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CHELMSFORD SRINIVASA PERUMAL TEMPLE CIO

(Registered number: 1212128)

Financial statements For the Period 13/02/2025 - 14/08/2025

Registered charity number: 1212128

Main address

Chelmsford Srinivasa Perumal Temple The Street Hatfield Peverel Chelmsford CM3 2DL

Trustees:

Mr. Vijaya Murugan Sooriya Moorthy
Mr. Rengarajan Krishnasamy
Mr. Karthik Sukumaran
Mr. Murali Krishna Bommu
Mr. Manivannan Murugeshan – Resigned on 18/09/2025

Bankers:

Account no: 5573 6545 Sort code: 23-05-80 Account name: Chelmsford Srinivasa Perumal Temple Bank: Metro Bank

Governance and management

The Trustees manage the governance arrangement of the charity through Core committee. The following Trustees contributed their time and efforts to the promotion of the charitable objects of the charity are listed as follows during the period of 13/02/2025 - 14/08/2025

Mr. Vijaya Murugan Sooriya Moorthy
Mr. Rengarajan Krishnasamy
Mr. Karthik Sukumaran
Mr. Murali Krishna Bommu
Mr. Manivannan Murugeshan – Resigned on 18/09/2025

Aims

The aim of Chelmsford Srinivasa Perumal Temple (CIO) is to advance the Hindu faith and provide public benefit by establishing and maintaining a permanent Hindu temple and community hub for the growing Hindu population across Chelmsford, Hatfield Peverel, Colchester, Braintree, Maldon, Southend-on-Sea, and the wider Essex region.

The Temple seeks to:

Establish and maintain a sacred place of worship dedicated to Lord Srinivasa Perumal and other Hindu deities.
Provide a permanent spiritual home where individuals and families can practice their faith through prayer, worship, meditation, and religious observances.
Preserve, promote, and educate current and future generations about Hindu religious, cultural, and spiritual traditions.
Foster social cohesion, community wellbeing, inclusivity, mutual respect, and interfaith understanding.
Serve the wider public through charitable, educational, cultural, and community-focused activities.
Create a lasting centre for spiritual growth, cultural enrichment, community engagement, and public benefit within Essex and surrounding areas.

Objectives

To achieve these aims, Chelmsford Srinivasa Perumal Temple will:

1. Religious Advancement

Organise and conduct daily worship, pujas, religious ceremonies, prayer meetings, and major Hindu festivals.
Provide facilities for significant life events such as weddings, naming ceremonies, prayer services, and community gatherings.
Establish and maintain the temple, sanctum sanctorum (Garbhagriha), and associated worship facilities as a consecrated place of worship.

2. Education and Cultural Preservation

Deliver lectures, seminars, religious classes, and educational programmes on Hindu philosophy, scriptures, values, and traditions.
Offer opportunities for learning Hindu languages, including Tamil and Sanskrit, as well as traditional arts, music, and dance.
Produce and distribute educational materials and literature to increase understanding of Hinduism among both the Hindu community and the wider public.
Preserve and promote Hindu cultural heritage through festivals, cultural programmes, and community events.

3 . Community Development and Public Benefit

Provide a welcoming and accessible meeting place for families, children, youth, students, and elderly residents.
Reduce social isolation by creating opportunities for community interaction, volunteering, and mutual support.
Promote community cohesion and strengthen a sense of belonging among people from diverse backgrounds.

Develop facilities that support wellbeing activities such as meditation, yoga, counselling, and cultural engagement.

4 . Charitable and Social Support

Undertake charitable activities, including food drives, fundraising initiatives, and support for vulnerable individuals and families.
Provide assistance and practical support to community members experiencing hardship or social challenges.
Encourage volunteer participation and community service for the benefit of the wider public.

