## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
## **From 01.08.2023 Period start date To 31.07.2024 Period end date**
**Charity name: UK Telugu Brahmin Community Charity registration number: 1205566**
## **Objectives and Activities**
||SORP reference||
|---|---|---|
|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|The charity’s purpose is to advance the
Hindu religion and culture for the public
benefit, with particular reference to the
Telugu Brahmin community. This is achieved
through:
●
Providing Brahmin priests to support
Hindu communities with religious
rituals and ceremonies;
●
Promoting
Vedic
education
that
supports Hindu religious practices;
●
Organising workshops and events
focused on the Telugu and Sanskrit
languages, hosting religious events in
those
languages, and publishing
relevant educational materials and
resources for people of Telugu origin
and their families in the UK.
The charity operates solely for purposes that
are charitable under UK law.|
|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|During the year, UKTBC delivered a range of
charitable activities that directly support its
objects, including the advancement of Hindu
religion and culture, provision of Vedic
education, and promotion of Telugu and
Sanskrit languages. Notable projects
included daily online Vedic classes (Project
Suprabhatham), free language instruction for
children (Project Balamukundam), and
dharmic festivals and rituals under Project
Shiva Sankalpamastu.
These activities provided public benefit by
increasing access to scriptural knowledge,
preserving cultural heritage, enabling
religious participation, and fostering
community cohesion. The charity’s work was
funded by donations and small participant
contributions, and carried out entirely by|
|||volunteers, ensuring inclusivity and wide
community engagement.|
|---|---|---|
|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The trustees confirm that they have had**due**
**regard to the guidance issued by the**
**Charity Commission on public benefit**
when exercising their duties and in planning
the charity’s activities.
They have ensured that the charity’s
programmes and operations are designed to
further its charitable purposes and to deliver
demonstrable public benefit, particularly
through access to Vedic education, religious
ceremonies, cultural preservation, and
community engagement.|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
||SORP reference||
|---|---|---|
|Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|During the reporting period, the charity did
not make any grants to individuals or
organisations. At present, UKTBC does not
operate a formal grant-making programme.
The trustees will consider grant-making only
where it clearly aligns with the charity’s
stated purposes — such as advancing Hindu
religion and culture, supporting Vedic
education, or enabling religious activities —
and where the public benefit can be clearly
demonstrated.
Should a grant-making policy be adopted in
future, the trustees will establish appropriate
criteria, approval processes, and monitoring
mechanisms to ensure transparency,
accountability, and alignment with the
charity’s objectives and the Charity
Commission’s guidance.|
|Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|The charity did not make any social
investments or programme-related
investments during the reporting period. At
present, UKTBC does not operate a social
investment programme.
Should the trustees consider social
investments in the future, such decisions will
be made in line with the charity’s objects, the
Charity Commission’s guidance, and in a
way that ensures both the advancement of
charitable purposes and responsible use of
charitable funds.|
|Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|UKTBC is a volunteer-led organisation, and
its activities throughout the year have been
made possible by the significant and
dedicated contributions of its volunteers.
While no monetary value is included in the
accounts for volunteer time, the trustees|
|||recognise that volunteer support is essential
to the delivery of the charity’s objectives.
Volunteers contributed to a wide range of
charitable activities, including:
●
Teaching Vedic and language classes
(Project Suprabhatham and Project
Balamukundam)
●
Coordinating and performing rituals
and ceremonies (Project Shiva
Sankalpamastu)
●
Supporting event logistics, food
preparation, and administration
●
Editorial and design support for the
**VipraVaani**bilingual magazine
●
Managing community engagement
across WhatsApp sub-groups
focused on dharmic education, food
culture, pilgrimages, and priest
coordination
These efforts have directly supported the
charity’s income-generating activities and
outreach. In the financial year,**donations**
**and legacies totalled £5,116**, and income
from**charitable activities amounted to**
**£5,360**. These achievements reflect the
strong commitment of UKTBC’s volunteer
base and their role in delivering clear public
benefit through the charity’s programmes.|
|---|---|---|
|Other||
**Future Plans:**
UKTBC plans to expand its reach through
additional language workshops, regional
dharmic events, and digital publication
initiatives. The trustees are exploring
sustainable ways to grow volunteer capacity
and extend the impact of current
programmes such as Suprabhatham and
VipraVaani.
**Volunteer Acknowledgement:**
The trustees gratefully acknowledge the
significant contribution made by over 60
active volunteers across the UK, whose
dedication makes the delivery of all events
and classes possible.
