Chanty registratTron number.. 1209988 BRISTOL KERAUTES ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES. REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Thomas Davkl AccouAtsncy & TaxatTr Ltd
Bristol Keralites Association Contents P•9• Trustee5' Report Indegendent Examinerfs Report statement of Finoncmj Artivities statement of Financial Position Notes to the Financial Statements The followiry pages do not forni part of the statutory accoufits.. Detailed Ststernent of Financial Activrf(ies io
Bristol Keralites Association Trustees. Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 The trustees presenr their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. ObJ•ctlv•s and ArtJviti ms and ObJ•ctl¥ Bristol Keralites Association IBnsKAI is a non-profitable. non" political, social and cultural community organisation of the people migrated from South India. Its membership Is open to the people living In Bnstol and surrounding area.. and promotes the v4elfare of its rnembers and offer5 its services to wsder sooety Irrespective of ethnic ongin ènd backgmund. 8risKA was officially inaugurnted on 20th November 2010, by Bristd North West MP Miss Charlotte Lesley In the presence of city Councillor Mr Mike Wollacott. CurTently there are nine neightrUrhrKx1 associatyons In and around Bristol affiliated to 8risKA. 8nsKA also have members who do not belon9 to any affiliated local aSSLKiations. Currenriy 8risKA has an executive committee consisting of 20 mernbers Including President, Secretary. TreaSUr. 8risKA oryanises sports, èrts and cultural activities for both adults and childn. BrisKA runs a dance class for children on a ¥Yeekly basis In Fii¢on and Bradley Stoke with a nominal fee. Bri5KA has played key role in promoting arts. Sports and cultural actsvities for its member5. In 2024, 8risKA has been awarded CIO stattss by rhe Charity Commission for England and Wales. • To brlng together the Keralire community ITh Bnsrol antj surrounding areas without any caste, creedor relSglous prefencl and promote friendship and fraternlty In the Community and seojre its unity and co-opernbon. To represent the Interests of the C¢)mmunity and serve as its voice In securing govemmental support and provl$lons available In this Land particularty In eases of emeryencie$ as <#etermined by the Executive Committee. • To encouragelpropagare and Impart trnining in art, Janguage. liternture. ctsltu. hlstoryi h•ritsge, muslc. dance, drama, rilm, cuisine, of Kerala. To organise social, cultural, s)rts and recreational artivitses and garnes for the Community and to encourage talented members of the Association. • To oryanige various training classes. orientation pregram. employmeTrt advice. employmenr-oriented courses for the members. To att as an a9ency for the mobllization of assistance and support humanitanan and CharItab uuses ènd to promote envlronmental awareness. To estat)Ilsh, maintaln. contrgl and supptyrt educational Institutiofis, librnries, reading rooms. dasses for the Instrurtion of the members, their families and the commuftity. ro establish or Secu a cornmunlty Cent and rnènage or cooperate with any statutory authonty or organatIon In the rnantenance and management of such a centrt for the activities promoted by the associarion. To glve, allow and award pnzes, grants. Kholarships or advae$ from any fund ol the Assoclation for such courses of Instructlons as may be determined by the Association. To educare and encourage the Comm¥nlty to fulfil thelr dvK resp)n$its'lifies and to enhance wcial inte9rntion wSth the local population of &nstol. ro encourage. exhibit and promote Kerniire artlsts by providing them laolibes for d15playing their ral•nts and sponser their partlcipatlon as éeemefl appropriate by the Executive Cornmittee. • To forge Ilnks with like-minded organizatons in this land and abroad by provbaing a forum for mutyJal eo-operatbn Sl9nlfl¢•nt Artl¥ltS Our music event, aptly ftamed as'utsavaravts. was on 6th AprTI 2024, at Alton Community hall. Started with the whole committee appearing on stage and 11ghting the