Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Jul 2024 Period start date To Jul 2025 Period end date
Charity name: Shiv Mandir
Charity registration number: 1202527
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The promotion of good health for the public benefit by the provision of music-based interventions, mindful meditation, yoga, exercise and advice on healthy eating delivered at public events and in workshops. The advancement of the Hindu religion in England by means of events and workshops. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The charity held regular monthly meetings and public events in Reading to advance the Hindu religion and promote health and wellbeing. Activities included prayer and worship, devotional music and chanting, community workshops, and the provision of information and guidance linked to mindful meditation, yoga, exercise and healthy eating. The charity also continued fundraising and community engagement in support of establishing a permanent temple space for worship, culture and community service, with activities open to the public for the benefit of the wider community. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
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SORP reference The charity does not operate a grantPara 1.38 making programme and did not make Policy on grant making any grants during the period.
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | The charity has not adopted a social investment policy and did not make any social investments or programme related investments during the period. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The charity benefited significantly from the time and expertise given freely by volunteers during the period. Volunteers supported the organisation and delivery of worship, events and community activities, including musical contributions at events and informal assistance with financial administration and day-to-day organisation. The trustees are grateful for this support, which helped the charity to continue its activities while keeping costs low. |
| Other | The charity also received support in kind during the period, including accountancy support provided free of charge and the voluntary contribution of musicians and other helpers. This assistance reduced the charity’s operating costs and supported the effective delivery of its charitable activities. |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | During the period, the charity’s main achievements included the continued delivery of regular monthly events and gatherings which provided opportunities for worship, spiritual engagement and community participation. These activities helped beneficiaries by bringing people together, supporting wellbeing, strengthening community ties and providing an accessible space for shared faith and cultural practice. The charity also supported a congregation member’s appeal for clothes and food for people facing hardship in India by helping to spread awareness and encourage community action. |
Although no charitable funds were applied for this appeal, the charity’s support helped promote practical assistance for those in need and demonstrated wider social benefit through community solidarity and outreach.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The charity’s mission is to establish a permanent Shiv Mandir in Reading as a place for worship, culture and community service. During the period, progress continued towards this objective through ongoing community engagement, regular events and fundraising activity. As at June 2026, £63,721 had been raised towards the Phase 1 target of £150,001, representing approximately 42.5% of the target. The trustees consider this to be meaningful progress towards the longer- term objective of securing a permanent base for the charity’s activities and services. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The charity’s fundraising objective is to raise funds towards the establishment of a permanent Shiv Mandir in Reading. During the period, fundraising continued through community engagement, donations and fundraising activity linked to the charity’s regular events and wider mission. As at June 2026, £63,721 had been raised towards the Phase 1 target of £150,001, representing approximately 42.5% of the target. The trustees consider this to be positive progress, while recognising that further fundraising will be required to achieve the longer-term objective. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | The charity did not hold any investments during the period and therefore there is no investment performance to report against objectives. |
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | During the reporting period, the charity received a total income of £43,637 and incurred total expenditure of £5,313. This resulted in a net surplus of £38,264 for the year. The charity’s fnancial position is exceptionally strong and stable, with minimal operational overheads during this period. The carried-forward funds will provide a solid foundation for delivering the charity’s aims and expanding its activities in the upcomingfnancialyear. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The trustees maintain a reserves policy to ensure the stability of the charity's ongoing and future operations. Reserves are held to cover any unexpected administrative costs, to ensure the charity can meet its commitments if income fuctuates, and to fund future charitable projects and activities in line with our governing document. The trustees review the level of reserves annually to ensure they remain appropriate for our planned operationalscale. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | At the end of the reporting period, the charity held total reserves of £50,043. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable, as the charity holds reserves of £50,043at the end of the period. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | No funds were in defcit during thereporting period. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a |
Para 1.23 | The trustees have reviewed the charity’s fnancial forecasts and |
| going concern | operational plans. Given the minimal expenditure (£5,313) relative to the signifcant funds held (£38,264), there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern for the foreseeablefuture. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The charity’s principal sources of income during this period consisted of voluntary donations, and corporate donations from a number of commercial companies. All income raised is used directly to support the charity’s core aims and objectives |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | The charity’s current policy is to hold all cash reserves in low- risk, immediate-access bank accounts to ensure liquidity and availability for upcoming charitable activities. Given the scale of the charity’s current funds, no long-term fnancial investments or social investments were made during this reporting period. The trustees keep this policy under review as the charity grows. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the |