**Cultural Impact:**
The charity plays a unique role in preserving
Telugu Brahmin traditions in the UK
diaspora, promoting both classical values
and community integration through inclusive,
family-friendly programmes.
**Environmental Awareness:**
UKTBC promotes Satvik (vegetarian) food
practices and mindful consumption during
events, contributing to health and
sustainability.|
## **Achievements and Performance**
||SORP reference||
|---|---|---|
|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|The UK Telugu Brahmin Community
(UKTBC) has made significant progress in
delivering on its charitable objectives,
primarily focused on advancing the Hindu
religion and culture, supporting Vedic
education, and promoting Telugu and
Sanskrit language and literature. The
charity's initiatives have been implemented
through a wide array of structured projects
and community-focused services that
collectively deliver measurable public benefit
and foster a sense of cultural identity,
continuity, and community cohesion.
**Project Suprabhatham**
Project Suprabhatham is a daily online
initiative offering Vedic classes to the Hindu
community, with around 30 learners
participating regularly. The course includes
sacred Vedic texts such as Rudram, Pancha
Sooktamulu, Purusha Sooktam, Mantra
Pushpam, and more, taught with traditional
explanations (Bhashyam). The program has
helped learners build a strong foundation to
perform Hindu rituals, ceremonies, and daily
spiritual practices (nitya anushtanam), and is
particularly valuable for those aspiring to
become priests. It also supports community
festivals, promotes volunteering in rituals,
and distributes Vedic literature. Classes are
held daily from 6–7 AM via Microsoft Teams,
with only a £5 admin fee.
In line with SORP paragraphs 1.17 and 1.19,
this project supports two of the charity’s core
objects:
1. Providing Brahmin priests to support
Hindu communities with rituals and
ceremonies; and
2. Delivering Vedic education that
supports Hindu religious activities.
This initiative delivers a clear public benefit
by making traditional scriptural learning
accessible, nurturing the next generation of
priestly scholars, and preserving sacred
Vedic knowledge. It strengthens community
engagement in religious life, enables
inclusive participation, and supports the
continuity of dharmic practices in the UK
context.
**Project Balamukundam**
This project provides free online language
classes for over 200 primary and secondary
school children, teaching Telugu and|
|||Sanskrit with the support of 30 dedicated
volunteer teachers. Weekly classes promote
structured learning, with students
showcasing their progress in an annual
cultural event that includes performances
and recitations.
The programme ensures continued interest
in Telugu and Sanskrit languages among
UK-based children of Telugu origin. Telugu is
the 6th most spoken language globally, while
Sanskrit remains the classical foundation of
the Telugu community's spiritual identity.
In line with SORP paragraphs 1.17 and 1.19,
this project supports the charity’s object to:
Promote and advance education in Telugu
and Sanskrit languages and literature,
including workshops, cultural events, and
publication of educational resources.
The public benefit is evident through freely
accessible cultural and language education,
community bonding, intergenerational
knowledge transfer, and the preservation of
important linguistic and scriptural heritage.
**Project Shiva Sankalpamastu**
This thematic initiative is dedicated to
Bhagawan Shiva (Rudra), representing
Parameshwara in the Trimurti. It focuses on
organising and supporting Shiva-centric
dharmic religious events throughout the year.
UKTBC facilitates rituals, festivals, and
spiritual gatherings by offering access to
trained priests, volunteers, and religious
resources.
Notable events under this initiative in 2024
included:
●
**Maha Shivaratri (08.03.2024)**: An
all-night Spiritual Gathering involving
Chanting and Bhajans from 6 PM to 6
AM featuring Mahanyasam and
Rudrabhishekam. Trained ritviks
chanted Namakam and Chamakam
while devotees fasted and
participated in devotion.
Event Expenses: £626
●
**Maha Meru Lakshmi Prana**
**Pratistha Mahotsav**
**(15–16.03.2024)**: Consecration of a
300 kg Pancha Dhatu Sri Chakra
Maha Meru Yantra and Adi
Shankaracharya Vigraha. Vedic
students from UKTBC participated in
elaborate rituals including
Mahanyasa Poorvaka
Rudrabhishekam and Navavarna
Pūjā.
