Trustees’ Annual Report for the Period
From 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024
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, 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 | The library continued its operations, and its resources / facilities are available to the residents of Littran, Punjab. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Charity made a 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 £6,003 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(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
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 21/10/2025
Income and Expenditure
Sunder Library and Information Centre For the year ended 31 December 2024
| Income and Expenditure Sunder Library and Information Centre For the year ended 31 December 2024 |
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|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Turnover | ||
| Donations for Gift Aid | 891.00 | 1,961.01 |
| HMRC Gift Aid Received | 1,035.75 | - |
| Interest Income | 65.13 | - |
| Total Turnover | 1,991.88 | 1,961.01 |
| Gross Profit | 1,991.88 | 1,961.01 |
| Administrative Costs | ||
| Equipment Expensed | - | 627.20 |
| Light, Power, Heating | 300.33 | - |
| Motor Vehicle Expenses | - | 24.35 |
| Salaries | 504.00 | 449.01 |
| Telephone & Internet | 79.82 | 82.30 |
| Total Administrative Costs | 884.15 | 1,182.86 |
| Operating Profit | 1,107.73 | 778.15 |
| Surplus / (Deficit) for the Period | 1,107.73 | 778.15 |
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Balance Sheet
Sunder Library and Information Centre As at 31 December 2024
| Balance Sheet Sunder Library and Information Centre As at 31 December 2024 |
Balance Sheet Sunder Library and Information Centre As at 31 December 2024 |
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| 31 DEC 2024 31 DEC 2023 |
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| Current Assets | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | |
| Treasurers Account 2762 5,972.89 3,981.01 |
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| Total Cash at bank and in hand 5,972.89 3,981.01 |
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| Total Current Assets 5,972.89 3,981.01 |
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| Net Current Assets (Liabilities) 5,972.89 3,981.01 |
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| Total Assets less Current Liabilities 5,972.89 3,981.01 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year |
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| Ram Lal Borrowings 6,002.60 5,118.45 |
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| Total Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 6,002.60 5,118.45 |
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| Net Assets (29.71) (1,137.44) Capital and Reserves |
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| Current Year Earnings 1,107.73 778.15 |
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| Retained Earnings (1,137.44) (1,915.59) |
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| Total Capital and Reserves (29.71) (1,137.44) |
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