2021-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 03 June 2021 Period start date to 31[st] December 2021 Period end date

Charity name: Holy Cow Community Events

Charity registration number: 1194665

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 education of the public in Hinduism and the principles and practices on Hindu art and culture for the beneft of the public in the Buckinghamshire area
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	Even though Holy Cow Community Events was registered as a CIO in 3rdJune 2021, it benefited from the goodwill and assets that were built up since 2017 which were transferred to the CIO on incorporation. The cash at bank that was transferred to the CIO was £11,277.52 Our annual light inspired Diwali celebration, which we deliver by working with partner organisations brings together the community. This day, the visiting wider community gets to experience Hindu values, artistic and cultural heritage, food, music, attire, mythology and stories as well as highlighting awareness of and keeping the heritage alive. We also bring together cross generational engagement, encourage acceptance and understanding of the heritage of minority communities of Hindu religion/ from Indian subcontinent
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	All trustees have read and understood their duties as outlined in the guidance issued by charity commission of Duties of the trustees and 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	On 13th November 2021 we delivered our annual free family day out - Diwali festival attracting close to 1000 participants. This was at a time when social distancing was still being observed, therefore we worked closely with our partner organisations to ensure visitor safety. We did this through running a repeating program that ensured capacity of the venue (both indoors and outdoors) was observed with social distance in mind. Fortunately we had dry weather, which allowed us to facilitate much of the activities outside which was ideal given the caution being exercised for the purpose of COVID 19 precautions. Funders and Partners We partnered with Discover Bucks Museum, local Town & County Council, local Arts Centre and local businesses to jointly carry out activities of community engagement of minority BAME groups of Indian origin for the awareness and education of Hindu arts, culture and heritage. Support from local MP, and organisations such as Bhrahmakumaris and Art of Living offering meditative practices, insight to the many goddesses explaining what they represent and recognising ones own strengths and weaknesses in order to focus on elevating a positive mental outlook and self-healing and well-being, practices to engage in mental and physical well being through Yoga practice for all ages, meditation practice in any time of day to induce calm and relaxation. Participants: an objective to promote social integration and acceptance of differences between communities also builds bridges and understanding between different communities

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Positive cash balance
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	All surplus funds are carried forward for delivery of future events
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£11,277.52 amounts of reserves held equivalent to cash balance in the bank account at year end
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	n/a
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	none

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	The charity is on sound financial footing
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	Main risk would be competitor organisations however the trustees perceive this to be very unlikely
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	CIO constitution – adopted from charity commission
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	CIO Foundation – Incorporated
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	By invitation

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Holy Cow Community Events
Other name the charity uses	HCCE
Registered charity number	1194665
Charity’s principal address	1 Rectory Mews, Buckingham Road, Weedon, HP22 4DR

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Poonam Gupta	CEO		HolyCow CommunityEvents
	Victoria Jackson
	Julia Eacott
	Prashanthini Jeyarajan

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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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) Poonam Gupta Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 07/11/22