntoors: Despite having a small congregation, we are immensely grateful for the unwavering dedication of our volunt88r8 They play a vrtal rol8 in running Punjabi &nguage, MUSK, and theology dasses. as well as provKling langar (free meals) on Friday, Saturday and Sundays arKI during religious furKtions. You may choo80 to include further 8tatemenls. where relevant. aboLrt'. pollcy on grantmaklng,, pollcy programme related investment.. Outreach Work: Several members of our chadty engage In outreach efforts, focusing on thè following areas.. - Supporting young people and children in thelr educ8tlona5 and life joumeys Assisting vulnerable individuals with health-related issues - Helping vulnerable people facing language barriers - Providing support to those faGirvJ employment thallenges contribution made by volunteers. Additionally. various religious 8ervice8 are conducted by members of the c(regatiOn, wrth a leamed Giani (priest) performing these s8rvioe8 voluntarily. TAR M•rch 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the maln achlevements of the charlty during the year During this reporting year, the Charity has broadened its efforts beyond its core mission to support souety's most vulnerable indivb#uals. Through range of communty initiatives and partnèrships wffLh local and national organisations, we have actively engaged with those in need, all airned at improvin9 their qualty of life. Our dedicated volunteèrs leverage their professional skills to FxovKle gutdance and support to those who require it mosL Scouts Pfograrn During the reporting year. the charity provided the Sccuts with a space to meet weekly and conduct activities at the Comrnunity Centre, as their regular school building was undergoing renovations. •ntal Hoafth Initiallvo• In partner8hip wrth Equalty Action. the charity facilitated a Men's Wellbeing Café, a mental health program that ran for ten weeks. This iniliative allowed men Irom Ihe wider ccmmunty to gather weekly, share Iheir Challenges. engage in activities. and build relationships with others facing similar situations, all while taking time to relax ar unwind. Ladles, Exerc180 Cla45S The Charity offw8 a free weekly exerci8e clas8 for women who might not typically atterKI such sessions. Run by a dedicated volunteer, Ihls class Is Inclusive of all woman. including the elderly. who benefft from Iow4rnpact exerase tailored to their needs. Gurbanl Cla Led by 8 volunteer. thls d888 leach88 participants how to read Gurbani while exploring and understanding the teachings ofthe Sikh Gurus as presented in the Guru Granth Sahib. Punjabl Cla•s A weekly dass, cx)nducted by volunteers, is dedicated to teaching young children the Punjabi language, enriching their cultural heritage. Tabla Lo88ons Recognisirg the Importan of the tabla in Kirtan (the singing of hyrnn6), a volunteer offers w88kly18ssons to the congregation and anyone interested in leaming io play this essenlial instrument. TAR larth 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Klrtan Classes The volunteer Giani (Priest) conducts lessons to teath thildren and young peopla Kirtan and hannonium, a key musical instrument in Sikhism, fostenng musical skills aTrJ spiritual growth. Loggo Youth Group For the fffth consecLrtive year. the Loughborough Leggo Youth Group has OP8rated from the Sikh Community Centre. This program provides structured physical and social aclivrtbes, deliverlng crucial support to young people, While initially funded by Children in Need and thè local authority, rt is now fully supported by a local Lwsiness, Midshires Catering. Educat• Punjab ProJ•ct As part of its ongoing global OLrtreach. the Charty is dedicated to the Educate Punjab Project in India. This initiative aims to provide educational opportunities to chiklren who cannot afford even basic schooling In Punjab. Currently, the Charlty 8pon80rs three chlldren, ensuring that these young indiviéuals from finan¢i8lly constrained families receive the education they deserve. Through this project, the Charrty continue8 to make a meaniryful impact on the liv83 of those le88 fortunate. So¢l•l M•dS• Footprfnt The charty has expanded it6 dlgftal presence by enhanclng its exi8ting Facebook page and launching new platfomis, including a dedicated website, Instagram account, and YouTube channel. These initiative8 aim to rais8 awareness aboul the charity arKI engage with the community more effectively. TAR Marth 2012