●
**Sri Rudra Homam (27.04.2024)**in
Milton Keynes: Conducted by Veda
Pandit Sri Siddhartha Sarma, this
Homam drew over 100 participants|
|---|---|---|
and included fire rituals for Loka Kalyanam, followed by a community meal. Event Expenses: £354 These events reflect the core object of providing Brahmin priests and preserving Vedic traditions. The public benefit includes spiritual enrichment, cultural continuity, and community unity through dharmic worship. **Chandi Homam (23.06.2024)** UKTBC co-organised a spiritually significant Chandi Homam with the Dharmasankalpam group in Hounslow. Over 350 devotees participated in this sacred fire ritual, led by renowned Vedic scholar Dr. Vamshi Krishna Ghanaapathi. The event involved chanting 700 verses from the Devi Mahatmyam and making over 700 offerings (aahutis) into the consecrated fire for Loka Kalyanam. To comply with fire regulations, a large marquee was installed to ensure safety. Registered Seva Kartas actively performed Kalasha pooja and other rituals, while general attendees participated spiritually and received prasadam. A traditional satvik lunch followed. Event Expenses: £3,635 This event furthers the charity’s religious objectives and provides public benefit by facilitating inclusive access to traditional Vedic worship, spiritual upliftment, and community participation. **Seetharama Kalyanam (06.05.2024)** Held in Rugby, West Midlands, this divine wedding of Sri Sita and Rama attracted over 400 participants during the historic year of Ayodhya Rama Pratistha. Conducted by priests following the Bhadrachalam tradition, the event included a beautifully decorated Pelli Pandiri, soulful Rama Sankeertanas, and a community rendition of Ramadasu Nava Ratna Kritis. Children enjoyed outdoor activities, and the event concluded with a vibrant Bhajana Sampradaya Utsavam and saatvik bhojanam. This celebration promoted dharmic values, cultural continuity, and devotional unity.
**Project VipraVaani** VipraVaani is an ongoing bilingual magazine in Telugu and English, aimed at sharing dharmic knowledge, Vedic philosophy, and cultural narratives. Two issues released in January and May 2024 included articles by scholars, spiritual leaders, and community members, reaching over 5,000 readers. In line with SORP guidelines, this project supports the charity’s objects by advancing education in Telugu and Sanskrit and
|||promoting Hindu culture. The public benefit
includes intergenerational learning, scriptural
access, and cultural preservation.
**Additional Community Activities**
Several sub-groups within the UKTBC
community WhatsApp platform deliver
continuous engagement and education:
●
**‘Brahmana Vantalu’**promotes
awareness of Satvik Brahmin food
and its spiritual significance.
●
**Bhagavad Gita Study Group**fosters
daily reflection and understanding of
Hindu philosophy.
●
**‘Bharat Pilgrimages’**shares sacred
travel insights and builds cultural
connection.
●
**‘Telugu Priests’**facilitates quick
coordination among Purohits to meet
ritual demands.
These digital initiatives further support the
charity’s objectives by enhancing
accessibility, encouraging spiritual growth,
and strengthening the UK Hindu community.|
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## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
|Achievements against
objectives set|Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|During the reporting period, the trustees are
pleased to confirm that UKTBC has made
substantial progress toward delivering on the
key charitable objectives as outlined in the
charity’s governing document and
registration with the Charity Commission.
The achievements of each project reflect
targeted outcomes aligned with the charity’s
founding aims.
**Objective: To provide Brahmin priests to**
**support Hindu communities with rituals**
**and ceremonies**
➤Achieved through the organisation of
major dharmic events such as Maha
Shivaratri, Sri Rudra Homam, and Prana
Pratistha ceremonies, with trained Brahmin
priests and ritviks leading the rituals.
Coordination via the Telugu Priests
WhatsApp group has also improved
availability of priestly services for community
requests.
**Objective: To provide Vedic education**
**that supports Hindu religious activities**
➤Achieved through daily online classes
under Project Suprabhatham, preparing
learners to understand and perform rituals
(nitya anushtanam), and providing
foundational knowledge for those training as
future priests.|
|---|---|---|---|
|||||
|||**Objective: To promote and advance**
**education in Telugu and Sanskrit**
**languages and literature**
➤Achieved through Project Balamukundam,
which offered weekly online instruction to
over 200 children, and an annual cultural
event to reinforce learning outcomes. This
objective was further supported by the
publication of Project VipraVaani, which
featured bilingual articles, poetry, and
reflections from both youth and elders.
