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Charity registration number. 0264931 SIKH GURDWARA SOUTH LONDON TRUSTEES. REPORT AND UNAUOITEO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FQR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 ZohD Sign Docutnent ID." 28480F6L13NGNFCPTOE-ULKMZDCYOAP2UHNLM12DK2HQRETM9DG

Sikh Gurdward South London Contents Page Trustees, Report Independent Examinerf5 Rewrt ststement of Finawal Activities eomparabve Statement of Financial Actiwlies s￿leMent ol Finawal Posib Notes lo the Fin8n¢i81 si*emenls The fdlowing paye8 do rw)tftym p8rt ofthe staiLrttsy s￿nig. Detailed Statement of Finawal Activrties 12 ZohD Sign Docutnent ID." 28480F6L13NGNFCPTOE-ULKMZDCYOAP2UHNLM12DK2HQRETM9DG

Sikh Gurdward South London Tru8tt•s' Roport For The Year Ended 30 April 2025 The trustees yeseni Iheirreport and Ikt financi81 statements the year 30 Apnl 2025. Structure, Governanceand Management Govgrnlng Do¢umgni The charity Is unincorporated. and its gc>Yerniw document Is the Conslilubon. Rlsk rnanagement The trustees manage risks to which the Gurdwara may ￿ expD5ed through appropriate intetnal suthemenled by a Risk Registerwhii is u18dy reviewed and updated Publi¢ bpnefit The Trustees gre aware of. gnd believethatils objects. actriities and the ethos of the Sikh rdigion meet Ihe Charity Commission's guidan￿ ￿ puNIc benefft repKrting as set out in the chariti￿ Act 2011. Reserves policy The trustees h8ve adopted a wlicy forfEe reserves suffi¢ientto meet theth8rity'S ￿¢￿M￿￿ tyerheads for SIK M￿th8. Thetrustees considerthai the Gurdwara's free reserves as at 30April 2025 of È190,15712024. È114.79DI are SLrffiuenl to meetthe object of the Resetves policy. Prln¢lpal fundlng $Dur¢gs The main sources of irKome were voluntary income £119.25412024. £78 8951 and inveslment iTKX)me of £33.145 12024. £29,456). Slgnlflcantac￿v[tl@s The Charity's significant a¢tr¢ilitrs dunng Iht year included. The celebration of 811 m81ty Sikh GJrpurtys 8nd rdigious milestones in the Sikh Calend¥r. - The holdino of seminars and talks on asFth of Sikhi and the leathings of the Sikh Gurus by eminent Sikh sthdars. ￿ether ￿ryth dIS￿S￿on forums, Wllh attendance In person and remotely. - The holding ol genera M￿tin9sfOr the mernbers of the Gurdwara lo discuss 211 aspects ol the running af the Gur(hvara. apwoval af sionificanl capitsl expenditure and marking of important Sikhi events al the Gurdwara includiw a debate adoptiw a rewsed date forthe ￿ebratson of the birth of Gutu N8n8K Dev Ji. The completion of the repla￿ment of the carpel in the DartEr Sahib Iprayer hall). - The finalisalion ol the prixess lo replace the wiDODws of the Gurdwara building. Induding raiwng Df funds ID meet th8 Costs. - The enhancemeni ol cash managemeni systems to improve oversKJhi and verifica￿￿ ol cash counting, rectyding, disbursement 8nd banking. - The Implementation ol a system to all(M ￿ngatt0 make dr￿atrOnsVia norFwh methods and the installation of three card-paymentdonatio terminals in the building Including 8 sew-serve donation iemiinal - The modernisat1l￿ and reconfiguration ol the sourbd system In the Darbar Sahib. - The Instsllaiion of 8 new Video-¥1￿Minll ¢amers $y$l¢m to ena￿￿ high-d8finilion live stréaming of via xtial mèdia channtls incl￿1 YouTJbe. Facebook 8nd In$bgram Thi$ also allows live screening of Darb8r Sahib's Servi￿ in the Langar Hall lo 8Jlow s$ng¥l sittiNJ down$t8irs lo participate. - The upgrading of fibre brosdb8nd into and wrthin the GurLlwara buildiw 10 Improve the ou81ity of live 8ire8ming 8eNice8 108angai remotely and alsoto enable live webinars Health and Safety The Charrty ensures the safety oflhe mernt￿ts and ￿herS￿hDattend the Gurdwara by regular H&S ched(s. Reference and Administrative Detsils Tru$ts88 Mr Juihar Singh Plaha- retsred 18108112024 MrAmrik SiDgh Sandhu- resigned 1310912024 MrJaswani Singh Grew81- ￿19r￿d 1310912024 Mr Hardev Singh Swrae- Ichairpersonl Mrvarinder Singh- ￿lre￿ LW0712025 Lady Singh Kanwaljit Kaur Mrs J3sbir Kaurvohra Mr Harcharaniitsingh Sihra- apwinled 1810W2024 Mr Charanieel Singh Sandhu- appointed 3IW0312025 Mr Harbhjan Singh Gahir- 8pptynied 061071202$ Mr Devendra Singh- appointed 0610712025 Charity Numbpr 0264931 Pa¥e I ZohD Sign Docutnent ID." 28480F6L13NGNFCPTOE-ULKMZDCYOAP2UHNLM12DK2HQRETM9DG

