Krishna Bath
Trustees' Report
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Charity is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission. The body responsible for the management of the Charity is the Board of Trustees.
OPERATION
The Charity is organised so that the trustees meet regularly to manage its affairs. There are a number of full time and part time employees and we are also very grateful for the help provided by the many volunteers all year round.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board of trustees who served during the year 2022 are shown below. Trustees are appointed or removed by the Members. Trustees serve for a period of 3 years. The board of trustees for 2022 were as follows:
Terence Anderson Ross Jones Stephen Wells Adam El Tagoury
New trustees are provided with training on their legal obligations under charity and company law, Charity Commission guidance on public benefit, the aims and objectives of the Charity, and the governance and decision making processes of the Charity. Continuing training for trustees is undertaken through regular meetings, attending relevant seminars, specific discussions with individuals and organisations and briefing papers in the areas supported by the charity.
THE CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have seen a new wave of difficulties overcome the public, of all generations and backgrounds. These difficulties include stress, anxiety, depression, as well as poverty resulting from unemployment or career disruption. More and more people are justifiably concerned with wellness; on the lookout for ways to improve their physical, mental and spiritual condition. This marked shift in the collective heart of the community has increased the demand for the kind of services Krishna Bath offers, including food relief, yoga classes, Meditation Classes, mindfulness workshops and so on.
2022 was an important year for Krishna Bath in many ways, filled with activity for our full and part time volunteers
We Have seen the increase in interest in the above activities and also the need for community based activities which led us to add a community allotment to our projects
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and as such is governed by its Constitution.
In pursuance of our charity's aims and objectives, the trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. Our aims, objectives and activities are reviewed annually to ensure our focus remains fixed on our charity's purposes.
The charity's aims and objectives continue to be:
- (a) Educate the public generally in the philosophical message of the Vedic tradi9on and to develop the proposi9on that each individual exists as the combina9on of body,
mind and spirit and each of us has the poten9al for discovering a rela9onship with the ul9mate source of our existence (Krishna).
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(b) Educate members of the CIO and the public in general in the sociology psychology and spiritual and material philosophy and prac9cal applica9ons of the Vedic tradi9on by all means.
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(c) Extol the virtues and benefits of a simpler way of life to relieve stress anxiety and depression and to strengthen individuals with self-esteem purpose and well-being as well as detachment from preoccupa9ons and addic9ons leading to physical and mental ill-health social isola9on and poverty.
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(d) Relieve suffering and poverty through the inspira9on of the Vedic tradi9on and the prac9cal applica9on of its techniques of bhak9-yoga medita9on lifestyle and outlook.
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(e) Teach and encourage the methods of Sankirtan and the benefits of the group recita9on of sacred mantras and sound vibra9on as revealed by the teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
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(f) Prepare and distribute vegetarian foods prepared with gra9tude and sanc9fied as a blessing of Krishna, prasadam.
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(g) Establish maintain develop and operate facili9es of all kinds in connec9on with and for the advancement of the objects of the CIO.
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(h) Print publish sell etc for the purpose of communica9ng informa9on in regard to the tenets and work of the CIO.
The charity seeks to provide services of spiritual excellence in education, lifestyle and culture as revealed in the teachings of the Vedic scriptures of India, Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam and according to the teachings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
Through extensive educational services in our meditation centre, distribution of books and presentations from its various publications and through the numerous largely attended monthly events, the charity offers a cultural presentation for the re-spiritualisation of the entire human society. It seeks to offer a clue as to how humanity can become one in peace, friendship and prosperity with a common cause.
THE CHARITY'S STRATEGY
The key elements of our medium to long term strategy are:
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Meditation Classes
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Literature distribution
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Workshops
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Fundraising
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Pastoral Care
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Education
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Food relief
Registered Charity No: 1196659
Krishna Bath CIO
Financial Statements For Period 18th November 2021 to 31st December 2022
Contents :
1 Charity Information
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2 Statement of Financial Activities
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3 Balance Sheet
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4 Income and Expenditure Account
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Charity Information
Ross Jones Terence Anderson Stephen Wells Adam El Tagoury
Registered Charity Number. 1196659
Address. 23 Crescent Lane, Bath. BA1 2PX
Bankers. Virgin Money
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Statement of Financial Activities Nov 18th 2021 - Dec 31st 2022
Unrestricted Funds Total Income From £ £ Donations 1530.65 1530.65 Classes from Bhakti Centre 6812.25 6812.25 Total Income 8342.9 8342.9 Expenditure On: Charities activities 7598.45 7598.45 Total Expenditure 7598.45 7598.45 Net Income and Movement in funds for the Period 744.45 744.45 Total Funds Carried Forward 744.45 744.45
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Balance Sheet As At 31st Dec 2022
Current Assets £ £ Cash in bank at hand 8342.9 8342.9 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 7598.45 Net Current Assets 744.45 Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 744.45 Unrestricted Funds 744.45 Total Charities Funds 744.45
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Income & Expenditure Account For The Period 18th November 2021 - 31st December 2022
Income. £ £
Donations 1530.65 Classes 6812.25
Expenditure:
Food 3273.35 Utility Bills 585.50 IT 166.96 Travel 578.83 Rent 1201.00 Equipment 1249.40 General Expenses 543.41 7598.45 NET SURPLUS 744.45
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