Trustees Annual Report for Bhojan Daan
For the Year Ended 31st March 2024
Charity Information
Charity Name: Bhojan Daan
Charity Registration Number: 1199671
Registered Office Address: 21 Rowan Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8FZ
Website: www.bhojandaan.com
Structure, Governance, and Management
Bhojan Daan is a charitable organization committed to alleviating hunger by providing free, nutritious meals to the needy. The charity operates under the governance of a board of trustees who are responsible for ensuring that the organization adheres to its mission and complies with regulatory requirements.
Trustees
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Mayur Dasani, Chair
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Isla Parmar, Trustee
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Ramniklal Dasani, Trustee
Objectives and Activities
Our Mission
The mission of Bhojan Daan is to combat hunger and promote well-being by providing free, nutritious meals to individuals and families in need. We strive to ensure that no one in our community goes to bed hungry.
Our Activities
During the year, Bhojan Daan has undertaken the following key activities:
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Meal Distribution: We distributed over 1,500 of meals across various locations in Gujarat and Delhi suburbs. Our meal distribution drives are conducted to ensure regular access to nutritious food for those in need.
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Community Outreach: We have built our partnership with Rassoi on Wheels Foundation to identify and support individuals and families facing food insecurity.
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Volunteer Engagement: Our work is supported by a dedicated team of volunteers who contribute their time and skills to our cause. Whilst volunteer numbers have dropped, momentum has continued.
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Fundraising and Donations: Despite being a difficult economic year for the UK, we organised several fundraising campaigns, raising a total of £1,843.00 to support our activities. We also received generous donations from individuals and families.
Achievements and Performance
Key Achievements
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Successfully distributed over 1,500 meals.
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Ongoing partnership with Rassoi On Wheels Foundation to bring our cost base down, allowing for more meals to be distributed.
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Cost savings achieved through supplier charity programmes (Kualo / Microsoft / Canva etc)
Financial Review
The financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2024 are attached to this report. Key financial highlights include:
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Income: Total income for the year was £1,843.00, derived from donations and fundraising activities.
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Expenditure: Total expenditure for the year was £710.00, primarily on meal preparation, distribution, and operational / admin costs.
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Reserves: At the end of the financial year, the charity held reserves of £550.00, ensuring stability and the ability to continue our programs in the future.
Plans for the Future
Looking ahead, Bhojan Daan aims to:
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Increase the number of meals distributed by 20%.
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Expand our geographical service area to reach more individuals in need.
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Strengthen partnerships with local organisations to enhance our community impact.
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• Enhance our fundraising efforts to support the growing demand for our services.
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Build corporate relationships to encourage more CSR driven donations from companies.
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period.
Approval
This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 25[th] January 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Mayur Dasani, Chair of Trustees, 25/01/2025
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No. 1199671 | No. 1199671 | CC16a | |
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1st April 2023 | To | 31st March 2024 | |||
| Section A Receipts and payments | ||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 1,843 - - - - - - - 1,843 - - - 1,843 342 368 - - - - - - - 710 - - - 710 1,133 - - 1,133 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ 1,843 - - - - - - - 1,843 - - - 1,843 342 368 - - - - - - - 710 - - - 710 1,133 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations | 1,843 | - - - - - - - - - |
1,843 | 568 | ||
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| ~~Sub total~~~~(Gross income for~~ AR) |
1,843 |
1,843 | 568 | |||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| - | 1,843 | 568 | ||||
Expenditure on raisingfunds |
342 | - - - - - - - - - - |
342 | 235 | ||
| Expenditure on charitable activities | 368 | 368 | 530 | |||
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| **Sub total ** | 710 | 710 | 765 | |||
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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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| - | 710 | 765 | ||||
| 1,133 | - | - | 1,133 |
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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| 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 | |
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| 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 Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Bank PayPal Details I.J.PARMAR Signature M.R DASANI |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 551 - 1,018 - - - 1,569 - 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 MAYUR DASANI ISLA PARMAR |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| M.R DASANI | MAYUR DASANI | 25/01/2025 | |
| I.J.PARMAR | ISLA PARMAR | 25/01/2025 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
26/01/2025
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