2025-01-01-accounts - Sikh Doctors And Dentists Association (UK)

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Sikh Doctors and Dentists Association UK Trustees’ Annual Report

For the year ended 2024 - 2025

Charity name: Sikh Doctors and Dentists Association U.K. Charity number: 1197410

Registered address: Stroud Practice, Bentley Health Centre, Churchill Road, Walsall, WS2 0BA

Trustees: Dr Maninder Singh Kalkat, Dr Sukhpal Singh Gill, Dr Harcharan Sahni Principal contact: Dr Sukhpal Singh Gill

Structure, Governance and Management

The Sikh Doctors and Dentists Association UK (“SDDA UK”) is a registered charity governed by its Constitution. The Association is directed by a Board of Trustees, all of whom are healthcare professionals who serve on a voluntary basis.

Trustees meet regularly to:

Review charitable activities and public benefit
Ensure compliance with Charity Commission guidance
Oversee finances and risk management
Ensure that all activities advance the charity’s stated aims

Trustees receive no remuneration. Conflicts of interest are declared and managed in accordance with best governance practice.

Objectives

The charitable purposes of SDDA UK are:

To advance the education of the public and members of the community in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sickness and disease, and other medically related matters.
To preserve and protect good health among the public and members of the Sikh community.
To advance religious education in accordance with the teachings of the Sikh Gurus.

The Trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and that all activities described in this report were undertaken to further these purposes.

Summary of Activities and Achievements

During the reporting period, SDDA UK delivered a programme of activities across health education, community wellbeing, interfaith engagement, addiction recovery, and public health advocacy .

These activities were designed to reach both the Sikh community and the wider public, with particular focus on reducing health inequalities, improving health literacy, and ensuring culturally sensitive healthcare engagement.

Detailed Review of Activities

A. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Cardiovascular Disease Education – 5 April

A public cardiovascular health education session was delivered by Dr Dilsher Singh at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Stratford Road . The session focused on:

Heart disease prevention
Lifestyle risk factors
Early diagnosis and screening

This directly advanced the charity’s aims in disease prevention and health education.

Palliative Care Conference – 9 May

Dr D Singh represented SDDA UK at a national palliative care conference, contributing to interfaith dialogue with Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Christian faith leaders.

The session addressed:

End-of-life care
Cultural sensitivity
Ethical challenges in medicine

This promoted inclusive healthcare, improved professional awareness, and supported community cohesion.

B. Public Policy and Ethical Advocacy

BBC Input on Assisted Dying Bill – 14 May

Dr Gurpreet Khaira provided expert commentary on the BBC on behalf of Sikh healthcare professionals, offering insight into:

Ethical challenges faced by doctors
Sikh perspectives on assisted dying
The need for robust parliamentary debate

This contributed to informed public discourse on a major health policy issue.

C. Religious and Community Engagement

Parliamentary Launch of the Gurdwara Handbook – 14 July

SDDA UK was represented by Dr Narula and Dr Bindra at the Parliamentary launch of the Sikh Gurdwara Handbook. This event:

Brought together Sikh charities nationally
Strengthened faith-based collaboration
Promoted understanding of Sikh religious institutions

This directly supported the charity’s objective to advance religious education.

D. Addiction Recovery and Mental Wellbeing

Support for Sikh Recovery Retreat Campaign – 5 January SDDA UK supported a national campaign aimed at addressing alcohol misuse within Sikh communities .

This activity:

Targeted a major public health issue
Reduced stigma
Promoted recovery and wellbeing It directly contributed to preserving health and preventing disease.

E. Physical Health and Lifestyle Promotion

Cycling Expedition – 4 May Led by Dr Jastinder Singh, Mr Maninder Kalkat and Dr Dhodi , this initiative promoted:

Physical fitness
Mental resilience
Community bonding

This aligned with SDDA UK’s preventative health and lifestyle medicine aims.

F. First Aid and Community Safety

Nagar Kirtan Medical Cover – Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Caldmore SDDA UK provided trained medical volunteers to support the annual Sikh religious procession, delivering:

First aid

• Emergency medical response

This protected the health and safety of thousands of members of the public and participants.

Use of Digital and Media Platforms

SDDA UK continues to use broadcast and digital platforms to amplify public health messages, including:

National media (BBC)
Social media (Facebook)
Community and faith-based networks

This extends reach beyond physical events and supports health education at scale.

Impact and Outcomes

Across the year:

Hundreds of people directly benefited from education, screening, first aid, and advice
Thousands more were reached via media and community networks
Increased awareness was seen in cardiovascular health, palliative care, addiction recovery, and ethical medical issues

Feedback showed improved confidence in:

Managing long-term conditions
Seeking help early
Engaging with healthcare professionals in culturally appropriate settings

Financial Review

The charity is funded through:

Voluntary contributions from members
Donations and small grants from supporters

Expenditure was primarily directed towards:

Community health events
Medical equipment and first-aid provision
Educational activities

Trustees ensure that funds are used prudently and in direct support of the charity’s objectives.

Plans for the Future

SDDA UK will continue to focus on:

Expanding health promotion across new Gurdwaras and community venues
Developing a Lifestyle Medicine Questionnaire to personalise community interventions
Increasing focus on oral health as part of systemic disease prevention
Strengthening partnerships with other faith and community organisations

The Trustees are satisfied that SDDA UK continues to deliver clear, measurable public benefit , particularly for underserved and minority communities. The charity remains financially responsible, ethically grounded, and operationally effective.

The Association is well-positioned to expand its impact in the coming year, combining medical expertise, faith-based engagement, and community trust to improve health outcomes.

	Sikh Doctors and Dentists Association (UK)	Sikh Doctors and Dentists Association (UK)	Sikh Doctors and Dentists Association (UK)	1197410	CC16a
	For the period from	Period start date 10.01.24	To	Period end date 10.01.25

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 1,020 1,185 - - - - - - 2,205 - - - 2,205 300 783 - - - - - - - 1,083 - - - 1,083 1,122 - - 1,122	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ 1,020 1,185 - - - - - - 2,205 - - - 2,205 300 783 - - - - - - - 1,083 - - - 1,083 1,122	Last year to the nearest £
Automated donations	1,020				720
AGM donations	1,185				480
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*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	2,205				1,200

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
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Dr Print - banner	300				-
Nishkam Civic Assocaition - agm venue	783				-
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**Sub total **	1,083				1,265

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*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

25/01/2026

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds	Details Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details Signature	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - 13,696 - Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name	Endowment funds to nearest £
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

25/01/2026