Para 1.46 | The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfed |
| charity | that systems are in place to mitigate them. This risk is managed by maintaining a prudent reserves policy and keeping operational expenditure low until long-term incomeis secured |
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| Other | NA |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Foundation Model Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) whose only voting members are its charity trustees |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting individuals, trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
New trustees are selected based on the skills and experience they can bring to the charity. Upon appointment, new trustees undergo an informal induction process which includes briefings from current trustees and provision of key documents, such as the charity’s governing document, recent financial statements, and the Charity Commission’s guidance 'The Essential Trustee' (CC3). Ongoing training is provided as necessary to keep trustees updated on their legal and regulatory responsibilities. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity is governed by its Board of Trustees, who meet twice a year to manage its affairs, set strategic direction, and oversee financial performance. Day-to-day operations are carried out entirely by the trustees. The charity operates independently and is not formally part of any wider network or federated body, though it maintains informal, collaborative relationships with other local organisations sharing similar objectives. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | One of the charity's donors during the period is a company for which the Chair of Trustees, Mr. Kishore Sankla, is CEO. The charity receives a regular £101 monthly |
standing order donation from a commercial company controlled by Mr. Kishore Sankla. This is an unconditional donation. The trustees ensure that all such relationships and corporate donations are managed strictly in accordance with the charity’s conflicts of interest policy. These donations are entirely unconditional, and no trustee participates in any decisions where a conflict of interest could arise. NA Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Shiv Mandir |
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| Other name the charity uses |
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| Registered charity number | 1202527 |
| Charity’s principal address | England |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Mr Kishore Sankla |
Chair / Trustee | Full year | All Trustees | |
| Mr Anilkumar Dwivedi |
Trustee | Full year | All Trustees | |
| Miss Sara Bambrough |
Trustee | Full year | All Trustees |
| Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved | Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved | Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved |
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| Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved | Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved | Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved |
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| Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity | ||
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets NA held in this capacity
Name and objects of the NA charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements NA for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser NA NA NA Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) NA
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
NA
Other optional information
NA
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Kishore Kumar Sankla Position (eg Chair, Trustee Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 5 Jun 2026
| Shiv Mandir | No (if any) | ||
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| Receipts andpayments accounts | CC16a | ||
| For the period from |
26/07/2024 | 25/07/2025 To |
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 41 271 - - - - - - - 41 271 - - - 41 271 5 000 320 - - - - - - - 5 320 - - - 5 320 35 951 - 14 092 50 043 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 41 271 - - - - - - - 41 271 - - - 41 271 5 000 320 - - - - - - - 5 320 - - - 5 320 35 951 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 41 271 - - - - - - - 41 271 - - - 41 271 5 000 320 - - - - - - - 5 320 - - - 5 320 35 951 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations | 41 271 | 14 092 | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
41 271 | 14 092 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| Refund and Doncation in Error | 5 000 | - | ||||
| ProcessingFees | 320 | - | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 5 320 | - | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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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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| 35 951 | - | - | 35 951 | 14 092 | ||
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| 14 092 | - | - | 14 092 | - | ||
| 50 043 | - | - | 50 043 | 14 092 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | 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 B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets CCXX R2 accounts (SS) |
Signature Examiners renumeration (Accrual) Details Details Cahs held at bank Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details 2 |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 50 043 - - - - - 50 043 - OK 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) General 360 - - - - Print Name Kishore Sankla - Chair |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| 2 | Kishore Sankla - Chair | 10-Jul-26 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ members of
Shiv Mandir
On accounts for the year ended
25[th] July 2025
Charity no
1202527
Set out on pages
1-3
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 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and 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 Commission (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 general Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with 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 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 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.
Signed:
Date:
10[th] July 2026
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IER
Name:
Rachel Eden
Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): FCMA (Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
Address:
Holy Brook Associates
Thames Tower, Station Road, Reading
RG1 1LX
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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IER