Registered Charity Number 1198484
DERBY TAMIL ACADEMY
Report and
Accounts 31 March
2025
DERBY TAMIL ACADEMY Report and Accounts
Contents
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| Legal and administrative information | 3 |
| Trustee’s report | 4 |
| Independent examiner’s report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the accounts | 8- 10 |
| Schedules to the statement of financial activities | 11 |
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DERBY TAMIL ACADEMY Legal and Administrative information
Chairperson Bhanumathy Srinivasaraghavan
Trustee Karthik Thangavelu Singaram Gandhi Kalyanaraman Narasingam Murugan Palanisamy
Registered office 3 Fieldfare Court Littleover Derby DE23 3XX
Registered number 1198484
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The report of the Trustees
The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2025.
Another great year for DTA.
Both the Derby and Nottingham schools have continued to perform well, sustaining the positive progress seen in the previous year. Nottingham, in particular, has experienced growth beyond expectations. In response, the Trustees are exploring options to establish Nottingham as a separate entity. Nottingham is currently working with CTA to review the prospects and practical requirements for operating independently.
This year’s Sports Day was exceptionally well organised, supported by excellent volunteering and teamwork. We are also proud of the high standard of our workshop delivery and the strong support received throughout the year. We continue to encourage each and every student to participate fully, ensuring inclusive engagement and consistent learning outcomes.
Students are actively encouraged to take part in competitions organised by external groups. These opportunities help build confidence, broaden knowledge, and strengthen wider community participation.
A change of venue is currently under discussion, with the aim of improving comfort and convenience for parents and families.
The Annual Day remains a key event in our calendar, providing an important platform for students to demonstrate their Tamil language and literary abilities. The Trustees record their sincere appreciation for the volunteers’ efforts, commitment, and time—our volunteer base is growing, and this continued support is vital to the successful delivery of DTA’s activities.
In addition, we have begun initiating ideas to develop a strong library offering for children, with the objective of encouraging reading habits and supporting broader learning.
This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 10/02/2026
Bhanumathy Srinivasaraghavan Trustee
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DERBY TAMIL ACADEMY
Independent examiners’ report to the Trustees of Derby Tamil Academy
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31/03/2025.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the Charity’s trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commissioners for England and Wales under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Basis of independent examiners’ report
We conducted our examination in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners for England and Wales. An examination includes a detailed review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and of the accounting systems employed by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters. The purpose of the examination is to establish as far as possible that there have been no breaches of the Charities legislation and that the accounts comply with the statement of Recommended Practice issued by the Charity Commissioners for England and Wales (effective October 2000), on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the accounts.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and information supplied by the trustees in the course of the examination is not subjected to audit tests or enquiries, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
We planned and preformed our examination so as to satisfy ourselves that the objectives of the independent examination are achieved and before finalising the report we obtain written assurances from the trustees of all material matters.
Independent examiner’s statement
Subject to the limitations upon the scope of our work as detailed above, in connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
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1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met; or
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2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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10[th] February 2026
Sri Guru Ganesh Consultancy UK Ltd
5 Magpie Crescent Nottingham NG2 7ZJ
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DERBY TAMIL ACADEMY
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Income Income from generated funds Income from charitable actvites Total Income and endowments Expenses Costs of generatng funds Expenditure on Charitable actvites Total Expenses Net gains on investments Net Income Gains/(losses) on revaluaton of fxed assets Net movement in funds: Net income for the year Total funds brought forward Net funds carried forward |
2025 Unrestricted funds 14,245 14,245 12,668 12,668 1,577 1,577 - 1,577 |
2024 Unrestricted funds 7,950 |
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| 7,950 | ||
| 3,346 | ||
| 3,346 | ||
| 4,604 | ||
| 4,604 - |
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| 4,604 |
This statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognized in the year. All Income and expenditure derive from the continuing activities.
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Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 7 Current assets Debtors 9 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts Falling due within one year 10 Net current assets 8 Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts Falling due beyond one year Net assets Capital and reserves Unrestricted revenue reserves Restricted revenue reserves Accumulated funds |
2025 £ - 14,500 14,500 (350) 14,150 14,150 14,150 14,150 - 14,150 |
2024 £ - 12,923 |
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| 12,923 (350) |
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| 12,573 | ||
| 12,573 | ||
| 12,573 | ||
| 12,573 - |
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| 12,573 |
For the year ending 31/08/2022 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 10/02/2026 and signed on their behalf by
……………………………… Bhanumathy Srinivasaraghavan Trustee
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DERBY TAMIL ACADEMY
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March
1. Accounting Policies
1a. Basis of Accounting
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS102 - The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
1b. Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
1c. Resources Expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate ail cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
1d. Allocation and Apportionment of Costs
All costs relate to the single activity of the charitable company and are recognised accordingly.
1e. Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Designated funds are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for the specific future purposes or projects.
1f. Depreciation
Depredation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives.
Equipment straight line 25%
1g. Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell (net realisable value). Costs, which comprise direct production costs, are based on the method most appropriate to the type of inventory class, but usually on a first-in-first-out basis. Overheads are charged to profit or loss as incurred. Net realisable value is based on the estimated selling price less any estimated completion or selling costs.
When stocks are sold, the carrying amount of those stocks is recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised. The amount of any write-down of stocks to net realisable value and all losses of stocks are recognised as an expense in the period in which the write-down or loss occurs. The amount of any reversal of any write-down of stocks is recognised as a reduction in the amount of stocks recognised as an expense in the period in which the reversal occurs.
1h. Turnover
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March
Turnover represents the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of value added tax and trade discounts.
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
- Analysis of assets and liabilities representing each of the charity’s funds
| At 31 March 2025 Current assets Current liabilities |
Unrestrict ed Designated Funds Funds 14,500 - (350) - 14,150 - |
Restricte d Funds - - - |
Total Funds 14,500 (350) |
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| 14,150 |
3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | |
|---|---|
| Bank loans and overdrafts Trade creditors Accrued expenses |
2025 £ - - 350 |
| 350 |
4. Limited by Guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital. Each member gives a guarantee to contribute a sum not exceeding £, to the company should it be wound up, At 31/03/2025 there were members.
5. Unrestricted Funds
| General fund | Brought Incoming Outgoing Transfers Carried forward resource resource forward £ £ £ £ £ 12,573 14,245 12,668 - 14,150 |
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| 12,573 14,245 12,668 - 14,150 |
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DERBY TAMIL ACADEMY
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Incoming Resources Incoming Resources from generated funds Parents’ Contributions Donations Interest Receivable Parents’ Contribution Membership fee Total received |
2025 £ - - 14,245 - 14,245 |
2024 £ 7,950 - |
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| 7,950 |
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DERBY TAMIL ACADEMY
Schedule to the Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Charitable expenditure Costs of aims in furtherance of the charities objectives Teachers’ Expenses Rent and Room Hire Events costs Insurance Professional fees Books and other Material cost Stationery & Office supplies Total spent on administration |
Unrestricted Funds 31-Mar 2025 £ - 2,832 1,569 66 350 5,051 2,501 12,369 12,369 |
Unrestricted Funds 31-Mar 2024 £ 959 1,576 63 350 - 398 |
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| 3,346 | ||
| 3,346 |
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