SHREE SANATAN SEVA SAMAJ Chari , No. 275031 REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024 SHREE SANATAN SEVA SAMAJ CONTENTS Charity Inforn)ation Report by the Secretary on behalf of the Management Committee & TnLSt¢es 2to8 Independent Examine15 Report Statement of Financial A￿lVitieS 10 Balance Sheet Note5 to the Accounts 12&13 SHREE SANATAN SEVA SAMAJ CHARITY INFORMATION As at 31st Marcb 2024 Registered Charity Nllmber 275031 Charity Address Hindu Mandir / Community Centre Hereford Road i£wsey Farni Luton LU4 OPS Management Comrnittee Jiteshbhai K. Pankhania (President) Kantilal D. tAd (Vice Presideni) Youeshbhai G. Mistry (Hon. Secretsry) Mrs tataben Shah (Ass. Secretary) Hiten IL Shah (Hon. Tre&5urer) Committtt Members Babubhai H. Misty Bhupendrabhai D. Khetia Dhansukhbhai P. Panchal Pravinbhai R. Shah Shantilal M. Misty Dr. Shobha Singh Sureshbhai Talsania Thakorbhai J. Misty Ashhsh R. Birle Mi55. Neelam B. Keshwala Trustees Sumanbhai F. Kothari Vinodbhai H. B. Shah (up 10 30.10.2023) Jitendrdbhai Bodhani Ashockbhai P. Misty Kamalbhai Acharya Gopalbhai K. Ka￿hla (as from 30.10.2023) Bankers Barclays Bank PIC George Street L￿0D Independent Ei?miners Shah & Co. Chartered Certtfied Accountsnts 25 Park Street Wesi Luton LUI 3BE SHREE SANATAN SEVA SAMAJ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 BY THE SECRETARY ON BEHALF OF THE mANAGE1￿ENT COMMITTEE AND THE TRUSTEES With the grace of LA)rd Krushna, on behalf of the Managem¢ni Comfftittet and the Trustees, l am very pleased to present you with the 47 Annual General rewrt along with the fjnancial slatements for the year ended 31 March 2024. STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The Samaj is governed by its constitution. The management committee consists of up to 15 rnembet5 who are elected by the SanTraj members. The manaoement committee is responsible for the overall management of the Samaj, its finance and all activities carried out bj. the Samaj. The title of all and any real property which may be acquired by or for the purpose of the Samaj shall be vested in Trustees who shall be apwjinted by the Managing Committee and who shall enter into a Deed of Trust setting forth the purw)ses and conditions under which they hold the said property in trust for the Samaj. The number of Trustees shall not be less than three and nol more than five. ORIECTIVES The objecls of the Samaj are to advance the Hindu religion through provision of a pla¢¢ of worship, facilTties for religiolts functions and setninars on Hindu religion. It further provides a centrdl place for Hindu cultural, educational and social activities based on the tenets and principles of Hindu faith. When planning the activities for the year. the management committee has Considered the Charity Commission"s guidance on public benefit an￿ in particular. the specific guidance on charitl£s for the advanccment of religion. ACTtVlTIF.S AND PF.RFORMANCE The 202312024 year has giien us challenge to bring back our members to the Mandir events. However. it has shown that the dtvotees were very eager to start living enthusiastically $0 hav¢ had very positive T¢5POtbSe and success in all our events. We have embraced digital technology furthcr and gonc a lot paperless. Our IT chair Mr. Hiten Shah has improved and installed our website an In￿.2]Uable resource to our Mandir. As a resulL we haN'e beci)me global on website and Facebook. The Mandir does man). services live online. These haN'e a big support. We continue Bhajan Kirtan session on Saturdays hosted by Mr. Hiten Shah 2nd Tuesday Dhamja Dhyan 5es5ions hosted by Mr. Yogesh Misty. In Dharnia Dhyan sessions our Priest Shree Prafullbhai Dave is teaching our metnbers the Sanskrit vetses from our Shruti scripture Bhagvad Gita and the). are highly praised. Participants