**Objective: To promote Hindu religion and**
**culture with particular reference to Telugu**
**Brahmins**
➤Successfully realised through the curation
of culturally significant events such as
Seetharama Kalyanam and Chandi Homam,
both of which were well-attended and
enriched community understanding of Telugu
traditions within the broader framework of
Sanatana Dharma.
Each activity conducted has contributed
meaningfully to both community engagement
and public benefit. The trustees will continue
to evaluate project outcomes against
strategic objectives to ensure alignment,
relevance, andlong-term impact.|
|---|---|---|
|Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|During the reporting period, the charity did
not place specific emphasis on additional or
external fundraising activities. All funds
received were generated organically through
**voluntary donations, modest admin fees,**
**and nominal contributions from**
**participants**, which were used solely to
**mitigate the direct costs of events and**
**programmes**.
UKTBC’s approach remains rooted in
accessibility and community participation. All
major events — including Vedic rituals,
educational programmes, and publications
— were either free of charge or offered at
minimal cost to beneficiaries. Fundraising
was not pursued as a separate strategic
objective but was integrated within the
delivery of charitable activities.
The trustees are satisfied that the funds
raised were used effectively to meet the
charity’s programme objectives, with
financial planning ensuring that no
beneficiarywas excluded due to cost.|
|Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|The charity does not currently hold any
investments and has not pursued an
investment strategy during the reporting
period. All funds received have been used
directly in support of charitable activities or|
retained as short-term reserves in standard bank accounts. Accordingly, there is no investment performance to report for this period. The trustees will keep this position under review and may consider adopting an investment policy if it becomes relevant to the scale or scope of the charity’s operations in the future. Other
## **Financial Review**
|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|At the end of the reporting period, the charity
had a closing bank balance of**£3,830**. The
trustees are satisfied that the financial
position of the charity remains stable and
sufficient to meet its immediate operational
needs and commitments.
All income received during the year —
including**£5,116**from donations and
legacies and**£5,360**from charitable activities
— was applied towards delivering the
charity’s core programmes and objectives,
including religious events, Vedic education,
language instruction, and cultural
publications.
The charity continues to operate a**low-cost,**
**volunteer-led model**, ensuring that funds
are used efficiently and that participation in
its activities remains accessible to all. No
loans or external debts were held at the end
of the period.
The trustees regularly monitor income and
expenditure to ensure good financial
stewardship and intend to maintain a modest
reserve to manage future commitments and
support planned charitable activities.|
|---|---|---|
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The trustees have adopted a prudent
approach to financial management and have
agreed to maintain a modest level of
**reserves**to ensure the charity can meet its
short-term commitments and continue to
deliver core activities without disruption.
As at the end of the financial year, the charity
held**reserves totalling £3,830**. These are
unrestricted funds available to support the
ongoing delivery of the charity’s objectives
and to ensure financial stability.
Reserves are held primarily to:|
|||●
Support the continuity of essential
religious and educational
programmes in the event of
unforeseen funding shortfalls or
delays in income;
●
Cover upfront costs for events and
activities (such as venue hire, pooja
materials, and catering) before
donations or contributions are
received;
●
Provide financial stability for future
project planning.
The trustees regularly review the level of
reserves to ensure they are appropriate to
the scale and nature of the charity’s
operations. As UKTBC does not employ staff
or hold long-term liabilities, the current
reserve level is considered adequate.|
|---|---|---|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£3,830|
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|Not applicable – the charity holds reserves.|
|Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|No funds were materially in deficit during the
reporting period.|
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|There are no material uncertainties about the
charity’s ability to continue as a going
concern. The trustees are confident that the
charity has sufficient resources and support
to continue its operations for the foreseeable
future.|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
UKTBC’s principal sources of funds during the reporting period were:
- The charity’s principal ● **Voluntary donations** from members sources of funds (including Para 1.47 of the community; any fundraising) ● **Modest registration/admin fees** for specific programmes (e.g. Vedic classes under Project Suprabhatham);
- ● **Event-based contributions** (e.g. Homa Seva Kartas offering nominal amounts to cover logistics and venue costs);
- Occasional **sponsorships and in-kind support** provided by volunteers or community supporters.
The charity did not engage in formal fundraising campaigns or apply for institutional grants during the period. All funds received were directly tied to the delivery of charitable activities and used to mitigate associated costs.
