CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 April 2024 to 31 Mar 2025 Charity name: Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation United Kingdom Charity registration number: 1200834 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para1.17 Foster understanding of Sanathana Dharma through the teachings of Sathya Sai Baba. Promote the practi of universal human values through Sathya Sai Education in Human Values. Provide relief of poverty by offering grants, necessitieslservices to individuals in need. Cooperating, where nesSary, with other charities that work to relieve poverty and are consistent with our charitable status. Local centres are the main focal point for the public. Meetings are held weekly. mainly on Sunday mornings. To raise the understanding of Sanathana Dhama by following the teachings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. which in essence seeks to promote love and Servi to all. The activities at the centres include Light Meditation. devotional singing in varied languages and talks on topics encompassing the five universal Human Values of Truth, Righteous Conduct, Peace. Love and Non-violence as expounded by the founder Sri Sathya Sai Baba in His Divine Diswurses. Major religious festivals are celebraled at appropriate times. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the publi benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.178nd 1.19 A discussion groLAP is conducted twice a month in the evenings via Zoom. Topics of discussion relate to the Five Human Values and Divine Discourses to raise individual awareness and put them into practice in daily lrfe. Thus, becoming a better human being. Supplementary weekend classes are held on Sunda s durin school term time for Annual Retum 31-0>2025 Page1of8
children aged 5 to 15 years old. In these classes, value-based education is imparted, which is ¢entred on the five universal human values. Young adults, aged 16 to 40 years old met regularly, in person and online. These meetings focused on various topics relating to young adults and how lo encompass the five universal human values in their daily activities and interactions with others. A number of wellbeing workshops were arranged for young adults during the year. Topics included mental wellbeing, journaling. During the period. food and other items of necessity amounting to 1.168 kilos were donated to the local foodbank and Mother Theresa Home. Other activities are organised to promote the universal human values. Sorne of these were: EASE, a program on stsying well was arranged for the members. The program focused on exercising daily, positive attitude, sleep deeply and eat responsibly. A tea party was organised for senior citizens which was attended by more than 75 senior members of the community. At the paty hot food was served and the seniors were entertained. They participated in dancing, bingo and singing. The charity had a stall at the summer Rotary Pinner Show to promote the five human values and foster unity. Litter picking in local parks Group walks in local parks to prornote wellbeing Members participated in contributed to the Rotary Club Shoebox collection for babies. children, teenagers and households. The shoebox contents were appropriate for the groups with a Christmas theme. Mernbers planted trees in Redory Park Ealing and Lime Tree Park Northolt as part of an environmer)t sustsinability drive. Annu31 Retum 31-0>2025 Pa9e2of8
ststemenl confimiing whether the trustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit P8ra 1.18 The Irustees wnfimi having had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about. SORP referen Policy on grant making Para 1.38 The charity does not make any grants to or anisations andlor individuals. The charity does not make or receive social investment. including program-related investment. Poliw on social investrnent including program related investmenl Contribution made by volunleers Other Para 1.38 Para 1.38 Annual Relum 31-0>2025 Page30f8
Achievements and Performance SORP reference Paro 1.20 Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumStanS of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. The charity is a spiritual-cum-servi organisation that exists to follow the teachings of the Master, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, which in essen seeks to promote love and service to all. The activities are based on the teachings of the Master and ultimately lead beneficiaries to become better human beings and citizens. The activilies help beneficiaries.. 1 } To practise the five universal human values of truth, right conduct, peace, love and non-violence in their daily interactions within the society. This enhan$ living in hamiony, pea and unity. 2) To engage in selfless service to society and the needy imbibing the Masterfs dictums of "Love All Serve All- and "Help Ever Hurt Neverf. 3) Children appreciate Importance of selfless service. Develop good character-, Become confident in facing the challenges of life- They are seen as role rnodels for other children to emulate. 41 The members are encouraged to keep healthy through wellbeing talks, seminars and support. This helps to support and ex1 in the work of the charity- Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Achievemenls against Par8 1.41 ob'ectives sel Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Inveslment performan ainst ob ectives Other Financial Review Para 1.41 NIA Para 1.41 NIA Review of the charity s financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 During the reporting period, donations and legacies amounting to £8.265 were received. Expenditure in the period amounled to £9,461, primarily on premises hire £8.666 and ublic liabili insurance Annual Relum 31-0>2025 Page4of8