enjoy learning Sanskrit prose and get knowledge of our Shruti text. This gives the devotees a lot of knowledge of Hindu Dharn]a. These sessions are w)pular with senior memlKrs who are not able to travel out easily. We are deeply indebted to our arniy of volunteer ladies regularly doing tasks of adordtion of our Detties in the inner saTrctum. We also have regular volunteer devotees who help setup all our religious and community events. The Management Committee thank you all for your selfless Seva to our Mandir. The activities that took place at Shff¢ Sanatsn Seva Samajy Luton- Hindu Mandir and Community Centre during the year ended 31 March 2024 were= l)Reli ious Event$ All major Hindu festivals were celebrdted with auspicious ceremonies t￿rf0mled by our priest Shree Prafullbhai Dave. We thank our devotees for their faithful supwyrL You give all Tnanagevnent members inspiration to serve the community. Bha an Bho an Evellin s of 2023: Bhajan. Kirtan singing together with music and Prnshad provided for our members. We held four events 17.06.23. 22.07.23 ,09.12.23 and 24.02.24. Very popular events bringing singers. musicians and our c4)mmunity together. Mem￿r5 supw>rt and sponsor them well. These include: Date 30.03.23 Event Ramnaymi Celebratin Birthday celebrations of Lord RAM. An evening program. How Ram JanmL Parnu Julavavu. hoisting of flag. Bhajans and Prashad. Well. attended by members. SHREE SANATAN SEVA SAMAJ 06.04.23 Hanuman Jayanti Birthday of Hanumanji. An evening Se￿iCe with, Hanumanji Puj4 108 Hanumanji names. HaTtuman Chalisa and Bhajan Kirtan, hoisting of the fl t￿k lace. A talk and PowerPoint presentation. 13.04.23 Visit by Church Cha lains. 108 Hanuman Chalisa Educating Hindu faith and fvnction of Grassroots & LCOF. 15 anniversary of th¢ consecrdtion of Da5 Hanumanji. 22.04.23 108 HanumaD Chalisa whole day program was held. This was very successfully s￿)nsored by our devotees, musi¢iaTts, singers and catering team are thanked. Very successful with lar e¢on ation. 06.05.23 Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla. Guru Purnima A celebration of our King. Special prdyers were perfonned b), devotees for h¢alth and long life of our King Charles and Queen Camilla. 01.07.23 Devotees ￿vering saints and their Gurus. Swami Keshvanandji from D￿'arka visited us and gave his sernion. The Devotees gathering in large numbers from man) locations to do this popular event M'ith prayers: singing hymns and music. A generous donation wa5 received from Pra￿]bhaI L2dva's family and large congr¢gation of devotees. 01.07.23 - 05.07.23 Jaya Par¥ati Vrat Patotsav Puja and fasting evenL Comvnuntty ladies observe this event for the health lon life of artners. Lord Shiv Mitha Yagna and whole day progrdm took place. 09.07.23 30 Anniversary of the conse¢rntion of the Deities. Narration of Holy scripthres by our Pujariji Shree Pr2fullbbai Dav 18.07.23 - 30.07.23 ( I, session) 07.08.23 - 16.08.23 {2. session) Adhik Shravan Purshottam month Ileap year. hol ' month Shrimad Bhagvat Katha A Mandir event with Shodshop¢har Puja and celebrdtions of the lives of Lord Vishnu in this month of leap 31.07.23 - 06.08.23 Narration w'ith celebratory events of Lord Krishna from hol}, scripture Shrimad Bhagvat narrated by Shree Bharat Ram bhakts from SuraL Indi& A whole day event daily for a week. Sponsored by the Nathwani family from Milton Keynes and devotees. 17.08.23 -15.09.23 Shravan Maas. Holy month observed with special daily ser¥ic¢s of Mantra and Shiv puja. HtNDOLA A trip to Preston- Mandir (Gujarat Hindu s￿Iety1 Bolton- Krishna Mandir and Ved Mandir, Oldham- Indian AS￿latiOn Mandir. Daily service, Shiv pijja on Mondays attended by large number of devotees. HINDOLA: Reverence to Lord Krushna performed for 15 days with IOS nsors. Ve successful. Temples visited by coach trip were supwrted and enjoyed by the devotees. 