Sikh Gurdward South London Tw8t•e8' Report ltontinuedl ForTheYear Ended 30 April 2025 Principal Address 142 Merton R(￿d Soulhfields London SW18 5SP IndèpendÈnt ExamTnèr Al¢hemi Fin8n¢181 Solutions Ltd Alchemy Financid Sdulions Limited ACCA CIMA 19 Edinburgh Drive Staines upon thames Surrey TW18 1PJ The trustees, report was approv& by the b(￿rd of Iruslees 2nd signed on its behalt by". Mr Hardev Siwh Soorae Chairperson 1310212026 ZohD Sign Docutnent ID." 28480F6L13NGNFCPTOE-ULKMZDCYOAP2UHNLM12DK2HQRETM9DG

Sikh Gurdward South London Independent Examine¢8 Report to tho Twstee8 of Sikh Gurdwara South London ForTheYear Ended 30 April 2025 I report lo the tsustees on my examination ofthe acujunls of Sikh Gurdwara South London (the Trust) forthe year ￿￿￿ed 30 Awil 2025. R•sponslbllltlès and Basls of Réport As thecharity trust&s of the Trust you are responsib￿ forlhe preparabon of Ihe In acc%Kdar￿ wilh the requirements of the Chanlies Act2011 I'the A¢ri. I rewrt In re5pectof my examination of th8 Trusfs accounts carried out under sethon 145 of the 2011 Ad and in carrying oth my examirHtion. I have folh)wed the 8ppli¢able Directi￿$ given by the Ch8rity Commission under ￿lon 14515llbl of theAcL Independent Examinerfs Statement I hsve Completed my examination. l ¢onfirm th81 rw) matsrial m8tttrr¥ h8ve ¢omÈ 10 my attèntion In wnnaction with th8 examination giving mt ¢au$e 10 bdieve that In any fflalerial respect. a¢counbDg reNrds wtFe notkept in rtrspect of th$ Trust as required by ￿110￿ 130 of thtrA¢L, the accounts do not accord with those records,. or the a¢ty)unts do not comply with the appli¢sble re4uirements con¢eminy the form and ¢onteni$ of a￿￿￿ts stt out In the Chariiitrs IAc¢ounts 8nd Report$l R￿Ul3110n$ 2008 other than any reoJiremenl th81 the ac¢ounls give 8 Irue and f8ifvi¥N'which Is not a m¥tw considered 8$ tof an independent examination. I have w Cowems 8nd h¥ve¢ome 8cross no other matters in connection with the examinab￿ to Vdhich attention should bedr8vm In IhÉ report in order lo enaLle a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Al¢hemi Financi￿ Sdulions Ltd 1210212026 Alchemy Finsncisl Sclulions Limited ACCA CIMA 19 Edinburgh Drive $181nes upon thames Surrey TW18 1PJ Pa¥e3 ZohD Sign Docutnent ID." 28480F6L13NGNFCPTOE-ULKMZDCYOAP2UHNLM12DK2HQRETM9DG