inaugurntion Nialavilakku. Music event was kicked off by young talents from our BrisKA famlly follov4ed on by a variety ol programs by Kalabhavan Oileep and tearn, musicians from 8risKA family and finished off by Charfes Antony. One of the highlights of the program was the hi9hly entertsining dance performances by Desl Nach group who get the audience to dance in tune. Delicityjs loc prepareil by Gijo Palatty was an added tK)nus to the attendee5. Thls evenr ¥Yas well received by our cornrnunity and a big success at a small budget. We thank all our Sponsors Infinity Mortgage, A-one Furniture, Mattanchery Foods, GIoDbal Food Mart. Zanky$ Deli. Eden General Stores, Quality Foods and Dev's Kerala Resarurant. 8risKA School of Dance ho5 been functional ftr many year5. however. recently the number of students hès dwlndled. The senior classes for grade5 3, 6 & 7 is at Holy Trinity church Mall. Bradley Stoke on Saturdays. There Yrfere only 12 students In 2023 and two has dropped out leaving Just 10 eurrentlv. 8risKA started a new cla55 for beginners at the St Gregory church hall. Fiiron and thi5 is the first a time a new batch has been started In few years. There are currently twelve studeThts. attending wularly ¢M Tuesday evenlngs. Students who passed gra(Je exams in 2024.. Prisha Kumar, Sin Shunthi. Melvena Teny, Plarshitha Savalyi, Alanana George. Shianne SanthoshBn"sKA committeo %vould like to thank our dance teacher Mr5. Thurka Satheeshwaran for her great effort. ..CONTJNUED Page I
Bristol Keralites Association Trustees, Report (continued} For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Sl9nlncant Attl¥ltl•s- contlnu•d 8rlsKA started a new chess class for kid5 In March 2024. Dr Suresh has kindly volunteed to tske the classes free of charge. Though the enthusiasm was high initially, after few months the numbers had dropped. Even though we dn't insisr on anyone paying fees to attend. #urnber of students dropped such that we touldn't continue it after the sutnmer break in 2024. BrisKA extends our thanks to Dr Suresh for his tift, efftjrt and c¢mmitsnent. RAISIN Ramesan Cherichal, Ikno¥rfn as Ramesan Chettanl loved by many of us, passed away on the night of August 15rh 2024 in Southmead hospital In Bristol. He has two chIldn {Drupad, 19 years. Ka5hyap, 17 years). After his wife died of cancer two years ago, the children have been living wlth their father in Bristol. As ctynpassionate human beings. living In the same dtaspora community and caring for others, it was our duty to stand with Rarresan Chettan's fJrnily during this difficuir time. To support his sons, BrisKA oryanised a fundraislng campaign and ¥Yith the generous contnbutyon of many from our community and others, we raised £11658.07. While the fundraising has been 9oing on, BrisKA aévanced £5,650.00 ro Rarresan's family for funeral expenses. After discussjons with thelr I¢1 9uardians. Ir's aged that the rest of the money will be paid to the family as a monthly payment lor 12 months. We celebrated Onam, the haryest festlval of Kernla. in our traditional way on Saturday 29th Septernber 2024 ar City Hall, College Green, Brlstol. More than a thousand geople have taken part in this year's Onam celebrntions. An arnazingly beautyful pookkalam. pared by Babu vaeY and team, welcomed our members to the venue. Our deliclou5 "Onam Sadhya- wifh 20 iterns prepared by Lokanathan & co Irom Taunton gave everyone è real experience of rraditlonal Sodhya. A Iiwe orchestra dun9 the Sadhya by the slngers of 8ristol also frn Arnfath and team made this year's Onam Celebratlon further attractlve and Impresslng to everyone. Though at short notice. cont1uctd vadamvall also which we couldn't do last •r and was uncertain even on the day. Though it delayed our cultural program stsrt, It's a huge sutce55 and speclal mentson to the sports committee and others who took the initiatlve and helped organise tt. Wlnners were awarded Ray memonol ever rolling rrophy and cash prize sponsored by U8MA. Maveli arrived èi the programme hall wlth the presldent and the other committee m¢mWs and wlth the accompènSmenr