12.08.23 Pilgrimage trip for devotees. SHREE SANATAN SEVA SAMAJ 15.08.23 India Independence Respecting the motherland. Hoisting of flag ceremony took place in the morning. 21.08.23 Samuha Rudrabhishek service Raksha Bandhan Seryices to ￿rd Shiva. Well, supported by sp)nsored puja. 30.08.23 Cel¢brntion of the love of brothers and sisters. Brothers altd sisters celebrdted with tying of brdcelets and sweets. Prdfullbhai did the service on the deities. 07.09.23 Janmashtami Lord Krishna birthday. A special visit of Puj)'a Shree Rameshbhai Oza. {Int¢rnational Katahakar of Hindu s¢riptures] from Sandipani Ashram. Porbandar and His holiness Swami Keshvnandji from D￿'ark4 Indi& Lord Vishnu prnyers. Knishna Bhagwan JanTn4 Kesar Snan, Parnu Julavavw hoisting a new flag and Aarti. Good progrdm well swTrnsored. Fresh flowers d¢corntions and outfits were donated by devotees. A very large congregation attracted by visit of Shree Rameshbhai from LtttotE and many lowns out of Luton. An Historical event for Shree Sanatan Seva Satnaj. 10.09.23 Satyanarayana Samuha Katha. Pravinbhai and Naliniben Shah were main sw)nsors together with other devotees. Culminating the holy Shravan Maas. 15.09.23 Shiv Maha Yagna A celebration of L&)rd Shiva after holy month of Purshottam and Shrdvan. Shtv Yagna wfonned by Mukhya Yajaman Urvish Patel and fatnily. Prafullbhai Dave performed the service and a g(KKI number oldevotees took nsorin the service. Satsang and flag hoisting by Sham]aji. Thi5 was done by a small number of devotees at the M￿d]r. 19.09.23 Ganesh Chaturthi LATrrd Ganesh festival. 15.10.23-23.10.23 Navrdtri festival Nine nights Festival of Goddess Durga for strength and victory over evil A live exciting event with Musicians and singers and deTrotees. Whole familic5 and friends attended with enthusiasm. Wholc day live event took place cuITEtinating nine nights festival. Durga Yagna. 24.10.2023 Dashera Fund rnising activities. October 2023 F￿d was collected for Food Bank to help with incTEasing demand in rising cost of living crises. Food collected during Navratri festiva for F(K)d Bank. Food is also distributed working together with GO Dhamii¢ charity in Luton Town Centre every Monday 6 pm. to homeless and poor. 28.10.23 Sharad Purnima Diwali in Luton Town Centre. Full mooTt festival of Lord Krishna Diwali Celebrdtions. Our young committee ember Hiten Shah A live and successful event wilh music. En o ed b all the devotees. Coordinated by Mr. Faarhad from LBC Our business Community together with the Luton Borou Council 27128, 10. 23. LBC SHREE SANATAN SEVA SAMAJ with other Committee Memb¢TS participat¢d in the eveni very Viell. made it ￿)ssIble to hold this publi¢ event with rnusic, dance and f(K)d. Lyca Radio broadcasters and singers gave it a favorable attnosphere. VIPS attended this event and all the communities en o ed this event. A live event w'ith group service perfornied by our priest Prdfullbhai Dave. A good numkr of Punjabi ladies made it a successful event. Prnfullbhai did goddess of wealth service (LAXtni Pujan) for a good number of devotees. 01.11.23 Karva Choth Service of long life and health of husbands perfornied by ladies. 10111112 November 2023. DIWALI. Waghbaras, Dhanteras, Kali Chauda Diwali. Festival of lights / Goddess of wealth service (Sharda Pujanx closing and o￿nIng of business accounts. 14111123. Hindu New Year. Annakut festival [moon phase calendar 2079] Hindu New year celebrations. This was a live evenl whi¢h broughi a good nuvnkr of devotees for prayers and blessings. It was generously supporled by devotees. Prashad distribution to all devotees was done in packets (learnt during Covid andemic. A program of prayers and Bhajan singing followed by sharing of Prdsad. A small group of de￿OteeS gathered aJ]d en ed the celebrations. A successful event ￿1th sponsorship and attendan¢e of a g(￿1 number of embers. Prdfullbhai perfornied a very ood service. An event of prdyers and Prashadam. Supp)rted bj Viiaybhai Ladva and family and Vishnu Bhagwan Bhajan Mandal. Puja of Sun God and kite flying festival in India. 