Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 January 2022 Period start date To 31[st] December 2022 Period end date
Charity name: Holy Cow Community Events
Charity registration number: 01194665
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 |
Holy Cow Community Events was registered as a CIO in 03rd June 2021, it benefited from the goodwill and assets that were built up since 2017 which were transferred to the CIO on incorporation. 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. In 2022 we extended the program with a Festive Light and sustainable willow lantern parade made by community members is a workshop ahead of the festival day. The lanterns were available for family and friends to see – displayed in the community exhibition at Discover Bucks Museum. We successfully brought together cross generational engagement, and encouraged 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 |
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 |
issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
and benefit
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Other |
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 | Successful delivery of the annual delivery On 30th October 2022 we delivered our annual free family day out - Diwali festival attracting in excess of 700 participants. The addition in 2022 saw a sustainable willow lantern parade made by community members also we saw the town’s Mayor on the back of a illuminated mechanical elephant! As an addition to the lantern parade. Funders and Partners We partnered with Discover Bucks Museum, local Town & County Council, Rothschild Foundation, Anson Charitable Trust, William Harding Charitable Trust 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 Art of Living offering meditative practices, practices to engage in mental and physical well being through Yoga practice for all ages, mediation 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 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | na |
| Other | na |
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 funds are carried forward for following years event for objective delivery |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £13k amounts of reserves held equivalent to cash balance in the bank account at year end |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | na |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | delete |
| 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
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
na | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document | Para 1.25 | CIO constitution – adopted from charity commission |
| How is the charity constituted? |
Para 1.25 | CIO standard – Incorporated check |
| 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 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Holy Cow Community Events |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | HCCE |
| Registered charity number | 01194665 |
| 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 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poonam Gupta | HolyCow CommunityEvents | |||
| Victoria Jackson | ||||
| Julia Eacott | ||||
| Prashanthini Jeyarajan |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name none
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| none | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
na |
|---|---|
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
na |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
na |
Additional information (optional)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address |
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address |
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address |
|---|---|---|
| none | ||
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) |
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
na
Other optional information
na
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) P Gupta Full name(s) Poonam Kant Gupta Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc) Date 18th October 2023
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