Annual Report for charity submission for Stoke Hindu Samajam
The Trustees’ annual report
SHS had conducted a few charity activities as detailed below,
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1) SHS conducted Vishu Celebration, which is a cultural harvest celebration in South India on 19/04/2025. The celebration invitation was sent out on social media for public information and there were around 60 people participated in the event. SHS supported children to learn some of the cultural classical programs and they were able to showcase their newly learned talent on the day. Awards and trophies were given to children as a gesture of appreciation.
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2) SHS continued with kids’ classes for teaching them Indian regional languages, Indian cultural music, and dances along with Hindu Dharma.
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3) SHS volunteers are continuing to visit schools on request to teach Hinduism as part of the school curriculum.
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4) SHS is continuing to support people who are interested in learning “Chenda” (Drum) by arranging classes on a regular basis. Both adults and children are enjoying these sessions. SHS “Chenda Melam” (percussion using chenda) was one of the highlights of the Diwali Celebration conducted at Potteries, arranged with the support of Stoke-on-Trent Council.
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5) SHS has worked hand in hand with other charity organisations and helped vulnerable adults and children by providing free cooked food on a few occasions.
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6) SHS has celebrated the South Indian traditional celebration Onam in August 2025, inviting around 100 people. SHS used it as an opportunity to bring families together, sharing a traditional vegetarian feast whilst enjoying South Indian cultural activities.
SHS Account Balance Sheet.
| Date | Descripton | Income | Expense |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/09/24 -14/09/25 | Donatons | £1928 | |
| 15/09/24 -14/09/25 | Charitable actvites | £4236 | |
| 15/09/24- 14/09/25 | Membership | £240 | |
| September 2024 | Cheque- Grocery Onam |
£856 | |
| November 2024 | Donaton/Venue booking |
£822 | |
| January 2025 | Constructon of 18 divine steps |
£550 | |
| February2025 | Donaton | £350 | |
| April 2025 | Vishu celebraton/donaton |
£1121 | |
| September 2025 | Decoraton (temple 18 steps) |
£670 | |
| Total | £6404 | £4364 | |