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British Ravidassia Heritage Charity reg no 1199953 Foundation

Trustees’ Annual Report

For the Year Ended 31 May 2025

1. Reference and Administrative Details

Charity Name: British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation Charity Registration Number: 1199953

Principal Office: 1 Chaucer Drive Biggleswade SG18 8QG United Kingdom

Trustees

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report were:

Om Parkash
Sat Paul MBE
Amrik Palahi
Tarsim Kalyan
Dipika Chavda LLB

All trustees serve in a voluntary capacity.

Professional Advisers

Accountant: HSR Accountants Ltd 18 Welbourne Gardens Bedford MK42 0NQ

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Bankers: Barclays Bank plc Leicester LE87 2BB

2. Structure, Governance and Management

The British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation (BRHF) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered in England and Wales. The charity is governed by its constitution and managed by a Board of Trustees.

The trustees are responsible for the overall management and control of the charity. They meet periodically to:

Set strategic direction
Review operational progress
Monitor financial performance
Assess risk and compliance

Trustees are appointed in accordance with the charity’s governing document.

3. Objectives and Activities

Charitable Objective

The sole objective of the charity is:

To advance the education of the public in the life, times and philosophy of Satguru Ravidass.

In setting objectives and planning activities, the trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance.

Public Benefit Statement

The trustees consider that the charity’s activities provide public benefit by:

Advancing knowledge and understanding of the historical and philosophical contributions of Satguru Ravidass

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Conducting and disseminating educational information
Making resources accessible to the public
Promoting understanding of the egalitarian and social justice principles central to his teachings and the concept of Begumpura – city without sorrow, caste discrimination, or servitude
Engaging both the Ravidassia community and the wider public through seminars and media

The trustees are satisfied that all activities undertaken during the year were in furtherance of the charity’s objectives and for public benefit.

Educational Strategy

The charity’s strategy is to:

Share with the public historical and socioreligious details
Publish educational materials
Translate resources into English to widen accessibility
Deliver seminars nationally and internationally
Utilise broadcast media to reach wider audiences

During the year, significant progress was made in sharing details of the eight extensive missionary journeys of Satguru Ravidass Ji, during which he propagated messages of equality, social reform and upliftment of the marginalised.

The researched material we are principally interested in is currently available in Punjabi. Translation into English is underway to ensure broader access for the public, particularly younger generations in the UK.

4. Achievements and Performance

Building upon previous years’ groundwork, the charity expanded its outreach and educational engagement with Southampton Universite and Birmingham University

International Engagement

France

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This year again trustees visited Paris to engage with the local community and share details and findings. The charity’s historical educational calendar, containing lesser-known details about the life and travels of Satguru Ravidass, continues to be very popular.

India

The trustees were invited to present the project at several respected institutions and community gatherings, including:

Guru Ravidass Historical Mandir, Chak Hakeem (Punjab)
World Peace Temple, Pathankot
Community seminar, Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh)
Many meeting in Punjab with different organisations with similar objectives

Bangladesh

New and exciting collaboration was formed with the Dhaka University.

They are very keen for BRHF to jointly deliver an educational seminar
A lot of interest from the students
Staff are deeply interested for this new topic to be explored

Planning was progressing well, with BRHF trustees making arrangements to travel to Bangladesh. However, these plans had to be halted suddenly due to the deteriorating political situation following the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fleeing the country, which created an unsafe and unstable environment. This area of work was paused until the situation in Bangladesh stabilise

Activities in England

Trustees engaged with communities in:

Strood (Kent)
Newham (London)
Coventry
Birmingham
Wolverhampton

Demand exceeded capacity, demonstrating growing interest in the charity’s work.

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Media and Public Outreach

The charity’s well established working relationship with Kanshi TV, a community television platform broadcast via Sky and accessible internationally, has been maintained, securing long-term delivery through weekly live telecast programmes.

The charity:

Shared the concept of over 600 years old history and its relevance today
Engaged audiences through discussion
Collected public feedback
Promoted awareness of the egalitarian philosophy of Satguru Ravidass

This has significantly increased national and international reach.

