Trustees’ Annual Report for the Period
From 02/09/2021 to 31/12/2022
Charity name: Sunder Library and Information Centre
Charity registration number: 1195684
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Improve the lives of the residents of Littran, Punjab and the neighbourhood through the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation. To establish and maintain a community centre for activities promoted by the Charity in furtherance of the above. |
| 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 |
The day-to-day running of the library and information centre. To establish and maintain a community centre for activities promoted by the Charity in furtherance of the onjects. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Confirmed. |
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference Summary of the main achievements of the charity, The library is now operational, and its identifying the difference the resources / facilities are available to the charity’s work has made to residents of Littran, Punjab. the circumstances of its Para 1.20 beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Charity made a very small ‘profit’ in the year, although overall reserves are still in deficit. No worries about the Charity continuing as agoing-concern. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Any reserves are held for use towards charity objectives, they are all unrestricted. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Nil |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Deficit was incurred in first accounting period, is now being reduced. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Charity owes Mr Ram Lal £5,118 although this will not cause any financial issues. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution adopted August 2021 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | Appointed following discussions and agreement with existing trustees. Trustees appointed for a term of 3 years. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Sunder Library and Information Centre |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1195684 |
| Charity’s principal address (UK) |
5 Adam Road Coventry CV6 5GH |
| Charity’s principal address (India) |
Village Littran Tehsil Nakodar Dist. Jallandhar Punjab 144043 |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Lal | CharityContact | |||
| Sham Lal Mattu | ||||
| Jeremy Thornton- Clarke |
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| Jagdish Rai | ||||
| Mr A K Ghaiwal |
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| Mr Ram Lal | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information
Names and addresses of advisers
| Names and addresses of advisers | Names and addresses of advisers | Names and addresses of advisers |
|---|---|---|
| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Accountants | Sachdev & Co. Chartered Accountants. |
5 Albany Road, Earlsdon Coventry, CV5 6JQ |
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Ram Lal Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)[Trustee ] Date 10/10/2024
Profit and Loss
Sunder Library and Information Centre For the year ended 31 December 2023
| Profit and Loss Sunder Library and Information Centre For the year ended 31 December 2023 |
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|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| Turnover | ||
| Donations for Gift Aid | 1,961 | 4,143 |
| Non-Gift Aid Donations Received | - | 802 |
| Total Turnover | 1,961 | 4,945 |
| Cost of Sales | ||
| Direct Expenses - Event Costs | - | 798 |
| Total Cost of Sales | - | 798 |
| Gross Profit | 1,961 | 4,147 |
| Administrative Costs | ||
| Advertising & Marketing | - | 41 |
| Equipment Expensed | 627 | 5,940 |
| General Expenses | 82 | 110 |
| Motor Vehicle Expenses | 24 | - |
| Printing & Stationery | - | 46 |
| Salaries | 449 | - |
| Total Administrative Costs | 1,183 | 6,137 |
| Operating Profit | 778 | (1,991) |
| Surplus / (Deficit) for the Period | 778 | (1,991) |
2023 I&E Account Sunder Library and Information Centre
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Balance Sheet
Sunder Library and Information Centre As at 31 December 2023
| Balance Sheet Sunder Library and Information Centre As at 31 December 2023 |
Balance Sheet Sunder Library and Information Centre As at 31 December 2023 |
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| 31 DEC 2023 31 DEC 2022 |
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| Current Assets | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | |
| Treasurers Account 2762 3,981 5,020 |
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| Total Cash at bank and in hand 3,981 5,020 |
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| Total Current Assets 3,981 5,020 |
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| Net Current Assets (Liabilities) 3,981 5,020 |
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| Total Assets less Current Liabilities 3,981 5,020 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year |
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| Ram Lal Borrowings 5,118 6,936 |
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| Total Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 5,118 6,936 |
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| Net Assets (1,137) (1,916) Capital and Reserves |
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| Current Year Earnings 778 (1,991) |
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| Retained Earnings (1,916) 75 |
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| Total Capital and Reserves (1,137) (1,916) |
2023 Balance Sheet Sunder Library and Information Centre
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