Sikh Gurdward South London St4temènt of Financial A¢tivitie8 ForTheYear Ended 30 April 2025 202$ 2024 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Total funds Notes INCOMEAND ENDOWMEMfs FROM.. Donations 8nd legaues lTrve5tments 119,254 33 145 119,254 33.145 78,895 29,456 152399 152.399 108,351 EXPENDITURE ON.. Charitable aclivitses Other 177.0341 177.0341 19.3941 49,2981 19,394 177 0341 19,3941 186.4281 156,4521 NET INCOME 75,365 19,3941 65,971 51,899 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 75 365 19,3941 65.971 51,899 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS.. Total fijnds brought fO￿[d 114790 1,031,977 1,146.767 1.D94,868 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FQRVVARD 190155 1,022,583 1,212.738 1.146,767 The note5 ￿ p¥ge$ 8 10 11 fomi part of these sialements. Pa¥e4 ZohD Sign Docutnent ID." 28480F6L13NGNFCPTOE-ULKMZDCYOAP2UHNLM12DK2HQRETM9DG

Sikh Gurdward South London omparativo Statemont of Finan¢ial A¢tivitio8 ForTheYear Ended 30 April 2025 2024 Unrestricted funds Re5trKted funds Total funds Note5 INCOMEAND ENDOWMEMfs FROM.. Donations 8nd legaues lTrve5tments 78,895 29,456 78,895 29,456 108,351 108,351 EXPENDITURE ON.. Charitable aclivitses Other 149.2981 49,2981 17.1541 149,2981 17.1541 156,4521 NET INCOME 59,053 17.1541 51,899 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 59,053 17.1541 51 899 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS.. Total fijnds brought fO￿[d 55,737 1.D94,868 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FQRVVARD 114,790 1,031.977 1.146,767 The note5 ￿ p¥ge$ 8 10 11 fomi part of these sialements. Pa¥e S ZohD Sign Docutnent ID." 28480F6L13NGNFCPTOE-ULKMZDCYOAP2UHNLM12DK2HQRETM9DG

Sikh Gurdward South London Starement of Financial Position As At 30 April 2025 202$ 2024 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Total funds Notes FIXED ASSErs T8ngible Assets 10 1,035,516 1,035,516 1.031,977 1,035,516 1,035,S18 1,031,977 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 3.827 187.261 3.827 187,261 Catsh at bank and In hand 120,154 191 088 191.088 120,838 Creditors.. Arnounts Falling Due Within OneYeaT 113,8661 16,0481 NET CURRENT ASSETS IUABILITIESI 177,222 177.222 114,790 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 177,222 1,035.516 1,212.738 1,146,767 NET ASSETS 177,222 1,035.516 1.212.738 1,146,767 FUNDS OF THE CHARrrY Restricted Funds Unreslrided Funds 1,022,583 190.155 1.031,977 114,790 TOTAL FUNDS 13 1,212.738 1.146,767 On behatt of the Mr Hardev Siwh Soorae ChairEErson 1310212026 The nok5 ￿ page$ 8 to 11 fom ofthese finan￿?1 sialements Pa¥e6 ZohD Sign Docutnent ID." 28480F6L13NGNFCPTOE-ULKMZDCYOAP2UHNLM12DK2HQRETM9DG