of our rraditional chendamelam. Dennls sebastian, secretary welcomed evéryo to the evefit. President Salan Sebasban delivered the presidential address. SKA CIO registration certificate was presented dudng the event in the psenCe of all former presidents ènd secretarles on stage. We were a150 very grateful to Mr Geromic Gevge IAS. former Collector of Thinjvananthapuram, ès the chief guest of the day. Mini Scaria, arts club secretary. extended vote of thaTrks. Cultural programs ¢ontinued svith variety of entertainments Including dan$. chain muslt by our own slngers and a skit by Brentry and Henbury association. TV fame'Kesavnmamman' ak•ng with the rest ol Arafath and team provided additional entertainment durln9 the program and treated u5 to a Ilve mu$le fèst to finlsh off the ni9ht. Currendy a toral ol around 150 members have renewd their subscnptlon (mostly along with the Onam riekets and some separarelyl. The tomrnittee contlnues ro encourage nevi members to Joln 8nsKA. We need a more concerted plan and effort to get regular suoseription fees or renev4a15 from all our members. We supported Noby & Joby In their'Big Dnve for chanty.. Br15KA sUPPOrted tlw'r flag off In Bdstof and prov4ded them BrlsKA t-5hlrts and spread thelr lundraisifig campaign through our social F8 page antl WhatsApp groups. R•f•r•n¢• •nd Admlnljtratlve D•t*ll¥ Tru8te•g Mr Shaji Skaria Treasurer Mr Saji Mathew Vice President Mr Joshy George Joint Secretary Mr Sabin Ernrnanuel Joint Treasurer Mr Sajan Sebastian - Presidenvchalr Mr Dennis Sebastian - Secretary Ch•rlty Numb•r 1209988 Page 2
Bristol Keralites Association Trustees. Report {continued} For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Independent examln*r Thomas David FCCA Thomas David Accountancy & Taxation Ltd 557 Filton Avenue BS7 OQPI Page 3
Bristol Keralite$ A550ciation Trustees. Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 The trustees, rert was approved by the board of trustees and signed on irs behalf by.. Mr Denni5 Sebastian Trustee 3010112026 Page 4
Bristol Keralites Assoclation Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Brlstol Keralltes Associatlon For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 I reFQrt to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Brt01 Kernlite5 Aswatioft (the Tnjstl for the year ended 31 March 2025. ResponsSbllltl•s and Basls ol R¢port As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responslble for the preparntyr ol the accounts In èctordance with the requirnents of the Charities Act 2011 1.the Act?. I report In $pert of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under settion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed the applicable Oirections given by the Chanty Commission under 5eetyon 14515llbl of the Act. Independ•nt Examln¢r's St•t*m•nt I have completed my examination. I confim that fto material rnatte have come to my attentyon In connectyon ¥Ylth the examinatK)n giving rne cause ro beIve that in any material re5pect- L. accounting records vlere not kept in respect of the Trust as required by sectlon 130 01 the Att; or 2. the accounts do not accord ¥Yith those records. or 3. the accounts do not comply Iwith the applicable requirements concerniry the fom and contents ol attounts set out In the Charities IAccounts ané Re)rts> Regulations 2008 other than any wulrement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter ctsn$idered Js part ol an independent examinatlon. I have no concerns and have come across no othér matter5 In tonnectyon wlth the examlnatlon to whlch attentlon shtruld b• drawn In this report In order ro enable a proper under5tsndlng of the accounts to be a(hea. a$ DavittFCCA 30/OLI2026 557 Fllton Avenue 8ristg1 8S7 OQH Page 5
Bristol Keralites Association Staternent of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Vnrestrirted R¢strirt•d runds fvnds Tot•1 funds Unr•strirted funds Not•5 INCOME AND ep4DOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies 27,997 11,658 39,655 17.561 EXPENDITURe ON: Raising fund5 Charitable activities.. {26,643} {5,6501 132,2931 121,2101 14ET INCOMe/iEXPENDmiRE) 1.354 6,008 7,362 13,6491 NeT MoveMENT ZN FUNDS RECONCIUATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward 1.354 6.008 7,362 13,6491 9,703 9,703 13,352 TOTAL FUNDS CARRZED FORWARD 11.057 6,008 17.065 9,703 The notes on page$ 8 to 9 form part of these ftnaneial statements. Page 6