5. Financial Review

The charity’s financial position for the year is set out in the attached accounts.

The trustees have maintained proper accounting records in accordance with statutory requirements. Income has been applied solely towards the furtherance of the charity’s objectives.

Expenditure during the year primarily related to:

Travel for educational outreach
Publication and printing of materials
Media engagement

The trustees continue to monitor income and expenditure carefully to ensure financial sustainability.

Reserves Policy

The trustees recognise the importance of maintaining appropriate reserves to ensure continuity of operations and to manage unforeseen circumstances.

Given the charity’s current size and funding model, the trustees aim to maintain modest unrestricted reserves sufficient to cover essential operating costs for a reasonable period.

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Reserves levels are reviewed annually.

6. Risk Management

The trustees have considered the major risks to which the charity is exposed and have established systems to mitigate them.

Key Risks and Mitigation

Financial Risk

Mitigated through budgeting, monitoring expenditure, and seeking donations and funding opportunities.

Governance and Compliance Risk

Mitigated through regular trustee meetings, professional accounting support, and adherence to Charity Commission guidance.

Reputational Risk

Mitigated by ensuring research is evidence-based (by the original author), communications are reviewed carefully, and engagement remains respectful, educational and focused on the topic

Operational Capacity Risk

Mitigated by shared trustee responsibilities and collaborative working with community organisations.

Data Protection Risk

Mitigated by limiting personal data collection and ensuring secure storage in line with UK data protection principles.

7. Plans for Future Periods

The trustees intend to:

Organise national and international seminars involving community members and academic.
Complete the English translation of ‘Guru Ravidass Pargas De Khoj’, containing details of the eight missionary journeys.
Seek grant funding and sustainable income sources.

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Expand publication and digital dissemination of educational materials.

8. Trustees’ Responsibilities Statement

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

The trustees are responsible for:

Keeping adequate accounting records
Safeguarding the assets of the charity
Preventing and detecting fraud and irregularities
Ensuring funds are used in furtherance of the charity’s objectives

The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duties under charity law.

Signed on behalf of the Trustees

Om Parkash Chair Trustee Signature: Om Parkash Date: 7/3/2026

British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation

Charity No. 1199953

Company No.

Trustees' Report and Unaudited Accounts

31 May 2025

British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation Contents

	Pages
Statement of Financial Activities		2
Summary Income and Expenditure Account		3
Balance Sheet		4
Statement of Cash flows		5
Notes to the Accounts		6
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities		12

Page 1

British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 31 May 2025

Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 13,799	Total funds 2025 £ 13,799	Total funds 2024 £ 14,043
13,799 9,538	13,799 9,538	14,043 10,545
9,538 -	9,538 -	10,545 -
4,261 -	4,261 -	3,498 -
4,261	4,261	3,498
4,261 14,616	4,261 14,616	3,498 11,118
18,877	18,877	14,616

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British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation Summary Income and Expenditure Account

for the year ended 31 May 2025

Income Gross income for the year Expenditure Depreciation and charges for impairment of fixed assets Total expenditure for the year Net income before tax for the year Net income for the year	2025 £ 13,799 13,799 9,242 296 9,538 4,261 4,261	2024 £ 14,043
		14,043
		10,201 344
		10,545
		3,498
		3,498

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British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation Balance Sheet

at 31 May 2025

Company No. Notes 2025 £ Fixed assets Tangible assets 8 1,185 1,185 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 18,292 18,292 Creditors:Amount falling due within one year 9 (600) Net current assets 17,692 Total assets less current liabilities 18,877 Net assets excluding pension asset or liability 18,877 Total net assets 18,877 The funds of the charity Restricted funds 10 Unrestricted funds 10 General funds 18,877 18,877 Reserves 10 Total funds 18,877	2024 £ 1,377
	1,377 13,839
	13,839 (600)
	13,239 14,616
	14,616
	14,616
	14,616
	14,616
	14,616

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

For the year ended 31 May 2025 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 Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

Approved by the board on 10 March 2026

And signed on its behalf by:

om parkash

om parkash (Mar 9, 2026 19:20:45 GMT)