Sikh Gurdward South London Notes to the Financial Statemtnts ForTheYear Ended 30 April 2025 l. Generdl Information Sikh Gurikngra South Lorthn Is an unincorwrated chsrily registered with the Charity Commission, registered chsrity number 0264931 The prinup81 address Is 142 Merton Road. $￿thfields, London. SW18 5SP. 2. A¢¢ounting Polits 2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements The finan¢i81 $t8iements h8ve prep8red In accordance with the Ch8rilie¥ SORP IFRS 1021"A¢¢ouniing 8nd Rep￿ing by Charibes. Statement of Recommended Prxiice aprAiuble w charities preparing their accounts in accordanwilh the Finanty¥l Reporting Standard appli¢atrfe In the UK and Republ￿ of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective 1 January 20191 Financial ReporbDg Stsndard 102'Yhe Firbawjal Rewrting Standard applicati@ in the UK 8nd Republic of l¢land" and the Charities Aci 2011. The charity Is ¥ PuUi¢ Benefft Entity as defired by FRS 102. 2.2. Incorning Resources All Income is recognised the Statement of Financisl AcbviIv￿ Imce thecharity beG<me8 8ntslled lo it. 2.21al Expenditu Liabilities are recognis8d as soon Ss thère is a legal or cy)nstructive obligalioD cy)mmitting charity to it, il Is probsblethst a Iransfw of ecy)nom benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the oNigglion can be measured reliably. Expenditure Is ac£ounled foron an accruals basis and has been dassified under headings thai sggregaitr all cost related lo th8 Catsgory. Vthere costs cannot bè di[￿Y attributéd to particular he¥ding$, they have been ¥lloc¥ied to Xbvilies on 8 ba$ (onsisieN with use ol resoJrtr8. 2.3. Tangible Fixed AsJet5 and Depreciation Tangible fixed assets r mtr8$ured at¢Q¥l less a#umulted and any cumulated impaimtsmt1￿$e$. Dèpreth81ion Is providtd ai rates calculated to write off the costof the fixed assets less IF￿1r estirnated residud value, over their expected useful Iries on the fdlowing bases.. Freehold Propety Plant & Machinery Fixtures & Fittings 20% reduoyng tialanGe 20% on reduong balance 2.4. cash and ea5h Equivalents Cash and ￿sh equivalents are ba￿C financial assets snd Inolude Gash In hand and deposits held 81 call with banks. others￿rt-terrn highly liquid Invesbnents th m*ure in no MOE than three months fr(th the dateof a¢quisillOn and are readily ¢onvethwe to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change In value. and bank overdrafts. 2.$. Pon$lons The charrty 0￿rateS a defin&4 pensi￿ conthbulion scheme Contributions arecharg& to the Stalementof FIr￿ncIal Activities as Ihey tecome payable in ¥c¢trdance with the rule¥ of Ihe scheme. 3. Income from Donations and Legacies 2025 2024 UnTe8tricted funds UnrÈ$tri¢tÈd funds Donations and grfts Other 118.664 590 78,305 119,254 78,895 Pa¥e 7 ZohD Sign Docutnent ID." 28480F6L13NGNFCPTOE-ULKMZDCYOAP2UHNLM12DK2HQRETM9DG

Sikh Gurdward South London 14otos to the Financial St¥temènts l¢ontinu8dl ForTheYear Ended 30 April 2025 2025 2024 4. Investrnent Incorne Unyestricted Unrestricted funds lund¥ Bank interest re￿1vable 245 256 Rents received from investment properbes 32.900 29,200 33,14S 29,456 5. Net IncomellExpgndiiufg1 The nèt irtomt Is stat￿ sftw chargingll¢rÈdibngl." 2025 2024 Depreoaiion of iangibk fixed assets-owned 9,394 7,154 6. Analysis of Expenditure 2025 Support CO8ts I￿nDIe7) Ch8riiable activities Other 77,034 9.394 86,428 2024 Support CO8t8 (see note 71 Charitable adivitses Other 49,298 7,154 56,452 7. Support costs 2025 Charitable a¢tivitits Other Total Employee costs Premises ex￿Se￿ General administratson Depreo8llOn Governan￿ costs 21.201 24.336 30.092 21,201 24.336 30,092 9,394 1,405 9,394 1.405 77.034 9,394 86.428 Pa¥e 8 ZohD Sign Docutnent ID." 28480F6L13NGNFCPTOE-ULKMZDCYOAP2UHNLM12DK2HQRETM9DG

