## **KARNATAKA CULTURAL FOUNDATION UK** ## **Charity Number: 1202528** ## **THE TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** **Reports and Financial Statements For the year ended 31[st] March 2024.** ## **Contents** **KCF UK Aims and Objectives** .............................................................................................................. 5 **Focus of our work this year** ................................................................................................................ 5 **How Our Activities Deliver Public Benefit** ......................................................................................... 6 **Financial Review** ................................................................................................................................. 6 **Financial Investment and Reserve Policy** .......................................................................................... 6 **Plan for Future Period** ........................................................................................................................ 7 **Structure, Governance and Management** ......................................................................................... 7 **Financial Report between 1[st] April 2023 and 31[st] March 2024** ......................................................... 8 ## **KCF UK Reference and Administrative Information** |**Charity Name:**|**KARNATAKA CULTURAL FOUNDATION UK**|**KARNATAKA CULTURAL FOUNDATION UK**| |---|---|---| |**Charity Number:**|1202528|| |**Registered on:**|29thMarch 2023|| |**Charity Registered Address**|26 ROCKFIELD HOUSE
BELLE VUE ESTATE
LONDON
NW4 2BH|| |**Management Committee:**|Mohammed Pakruddin|Chair| ||Mohammed Asif Bajpe|Trustee| ||Sadakathulla Nelligudde
Aboobacker|Trustee| ||Abdulla Ahamad
Baikampady|Trustee| ## **KCF UK Aims and Objectives** The objectives of this CIO is to promote social inclusion for the public benefit by working with people living in the UK who are socially excluded on the grounds of their ethnic origin, religion, belief, or creed (in particular, members of the Kannadiga community) to relieve the needs of such people and assist them to integrate into society, in particular by: 1. Providing a local network group that encourages and enables members of the Kannadiga community to participate more effectively with the wider community. 2. Increasing or coordinating opportunities for members of the Kannadiga community to engage with service providers to enable those providers to adapt services to better meet the needs of that community. 3. The advancement of the Islamic religion for the public benefit by providing Islamic religious services religious services, prayer, meetings, funeral services and Islamic education. We reviewed the activities conducted by our charity and they are in line with the stated objectives and are in the interest of public benefit. ## **Focus of our work this year** During this reporting year (1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024), As part of our initiatives, we undertook various community support activities: 1. Conducted **monthly gatherings** to foster inclusivity among the Kannadiga community. 2. Organised **sports events** to encourage physical well-being and social engagement. 3. Hosted **career welfare programs** to guide individuals in professional development. 4. Provided **financial assistance** to students facing difficulties in continuing their education. 5. Held **regular spiritual classes** to nurture personal growth and well-being. 6. Offered **guidance on adapting to life in the UK** for newly arrived students, helping them integrate smoothly into their new environment. We remain committed to making a positive impact through these initiatives and will continue to support those in need in the coming years. ## **How Our Activities Deliver Public Benefit** This year, KCF UK has actively worked towards fostering inclusivity, supporting individuals facing hardships, and promoting personal and professional development. To strengthen community ties, we conducted monthly gatherings to bring together the Kannadiga community, creating a sense of belonging and support. Recognising the importance of physical and social well-being, we organised sports events to encourage active participation and engagement. Understanding the Job challenges faced by Kannadiga students, we hosted career welfare programs, providing guidance and resources to help individuals navigate their professional journeys. In addition, we offered financial assistance to students struggling to fulfil their daily needs due to financial constraints, ensuring they have the support required to continue their education. To promote personal growth and well-being, we held regular spiritual classes, creating a space for learning and reflection. Furthermore, to support students newly arriving in the UK, we provided guidance on adapting to life in a new environment, helping them integrate smoothly into their surroundings. Through these initiatives, KCF UK remains committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the community. ## **Financial Review** Planning the financial year was smooth for KCF UK, as all our funds were raised through generous public donations. With a total of £19,432.06 contributed by the community, we were able to successfully conduct regular events, sports activities, and workshops, benefiting our target community. The primary source of funding continues to be public, voluntary contributions received through bank transfers and card machine payments, ensuring steady support for our initiatives. ## **Financial Investment and Reserve Policy** Having looked at the Reserve Policy, we have developed a Reserve Policy in order to avoid the situation in which the organisation could have insufficient funds to cover the organisation’s administrative expenses. The Reserve Policy created aims to maintain at least £2000 in reserve for such cases. This is again raised through public, voluntary donations. Due to the limited funds, there are currently no plans for any further investment. ## **Plan for Future Period** KCF UK will continue fundraising through public donations, charity events, and community gatherings. We aim to maintain sufficient funds to support ongoing activities and urgent needs. Additionally, we will identify areas requiring direct assistance and plan targeted support initiatives. ## **Structure, Governance and Management** KCF UK is a charitable incorporated organisation registered on 29th March 2023. There is no changes or amendments to governing documents or its structure or management since its registration. There are four trustees in the KCF UK, no new trustees recruited or no retirement from the existing ones. ## **Financial Report between 1[st] April 2023 and 31[st] March 2024** |**Financial Report between 1st April 2023 and 31st March**|**2024**| |---|---| |**Description**|**Amount**| |Income through public donations|£19,432.06| |Income through Charity events|£0.0| |**Total incoming income for the period**|**£19,432.06**| ||| ||| |Cost of generating fund|£0.0| |Charitable activities|£6,458.95| |Administration charges|£746.60| |**Total spent for the period**|**£7205.75**| ||| |**Reserve available as of 1st April 2024**|**£12,226.31**|