O. Parkash

Trustee 10 March 2026

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British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation Statement of Cash flows for the year ended 31 May 2025

Cash flows from operating activities Net income per Statement of Financial Activities Adjustments for: Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Increase in trade and other payables Net cash provided by operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Payments for property, plant and equipment Net cash used in investing activities Net cash from financing activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year Components of cash and cash equivalents Cash and bank balances	2025 £ 4,261 296 - 4,557 (104) (104) - 4,453 13,839 18,292 18,292 18,292	2024 £ 3,498 344 200
		4,042 (1,171)
		(1,171)

		-

		2,871
		10,968
		13,839

		13,839

		13,839

Page 5

British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation Notes to the Accounts

for the year ended 31 May 2025

1 Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Change in basis of accounting or to previous accounts

There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and method of accounting) since last year and no changes have been made to accounts for previous years.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds These are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objects of the charity.
Designated funds These are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes. Revaluation funds These are unrestricted funds which include a revaluation reserve representing the restatement of investment assets at their market values.
Restricted funds These are available for use subject to restrictions imposed by the donor or through terms of an appeal.

Income

Recognition of Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity income becomes entitled to, and virtually certain to receive, the income and the amount of the income can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Income with related Where income has related expenditure the income and related expenditure is expenditure reported gross in the SoFA. Donations and Voluntary income received by way of grants, donations and gifts is included in the legacies the SoFA when receivable and only when the Charity has unconditional entitlement to the income.
Tax reclaims on Income from tax reclaims is included in the SoFA at the same time as the donations and gifts gift/donation to which it relates. Donated services These are only included in income (with an equivalent amount in expenditure) and facilities where the benefit to the Charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material.

Volunteer help The value of any volunteer help received is not included in the accounts. Investment income This is included in the accounts when receivable. Gains/(losses) on This includes any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value revaluation of fixed at the end of the year. assets Gains/(losses) on This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments. investment assets

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British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation Notes to the Accounts

Expenditure

Recognition of Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis. Expenditure includes any VAT which expenditure cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
Expenditure on These comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income, fundraising raising funds trading costs and investment management costs. Expenditure on These comprise the costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and charitable activities services in the furtherance of its objects, including the making of grants and governance costs.
Grants payable All grant expenditure is accounted for on an actual paid basis plus an accrual for grants that have been approved by the trustees at the end of the year but not yet paid.
Governance costs These include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the Charity, including any audit/independent examination fees, costs linked to the strategic management of the Charity, together with a share of other administration costs.

Other expenditure These are support costs not allocated to a particular activity.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life:

Equipment 20% reducing balance

Freehold investment property

Investment properties are measured initially at cost and subsequently at fair value at each balance sheet date and are not depreciated. All gains or losses are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities as they arise.

Stocks

Stock is included at the lower of cost or net realisable value. Donated items of stock are recognised at fair value which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay for the items on the open market.

Trade and other debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts. In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings or current liabilities. In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the company's cash management.

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British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation Notes to the Accounts

Trade and other creditors

Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

Research and development

Expenditure on research and development is written off in the year in which it is incurred.

Foreign currencies

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the charity are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing at the end of the reporting period. Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of the charity are recorded at the rate of exchange on the date that the transaction occurred.

All exchange differences are are taken into account in arriving at net income/expenditure.

Leased assets

Where the charity enters into a lease which entails taking substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of an asset, the lease is treated as a finance lease.

Leases which do not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to charity are classified as operating leases.

Assets held under finance leases are initially recognised as assets of the charity at their fair value at the inception of the lease or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the balance sheet date as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are apportioned between finance expenses and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance expenses are recognised immediately, unless they are directly attributable to qualifying assets, in which case they are capitalised in accordance with the charity's policy on borrowing costs. Assets held under finance leases are depreciated in the same way as owned assets.

Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. In the event that lease incentives are received to enter into operating leases, such incentives are recognised as a liability. The aggregate benefit of incentives is recognised as a reduction of rental expense on a straight-line basis.

