Charity number: 254837
Guru Nanak Gurdwara
Trustees report and financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Guru Nanak Gurdwara
Contents
| Page | |
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| Legal and administrative information | 1 |
| Trustees report | 2 |
| Independent examiners' report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 10 |
Guru Nanak Gurdwara
Legal and administrative information
Status
Trustees Ajmer Singh Basra Joginder Singh Balbir Kaur Cashier Charity number 254837 Accountants Mr P.Gola Chartered Certified Accountant 31 Oakthorpe Avenue Leicester Leicestershire LE3 0UR Business address 9 Holy Bones Leicester LE1 4LJ Bankers Barclays Bank Plc Leicester LE87 2BB
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Guru Nanak Gurdwara
Trustees' report for the year ended 31 December 2024
Charitable objects
The main object of the Gurdwara is to provide religious services to the congregation and its members. These include daily morning and evening prayers attended by visiting Sikh preachers (saints, keertani Jathas and Kathakars, Dhadis).The Gurdwara offers services at the time of weddings, deaths etc. Recitings of Guru Granth the holy scriptures of the Sikhs are also held. Gurdwara celebrates all Gurpurbs which includes birthdays of Gurus, Martyrdom days and Vaisakhi festival. The Gurdwara organises Amrit sanchar (Baptism ceremony) for initiation of new members to the Khalsa faith twice a year. The Gurdwara takes part in jointly organised religious processions ( Nagar Kirtan ) to celebrate Vaisakhi and Guru Nanak Birthday Gurpurb. The Gurdwara broadcasts via a community radio station in April and during Guru Nanak Birthday Gurpurb.
Review of activities and achievements
Religious programmes were conducted daily at the Gurdwara which include two main diwans,one in the morning and one in the evening. World famous Sikh priests/preachers attended the Gurdwara from time to time. To further the teachings of Sikhism, use of local community radio was made. Daily religious programmes are being broadcast direct from the Gurdwara on Sabras radio in turn with other Gurdwaras. Amrit Sanchar as in past years has been conducted and Nagar Kitan processions were held at Vaisakhi and Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Gurpurb. A fireworks displays was held at the time of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Gurpurb.
The Gurdwara continued to fund the Guru Nanak Panjabi School, but at a reduced level.
The Committee members were not paid any salaries or expenses for the performance of their duties.
Statement of trustees' responsibilities
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at the year end and of its incoming resources and resources expended during that year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act . They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees recommend that Mr P.Gola remain in office until further notice.
This report was approved by the trustees on 28 August 2025 and signed on its behalf by
Ajmer Singh Basra
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Guru Nanak Gurdwara
Independent examiner's report to the trustees on the unaudited financial statements of Guru Nanak Gurdwara.
Charity Number: 254837
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Guru Nanak Gurdwara for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts, you consider that the audit requirement of section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr P.Gola Chartered Certified Accountants
31 Oakthorpe Avenue Leicester Leicestershire
LE3 0UR
28th August 2025
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Statement of financial activities
For the year ended 31 December 2024
| Unrestricted | 2024 | 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | Total | Total | |||||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Incoming resources | |||||||
| Donations | 2 | 391,313 | 391,313 | 383,334 | |||
| Gift aid | 3 | 68,852 | 68,852 | 65,192 | |||
| Grants | 4 | 95,500 | 95,500 | 22,200 | |||
| Total incoming resources | 555,665 | 555,665 | 470,726 | ||||
| Resources expended | |||||||
| Staff costs | 78,692 | 78,692 | 71,301 | ||||
| Rent, rates and service charge | 10,688 | 10,688 | 11,253 | ||||
| Insurance | 808 | 808 | 6,648 | ||||
| Light and heat | 43,707 | 43,707 | 93,563 | ||||
| Cleaning | 3,498 | 3,498 | 2,538 | ||||
| Repairs and maintenance | 31,747 | 31,747 | 41,350 | ||||
| Printing, postage and stationery | 4,550 | 4,550 | 360 | ||||
| Advertising | 490 | 490 | 695 | ||||
| Telephone | 793 | 793 | 1,066 | ||||
| Motor expenses | 12,535 | 12,535 | 1,844 | ||||
| Travelling | 3,570 | 3,570 | - | ||||
| Legal and professional | - | - | 1,740 | ||||
| Consultancy fees | 24,720 | 24,720 | 12,294 | ||||
| Accountancy fees | 3,400 | 3,400 | 2,100 | ||||
| Panjabi school education | 11,940 | 11,940 | 11,880 | ||||
| Siropas, Kirtan, Deg & Langer | 72,108 | 72,108 | 54,850 | ||||
| Donations paid | - | - | 2,101 | ||||
| Sports & promotion activities | 24,874 | 24,874 | 12,365 | ||||
| General expenses | 2,199 | 2,199 | 2,334 | ||||
| Depreciation & amortisation | 3,500 | 3,500 | 8,531 | ||||
| Total resources expended | (333,819 | ) | (333,819 | ) | (338,813 | ) | |
| Net movement in funds | 221,846 | 221,846 | 131,913 | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 2,243,037 | 2,243,037 | 2,111,124 | ||||
| Total funds carried forward | 2,464,883 | 2,464,883 | 2,243,037 |
The notes on pages 6 to 10 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Guru Nanak Gurdwara
Balance sheet as at 31 December 2024
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 9 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 10 Net current assets Net assets Funds Unrestricted funds 12 |
2024 £ £ 2,365,002 104,517 104,517 ) (4,636 99,881 2,464,883 2,464,883 2,464,883 |
2023 £ £ 2,220,559 31,885 31,885 ) (9,406 22,479 2,243,038 2,243,038 2,243,038 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 28 August 2025 and signed on its behalf by
Ajmer Singh Basra
The notes on pages 6 to 10 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
1. Accounting policies
1.1. Accounting convention
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with all applicable accounting standards, as modified by the Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting issued by the Charity Commissioners for England & Wales. (revised June 2008) (The SORP). The accounts have been drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Charrities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008.