This community-led funding approach ensures that UKTBC’s events and programmes remain **inclusive and**
|||**accessible**, with no commercial motive. The
trustees remain committed to financial
transparency and stewardship while
preserving the charity’s focus on dharmic
service and cultural education|
|---|---|---|
|Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|At present, UKTBC does not hold any
long-term financial investments, nor has it
adopted a formal investment strategy. All
income received is applied directly to support
the delivery of the charity’s activities, and
surplus funds are retained in standard UK
bank accounts to ensure liquidity and
security.
The charity has also not engaged in any
**social investments**or**programme-related**
**investments**during the reporting period.
However, should the trustees consider
investment opportunities in the future, they
will ensure that:
●
Any financial investments are made
prudently and in accordance with the
charity’s objectives;
●
Any social or programme-related
investments clearly align with the
charity’s purposes and deliver
measurable public benefit;
●
Appropriate risk management, ethical
considerations, and compliance with
Charity Commission guidance are in
place.
The trustees review the financial position
periodically to assess whether the
development of a formal investment or
reserves strategy is warranted based on
future growth or changing operational needs.|
|A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|
**Principal Risks Facing the Charity**
The trustees have reviewed the principal
risks facing UKTBC and are satisfied that
appropriate steps are being taken to manage
them responsibly and proportionately. As a
volunteer-led and event-focused charity, the
following are considered the key areas of
risk:
1.**Dependence on Volunteer Capacity**
The charity relies heavily on the
continued availability and
commitment of volunteers for
programme delivery, event
management, and teaching. Loss of
volunteer support could impact the
charity’s ability to deliver its
objectives.
2.**Financial Sustainability**
While the charity maintains modest
reserves, it operates on a low-cost
model and is reliant on community
donations and participant
contributions. Unexpected costs or a|
|||shortfall in donations could affect
future programme planning.
3.**Event Delivery and Compliance**
Events involving fire rituals, food
preparation, and large gatherings
carry inherent risks, including health
and safety, fire regulations, and
insurance coverage. Mitigating steps
(e.g. risk assessments, venue
compliance, trained volunteers) are
actively followed.
4.**Technology Dependence**
Online programmes (e.g. Vedic
classes) depend on stable digital
platforms. Any disruption to online
services or technical support could
temporarily affect educational
delivery.
5.**Reputational Risk**
As a culturally and religiously active
organisation, UKTBC must maintain
high standards of accuracy,
inclusivity, and accountability in public
communications and programme
conduct.
The trustees regularly monitor and review
these risks and will introduce formal policies
and risk management measures as the
charity grows.|
|---|---|---|
|Other||
Financial Summary for the Period:
- Donations and Legacies: £5,116
- Income from Charitable Activities: £5,360
- Total Expenditure: £6,646
-Closing Reserves: £3,830|
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
Description of charity’s trusts:
UK Telugu Brahmin Community (UKTBC) is a **Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)** , registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. The charity is governed by a **Constitution adopted upon registration** , which sets out its structure, rules, and charitable objects. The principal charitable objects of the CIO, as stated in the governing document, are:
1. **To promote the advancement of Hindu religion and culture** , with particular reference to the Telugu Brahmin community;
2. **To provide Brahmin priests** to support Hindu communities with rituals and ceremonies;
3. **To offer Vedic education** that supports Hindu religious activities;
4. **To promote and advance education** in the Telugu and Sanskrit languages and associated literature.
|||These objects are carried out through
activities such as religious festivals, Vedic
and language education, cultural
publications, and community outreach
programmes.|
|---|---|---|
|Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Constitution (Charitable Incorporated
Organisation) Adopted on 03 November
2023|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation)|
|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|**Trustee Selection Methods**
In accordance with the charity’s
**Constitution (CIO model)**, trustees are
**elected**by the charity’s members at the
Annual General Meeting (AGM) or at a
special general meeting convened for that
purpose. All trustee appointments follow the
procedures set out in the governing
document.
Trustees are elected for a specified term and
may be eligible for re-election in accordance
with the provisions of the Constitution. The
charity does not have any external body or
individual with the authority to appoint
trustees independently.
New trustees are selected based on their
alignment with the charity’s values and
objectives, and are expected to contribute
relevant skills and experience to support the
governance and delivery of the charity’s
activities.|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
|Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees|Para 1.51|New trustees are provided with copies of the
**Charity’s Constitution**, key governance
documents, and relevant guidance from the
**Charity Commission**, including:
●
_The Essential Trustee: What You_
_Need to Know (CC3)_
●
_Public Benefit: The Charity_
_Commission’s Guidance_
These materials are distributed to help
trustees familiarise themselves with their
legal duties, responsibilities, and the
charity’s objectives.
