## **ARYA SAMAJ LONDON** ## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). Annual Report of the Board of Trustees for the Year Ending 31 December 2025. Chairman - Board of Trustees: Mr Jagdish Rai Sharma Secretary - Board of Trustees: Mr Charan Dayal Singh Trustees: Mr Amrit Lal Bharadwaj, Mr Jagdish Rai Sharma, Mr Charan Dayal Singh, Mrs Kailash Bhasin, Mrs Pratibha Bahl, Mr Sudershan Suri, Mr Arun Kaher ## **1. Activities and Events** During the year under review, the following activities were organised alongside the regular weekly _Satsang_ sessions: - New Year celebrations - Republic Day celebrations - _Gayatri Maha-Yajna_ - Independence Day celebrations - Diwali and _Sangeet Sandhya_ celebrations ## **2. Gayatri Maha-Yajna** The Executive Committee (EC) and Trustees jointly decided to hold the _Gayatri Maha-Yajna_ twice annually — in April and September. - The first _Yajna_ took place on 12th April 2025. - The second, held on 7th September 2025, was titled “Vishwa Shanti Maha-Yajna”. Special publicity was arranged through the Chintan Program on Lyca Radio, presented by Rajiv Sharma, during the first five days of September. The events were highly successful and well attended. ## **3. Vedic Workshop** A special _Vedic Workshop_ was conducted on 5th July 2025 on the theme _“Vedic Knowledge – Modern Science and Vedic Mathematics.”_ The session drew strong participation from the younger generation, with an engaging and lively Q&A session. The session was presented by Professor Nawal Kishore Prinja – Atomic Science Division. ## **4. Guest Lectures** The Chairman and Secretary of the Board of Trustees expressed gratitude to the Executive Committee and General Secretary for organising lectures by Swami Akhilesh Yogi Ji and Acharya Praduman ji on multiple occasions, which greatly benefited the congregation. ## **5. Infrastructure and Facilities** During the year, a major upgrade was undertaken in the kitchen area with the installation of a new cooker hob and built-in oven equipped with a gas interlock system. The performance of the new system is currently under review. ## **1 |** P a g e Arya Samaj London Registered charity number 261631. Address: Vande Matram Bhavan, 69 Argyle Road, West Ealing, London W13 0LY, Phone: 0208 991 1732, Email: aryasamajlondon@yahoo.co.uk **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** ## **ARYA SAMAJ LONDON** ## **6. Safety and Maintenance** Regular maintenance activities were conducted to ensure the safety and security of the temple premises, including: - Boiler servicing - Portable fire extinguisher checks - Fire blanket inspections - Other essential safety measures ## **7. Library and Reading Area** To encourage members to explore _Vedic literature_ , a dedicated reading area was created in the dining hall. Wall-mounted book cabinets were installed to provide convenient access to Vedic texts and materials. ## **8. Cleanliness and Upkeep** As in previous years, the Main Prayer Hall, Yajna Shalla, and entrance areas (front and rear) were thoroughly cleaned and restored to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. ## **9. Financial Oversight** In compliance with the Charity Commission’s requirements, the finances of Arya Samaj London were regularly reviewed. The Board approved all major expenditure on repairs and maintenance to ensure fiscal transparency and accountability. ## **10. Community Grant Success** The Board is pleased to report that Arya Samaj London was awarded a grant of £6,445 under the Ealing Community Climate Grants – Energy Efficiency Measures for Community Organizations initiative. This funding will support energy efficiency improvements within the temple premises—a positive development for both the organization and the community. ## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** ## **Governing document** The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity. ## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS** ## **Registered Charity number** 261631 ## **Principal address** Arya Samaj London 69A Argyle Road London W130LY ## **2 |** P a g e Arya Samaj London Registered charity number 261631. Address: Vande Matram Bhavan, 69 Argyle Road, West Ealing, London W13 0LY, Phone: 0208 991 1732, Email: aryasamajlondon@yahoo.co.uk RECIS I ERED CHARITY INUMBER: 261631 ARY￿. 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