Section E Financial review Reserves Pollcy Brlef statement of the charity's pollcy on resarves The Chanty has established a reserves policy that mairrtains a fund of £50,000 to ensure finanoal stability in the event of voluntary winding up or dissolution, particularly in reswnse to a dedine in membership and user engagement. This reserve Is designèd to COV8r lègal costs associatJ with the winding-up or dissolution process, thereby safeguarding the Charity's obligations 8nd facilitating an ordedy transition should such circumstances arise. By mairrtaining this resep4e, the Charity aims to protect ts interests and those of its 8tskehobder8. Detai18 of any funds matsrially In doficit We are pleased to rewrt that ther8 are no funds currently in rnatarial defiot. The finanaal position of Ihe Gurdwara remains stable, ensuring our ability to meet obligations and support our faith initiatives effeotively. Further flnanclal revlew dotalls Ioptlonal Infomiallon) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of fund8 lincludirvJ any fundraising)., how expenditure has 8UPPOrted the key objectrS of the charity: Inveslrneni pollcy and Objectives including any ethical Investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Summary of Volunteer ACtiveMents (Apnl 2024 - March 2025} Key Inrtiative8: - Provided guidance for new 8tudenls, including driving li¢en¢e¥ and ¢ontra¢ts. Aided vulnerable families. Facililaled children's education. Supported individuals challenges with employment. Community Impact.. We continue with the Big Society emphasises collec've action and responsibilty. recognising that local volunteers can often address community issues more effectively than state services. Our volunteers have been instrumental in delivering innovative and efficient solution5 while providing better value for taxpayer8. We have focused on resofving Pfoblems and offering advice, particulady for vulnerable communty m8mb8rs, With special attgntion to thos8 faciry language barriefs. hile we cannot disdose specific se5, the CQNdregation apw8¢iat8s 8UPPOrt from truste88 and volunteers. Our inteNentions help irKlividuals feel trard, represented during crises, and more integrated into the communlty. In recent years, our support has signthcAntly reduced the burden on official bodi by saving time and mone r8ventin al issues arKI alleviati administrative ressur8S. TAR March 2012
Section G Declaration Th• trust908 declarn that Ihey havo approved the trustees, report abov•. Signed on bghalf of tha charlty's tru8tao8 Slgnature(s) Full namo(•) Po8ition1og Secrntary. Chair. i etc) Potsr Singh Sihota Trustee Harmohlndor Slngh MATHARU Trustee 3181 March 2025 TAR March 2012
Independent examiner's report on the, accounts Section A Indewndènt Examine $ Report Report to the trusteesl members of Gurdwara Sahib Loughborough On accounts for the year ended 31BI March 2025 Charity no (if any) 1193617 Set oul on pag•s 34 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I'lhe Trust'l for the year ended 3110312025. Responsibilitiès and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in aGGordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act.) I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. l Gonfirm that no material matters have examinerfs statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than Ihat disclosed below "I which gives me Gause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records wère nol kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the acwunts did not acrd wtth the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements on¢eming the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the a¢¢ounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independenl examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to whi¢h attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Please delete the words in the brackels rfthey do not appty. Signed: Date". Namé: Antony Humphreys Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): ICAEW (INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGLAND AND WALESI Address: ROSE VILLA. 42 GLEBE STREET, LOUGHBOROUGH. IER Oct 2018