19.11.23 Jalaram Jayanti. Honoring Saint Jalardm on his birthday. 26.11.23 Tulsi Vivah Wedding celebrdtions of Bhagwan Shaligram and Mata Tulsi Vrdnd& 07.01.24 Hirii Bapa and Pragiibhai Ladva memorial Makar Sankranti. Revcring and respecting holy men 2nd supporters of our Mandir. Celebrdting Sun God. Significance of sun moving from tropic of Capricorn lo tropic of Cancer marking the wind), season beginning 14.01.24 08.03.24 Maha Shivratri Praising Lord Shiva washing away all evil. A large number of devotees attend this event for Abhishek Puja in the morning and special Puja is conducted by Prafullbhai in the evening program sponsored by devotees and flag hoisti on Shiv Parivar. Devotees from Luton Town and surrounding counties attend this event. A great meeting of lots of people coming out of houses after cold winter months. 24.03.24 Holi An I[n￿rtant sprittg fesii*al hosted working touether with young members from OM group, Luton Town & Indian Cricket Club and GO Dhamiic. SHREE SANATAN SEVA SLMAJ The Management Committee are having a good challenge to organize and cater for the in¢r¢asing congregation attendance at all our events. We are very happy to welcome devotees from diverse Asian groups. We are also a giM)d link with the Hindu s￿dents coming to University of Bcdfordshire. 2)Education We provide language, cultural and religious edu￿tiOn to young membeTS of our COmEnun&ty. This is carried out at Chalk Hill Academy. We teach Gujardti up to GCSE level as well as Hindi classes. Religious knowledge is shared at our templc. We are very grat¢ful to Chalk HAII Acadevny for the provision of classrooms and associated use of their car park and Mandir car park. We have many primary sch1￿1 students, scouts and hospital chaplains who are offered a visit and an understanding of the Hindu faith. Our Secretary Mr. Yogesh Misty acts as an ambassador on these 0¢&gsions. We have also tsken part on a project with Luton Council of Faiths and Grdssroots to enhance Hamiony in Luton by representing Hindu Faith at many PriTnary Schools. We would like to thank Mr. Hitenbhai Shah for all the hard work he does as the Chairy>erson of the Pathshala as well as at all other events. We are concerned by the fall in number of students attending Gujarati classes. This is not just at our temple but seen nalionally. Arts We have recently started Dance Cl&fjses together with OM group Chairperson Raj Parmar. We have also started Dhol Classes. They are going successfully. This encourdges us to intr(MJuce other instrnmental Classes. We have also started Half Tern) Holiday Club for children during school half terni holidays. This is run by Mrs. Krishna Patel who organizc5 different educational and creatiN'e activities for children. This is well supported by children and parents. We thank Krishna Patrl for her time and efforts. ort Team5 Our priest Prafvllbhai Dave serve us very devotedly with online service of our imwyrtant festivals. This provides a link to OLEr memkrs and we thank him for his services. As a charitable organization we are dependent on our memlKrs for their financial dollations and also to all volunteers who help to upkeep our premises. We are very grdteful and appreciate Mr. Prdvinbhai Mistry for his help conducting Mandir services in the absence of Pujari. We are very fortunate that many devotees spollsor the beautifi]I dressage of our deities and fresh flo￿,er garlands for the six major festtvals. We are also very grateful