Sikh Gurdward South London 14otos to the Financial St¥temènts l¢ontinu8dl ForTheYear Ended 30 April 2025 2024 charitable acti¥ltl•s Other Total Employee costs Premises exrwses General administration 16.733 13.584 20.021 16,733 13,584 20,021 7,154 11.0401 Depreo$lion Govemance costs 7,154 11,0401 49.298 7,154 56.452 - Staff Costs Stsff costs werè ss follows". 2025 2024 W8ge$ 8nd ￿arleS Other pension (xjsts 20,808 393 16,487 246 21,201 16,733 No employees weived eM￿oyee benefits lexduding employer pension costs) for Ihe rqxrtsng penod of mrye Ihan £60,000. g. Average Nurnberof Employee5 Average number of empltyees dunng theyearw88. 112024. 11 10. Tangible Asset5 Land & Property Froohold Plant & Machinery Fixtures & Fittings Total ost A¥ at 1 May 2024 Addrtions 1,028,644 8.200 3,581 4.733 167,743 1,199.968 12,933 AS ai 30 April 2025 1,036,844 8.314 187,743 Oepreciation As at 1 May 2024 Provida dunng the penod 15,353 5,067 2.2( 150,432 3,462 167.991 9,394 AS at 30 April 2025 20,420 3,071 153,894 177,385 Net Book Value As ai 30 April 2025 1,016,424 5.243 13,849 1,035.51S A5 at 1 May 2024 1,013,291 1.375 1,031.977 Pa¥e9 ZohD Sign Docutnent ID." 28480F6L13NGNFCPTOE-ULKMZDCYOAP2UHNLM12DK2HQRETM9DG

Sikh Gurdward South London 14otos to the Financial St¥temènts l¢ontinu8dl ForTheYear Ended 30 April 2025 11. Debtors 2025 2024 Due ￿thIn onè year Trade debtors 2,079 1,748 Qlherdebtors 3,827 12. CreditQTS'. Arnount5 Falling Due Within One Year 2025 2024 Trade QTedit( Olhercredilors Taxati￿ ar¥J swal securiiy A￿rualS and deferred inciNne 1,586 1,327 6,853 4,100 553 1,144 1,626 2,725 13,866 6.048 IJ. klovernent in Funds A¥at1May 2024 A¥ at 30 Ayfjl 202S Income Expenditure Unrestricted funds General. General unrestricted fund Restricted funds Restricted funds 114.790 152.399 177,0341 190.155 1,031,977 19.3941 1,022.583 Totsl funds 1,146,767 152.399 186.4281 1,212.738 Asat1May 2023 A5 at30 April 2024 Intom ExpÈnditurÈ Unréstr[ct￿ funds Gtrnw81. General unrestricted fund Restrl¢ted funds Restricted fijnds 55,737 108.351 149.2981 114.790 1,039,131 1,031.977 Totsl funds 1,094.868 108.351 56.4521 1,146.767 Pa¥pe 10 ZohD Sign Docutnent ID." 28480F6L13NGNFCPTOE-ULKMZDCYOAP2UHNLM12DK2HQRETM9DG

Sikh Gurdwara South London Note8 10 tho Flnan¢lal Statoments l¢ontlnu8dl ForThe Year Ended 30 April 2025 15. Transaetlons ￿￿th Tru8tO•$ During the yearthe expenses re1m￿rsed tothetrustees orpad direcuy tothird parties were as follow 2025 2024 NIL NIL 16. Rglated Party Dl$¢losur8s Therewere no relat￿ partg tranSeCt￿n5 ￿ the yearenda 30 April 2025. None in the yearended 30 April 2024. ZohD Sign Docutnent ID." 28480F6L13NGNFCPTOE-ULKMZDCYOAP2UHNLM12DK2HQRETM9DG