2024-12-31-accounts

LEUVA PATIDAR SAMAJ (SNV) OF LONDON Hindu Patidars from the Districts of Surat, Navsari, and Valsad (Gujarat)

website: www.londonsamaj.com Address all correspondence to: 91 Thirlmere Gdns, Wembley, Middx, HA9 8RD email:[e-mail]

Charity Registration No. 293056

LEUVA PATIDAR SAMAJ (SNV) OF LONDOTON TRUSTEES & MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES’ REPORT AND ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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Registered Charity No. 293056. Address: 91Thirlmere Gardens, Wembley, HA9 8RD

LEUVA PATIDAR SAMAJ (SNV) OF LONDON Hindu Patidars from the Districts of Surat, Navsari, and Valsad (Gujarat)

website: www.londonsamaj.com Address all correspondence to: 91 Thirlmere Gdns, Wembley, Middx, HA9 8RD email:[e-mail]

LEUVA PATIDAR SAMAJ (SNV) OF LONDON TRUSTEES & MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE’S FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

INFORMATION

Charity Number Correspondence Address

Trustees & Management Committee	Trustees & Management Committee
Alisha Patel	Social media Manager
Anand R Patel	Committee Member
Ankur A Patel	IT Support
Aruna A Patel	Trustee
Ashwin M Patel	Trustee
Bharatbhai J Patel	Committee Member
Bhavik M Patel	Secretary
Bhavik R Patel	Chair of Trustees
Bhavin S Patel	Committee Member
Bhumika H Patel	Committee Member
Dipak Patel	Committee Member
Heena R Patel	Committee Member
Jayesh Patel	Trustee
Jiten Patel	Committee Member
Kaushika B Patel	Committee Member
Mahendra B Patel	Committee Member
Mina A Patel	Committee Member
Minesh A Patel	President
Nina A Patel	Committee Member
Pravinchandra D Patel	Committee Member
Preeti S Patel	Membership Secretary
Priyesh Patel	Committee Member
Punita R Patel	Committee Member
Raju M Patel	Committee Member
Ravindra M Patel	GDPR adviser
Renuka Patel	Vice Membership Secretary
Sandip Patel	Committee Member
Shaylesh V Patel	Treasurer
Shilaben N Patel	Committee Member
Tejal S Patel	Vice President
Tina B Patel	Committee Member
Tiku B Patel	Trustee
Vandana K Patel	Committee Member
Viraj Patel	Committee Member
293056
91 Thirlmere Gardens, Wembey, Middlesex,HA9 8RD

Registered Charity No. 293056. Address: 91Thirlmere Gardens, Wembley, HA9 8RD

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LEUVA PATIDAR SAMAJ (SNV) OF LONDON Hindu Patidars from the Districts of Surat, Navsari, and Valsad (Gujarat)

website: www.londonsamaj.com Address all correspondence to: 91 Thirlmere Gdns, Wembley, Middx, HA9 8RD email:[e-mail]

Correspondence Email

[e-mail]

LEUVA PATIDAR SAMAJ (SNV) OF LONDON REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

CONTENTS

Trustees & Management Committees’ Annual Report	4
Statement of Responsibilities	5
Independent Examiner’s Report	6
Receipts and Payments Account: General Fund	7
Statement of Assets and Liabilities	8
Notes to the Accounts	9-10

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Registered Charity No. 293056. Address: 91Thirlmere Gardens, Wembley, HA9 8RD

LEUVA PATIDAR SAMAJ (SNV) OF LONDON Hindu Patidars from the Districts of Surat, Navsari, and Valsad (Gujarat)

website: www.londonsamaj.com Address all correspondence to: 91 Thirlmere Gdns, Wembley, Middx, HA9 8RD email:[e-mail]

THE LPSOL TRUSTEES AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES PRESENT THEIR ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Objects of the Charity

The objectives of the Trust are the advancement of the Hindu religion in particular amongst the Hindu community in London, originating from Surat, Navsari and Valsad areas of India, the relief of poverty and sickness amongst the Leuva Patidar community, the advancement of education amongst children and adults of the Leuva Patidar community and the provision of recreational and leisure facilities amongst members of that community.

