Trustee Report for TARA CARE UK Charity Nurnber: 1201898 Perlod Covered by the Report: 9 F¢bruary 2023 to 31 March 2024 l. kntroduction TARA CARE UK is dedicat to the relief of sickness and the preservation ofhealth for the poor in India, wtth a focus on eye care. Our missÈon is to provide financial assistance for medical treatment for those suffering from blindness or other eye conditions. tn additio we support the provision of eye ¢ar¢ fa¢ilities and wipmcnt to improve access to treattnent, esp¢¢ially for the most disadvantaged. This rert outlines the activiti¢4 acht¢vements, and financial ststus of the charity for the period fn)m 9 Febnthry 2023 to 31 mCh 2024. 2. Trnstee Ststement As trustee5 of TARA CARE UK we confimi that we hav¢ fiJlfill our respo81b11[tieS to ensure the Charity op¢rat¢d in line with its charitable objectiv&s during the reporting period. W¢ have overseen the allocation of funds, ensuring wer¢ US effectively to support eye care services and other initiatives for the poor ill lodi& This report reflects our dedicatiotk to transparency, acgountability, and delivering tangible impact in the communities we serve. 3. Objectives and Activities Mission alld Purpose: TARA CARE UK'S mission is to support the p)OT in tndia by providing financia] assistance for eye treatments, including cataract surgery and other necessary eye Ca &s well as supporting the establisbtnent and nltenance of eye care infrastructure. Key ActitIes. During the reporting peri(KL TARA CARE UK h&8 undertsken the following activities: Eye Camps and Cataract Surgerie5: We organised 10 eye camps in various locations, where 71 CAtaract surgeries were perforni on individuals suffering from cataracts. Support for Udalpur Eye Hospital: In partnership with Udalpur Eye Hospital, we fimded 292 cataract surgerie5 for poor individuals diagnos¢d at the hospital, ensuring th¢y had aesS to the treatment they urgently nethd. Old Age Home Support: We also focused on th¢ w¢lfar¢ of ¢lderly individuals by adoptillg 2 residents for one year at an old age home in Udalpur, providing them with food, shelter. and care. In additioll, we ensured that 40 other residents of the same old age home were provided with food and daily sustenanc¢. These activities were made possible thmugh the generous donations and supp)rt of our partners. volunteers, and donors, enabling to addr both immaiate and long-t¢rn] n¢eds in the communities we serve.
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Acbievements aDd Impact TARA CARE UK'S initiatives d]ng the period from 9 February 2023 to 31 MCh 2024 have had a profound impact on the lives of thos¢ w¢ serv. Eye Camps: Througb tb¢ 10 eye Camps organised, we were able io provide free eye examinations, diagnoses. and cataract sUrgles to indivÈthwls who would oth¢rwisc not have had access to Care. 71 catydract surgeries were completed. restoring sight and irnproving th¢ quality of life for those who were suffering from preventable blindness. Cataract Surgerles at Udalpur Eye Hospital: At Udalpur Eye HospitAL a total of 292 cataract surgerles were perfoTtn& gAving individuals from impov¢rish¢d backwunds the opportUDity to regaill their sight and lead ind¢p¢ndent lives. Support for the Elderly: l)ur adoption of 2 residents for one year at tbe old age home in Udalpur has provided these irLdividuals with the necessary ¢ar¢ and dignity in their later years. In addition, 40 other elderly residents benefited from regular food proTrisions, ¢nsurAng th¢ir basic neats were met. Conllllunity Outrea¢h: By organising these activities, we r¢a¢h¢d num¢rous individu$ in und¢TherY¢d areas who would not have had CesS to eye care or elderly support service5 Without the intervention of TARA CARE UIC S. Financial Overview Income and ExpendRture". TARA CARE UK'S total incothe for the p10a w&s rais througb donations and fundraising efforts: Donations and Fundraising Events: £25,805 TotaI income for the period: £25.805 Exp¢nditur¢s for th¢ p¢riod inclutsl a grant to Tard Sanstan of £20,000 to fund Eye Camps and Cxtsraet Surgeries: Support for Udalpur Eye Hospital (292 surgeries) Old Age Home Adoption and Food Prowions In additiou to £25 in bankg fees Totsl expenditure for the period: £20,025 Financlal Posltion: At the end of th¢ rq)orting perio(L TARA CARE iJ'K had a surplus of £5,7SO. Thi5 surplus will be used to support the continuatton and expansion of our progrdms iu th¢ ture, particularly in providing additional eye care services atml increasing the reach of our elderly support initiatives.
