Registered Charity Number 1205049
NOTTINGHAM TAMIL KUZHUMAM (NTK)
Report and Accounts
31 March 2025
NOTTINGHAM TAMIL KUZHUMAM (NTK) Report and Accounts
Contents
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| Legal and administrative information | 3 |
| Trustee’s report | 4 |
| Independent examiner’s report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the accounts | 8- 10 |
| Schedules to the statement of financial activities | 11 |
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NOTTINGHAM TAMIL KUZHUMAM (NTK)
Legal and Administrative information
Chairperson
Ramachandran Venkatachalam
Trustee
Barisa Fathima Khaleel Ahmed Narendrakumar Pandurangan Gnanaamala Jeyaraj Saminathan Kumanan Kaliyamurthy Kanagasabai Natarajan Srinivasan Venkatachalam
Registered office
20 Magpie Crescent West Bridgford Nottingham NG2 7ZJ
Registered number 1205049
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The report of the Trustees
The report of the Trustees
The trustees’ present their report and accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2025.
Trustee Appointment and Term Update
The term of one of the founding trustees, Maheswaran Baskaran, ended on 3rd October 2024. Following the trustees’ meeting held on 23rd November 2024, Barisa Fathima Khaleel Ahmed was appointed as a trustee for a term of two years, serving until 23rd November 2026.
Principal Activities of the Trust
Nottingham Tamil Kuzhumam promotes Tamil language, culture, and heritage in Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas, focusing on education and community engagement. Our key activities include:
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Weekly Tamil language classes with Derby Tamil Academy, supporting language skills. An annual Tamil School Day showcasing students’ talents.
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Cultural and physical activities such as traditional martial arts, dance, creative arts, chess, and fitness classes.
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Celebrations of major Tamil festivals including Diwali, Pongal, Tamil New Year, and Sports Day, fostering community spirit.
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A community support WhatsApp group with over 500 members, providing advice and assistance to promote wellbeing and safety.
These activities advance our charitable objectives by enriching cultural knowledge and supporting the Tamil community.
Achievements and performance of the trust
Over the past year, we have actively engaged our community through a series of culturally significant and inclusive events:
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Diwali Celebration (November 2023): We celebrated Diwali with a vibrant programme of traditional music and dance performances by both children and adults, followed by a festive meal. The celebration brought together families and individuals to share in the joy and cultural richness of the festival.
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Pongal Festival (January 2024): Our Pongal celebration highlighted the importance of gratitude and harvest. A key feature was live traditional Pongal cooking, where community members participated in preparing and sharing sweet Pongal outdoors. The event also included folk dance, cultural storytelling, children’s activities, and a lively Pattimandram (debate show) that engaged the audience and reflected on contemporary cultural topics with humour and insight.
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Tamil New Year Celebration (April 2024): This event brought the community together to welcome the New Year with a rich cultural programme. Highlights included classical music and Bharatanatyam performances and a traditional meal served on banana leaves.
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Sports Day (July 2024): Held in a sports hall, Sports Day was an energetic and inclusive event for all age groups. Activities included team games, and fun races for children and adults. We promoted healthy living and teamwork, and provided refreshments and medals for participants to celebrate their efforts and achievements.
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Tamil Language Classes: During the year, we conducted weekly Tamil classes every Saturday in collaboration with Derby Tamil Academy. The number of students attending significantly increased due to the continued development of the programme. By 2024, we had around 40 students enrolled, showing notable growth compared to the previous year. On 29th June 2024, we celebrated the Tamil School Annual Day, where children showcased their talents through speech, drama, dance, and singing, proudly reflecting their learning and cultural heritage.
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Weekly Arts and Skills Development Sessions: Throughout the year, we successfully ran a weekly Arts and Skills Development programme every Saturday, offering a wide range of classes including Kalari, Adimurai, Silambam (traditional martial arts), chess, creative arts, freestyle dance, and Zumba. These sessions were designed to foster physical wellbeing, creativity, and cultural connection. We also supported children in their preparation for Tamil GCSE exams, helping them achieve progress in their academic journey. In total, around 70 children and adults participated in these classes, gaining valuable skills and confidence through consistent engagement.
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Community Support and Engagement: During the year, in line with our constitution objectives, we actively supported our Tamil community members through a dedicated WhatsApp group, which grew to include over 500 members. This platform served as a vital tool for information sharing, community connection, and mutual support. We responded to a wide range of queries from members, offering guidance on issues such as housing, education, health, and access to local services, helping ensure they were able to live safely and securely within the wider community.