LEICESTERSHIRE, LE11 1JR Section B Disclosure Only com*te if the examiner needs to highlight fflatenal matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Glve here brief details of any items that the examlnèr wlshes to disclose. IER Oct 2018
Gurdwara Sahib Loughborough Clwwty nwthr-1193617 Financial Accounts For Ihe pencxj 0110112024 J11031202s I ReTreip'ts &na payments funds IYMr fund8 1 Ye•r Tot•1 fund• 1 Y•ar 1 Y••r 1Ywr th• clara Pw6MQ S 772 968 Gra)t CommuMyC•Mr• usty• P••th 33 610 33 610 lopup M•lw Money r•thbJs•J 303 67 Sub iota m•nt8 and Ak4 P•h 620 100 VI•Nir Wag•5 $ NEST Pw 896 896 403 660 EdLKa1•PLJIb Lh#y Otw ¢ost$ PL'It¥ C41Jh Sub tota Total r•c8lpts Tot•lp•ym•nts 26.024
Gurdwara Sahib Loughborough Ch¥lty 1193117 Financial Accounts For the Fericx1 0110412024 To 3110312026 Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unre5tricled Restricted Endowment funds lunds to the to the ne•re•t tt• th• Totsi funds Last year tothe noaresl £ In¥m? Prop• 876,000 400,000 676.000 675,0lXI. 400.000 Ca•h fun(l• HSBC Bank. Cu1 •ccwni 24,304 82,460 1,223, 24.3041 82.460 1,223. 10.283 58.187 804 HSBC Bank. rnonoy mwwg•r C¥ih In hw1 107.988.. 107,988 89.274 Totsl 782,988 782.989. 469.274 Oiie ol behlll of all truaieè& lure ft .-l-£ I l-h) lrt I OL 2c*2
Independent examiner's report on the, accounts Section A Indewndènt Examine $ Report Report to the trusteesl members of Gurdwara Sahib Loughborough On accounts for the year ended 31BI March 2025 Charity no (if any) 1193617 Set oul on pag•s 34 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I'lhe Trust'l for the year ended 3110312025. Responsibilitiès and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in aGGordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act.) I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. l Gonfirm that no material matters have examinerfs statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than Ihat disclosed below "I which gives me Gause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records wère nol kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the acwunts did not acrd wtth the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements on¢eming the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the a¢¢ounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independenl examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to whi¢h attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Please delete the words in the brackels rfthey do not appty. Signed: Date". Namé: Antony Humphreys Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): ICAEW (INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGLAND AND WALESI Address: ROSE VILLA. 42 GLEBE STREET, LOUGHBOROUGH. IER Oct 2018
LEICESTERSHIRE, LE11 1JR Section B Disclosure Only com*te if the examiner needs to highlight fflatenal matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Glve here brief details of any items that the examlnèr wlshes to disclose. IER Oct 2018
Gurdwara Sahib Loughborough Clwwty nwthr-1193617 Financial Accounts For Ihe pencxj 0110112024 J11031202s I ReTreip'ts &na payments funds IYMr fund8 1 Ye•r Tot•1 fund• 1 Y•ar 1 Y••r 1Ywr th• clara Pw6MQ S 772 968 Gra)t CommuMyC•Mr• usty• P••th 33 610 33 610 lopup M•lw Money r•thbJs•J 303 67 Sub iota m•nt8 and Ak4 P•h 620 100 VI•Nir Wag•5 $ NEST Pw 896 896 403 660 EdLKa1•PLJIb Lh#y Otw ¢ost$ PL'It¥ C41Jh Sub tota Total r•c8lpts Tot•lp•ym•nts 26.024
Gurdwara Sahib Loughborough Ch¥lty 1193117 Financial Accounts For the Fericx1 0110412024 To 3110312026 Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unre5tricled Restricted Endowment funds lunds to the to the ne•re•t tt• th• Totsi funds Last year tothe noaresl £ In¥m? Prop• 876,000 400,000 676.000 675,0lXI. 400.000 Ca•h fun(l• HSBC Bank. Cu1 •ccwni 24,304 82,460 1,223, 24.3041 82.460 1,223. 10.283 58.187 804 HSBC Bank. rnonoy mwwg•r C¥ih In hw1 107.988.. 107,988 89.274 Totsl 782,988 782.989. 469.274 Oiie ol behlll of all truaieè& lure ft .-l-£ I l-h) lrt I OL 2c*2