Where necessary, informal briefings are
provided by existing trustees to support
understanding of ongoing projects,
decision-making processes, and governance
matters. The trustees continue to review
their training needs periodically and may|
|---|---|---|
|||consider additional training to strengthen
governance capacity as the charity grows.|
|---|---|---|
|The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|UK Telugu Brahmin Community (UKTBC) is
governed by a board of**elected trustees**
who are responsible for the strategic
direction, compliance, and overall
management of the charity. The trustees
meet regularly to review programmes,
finances, risk, and governance matters.
The charity operates a**volunteer-led**
**model**, with no paid staff. Key areas such as
Vedic education, event management,
language instruction, publication
(VipraVaani), and community coordination
are managed by dedicated volunteer teams
under the oversight of the trustees.
UKTBC also engages with the wider Hindu
and Telugu-speaking community in the UK.
Where appropriate, the charity collaborates
informally with**local temple committees**,
**cultural organisations**, and**community**
**groups**(e.g. Dharmasankalpam group in
Hounslow, local families in Rugby) to co-host
events or share resources in line with its
charitable objectives.
This decentralised, collaborative structure
allows UKTBC to maintain flexibility,
maximise volunteer contributions, and
deliver culturally rooted programmes
efficiently across the UK.|
|Relationship with any related
parties|Para 1.51|UKTBC works closely with**individuals,**
**community groups, and other charities**
whose activities align with its charitable
objectives. These collaborations are informal
and based on shared cultural, religious, or
educational goals, such as co-organising
dharmic events, supporting Vedic
programmes, or promoting Telugu language
and heritage.
There are**no related party transactions**or
financial arrangements with trustees, their
close relatives, or organisations in which
they have a controlling interest.
All such relationships are managed
transparently, and trustees ensure that any
potential conflicts of interest are declared
and appropriately handled in accordance
with the charity’s governance procedures.|
|Other|||
## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|UK Telugu Brahmin Community|
|---|---|
|
Other name the charity uses|
UKTBC|
|
Registered charity number|1205566|
|Charity’s principal address|13 SIDNEY WOLFE CLOSE
CAWSTON
RUGBY
CV22 7ZE|
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
||**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for whole**
**year**|**Name of person (or body)**
**entitled to appoint trustee**
**(if any)**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|1|Pavan Narasimha Kumar
Ayyalasomayajula|Chair|||
|2|Dr Sushma Prabha
Ayyalasomayajula||||
|3|Kalyan Petluru|Treasurer|||
|4|Vishwanath Ganti|Joint Secretary|||
|5|Srinivas Rao
Yellapragada|Secretary|||
|6|Naga Venkata Rama
Krishna Rav Annadanam|Joint Treasurer|||
|7|Ramesh Gummadavelli|Vice Chair|||
|8|Venkata Bharat Kumar
Kompella||18.07.2023 to 26.03.2024||
|9|Krishna Kumar Chakkirala||18.07.2023 to 26.03.2024||
|10|Neelakanteswara Sarma
Evani||18.07.2023 to 26.03.2024||
|11|Rajasekhar Vasista
Tatapudi||18.07.2023 to 26.03.2024||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name**
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
**Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year**
## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
## **Additional information (optional)**
## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
|**Additional information (optional)**|**Additional information (optional)**|**Additional information (optional)**|**Additional information (optional)**|**Additional information (optional)**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|||||
||**Type of**
**adviser**|**Name**|**Address**||
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||**Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**||||
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**Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
## **Other optional information**
## **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)** Pavan Narasimha Kumar Ayyalasomayajula
**Position (eg Secretary,** Chair of Trustees **Chair, etc)**
**Date** 16/06/2025
**Charity Name No (if any) UK Telugu Brahmin Community (UKTBC) 1205566**
## **Receipts and payments accounts**
## **CC16a**
|**For the period**
**from**|Period start date|**To**|
|---|---|---|
||1-Aug-23||
## **Section A Receipts and payments**
**Unrestricted Endowment Restricted funds Total funds Last year funds funds to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £**
## **A1 Receipts**
|Donations and legacies|||**-**|**5,116-**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**5,116-**|||**-**|**--**||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Charitable activities|||**-**|**5,360-**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**5,360-**|||**-**|**--**||
||||||||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||
||||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||
||||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||
||||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||
||||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||
||||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||
||||**-**|**10,476-**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**10,476-**|||**-**|**--**||
|**_Sub total_**_(Gross income for AR)_||||||||||||||||||||||
|||||||||||||||||||||||
|**A2 Asset and investment sales,**||||||||||||||||||||||
|**(see table).**||||||||||||||||||||||