Pension costs

The charity operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the company has no further payments obligations. The contributions are recognised as expenses when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals in the balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the company in independently administered funds.

Receipt of donated goods, facilities and services

All donated goods, facilities and services received are recognised within incoming resources and expenditure at an estimate of the value to the charity.

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British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation Notes to the Accounts

2 Company status

The company is a private company limited by guarantee and consequently does not have share capital.

3 Statement of Financial Activities - prior year

Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Total Expenditure on: Other Total Net income Net income before other gains/(losses) Other gains and losses: Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward	Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 14,043 14,043 10,545 10,545 3,498 3,498 3,498 11,118 14,616	Total funds 2024 £ 14,043
		14,043 10,545
		10,545
		3,498
		3,498
		3,498 11,118
		14,616

4 Income from donations and legacies

Donations 5 Other expenditure Donations out Motor and travel costs Premises costs depreciation General administrative costs Legal and professional costs	Unrestricted £ 13,799 13,799 Unrestricted £ 2,110 757 2,561 296 3,214 600 9,538	Total 2025 £ 13,799 13,799 Total 2025 £ 2,110 757 2,561 296 3,214 600 9,538	Total 2024 £ 14,043
			14,043
			Total 2024 £ 577 1,852 1,559 344 5,613 600
			10,545

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British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation Notes to the Accounts

6 Net income before transfers This is stated after charging: Depreciation of owned fixed assets 7 Staff costs No employee received emoluments in excess 8 Tangible fixed assets Cost or revaluation At 1 June 2024 Additions At 31 May 2025 Depreciation and impairment At 1 June 2024 Depreciation charge for the year At 31 May 2025 Net book values At 31 May 2025 At 31 May 2024 9 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accruals 10 Movement in funds Restricted funds: Unrestricted funds: General funds Total funds	of £60,000. At 1 June 2024 14,616 14,616	2025 £ 296 2025 £ 600 600 Incoming resources (including other gains/losses ) £ 13,799 13,799	Equipment £ 1,858 104 1,962 481 296 777 1,185 1,377 Resources expended £ (9,538) (9,538)	2024 £ 344 Total £ 1,858 104
				1,962
				481 296
				777
				1,185
				1,377
				2024 £ 600
				600
				At 31 May 2025 £ 18,877
				18,877

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British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation Notes to the Accounts

11 Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds
Fixed assets Net current assets Reconciliation of net debt Cash and cash equivalents Net debt	At 1 June 2024 £	Unrestricted funds £ 1,185 17,692 18,877 Cash flows £	Total £ 1,185 17,692
			18,877
			At 31 May 2025 £
	13,839	4,453	18,292
	13,839 13,839	4,453 4,453	18,292
			18,292

12 Reconciliation of net debt

13 Related party disclosures

Controlling party

The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital; thus no single party controls the company.

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British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 31 May 2025

Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Donations Total income and endowments Expenditure on: Other expenditure Donations out Motor and travel costs Travel and subsistence Premises costs Rent Premises repairs and maintenance General administrative costs, including depreciation and amortisation Depreciation of Equipment Information and publications Postage and couriers Stationery and printing Telephone, fax and broadband Legal and professional costs Accountancy and bookkeeping Total of expenditure of other costs Total expenditure Net gains on investments Net income Net income before other gains/(losses) Other Gains Net movement in funds	Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 13,799 13,799 13,799 2,110 2,110 757 757 2,411 150 2,561 296 - - 3,000 214 3,510 600 600 9,538 9,538 - 4,261 4,261 - 4,261	Total funds 2025 £ 13,799 13,799 13,799 2,110 2,110 757 757 2,411 150 2,561 296 - - 3,000 214 3,510 600 600 9,538 9,538 - 4,261 4,261 - 4,261	Total funds 2024 £ 14,043
			14,043
			14,043 577
			577
			1,852
			1,852
			1,100 459
			1,559
			344 1,536 675 3,258 144
			5,957
			600
			600

			10,545
			10,545 -
			3,498
			3,498 -
			3,498

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British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward	14,616 18,877	14,616 18,877	11,118
			14,616

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