Constitution

The Trust was established under a Deed of Trust dated 10[th] February 1986. The charity number is 293056.

Review of Activities

In line with our objectives and in order to advance the Hindu Religion and culture, this year we held a number of charitable, religious and social in-person functions. Events included the Sports Fun day Navratri and Diwali Show .Some of which were extended to non-members.

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The Management Committee continued to keep in touch with all members via a combination of social media methods and Newsletters and we sadly had to support various families. Please see www.londonsamaj.com for events, news and photo galleries and reviews

Trustees who served during this year were:
Board of Trustees	Position	Elected /	Stood Down/
		Re-elected	Resigned
Bhavik R Patel	Trustee	24 July 2022	n/a
Aruna A Patel	Trustee	24 July 2022	n/a
Ashwin M Patel	Trustee	24 July 2022	n/a
Jayesh Patel	Trustee	24 July 2022	n/a
Tiku B Patel	Trustee	24 July 2022	n/a

The current Management Committee details are shown on page 2.

___ _____ Report Approved by: Name: Minesh A Patel (Ruva) Tejal S Patel (Pinsad) Title President Vice President

Dated 17 September 2025

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Registered Charity No. 293056. Address: 91Thirlmere Gardens, Wembley, HA9 8RD

LEUVA PATIDAR SAMAJ (SNV) OF LONDON Hindu Patidars from the Districts of Surat, Navsari, and Valsad (Gujarat)

website: www.londonsamaj.com Address all correspondence to: 91 Thirlmere Gdns, Wembley, Middx, HA9 8RD email:[e-mail]

LEUVA PATIDAR SAMAJ (SNV) OF LONDON STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees & Management Committees to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity’s financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year

In preparing accounts giving a true and fair view, the Trustees & Management Committees should follow practice and:

• Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

• Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

• State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the accounts;

• Prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will not continue in operation.

The Trustees & Management are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the applicable law. 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.

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Registered Charity No. 293056. Address: 91Thirlmere Gardens, Wembley, HA9 8RD

LEUVA PATIDAR SAMAJ (SNV) OF LONDON Hindu Patidars from the Districts of Surat, Navsari, and Valsad (Gujarat)

website: www.londonsamaj.com Address all correspondence to: 91 Thirlmere Gdns, Wembley, Middx, HA9 8RD email:[e-mail]

LEUVA PATIDAR SAMAJ (SNV) OF LONDON INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Leuva Patidar Samaj (SNV) of London (Charity Registration Number 293056)

I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2024. This report is conducted on a voluntary basis as a lifetime member and supporter of the charity. No professional fees are charged for the service.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

• Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;

• Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and

• To state whether any 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 Commission. 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 trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respects the requirements:

• To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and

• To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act

have not been met; or

To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Jay Patel & Co Chartered Accountants, 278 Northfield Avenue, Ealing, London, W5 4UB

Dated 7 May 2025

Registered Charity No. 293056. Address: 91Thirlmere Gardens, Wembley, HA9 8RD

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LEUVA PATIDAR SAMAJ (SNV) OF LONDON Hindu Patidars from the Districts of Surat, Navsari, and Valsad (Gujarat)

website: www.londonsamaj.com Address all correspondence to: 91 Thirlmere Gdns, Wembley, Middx, HA9 8RD email:[e-mail]

LEUVA PATIDAR SAMAJ (SNV) OF LONDON RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT: GENERAL FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

	December	December
	2024	2023
Subscriptions	687	60
Donations	4,673	6,630
Interest Income & Gift Aid	10,254	6,374
Corporate Sponsorship	3,314	9,284
Charitable Income (Note 6)	9,882	3,974
Total Income	£28,810	£26,322
Governance, Storage & Admin.	1,803	179
Paper & Electronic Comms.	2,267	2,675
Bank Fees	0	97
Liability Insurance	0	273
Depreciation of Assets	0	0
Charitable Spend (India)	0	180
Charitable Events Costs (Note 6)	18,320	23,993
Total Expenditure	£22,390	£27,397
Net Surplus/loss	£ 6,420	£(1,075)

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Registered Charity No. 293056. Address: 91Thirlmere Gardens, Wembley, HA9 8RD