5 . Public Engagement and Interfaith Understanding

Work with local schools, community groups, charities, and public organisations to promote education and cultural awareness.
Encourage interfaith dialogue, cultural exchange, and understanding between communities of different faiths and backgrounds.
Deliver outreach programmes that promote the universal values of compassion, respect, duty, service, and community responsibility.

Summary of the main Activities:

Date	Event	Description
26/02/2025	Maha Sivaratri	Maha Sivaratri is one of the most sacred festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees observe fasting, night-long prayers, bhajans, and worship, seeking spiritual growth, inner peace, and divine blessings.
24/03/2025	Holi Celebrations	Holi, the Festival of Colours, celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring. The event brings families and communities together through cultural activities, traditional celebrations, and joyful sharing of colours.
29/03/2025	Thyagaraja Aradhana	Thyagaraja Aradhana is a tribute to Saint Thyagaraja, one of the greatest composers of Carnatic music. The event promotes cultural heritage through devotional music performances and the collective rendition of his compositions.
30/03/2025	Ugadi / Gudi Padwa	Ugadi and Gudi Padwa mark the traditional New Year for many Indian communities. The celebrations include special prayers, cultural programmes, and

Date	Event	Description
		community gatherings, symbolising new beginnings, prosperity, and hope.
03/04/2025	Fundraising Event at Springfield Parish Hall	This community fundraising led by Mrs. Deepti Selva event brings together supporters, families, and well-wishers to raise funds for temple activities and future development while strengthening community relationships and engagement.
06/04/2025	Rama Navami	Rama Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the embodiment of righteousness and virtue. Devotees observe the occasion through prayers, devotional recitations, bhajans, and cultural programmes.
11/04/2025	Panguni Uthiram	Panguni Uthiram is an auspicious Hindu festival associated with divine celestial marriages, particularly of Lord Murugan and Goddess Deivanai. Devotees participate in special abhishekams, prayers, and devotional activities.
12/04/2025	Hanuman Jayanthi Celebrations	Hanuman Jayanthi commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, symbolising devotion, strength, courage, and selfless service. The celebration includes bhajans, prayers, recitations, and special worship.
14/04/2025	Tamil New Year	Tamil New Year, also known as Puthandu, marks the beginning of the Tamil calendar year. The festival is celebrated with prayers, cultural programmes, community gatherings, and blessings for prosperity and wellbeing.
18/04/2025	Fundraising Event through Cycling	This community fundraising led by Mr.Ramakrishna, initiative brings devotees together through a sponsored cycling event to support temple development projects and charitable activities while encouraging health, wellbeing, and community engagement.

Date	Event	Description
26/04/2025	Sundarakanda Recital	The Sundarakanda Recital involves the collective chanting of the Sundarakanda chapter from the Ramayana. The recital is believed to bring peace, positivity, strength, and blessings to devotees and their families.
11/05/2025 & 08/06/2025	Fundraising through Walking	A sponsored community walking event that promotes healthy living while raising funds for temple development, cultural programmes, and charitable initiatives. It provides an inclusive opportunity for participation by people of all ages.
07/07/2025-09/07/2025	Dhanyadivasam	Dhanyadivasam is a sacred ritual involving offerings of grains and agricultural produce as a symbol of gratitude for nature’s abundance and divine blessings. The ceremony promotes spiritual reflection and thanksgiving.
10/07/2025	Jaladivasam	Jaladivasam is a traditional consecration ritual where sacred deities are ceremonially immersed in sanctified water. The event symbolises purification, divine energy, and preparation for temple consecration ceremonies.
11/07/2025	Shiradivasam	Shiradivasam forms part of the temple consecration process, involving sacred rituals and prayers conducted according to Agama traditions. It prepares the deities and temple premises for divine installation and worship.
12/07/2025	Tailadivasam	Tailadivasam is a sacred ritual involving the application of consecrated oils to the deities, symbolising purification, sanctification, and the infusion of divine energy before consecration.
14/07/2025 - 15/07/2025	Kumbabishekam Homam	Kumbabishekam Homam consists of Vedic fire rituals performed to invoke divine blessings and spiritual energy prior to the temple consecration ceremony. The

