SIKH RESEARCH
Registered Charity Number: 1200202
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
SIKH RESEARCH
CONTENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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| Reference and administration | 1 |
| Trustee Annual Report | 2 |
| Independent examination report | 3 |
| Receipts and payments account | 4 |
| Statement of assets and liabilities | 5 |
| Notes to the accounts | 6 |
SIKH RESEARCH
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Registered Name | Sikh Research |
|---|---|
| Registered Charity Number | 1200202 |
| Principal Address | c/o Sikh Research |
| 77-79 Charlotte Street | |
| London | |
| W1T 4PW | |
| Charity Trustees | |
| The Charity Trustees as at 31st | December 2024 are: |
| Jasvir Singh CBE | |
| Param Singh MBE | |
| Harry Virdee BEM | |
| Bankers | Wise Payments |
| 6th Floor | |
| The Tea Building | |
| 56 Shoreditch High Street | |
| London | |
| E1 6JJ | |
| Independent Examiner | Community360 |
| Winsley’s House | |
| Colchester | |
| CO1 1UG |
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SIKH RESEARCH
TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Structure, Governance and Management
Sikh Research, is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by a Board of Trustees responsible for strategic oversight and ensuring legal and ethical compliance. The Board meets twice a year to oversee the Foundation’s strategy, governance, and adherence to charity law. Trustees are appointed for their alignment with the charity’s values and for their expertise across professional and community spheres.
British Sikh Report
Originally created by City Sikhs in 2012 and established as an independent charity, Sikh Research, in 2022, the British Sikh Report (BSR) has been collecting and analysing data across diverse themes affecting the British Sikh community. All work is conducted on a voluntary basis, supported by public donations, ensuring the report remains free from political influence and accessible to all.
The British Sikh Report is one of the few faith-specific data sets worldwide that offers a comprehensive, independent examination of the modern views, social attitudes, and experiences of its community. Transitioning to a biannual publication cycle, the BSR continues to provide deep, community-led analysis that offers unparalleled insight into the evolving identity and needs of British Sikhs. This makes it a vital resource not only within the UK but also as a rare example of contemporary, faith-based social research globally.
The BSR team has developed robust and unparalleled statistical insights into the experiences and needs of Sikhs living in Britain. This influential publication has been quoted in Hansard, has been widely cited by Members of Parliament and Peers, referenced in academic research and policy white papers on faith and society, and utilised by public bodies and private organisations to better understand and serve the British Sikh community.
The report is produced by a dedicated team comprising research analysts, academics, social workers, senior consultants, teachers, and managers—all volunteering their expertise and time. Each edition requires approximately 500 hours to complete, representing an estimated economic value of £19,000 per report. Since 2013, the production of 10 editions has contributed a cumulative social value exceeding £190,000 through this volunteer effort.
Signed
Dated 8 September 2025
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SIKH RESEARCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
I report on the accounts of Sikh Research for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 4 to 6.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The Charity’s Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity’s Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (The Act) but that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes considerations of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In the course of my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
David Courtier FMAAT AATQB for and on behalf of: Community360 Winsley’s House, High Street, Colchester, Essex Date 09/09/2025
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SIKH RESEARCH
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Income Donations Total income Expenditure Professional fees Total expenditure Net income before transfers Transfer between projects Net income after transfers Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted £ 100 100 100 100 - - - - - |
Designated £ - - - - - - - - - |
2024 2023 £ £ 100 45 - 45 100 45 - 45 - - - - - - - - - - |
|---|---|---|---|
The notes on page 6 form part of these financial statements.
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SIKH RESEARCH
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Monetary assets Cash at bank and in hand Total Monetary Assets Unrestricted funds Designated funds Restricted fund Total funds Non monetary assets and liabilities Accruals Accountancy fee Signed on behalf of the Trustees: Date: |
2024 2023 £ £ - - - - - - - - - - - 2024 2023 £ £ 100 100 100 100 8 September 2025 |
2023 £ - |
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| - | ||
| - - - |
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| - | ||
| 2023 £ 100 |
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| 100 |
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SIKH RESEARCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. Accounting policies
These accounts are prepared on a receipts and payments basis, following best practice as laid down in the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (SORP 2019) issued in 2019, with all revenue and expenses shown on a cash basis. Non-monetary Assets and Liabilities are shown as actual values at the end of the year.
Accounts prepared on a cash basis.
Going concern
These accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Related Parties
There were no related parties during the year.
2. Resources expended
These have been analysed using a natural classification.
3. No remuneration was paid to any Trustee or to any person or persons known to be connected with any of them.
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