1.2. Incoming resources
Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Gifts donated for resale are included as income when they are sold. Donated assets are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified and a third party is bearing the cost. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included.
Grants, including grants for the purchase of fixed assets, are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which they are receivable.
1.3. Resources expended
Resources expended are recognised in the year in which they are incurred.
Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project management.
Management and administration costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
1.4. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
Fixtures, fittings - and equipment 10% straight line Motor vehicles - 10% straight line
1.5. Pensions
The pension costs charged in the financial statements represent the contribution payable by the charity during the year.
2. Donations
| Donations | ||||
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| Unrestricted | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| funds | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Ins - donations | 1 | 391,313 | 391,313 | 383,334 |
| 391,313 | 391,313 | 383,334 |
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
| 3. Gift aid Unrestricted funds £ Gift aid 68,852 68,852 4. Grant income Unrestricted funds £ Inc - Government grants 500 Inc - Lottery grant 95,000 95,500 5. Support costs Staff costs Rent, rates and service charge Insurance Light and heat Cleaning Repairs and maintenance Printing, postage and stationery Advertising Telephone Motor expenses Travelling Legal and professional Consultancy fees Accountancy fees Panjabi school education Siropas, Kirtan, Deg & Langer Donations paid Sports & Promotion activities General expenses Depreciation and amortisation |
2024 £ 68,852 68,852 2024 £ 500 95,000 95,500 2024 £ 78,692 10,688 808 43,707 3,498 31,747 4,550 490 793 12,535 3,570 - 24,720 3,400 11,940 72,108 - 24,874 2,199 3,500 333,819 |
2023 £ 65,192 65,192 2023 £ 11,700 10,500 22,200 2023 £ 71,301 11,253 6,648 93,563 2,538 41,350 360 695 1,066 1,844 - 1,740 12,294 2,100 11,880 54,850 2,101 12,365 2,334 8,531 |
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| 338,813 |
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
| 6. Management and administration 7. Employees Number of employees The average monthly numbers of employees (including the trustees) during the year were: Gianis Employment costs Charitable expenditure £ Wages and salaries 77,646 Other pension costs 1,046 78,692 Unrestricted £ Wages and salaries 77,646 Other pension costs 1,046 78,692 |
Year Year ended ended 2024 2023 £ £ - - 2024 2023 Number Number 6 9 2024 2023 £ £ 77,646 70,383 1,046 918 78,692 71,301 2024 2023 £ £ 77,646 70,383 1,046 918 78,692 71,301 |
Year ended 2023 £ |
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| - | ||
| 71,301 |
8. Pension costs
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the employees. The scheme and its assets are held by independent managers. The pension charge represents contributions due from the company and amounted to £1,046 (2023 - £918).
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
| Land and | Land and | Fixtures, | Fixtures, | ||||||||||||
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| 9. | Tangible fixed assets | buildings | fittings and | Motor | |||||||||||
| freehold | equipment | vehicles | Total | ||||||||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||||||||||
| Cost | |||||||||||||||
| At 1 January 2024 | 2,220,557 | 242,516 | 34,015 | 2,497,088 | |||||||||||
| Additions | 144,443 | 3,500 | - | 147,943 | |||||||||||
| At 31 December 2024 | 2,365,000 | 246,016 | 34,015 | 2,645,031 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation | |||||||||||||||
| At 1 January 2024 | - | 242,515 | 34,014 | 276,529 | |||||||||||
| Charge for the year | - | 3,500 | - | 3,500 | |||||||||||
| At 31 December 2024 | - | 246,015 | 34,014 | 280,029 | |||||||||||
| Net book values | |||||||||||||||
| At 31 December 2024 | 2,365,000 | 1 | 1 | 2,365,002 | |||||||||||
| At 31 December 2023 | 2,220,557 | 1 | 1 | 2,220,559 | |||||||||||
| 10. | Creditors: amounts falling due | ||||||||||||||
| within one year | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
| £ | £ | ||||||||||||||
| Other taxes and social security costs | 4,618 | 6,909 | |||||||||||||
| Other creditors | 18 | 397 | |||||||||||||
| Accruals and deferred income | - | 2,100 | |||||||||||||
| 4,636 | 9,406 | ||||||||||||||
| 11. | Analysis of net assets between funds | ||||||||||||||
| Unrestricted | Total | ||||||||||||||
| funds | funds | ||||||||||||||
| £ | £ | ||||||||||||||
| Fund balances at 31 December 2024 as represented by: | |||||||||||||||
| Tangible fixed assets | 2,365,002 | 2,365,002 | |||||||||||||
| Current assets | 104,517 | 104,517 | |||||||||||||
| Current liabilities | (4,636 | ) | (4,636 | ) | |||||||||||
| 2,464,883 | 2,464,883 |
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
| 12. | Unrestricted funds | 1 January | Incoming | Outgoing | 31 December | |
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Unrestricted Fund | 2,243,037 | 555,665 | (333,819 | ) | 2,464,883 | |
| 2,243,037 | 555,665 | (333,819 | ) | 2,464,883 |
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