LEUVA PATIDAR SAMAJ (SNV) OF LONDON Hindu Patidars from the Districts of Surat, Navsari, and Valsad (Gujarat)

website: www.londonsamaj.com Address all correspondence to: 91 Thirlmere Gdns, Wembley, Middx, HA9 8RD email:[e-mail]

LEUVA PATIDAR SAMAJ (SNV) OF LONDON STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

	December	December
	2024	2023
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets (Note 2)	0	0
Investments
1,621 Ordinary shares of £1 each in Lloyds TSB plc
(Note 5)	421	421
Current Assets
Debtors (Note 3)	1,541	0
Cash at Bank & In Hand	367.732	364,325
	£369,273	£364,746
Current Liabilities
Accrued Liabilities (Note 4)	2636	4,109
Total Net Assets	£367,058	£360,638
REPRESENTED BY:
General Reserve Fund b/f	£360,638	£361,713
Net Surplus for Year	6,420	(1,075)
Total General Reserve Fund c/f	£367,058	£360,638

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Registered Charity No. 293056. Address: 91Thirlmere Gardens, Wembley, HA9 8RD

LEUVA PATIDAR SAMAJ (SNV) OF LONDON Hindu Patidars from the Districts of Surat, Navsari, and Valsad (Gujarat)

website: www.londonsamaj.com Address all correspondence to: 91 Thirlmere Gdns, Wembley, Middx, HA9 8RD email:[e-mail]

LEUVA PATIDAR SAMAJ (SNV) OF LONDON NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Note 1 Accounting Policies

The receipts and payments accounts have been drawn up as a summary of the receipts and payments made during the year by the charity. Amounts are recorded as received by the charity or as payments are made during the year.

The receipts and payments accounts and statements of assets and liabilities have been prepared following the guidance for accounting for smaller charities issued by the Charity Commission. Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life.

Note	2	Fixed Assets
		Cost at 1stJanuary 2024	8,319
		Additions	-
		Cost at 31stDecember 2024	8,319
		Depreciation at 1stJan 2024	8,319
		Charge for the year	£0
		Depreciation at 31stDec 2024	8,319
		Net book value at 31 Dec 2023	0
		Net book value at 31 Dec 2024	0
Note	3	Debtors	2024	2023
		Prepayments and Accrued Income	1,541	-
Note	4	Accrued Liabilities	2024	2023
		Committee training and social	2,636	3,046
		Suthar Samaj (Navratri)	0	790
		Insurance	0	273

Note 5 Investments

£421 in the balance sheet relates to the cost price.

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Registered Charity No. 293056. Address: 91Thirlmere Gardens, Wembley, HA9 8RD

LEUVA PATIDAR SAMAJ (SNV) OF LONDON Hindu Patidars from the Districts of Surat, Navsari, and Valsad (Gujarat)

website: www.londonsamaj.com Address all correspondence to: 91 Thirlmere Gdns, Wembley, Middx, HA9 8RD email:[e-mail]

LEUVA PATIDAR SAMAJ (SNV) OF LONDON NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Note 6 Events Information

Charitable Income total £9,882 (2023 - £3,974) includes funds raised for other causes namely Navratri Arti money £153 (2023 -£180) for the SNVT district in India, as well as income from ticket sales, voluntary donations, and event contributions across Navratri, Diwali, the Fun Day BBQ, Youth events, and other community programmes.

Charitable Costs £18,320 (2023-£23,993) relate to hosting of event expenses, inclusive of the aforementioned £153 (2023-£180) funds which were for good causes paid onwards.

Note 7 Notable Non-Financial Sponsors during 2023

Independent examination of LPS accounts Radhika Niven (Jay Patel & Co)

24 hour website and IT support for LPSOL Ankur Patel (Khaparia)

Storage and transport for Samaj Fast Signs (Hammersmith) Shiv Saaj Investments ( Watford) Manojbhai’s Infinity Energy (Dastan) ASTOP Limited (Storage & Accounting software) N R S Healthcare

Other key third parties Harrow Rugby FC Barfi Bites Aum Clothing Anjali Patel Crochet

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Registered Charity No. 293056. Address: 91Thirlmere Gardens, Wembley, HA9 8RD