{£398). The expenditure relates to furthering the purpose of the charity- General administration costs are mel by the trustees. Trustees believe it is prudent to hold at least 3 months of expenditure as reserves to ensure the charity meets its objectives. The reserves are held to pay for the hire of premises and other relevant expenditure to meet the charit ur ose. GBP5.664.00 NIA Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves ststing why they are held Para 1.22 Arnount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any unrtaintieS about the charity continuing as a going conrn Para 1.22 ParJ 1.22 Para 1.24 NIA Para 1.23 The trustees do not envisage any nrtaInlieS regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about- The charity's principal Para 1.47 Voluntary donations from beneficiaries. sources of funds {including an fundraisin Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 The trustees have agreed not lo invest money in any risk-bearing investments. The trustees have approved to invest any surplus cash in short-term deposits with reputable UK financial institutions with prior roval b the trustee board. The trustees do not envisage any principal risks facin the charit A description of the prin¢ipal risks facin the chari Other Para 1.46 Annual Retum 31-03-2025 Pap5of8
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document Gk.atter How is the charity ¢onstiluted? le.g unincorporated Para 1.25 Constitution Para 1.25 cio Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election lo post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Interested candidates are sent a job description. an application fomi, a declaration of interest form. and Trustee's Code of Conduct Policy. These are to be completed and submitted by the closing ate for consideration. Prior to considering the applicants, trustees check that Ihe candidates have not been disqualified from acting as trustees and the candidates are asked to wnfirm this in writing. The candidates are short-listed and interviews are conducted by a panel of trustees against the agreed criteria. The applicant is selected by majority consensus by the panel and approved by the board of trustees. The selected applicant is given in writing the outcome of the interview by the Chair of the charity- The trustees are appointed for a period of three years by a resolution passed al a properfy convened meeting of the charity trustees. Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures Para 1.51 Newly appointed trustees attend their first adopted for the induction board meeting and are inducted into the and training of trustees charity's set-up, trustee roles. administration procedures, meeting dates and on the policies in place which include- 11 Child Safeguarding 21 General Dala Protection Regulation IGDPR) 3) Risk Management 4) Code of Condurt for Trustees 5) Managing Conflict of Interest 61 Selection of Beneficiaries Com laints Polic The charity is organised to cover govemance, legal and operational aspects. The operational aspect of the charity is carried out in the name of Sri Sath Sai The charity's organisational structure and any wider nelwork with which the chari works Par8 1.51 Annual Retum 31-Q3-2025 Pa9e6of8
International Organisation United Kingdom (SSSIO UK). A trustee has the responsibility to oversee the work undertaken by SSSIO UK, which has a committee consisting of wing coordinators for spiritual, servi, education and young adults. SSSIO UK, through local focal points known as centres, provide a meeting place to conduct regular activities for the beneficiaries. Each centre has a Gommittee responsible for running the centre. consisting of a chairperson and wing coordinators for spiritual. service. education and young adults. The charity ensures that all governance and legal aspects are adhered to by SSSIO UK. Relevant guidelines, operating manuals and policies, such as the General Data Protection Regulation IGDPRI. Child Safeguarding etc. are cascaded down to SSSIO UK and the ntre committees. The charity is an affiliated member of the worldwide organisation, viz. Sri Sathya Sai Worid Foundation. The charity may seek uidants from the worldwide or anisation. Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the chari uses Re istered chari number Charity's principal address Sri Sath a Sai World Foundation United Kin SSSWF UK 1200834 17 Gainsboro Gardens. Greenford. UB6 OJG dom Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates actèd lif not for whole yearl Namè of r$On lor body) entitled to appoint trnstee ifan Trustee name Office Irf any) Ashok Velji Kara SHAH Mahendrakumar Govindji SOLANKEE Renu VAID Chair Secretsry Balasubramaniaiyar SUTHAKARAN Leonardo Pablo GUThER Resigned on 2711012024 Nilesh Ravishankar Appoinled on 2010212025 JOSHI Cor orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re ortwasa roved Director name NIA Annual Return 31-Q3-2025 Page7of8
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CHARifv COMMISSION FOR ENGiATriO ANO WALES Srf Sathya Sai World FouTrdatlon United KingdoTn 1200834 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from 41112024 31311202S Section A Receipts and payments Unrestri¢ted funds tgth¢ noarest Restricted fund5 Endowment funds Total funds Last year to n¢arest£ to nwest£ toth¢ n¢ar•st£ A1 Receipts OoThatsons 8.625 (625 13.196 Sub total (Gross income for AR) 8,625 8.625 13.196 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). Sub total 8.62S 8.625 13,196 A3Pa *nts Rèntlhiro ¢f room5 Insurance Pritin9. PDgstage & stationary PA ac¢essories Mis¢tyllanwu$ charges .666 398 164 178 55 8.668 398 164 178 5$ 6.466 230 Sub total 9,461 9,461 A4 A55et and investment purchases, see table) Sub totsl Total payments 9.461 9N61 6.696 Net ofrew"pts/(paymentsJ A5 Transfers btheen funds A6 Cash funds last year ènd Cash funds this yearend 836 836 6,500 6,500 5,664 6,500 6,500 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI
Section B Staternent of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrèstricted lund5 n¢rnst£ Categorles R¢stri¢ttrd fvnds endowrnent funtls to no0rn¢£ Details B1 Cash fvnl$ 1•raroSl£ ¢asn atBa S,664 Tot•1 Gash funds Cou($1) Unrestri¢t6d tunds to n•ar•Jt£ Resth¢ted funds Endowment fvnds Details to n•arost£ Details FuTrdto whloh Cost Cury¢ntvo B3 Investment assets Details Fundttywhlch ¢tIon currnntyalI B4Assets r¢iained for the ¢haritys own use Fundtohl Wh•n BS knabilities Signed byt)ne or trustoescn bEhaff olall thè Iruslees &gnature Print Narne Date of 4AH CCXX R2 XCOJnts Issi 18111r2025