Date	Event	Description
		homam plays a vital role in sanctifying the temple and deities.
16/07/2025	Maha Kumbabishekam & Thirukalyanam	Maha Kumbabishekam is the grand consecration ceremony of the temple, marking the formal establishment of divine presence within the shrine. Thirukalyanam, the celestial wedding ceremony of the deities, follows as a celebration of divine grace and auspiciousness.
17/07/2025 - 30/08/2025	Mandala Pooja	Mandala Pooja is a series of special prayers and rituals performed during the 48-day period following Kumbabishekam. The observances strengthen and sustain the spiritual sanctity established during the consecration.
08/08/2025	Varalakshmi Vratam	Varalakshmi Vratam is a sacred observance dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, seeking blessings for prosperity, health, harmony, and family wellbeing. Devotees perform special pujas and prayers on this auspicious day.
06/08/2025	Krishna Janmashtami	Krishna Janmashtami commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna. The festival includes devotional singing, storytelling, cultural activities, and prayers celebrating His teachings and divine life.

The charity’s policy on reserves

Chelmsford Srinivasa Perumal Temple has been built through the generosity and dedication of the local community. To protect this legacy and ensure the Temple can continue serving current and future generations, the Trustees maintain appropriate financial reserves. These reserves help meet unforeseen expenses, support the upkeep and development of Temple facilities, and sustain the religious, cultural, educational, and charitable activities that benefit both devotees and the wider community. The Trustees review the reserves each year as part of their commitment to responsible financial stewardship and the long-term sustainability of the Temple.

Signed on behalf of the CHELMSFORD SRINIVASA PERUMAL TEMPLE CIO:

Mr. Vijaya Murugan Sooriya Moorthy Signed Date 03/07/2026

Receipts & payments account for the Period of 13/02/2025 - 14/08/2025

RECEIPTS	£
Donations	308,439.10
Total Receipts	308,439.10
PAYMENTS	£
Accountancy fee	1,096.00
Bank Charges	323.50
Cleaning & Maintenance	2,800.47
Event organizing expenses	8,314.84
Freight	32,371.14
Insurance	995.67
Legal & Professional charges	2,010.00
Furniture & equipment	10,540.10
Repairs	14,772.78
Subscriptions	18.00
Telephone	302.08
Temple operational expenses	19,261.85
Travel	171.86
Utility charges	2,457.19
Total Payments	95,435.48
Net Receipts	213,003.62

Statement of assets and liabilities as at 14/08/2025

Current Assets	£
Bank	57,513.52
Fixed Assets
Ornaments	3,129.80
Religious Idols	19,797.17
Temple building Improvement	142,563.13
Total Assets	223,003.62
Liabilities
Loans	10,000.00
Net Assets (Total assets – liabilities)	213,003.62
	223,003.62

Assets:

There are no other assets to be noted for the year ended 14/08/2025

Liabilities:

There are no other liabilities to be noted for the year ended 14/08/2025

These financial statements are accepted on behalf of the CHELMSFORD SRINIVASA PERUMAL TEMPLE CIO by:

Mr. Vijaya Murugan Sooriya Moorthy Signed Date 03/07/2026

Notes to the accounts

For the year ended Date 14/08/2025

1. Receipts & payments accounts

Receipts and payments accounts are statements that summarize the movement of cash into and out of the organization during the financial year. In this context “cash” includes cash equivalents, for example, bank accounts where cash can be readily withdrawn to pay for debts as they become due.

2. Grants & Donations

All donations are from individual donors and are fully disclosed in the accounts. The charity has not received any government grants during the period.

3. Charity members’ remuneration

During the year, no remuneration was paid to Charity members.

4. Related party transactions

During the year, no related party transactions occurred to be reported by Committee members and Trustees.

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