to all OUT sponsors at the religious evcnts and those that have swnsored our daily 'Witya Seva", services. We thank Uttambhai Pafrl who gives us a lot of help of any caryKnty and DIY tasks in our Mandir. We also thank Sumanbhai Kothari for providing Seva for any electrical work. We thank Rajnibhai Misty of Window Parts for the supply of wo(vJ for our Holi festival. We thank all ihe ladies for the purchase of fresh flowers and for making the fresh flower garlands and Mrs. KusumlKn Mislry for fresh flower arrangements. We specially thank Mrs. Pritiben Rath(￿ and Mrs.Sarojben for taking the lead in ci)oking at all our events. We also thank Mrs. Anitaben Lad and min2￿n Lad for leading the cooking wh¢never Pritiben is not able to do the services. We also thank all the ladies who voluntarily help ClK)k at all our ¢vcnts. We thank Mr. Hirabhai Mistry. Mr. Sureshbhai Patel, Mr. Sanjaykumar, Mr. Anilbhai Randenval4 Mr. Dineshbhai Chauhan Mrs. Ramilaben Chauhan, Mr. Paritnalbhai Meht4 Mr. Maganbhai Mislry and Mr. Prakashbhai Patel who help us at e*"ents when required. We are grateful to Satishbhai Panchal. Miteshbhai Pankhania for playing Tabla and Mr. Narotambhai and Reenaben for singittg Bhajans at our progrnffts throughout the year. With community cohesion in mind. we have hosted Luton Council of Faiths {tLOF) meetings at our Centre. We thank all faith groups that have supported this valuable plafforni. Our secretary Mr. Yogeshbhai Mistry serves on the Management Committee of LCOF. 4)Healtb alld Wellbein Ekta Wellbeing Club n5ns under the umbrella of Shree Sanatan Seva Samaj to provide healthy meals to senior members ol our community. We have two dedicated ladies. Pritiben Rathod and Sarojben Jivram who prepare fresh meals for our members every Tucsday. Presently ￿'e have 76 paid mcmbers. We also provide Yoga classes for our members. Mrs. Lata Shah and Mrs Shobha SHREE SANATAN SEVA SAMAJ Singh are champions organizing health sessions. Mr. Dhansukhbhai Panchal. Chairp¢rson of the Club coordinates in organizing the Wellbeing Club hel￿ by MTS. Lats Shah. The Management Committee of Mandir thank them for their hard work and selfless service which benefits many senior memkrs of our community. We also have Dilkhush Lunch Club who hires our premises one day per week to provide healthy lunch and other social activities for their senior cilizen meM￿rs. Representatives from Alzheimer's charity have giv¢n our members valuabl¢ inforniation on mental health issues. Diabetes UK presentation was organized by our champion Mts. Lata Shah whereas a Gynaecology seminar by Dr, Anjali was organized by our champion Mrs. Shobha Singh for our women. Once a week our COTllTnittee meMi￿r Shobha Singh conducts Yoga classes for our tnembcTS. Thakorbhai Mistry and Latsben Shah h¢lp with administrdtion. We thank them LN)th. A coach trip 27.05.23 to Birniingham to Laxminard)'an Mandir for inauguration of new Shikhar. A coach trip 12.08.23 - Pilgrimage to P￿StOn Mandir, Bolton Krishna and Ved Mandirs, Oldham to Indian Association Krishna Mandir. Our Buildings St1￿cOmMIttee member5 are thankd for their hard work at keeping the premises in good habitable conditions. They all critically review the facilities and are working to uplate the heating, lighting and building servi¢¢s. This year we have refurbished our Mandir Bhavan kI￿hen and our Pujari flat kitchen. We have also refurbished windows ￿1th new sealed units. The sub. them consistendy- make judgement5 and e5tiEnates that are reasonable and prudent" state M,hether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. and pr¢par¢ the financial statements on the going concern basis unless Ét is inappropriate to presume that the charity will ¢ontinue in operntional existence. The Management Comtnittec / Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records whi¢h disclose with reasonable accuracy at any titne the financial posltion of the charity and to enable thcm to ensure that the financial Statements comply with the Charities Act 201 l and the applicable Charities (Accounts and Rew)rts) Regulations.. 