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Governance and Structhre Trnstee Board: The governallce of TARA CARE UK is overseen by a board of trustees. who are responsible for ensuring th¢ charity operates effedively and in line with its charitable missiorL The following trustees served dIng the rep)rting period: Manjeet Rai, Chair ofTnLStKs Kulbhushan Prashar. TnL8te¢ Governance Vdnd Oversight: The board Jneets regularly to review the tty'S operations, ensuring that fvads are used in a¢wrdallce with our charitable objectiv&s. We also ensure that the charity remains compliant with all r¢gulatory requirements, upholding high sLdardS of governance and acwuntability.
- Future Plans Looking ah¢ad, TARA CARE UK plans to expand its impact and continue providing essential services to those in need. Our key objectives for the upcoming y¢ar include: Increaslng Eye Care Access: We attn to orgaDise additional eye camps and provide support for more eataract surgerie8 to fftndividuals in ne&t Expandlng Support for Elderty Care: We plan to adopt tllore residents at the old age home in Udalpur, extending support for their fool slL¢lter, and health neas. Eye Care Facility Development: We will continue supporting eye Care hospitals alld clini¢s by providing fimding for essential wipment and infrdstsucture. Aw8rell¢ss and Outreach= We will rdmp up awaren¢ss ¢ampaigns in rurnl areas, encouraging carly detection and treatment of eye conditions to prevent blilldDess.
- Ackllowledgments TARA CARE.UK would like to thank the following for thexr support.. Donors and Fundraisers: Your contiibutions make it possibl¢ for us to provide life- changing bwpport to the poor in Indi Medlc212nd Eye Care Professionals: We extend our thanks to th¢ doctors, nurses, and healthcarg workers at I dalpur Eye Hospital and the other clinics who have worked tirelessly to treat patients and improve their lives.
- Trvstee Signatures This report was approved by the tnte¢S 02.SJo.i. Z?Ls Signed.. Manjeet Rai, Chair of Tnte&S Kulbhushan Prashar, Tntee
Taro Care UK R8¢elpts & Payments For the perlod 9 Febnjary 2023 to 31 March 2024
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANL) WAL TARA CARE 1201898 Recel ts and ments accounts CC16a For th• wlod from To 3110WD24 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrl¢ted Reslrlcted lunds funds lo Iho n•8ro•1 £ lo to n•0r••tE Endowmgnt lunds Total funds Last year k th• n•arty•t£ to thu nur•gtÈ A1 RècoT t8 $5 ARJ an swe tsblB . $¥ 105 an GrenlloTAFi4 SANSTHMJ Bank (J 24.OQO Sub totsi I02¥ A4 Asset and InvestrneTrt Sub t¢tai 20,025 2Tr,025 Net of rp¢elpts/(payments) A5 Trangfeys between funds A6 Cash fund*146t y•ar ond Gosh lunds thlsjffjqr , .5,780 .5.7BD %7 ,780 CCXX R1 oc¢ountg {SSI 08JO112025
Inde endent examlners re ort on the accounts Section A Independent Exdmlners Report Report to the trustee51member5 of Charity Number Ilf anyl On thft recelpts and payments accounttor the period Set out on poge Tara Care UK 1201898 9 February 2023 to 31 March 2024 I report to thè tntstees Ctn my eKamlnadon of the accounts of the above charlty for the period Èrded 31 March 2024. Responslblllties and As the tharity trustees, you are respon51ble for the prÉparddon of the ar£ounts basls of roport In accordance vrith the requlmments of the Charttles Art 20111.the ACVI. I report rèspect of my oxamlnatton uf the ChadLVs accounts carried out under se¢tton 145 of the 2011 Art and In carryi1 Dut myexamlnatlon, I have followed the appllcable Dire¢dons Efven by the charlty Comm1&51on under section 145ISllbl of the Act. IndependBrtt I have compléted my examinatlon. I confirni that no material matters have Examlners statement come to my attentkjn in connecuon wlth the examlyatlon which glve me cause to belleve that In. any materfal respett: accountlng records were Th)t kept in accordance with section 130 of the Att or the accounts do not aw)rd wlth the accountlng records I have no concerns and have Ix)me across no other matter5 In connectlon wlth the examlnat5on to which attentlon should be drawn in thls report In onl8r to enable a proper understsridlng of the acubuntsto be reached. Robert Humphreys FCA Relévant rofesslonal uallfications or bod james, Holyoak and Pèrker timited. Chartered Accountafits ddress: l Knlthts Court, Arthers Way, Battlefield Entèrprfse Park, shrewsbury SYI 3GA