||||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||||||
||||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||
||**_Sub total_**||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||
|**A2 Asset and investment sales,**|||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**(see table).**|||||||||||||||||||||
|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||||||
|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||
|**_Sub total_**||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||
||||||||||||||||||||||
|**_Total receipts_ **||**-**|**10,476-**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**10,476-**|||**-**|**--**||
|**_Total receipts_ **|**-**|**10,476-**||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**||**-**|**10,476-**||**-**|**--**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**A3 Payments**|||||||||||||||
|Maha Shivaratri UKTBC Contributions|**-**|**626-**||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**||**-**|**626-**||**-**|**--**|
|Rudra Homam UKTBC Contributions|**-**|**354-**||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**||**-**|**354-**||**-**|**--**|
|Seetharama Kalyanam UKTBC Contributions|**-**|**1,156-**||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**||**-**|**1,156-**||**-**|**--**|
|Chandi Homam UKTBC Contributions|**-**|**3,635-**||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**||**-**|**3,635-**||**-**|**--**|
|Insurance|**-**|**157-**||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**||**-**|**157-**||**-**|**--**|
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|Other Payments||**-**|**719-**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**719-**|||**-**|**--**||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||
|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||
|**_Sub total_ **||**-**|**6,646-**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**6,646-**|||**-**|**--**||
||||||||||||||||||||||
|**A4 Asset and investment**|||||||||||||||||||||
|**purchases, (see table)**|||||||||||||||||||||
|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||||||
|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||||||
|**_Sub total_ **||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||||||
||||||||||||||||||||||
|**_Total payments_ **||**-**|**6,646-**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**6,646-**|||**-**|**--**||
||||||||||||||||||||||
|**_Net of receipts/(payments)_ **||**-**|**3,830-**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**3,830-**|||**-**|**--**||
|**A5 Transfers between funds**||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||
|**A6 Cash funds last year end**||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||
|**_Cash funds this year end_ **||**-**|**3,830-**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**3,830-**|||**-**|**--**||
||||||||||||||||||||||
## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**
|||||||**Unrestricted**|||**Restricted funds**|**Restricted funds**||||**Endowment**||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**Categories**|**Details**||||**funds**||||||||**funds**||
|||||||**to nearest £**||||**to nearest £**||||**to nearest £**||
|**B1**|**Cash funds**|Cash in hand as on 31/07/2024|||**-**|**3,830-**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||
||||||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||
||||||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||
|||**_Total cash funds_**|||**-**|**3,830-**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||
|||(agree balances with receipts and payments account
(s))|||OK||||OK||||OK|||
|||||||**Unrestricted**|||**Restricted funds**|||||**Endowment**||
|||**Details**||||**funds**
**to nearest £**||||**to nearest £**||||**funds**
**to nearest £**||
|**B2**|**Other monetary assets**||||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**|||**-**|**--**||
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||||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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||||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**|
||||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**|
||**Details**||**Fund to which asset**
**belongs**||||**Cost (optional)**|||**Current value**
**(optional)**|
|**B3 Investment assets**||||||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**|
|||||||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**|
|||||||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**|
|||||||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**|
|||||||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**|
||**Details**||**Fund to which asset**
**belongs**||||**Cost (optional)**|||**Current value**
**(optional)**|
|**B4 Assets retained for the**||||||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**|
|**charity’s own use**||||||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**|
|||||||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**|
|||||||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**|
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|||||||**-**|**--**||**-**|**--**|
|||||**Fund to which**|||**Amount due**|||**When due**|
||**Details**|||**liability relates**|||**(optional)**|||**(optional)**|
|**B5 Liabilities**||||||**-**|**--**||||
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|**-**|**--**|
|---|---|
|**-**|**--**|
|**-**|**--**|
|**-**|**--**|
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Signature|Print Name
Pavan Ayyalasomayajula
Srinivas Yellapragada|Date of approval|
|---|---|---|
||Pavan Ayyalasomayajula|2/6/2025|
||Srinivas Yellapragada|2/6/2025|
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
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