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. FINANCE SHREE SANATAN SEVA SAMAJ We thank our treasurer Mr. Hitenbhai Shah and our Vice -Presid¢nt Kantibhai Lad who personally takes great care tnonitoring and working to keep the accounts in order. Our treasutEr has worked hard in keeping our computerized accounts up to date. We also thank our young Committ¢ member Ashish Birle for his help with data entry. We give special thanks to our priest Shree Prafullbhai Dave for doing a number of virtual online events keeping our members engag￿ and rdising funds for our Mandir at the same time. Both our administrators Mr. Pravinbhai Shah and Mr. Babubhai Misty are thankd for keeping stringent records of incoming donations and all outgoing expenses. Very. sadly our sentor administrator had to withdraw his servic¢s as a rcsult of ill health. We can't thank him enough for his long-dedicated seTh'ices. We are mosi grateful to Shah & Co. for their invaluable accounting servi￿S without any cost to Shree Sanatan Seva Samaj. We honor and give special thanks to Shah & Co. Accountants for their long-standing services and hope they will continue to do so. TRUSTEES Trustees tern) ended 31° (ktober 2023 and we advertised to r￿rnIt new Trustees to all our members. We received applications from six interested candidates. They are Ashockbhai Mistrv, Kamalbhai Achary4 Sumanbhai Kothari, Vinodbhai Shah, Gopalbhai Kate¢hia and Jitubhai Bodhani. As our constilution says 5 trustees we consulted the candidates. Vinodbhai Shah agreed to withdraw and so we have Gopalbhai as our new Trustee. Gopalbhai and Ashockbhai attend our cotTrmittee meetings 50 we are grateful to them ft)r their supw)rt. Visitors: Mr. Hitesh Tailor- Mayor of Faling and a IKTry from Luton visited us. Mr. Bhavesh Shah also a Luton visited us on Holi festivaI. He is apwiinted as the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire. Shree Rameshbhai (Iz2 from Sandipani Ashram, Porbandar. India. International Kathakar. His holiness Swami Keshvanandji from Sanatan Seva Mandal. DwaTka. India. tastly. we thank all th¢ Sub-committee memkn and the MaT]agement Covnmittee members for their help and support and ¢ommitment to manage all activKtiC5 that took plac¢ at Hindu Mandir and Community Centre, Luto during 2023124. Most importantly we thank all the devotees who help. supp)rt financially and physically to keep the Mandir going. Namaste. This r¢port was ap behalf. ov¢d by the Management Committee and Trustres on 13"ffj&y, 204 and signed on their ogesh G. Misty Hon. Secretary SHREE SANATAN SEVA SAMAJ INDEPENDENT EXAMINF.R'S RF.PORT TO THE MANAGEMENT COMMirfEE AND TRUSTEES OF SHREE SANATAN SEVA SAMAJ I report to the rnanagemeni committee and trustees my exarnination of the accounts of Sl]ree Sanatan Seva Safftaj {the Samaj) for the year ended 3 1st Ma￿h 2024 which are Set out on pages 10 ￿ 13. Responsibilities bas￿ of report As the charity's Tnanagement committee and ￿￿teeS you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in a¢¢ordance with th¢ requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (-Ihe Aci"). The charity's man4uement colnmittee and trnstees consider that an audit is not required for the and an indew)deni examinatith) is ne¢de41 An independent examination includes a review of the accouniino re￿rdS kept by the charity" and a comparsson of ihe &¢¢ounts pre5¢nt¢d with those records. The procedures do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audi( and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accoullts