These events have significantly strengthened our community spirit, encouraged intergenerational engagement, and promoted Tamil cultural heritage in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 10/10/2025
Ramachandran Venkatachalam Trustee
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NOTTINGHAM TAMIL KUZHUMAM
Independent examiners’ report to the Trustees of NOTTINGHAM TAMIL KUZHUMAM
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31/03/2025.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the Charity’s trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commissioners for England and Wales under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Basis of independent examiners’ report
We conducted our examination in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners for England and Wales. An examination includes a detailed review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and of the accounting systems employed by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters. The purpose of the examination is to establish as far as possible that there have been no breaches of the Charities legislation and that the accounts comply with the statement of Recommended Practice issued by the Charity Commissioners for England and Wales (effective October 2000), on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the accounts.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and information supplied by the trustees in the course of the examination is not subjected to audit tests or enquiries, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
We planned and preformed our examination so as to satisfy ourselves that the objectives of the independent examination are achieved and before finalising the report we obtain written assurances from the trustees of all material matters.
Independent examiner’s statement
Subject to the limitations upon the scope of our work as detailed above, in connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
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1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met; or
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2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
……………………………………………………… 10[th] October 2025
Sri Guru Ganesh Consultancy UK Ltd
23 Summer Crescent Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2GX
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NOTTINGHAM TAMIL KUZHUMAM Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Income Income from generated funds Income from charitable actvites Total Income and endowments Expenses Costs of generatng funds Expenditure on Charitable actvites Total Expenses Net gains on investments Net Income Gains/(losses) on revaluaton of fxed assets Net movement in funds: Net income for the year Total funds brought forward Net funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 31,910 31,910 25,427 25,427 6,483 6,483 - 6,483 |
Restricted funds - - - - - - |
2025 Total 31,910 |
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| 31,910 | |||
| 25,427 | |||
| 25,427 | |||
| 6,483 | |||
| 6,483 - |
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| 6,483 |
This statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognized in the year. All Income and expenditure derive from the continuing activities.
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NOTTINGHAM TAMIL KUZHUMAM Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 7 Current assets Debtors 9 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts Falling due within one year 10 Net current assets 8 Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts Falling due beyond one year Net assets Capital and reserves Unrestricted revenue reserves Restricted revenue reserves Accumulated funds |
2025 £ £ - 7,133 7,133 (650) 6,483 6,483 6,483 6,483 - 6,483 |
2025 £ £ - 7,133 7,133 (650) 6,483 6,483 6,483 6,483 - 6,483 |
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| 7,133 (650) |
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| 6,483 | ||
| 6,483 | ||
| 6,483 - |
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| 6,483 |
For the year ending 31/03/2025 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 10/10/2025 and signed on their behalf by
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Ramachandran Venkatachalam Trustee
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NOTTINGHAM TAMIL KUZHUMAM
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
1. Accounting Policies
1a. Basis of Accounting
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS102 - The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
1b. Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
1c. Resources Expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate ail cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
1d. Allocation and Apportionment of Costs
All costs relate to the single activity of the charitable company and are recognised accordingly.
1e. Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Designated funds are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for the specific future purposes or projects.
1f. Depreciation
Depredation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives. Equipment straight line 25%
1g. Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell (net realisable value). Costs, which comprise direct production costs, are based on the method most appropriate to the type of inventory class, but usually on a first-in-first-out basis. Overheads are charged to profit or loss as incurred. Net realisable value is based on the estimated selling price less any estimated completion or selling costs.
When stocks are sold, the carrying amount of those stocks is recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised. The amount of any write-down of stocks to net realisable value and all losses of stocks are recognised as an expense in the period in which the write-down or loss occurs. The amount of any reversal of any write-down of stocks is recognised as a reduction in the amount of stocks recognised as an expense in the period in which the reversal occurs.
1h. Turnover
Turnover represents the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of value added tax and trade discounts.
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NOTTINGHAM TAMIL KUZHUMAM
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
2. Analysis of assets and liabilities representing each of the charity’s funds
| At 31 March 2025 Current assets Current liabilities |
Unrestricted Designate d Funds Funds 7,133 - (650) - 6,483 - |
Restricted Funds - - - |
Total Funds 7,133 (650) |
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| 6,483 |
3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Bank loans and overdrafts Trade creditors Accrued expenses |
2025 £ - - 650 |
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| 650 |
4. Limited by Guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital. Each member gives a guarantee to contribute a sum not exceeding £, to the company should it be wound up, At 31/03/2025 there were members.
5. Unrestricted Funds
| General fund | Brought Incoming Outgoing Transfers Carried forward resource resource forward £ £ £ £ £ - 31,910 25,427 - 6,483 |
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| - 31.910 25,427 - 6,483 |
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NOTTINGHAM TAMIL KUZHUMAM
| Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Incoming Resources Incoming Resources from generated funds Parents’ Contributions Donations Interest Receivable Event fees received Membership fee Total received |
2025 £ 4,054 - 27,856 - |
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| 31,910 |
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NOTTINGHAM TAMIL KUZHUMAM
Schedule to the Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Charitable expenditure Costs of aims in furtherance of the charities objectives Rent and Room Hire Trainer cost Events costs Sundry Expenses Bank Charges Professional fees Computer fees Stationery & Office supplies Total spent on administration |
Unrestricted Funds 31-Mar 2025 £ 4,407 1,640 16,393 575 15 950 485 962 |
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| 25,427 | |
| 25,427 |
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