Warrington Sikh Foundation
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Charity Number 1210735
Trustees Annual Report and Accounts
For the period 31 October 2024 to 31 August 2025

Warrington Sikh Foundation
Report of the Trustees forthe year ended 315t August 2025
Trustees:
Davind8rJohal appointed 31st October 2024
Tarsem Dhaliwal OBE appointed 31SI October 2024
Avtar Hansra appointed 31Et October 2024
Jasrag Dhillon appointed 31$t October 2024
Balbir Sidhu appointed 315t October 2024
Registered Off ice: Woodside, Burtonwood Road
Great Sankey
Warrington
WA5 3AN

Charity Objectives
The key objectives activitles of Warrington Sikh Foundation are:
Th8 advancement of the Sikh religion forthe public benefit in accordance with the
statement of the Sikh faith. mainly but not exclusively, by means of meetings.
events• producing and distributing literature on the Sikh faith and by other
activities of a teaching nature to enlighten others about the Sikh falth.
ArranginggatherinES monthlyfor community cohesion. discussion of scriptures and
faith. tackling loneliness.
Arranging of monthly communal walks in green spaces for all ages, to enhance mental
health, promote physical health and demonstrate selfless se￿iCe to the wider
communily, in line with Sikh philosophy.
Providing 1-.1 support for careers advice and ernployability for individual young members
of the community on request, to demonstrate selfless service in line with Sikh philosophy.
Providing 1-1 advice on request relatingto care of the elderly in the community. and
council services for over 65s; to demonstrate self less service in line with Sikh
philosophy.
Structure, Governance and Management
The charity was formed as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 315t October 2024.
The charity is governed by its constitution which is 8 CIO Foundation. It is governed by
its trustees who meet regularly. It is managed by 8 Board ofTrustees, the Trustees are
appointed on a voluntary basis. and are people from the Sikh communitywith religious,
educational and business experience.
Progress and Achievements
The main objective in the charity's firstyear was to Greate awareness of its existence
and provide the Sikh communitywith opportunities to meet up in gatherings for the
benefit oftheirfaith knowledge, health and to demonstrate their commitmentto
selfless service of others. and this has been achieved.
Approximately 200 people have been able to engage with and access the activities
provided by this charity. Mostly beingfrom Warrington and surrounding areas. from the
Sikh and Indian community.
1. Provision of free transport to venues for those unable to drive (elderly, non-
drivers} has enhanced the capacity of people to engage and built strong friends.
networks.

2. Provision of positive discussion of the Sikh scriptures in an inclusive manner in
Punjabi and English, has enhanced understandinE of the Sikh philosophy of
selfless service to the community. and further encouraged community cohesion.
Enh8ncement of mental and physicalwellbeingthrough group walks in green spaces
has been exceptionally well received and demonstrated. based on community
feedback.
The next years objectives will involve further growth and the att8inment of a permanent
premises from which to operate with more frequent activities. Fundraising activities are
currently in progress 85 many donors are being made aware ofthe future objectives of
the charityto establish a permanent place buildingfrom which to operate in a more
standardised manner.
Public Benefit
The charity is very much in its infancy and is expecting a rapid growth in donations this
year, nowthat awareness of its purpose has been established across the wider Sikh
community in Warrington. All costs to date have been absorbed bythe trustees, the
hiring of a community centre. or provision oftransport. drinks and snacks.
Risk assessment
The principal risk and uncertainty faced bythe charity is continuingto operate without
fixed premises which the charity is lookingto secure.
Financial Review
The charity received no income or expenditure in the year.
No trustee received any remuneration or reimbursement for expenses duringthe period.
As the charity held no financial reserves at the end of the financial period, no formal
reserves policy has yet been established.
Grants
No grants were received or paid in the year.

Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above.
Davinderjohal
Chair
Date:

Warrington Sikh Foundation
Statement of Finan¢ialActivities- 31 October 2024 to 31 August 2025
Unrestrictèd
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
Total Funds
Donations
Grants
Investments
Total incoming resources
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
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Charitable activities
8ank Charges
Expenses
Total resourcès expended
£0
£0
£0
EO
£0
EO
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
Net movement in funds
£0
£0
£0
Total Funds Bought Forward
£0
£0
£0
Total Funds Carried Forward
£0
£0
£0
Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2025
Unrestr5cted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
31.Aug.25
Current asset5
Debtors
Cash at Bank and in hand
Total Current Assets
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
Creditor5 due wlthln l year
£0
£0
£0
Net Assets
£0
£0
Credltors due greater than I year
£0
£0
Total Assets less Current L5abllltles
£0
£0
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These financial statements were approved bythe Trustees on 13.4.14 and were
signed on their behalf by:
Davinderjohal
Chair