present a'true and fairf view and the report is lilnited to those matters set out in the Independent examinerfs sMement. I report in respe¢l of my examinaiion of the Samaj's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in calrying out my examinalion I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Com]nission under 5eclion 145(5)(b) of the Act. IlldepeThdenl ¢AarniDer's ststement I have completed my exaFnination. I confirm that no ¥naterial matter5 have ¢ome to my attention in connection with the examination giving Tne cause to ￿lIeVe in any material respect= l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Samaj as Tequired by section 130 of th¢ ACL or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do not cotnply with the applicable requirements concerning the forni and contents of the accounts set out in the Charities (Ac¢ounts and Report5) Regulation5 2008 other than any requirernents that the ac¢ounts give a true and fair view whi¢h is not a matter considered as part of an independent eXamIn￿on. I have no ¢ollcerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination ts) which attention should be drni￿ in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reachcd. Dakshesh S. Paton FCCA on behalf of Shah & Co. Chartered Certified A¢¢ountants 25 Park Street West Luion LUI 3BE Date". SHREE SANATAN SEVA SAMAJ STATEMENT OF FINAIYCIAL A(YIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Re5tricttd IIDrestritted Fu•d5 Restricted Ilnrestrieted Fullds Fllnds Notrs To¢¥1 Totsl INCOMINC RESOURCES Income frorn: Donations and le Nitya Seva New Life Membership Fund Donations Festival$ and Aarti Collections cies 625 625 928 30.161 106.529 .126 1.126 816 25.395 105,798 928 30.161 I￿529 816 25,395 105.798 Invesmient Income Dividends Receivable 50.012 50.012 44,722 44,722 Rental Income Hire of Hall and Utensils 12.326 12J26 12,416 12.416 Other Activities & Grants Bank Loyalry Reward Coach Trips Education Activities Health Activities Sundry Income 286 4.320 2.979 631 4.786 286 4.320 2,979 631 4.786 262 465 1.920 26 7,475 262 465 1,920 26 7.475 Totsl 625 212.958 213.583 1.126 199.295 200.4?1 RESOURCES EXPENDED tnditure OTh: Direct Tem le nmnin costs.. Salaries & Employer's Nl Insurance HeaL Lighi & Water Property Maintenance & Repairs Postage. Printing & Stationery Telephone Cleaning Provissons & Sllpplies Navratri Musicians Bank Charges Depreciation 28.440 28.440 27,522 4.488 16,245 24.209 3.575 1.097 8.611 9.493 5.500 1.526 2,222 27.522 4,488 16.245 24.209 3.575 1.097 23.188 10.738 4254 1245 10.748 23.188 10.738 4254 1.245 10.748 9.493 5.5(K> 1,526 2,222 5,7 -735 13.4(K 5,7 1.735 13,4(K h¢r Artivi Coach Trips Education AciivÈties Health Activities Sundry Ex￿￿se5 nditure: 4221 3.622 520 15,717 4,221 3.622 520 15,717 625 3.520 625 3,520 22,430 22,430 145J35 145.536 131.063 131,Ib3 Excess of Income Over Exptnditure Unrealised {LossyGain on Listed Investments Net Movement In Funds Total Funds Brought Fonvard Total Funds Carried Fonvard 625 {2.717) (2.0921 149.571 147A29 67.423 18,6841 58.739 1.842.744 I,￿1.483 1.126 I9,5(￿) 18,380) 157,901 149521 6&232 137.2731 30,959 69J58 146.7791 22.579 1.969.686 1,992265 56.647 1,992,265 2,IM&912 I￿2,744 The notes on pages 12 and 13 fonn part of these accounts. 