Bristol Keralites Association Statement of Financial Posltlon As At 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Unrestrfcted Restri¢teil funds funds Total fundj Total funds Notes CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 3,952 8.795 3,952 14,803 6.008 9,703 l2,747 6.008 18.755 9,703 Credltors: Amounts F•lllng ol Withln On• Ye•r 11.69)) (1,6901 P4ET CURRENT ASSM {LIABIUTies) IL.057 6.008 17,065 9,703 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURREP4T LIABZLMES 11.057 6,008 17,065 9.703 NET AsseTS l 1,057 6.008 17.065 9,703 FUNDS OF THE CHARrrY Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds 6,008 11,057 9.703 TOTAL FUNOS 17,065 9,703 On behalf ol the t¥)ard Mr Shall Skarla Trustee 3010112026 Mr Salan Sebastlan Trnstee The notes on pages a to 9 fomi part of these financkl stateThts. Page 7
Bristol Keralltes Association Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 l. G•n•ral Informatlon Bristol Keralites Association Is a charitable Incorporated Oryanisatn registered with the Charity Commission, reglstered charity number 1209988. The principal address is 2. Accountlng Polldes 2.1. Basls of Pr•paratlon ot Hn•n¢l•l St•t•m•nts The financial statement5 have been prepared In accordance ¥Yith the Charstie5 SORP IFRS 1021-Accountin9 and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of RecLmended Prathce applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance ¥Yifh the Financial Reporting Stsndard apOicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FR5 1021 leffe¢tyve I january 20191", Financial Rew)rting Stsndard 102 Yhe Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland. and rhe Charities Act 2011. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. 2.2. Cash and Cash Equl¥al•nts Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and Indude cash in hand and deposlts held at call with banks. other short-terni highly liquid investments that mature In no more than three rnonths from the date of acqulsltion and are readily convertible to a krn amount of cash with Irnificant risk of change In value, and bank overdrafts. 3. Av•rag• Numb•r of Employms Average number of employees dunTrJ the year was.. t41L 12024- 1 4. D•btors 2025 2024 Du¢ sWthln on• y•*r Other debtors 3,952 5. Cr•dltofs: Arnounts F•llln9 Du• Wlthln On• Y••r 2025 2024 Accruals 1,690 6. Mov•m•nt In Fund As at l Aprll 2024 Asat31 Exp•ndltur• March 2025 INM• Unr••trlct•d funds General.. General unrestricted fvnd R•strS¢t•d funds Funeral Support Fund 9,703 27.997 126.6431 11,057 11,658 {5.6501 6,008 Total fvnds 9,703 39.655 132.2931 17,065 Page 8
Bristol Keralites Associatlon Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 As at i Aprfi 2023 Asat31 exp•ndltur• March 2024 ilnrestrl£t•d funds General.. General unrestricted fund 13.352 17.561 121,2101 9,703 Total lunds 13.352 17,561 121.2101 9,703 7. Tr•nMctions wlth Trust¢e• During the year the expenses reimlyjrsed to the trustees or pald dlrecuy to third partl•s were as follows.. 2025 2024 8. R•l•t•d P•rty Dl¥clo¥ur Page 9
Bristol Keralites Assocbation Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Total funds Total lunds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM.. Donatlons and l•gacl•s Funeral ass15tance donations Membership subscriptions Onarn Income 11,658 3.060 13.795 7,011 3,881 250 2.400 10,600 3,327 Dance Income Utsavaravu inccffje Other Incorne 1,234 39,655 17,561 39,655 17,561 EXPENDITURE ON: R•l•ln9 funds Funeral assistance paym•nts Onam expenses Dance expenses utsavaravu expenses Accountancy fee5 Professional fees Bank charges Sundry expws 15.650) IL7,5131 14,0351 13.3201 13001 {1,3901 1671 IL81 117,0611 14,0181 11311 132.2931 121,2LOI {32.2931 121,2101 NET ZNCOME/(EXPENDrnIRE) 7.362 13,6491 Page 10