10 SHREE SANATAN SEVA SAMAJ BALANCE SHEET AS AT31st MARCH 2024 No¢fs 31.03.24 31.03.23 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets Investmenis 1.141,076 885,826 2.026.902 1,096,368 826.602 1,922,970 CURRENT ASSETS tkbtors Cash ￿ Bank and in Hand 7.492 22.003 29,495 9.924 66.140 76,064 CREDITORS-Amounts fallin due within one ear 7.485 6.769 NET CURRENT ASSETS 22,010 69,295 NET ASSETS 2,04&912 1,992,265 REPRESENTED BY: Restricted Funds Unrestricied Fund8 147,429 1,901,483 149,521 1,842,744 TOTAL FUNDS 2.1)48.912 ,992265 Approved by the Management Committee onJfrt and Si￿ed OD their behalf.. ania . Shah President Thc notes pages 12 and 13 form part of th¢s¢ accounts. SHREE SANATAN SEVA SAMAJ NOTES TO ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024 I) ACCOUNTING POLICIES a) Bssi5 of re aration and assessment of oiD eontern The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items r￿ognISed at cosi or transaction value unless othern'ise swed in the relevani notes to these accounts.The financial ststernents have been prepar¢d in accordance with the Swemeni of Recornmended Practice: Accounting and Re￿rtillg by Chariti¢s preparing iheÉr accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicabl¢ in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102- effectiv¢ I st January 2019) and with the Charities Act 2011. Th¢ Charity constituÈes a public benefii entity as defjned bj. FRSIO2, The Tnjstees consid¢T th¢r¢ are no uncertainties about the Charl￿S ability to conttnue as a going con¢¢rn. b) Income reeo nition Donation5 and other Voluntari. income is accounted for when received by the charity. Dividend5 and other investment income is credited on a wei*oble basis. enditure rec nition All expenditure is accounted for an accruals basis. inclusive of VAT which cannot be recovered. Expenditure relating to specific activitie5 is allocated accordingty- ible Fixed Assets and De reciation tkpr¢ciaiion 15 provided. at ihe rates calculatrd. in order to write off the cos¢ of Fixed Assets over their estimated useful lives on a reducing balance basis. The [￿e applicable Ès 200/0 per annum on all Furniture & Equipment and 500/D p.a. on Computer Equipment. No depr¢¢iattOll is Provided on the Freehold land & Building and on Mandir Bhavan e) Quoted Investtnents have been valued at market values * the balance sheet date and any unr¢alised gaiThlloss is shown in the statement of Financial activities. O Gift aid reclaimable on donations to the charity is included with the donations amount received. 2) Taxation Shree Sanatan Seva Samaj is a registered charity and accordingty is exempt from t￿tiOn on its income and gaTns where they are applied for charitsble purp05CS. 3) FIXED ASSETS- TANGIBLE FREEHOLD L.4ND& MANDVR BH.4V.4N FirytNtTIRE & BI'ILDING .4C.CE&SORIES IIIPMENT TOTAL COST As ￿ 01-04-2023 Additions As at 314)3-2024 1,083,510 3,971 98,604 58,108 156,712 ,186,085 58,108 1,244,193 1.083.510 3,971 DEPRECIATION As at 014)4-2023 Charge for the year As at 31-03-2024 89,717 13,400 103.117 89,717 13,4(M) 103.117 NET BOOK VALUES As at 31-03-2024 1.083,510 3,971 53,595 1,141,076 As at 01-04-2023 1,083.510 3,971 8.887 1,096,368 12 SHREE SANATAN SEVA SAMAJ NOTES TO Accouf4TS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024 4) FIXED A&SETS- LISTED If4VESTMENTS Market Value &8 at IstA r23 Unrcalised Market Disposal Gain on Value as at eds Revaluation 31 si Mar 24 Additions Restricied a Seva M &G The Equiti¢s Inveslment Charifimd 149.518 625 (2,717) 147,426 Unrestricted M &G The Equiiies Investment Clwifund 677.084 70.¢X)O (8,684) 738,400 Total 826.602 70.025 111,401) 885,826 31.03.24 31.03.23 5) DEBTORS Prepayments Gift Aid tsx Recoverdble 7.41y2 5.469 4,455 9,924 7,492 6) CREDITORS- Amounts fallin Other Taxes & S￿La] Security Accrnals Hall HiTe DetK)sits due within one ear 942 6.043 5(Ml 7.485 561 2,459 3,620 TJ ANALYSIS OF FUND ASSETS AND LIABELITIES 31.03.2024 UJre5trifted Funds 31.03.2023 Restricte4 Unrestrieted Funds Funds Rtttricted Funds Totsl Total Tangible fixed Assets Fixed Asset Investments Cfftnt Assets Current Liabilities Total 1,141.076 738,41Kl 29.492 7.485) 1,901.48J 1,141.076 885.826 29.495 (7.485) 2.048,912 1,096,368 1.096,368 677.084 826.602 76.061 76.064 (6,769) 16.769) 1.842,744 1.992265 147,426 149.518 147.429 149,521 13