## Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 

From 31.03.23 Period end date 

Period start date   To 31.03.24 

Charity name: Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Gurdwara (GTBG referred to in this document) Charity registration number: 508328 

## Objectives and Activities 

||SORP reference||
|---|---|---|
|Summary of the purposes of<br>the charity as set out in its<br>governing document|Para 1.17|To provide an environment and<br>establishment to allow followers to practice<br>of the Sikh religion. Most importantly to<br>deliver on the foundational pillars of the<br>Sikh faith which are:<br>1. Vand Shakna – Sharing with others<br>2. Naam Japna – Focus on God<br>3. Kirat Karni – Earning an honest<br>living<br>There are several other areas that the Sikh<br>community and members of GTBG<br>contribute to such as:<br>-<br>Alleviating Poverty<br>-<br>Providing a safe place for welfare<br>and community support<br>-<br>To provide a safe and friendly<br>environment for Sikhs to remain<br>connected to their faith.<br>-<br>Free food to everyone|
|Summary of the main<br>activities in relation to those<br>purposes for the public<br>benefit, in particular, the<br>activities, projects or<br>services identified in the<br>accounts.|Para 1.17 and<br>1.19|The Sikh religion and faith is not exclusively<br>for Sikhs, we welcome members from other<br>faith groups and encourage wider<br>participation.  The gurdwara provides:<br>•<br>Regular Sunday Service to all<br>members and non-members<br>•<br>Celebrating regular annual events<br>such as Vaisakhi and various<br>(Gurpurab – Event to celebrate the<br>birth of our Gurus)<br>•<br>Events throughout the week, such<br>as educational lessons, social<br>awareness, and safety, Mental well-<br>being, and support<br>•<br>GTBG is also the main location<br>where we prepare and provide a<br>‘free food service’to hundreds of|





|||people in Nottingham who are<br>homeless/poverty. This is called<br>Guru Nanak's mission and has been<br>running for 10 years, 3 times per<br>week.<br>•<br>Support for Nottingham Trent and<br>Nottingham Universities providing<br>international /overseas students a<br>place of worship, and regularly<br>serving over 100 hot meals, freshly<br>cooked vegetarian food that has<br>beenblessed|
|---|---|---|
|Statement confirming<br>whether the trustees have<br>had regard to the guidance<br>issued by the Charity<br>Commission on public<br>benefit|Para 1.18|•<br>The trustees are aware of the<br>guidance and requirements as<br>issued and stipulated by the<br>Charities Commission.|



Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 

||SORP reference||
|---|---|---|
|Policy on grant-making|Para 1.38|•<br>The Gurdwara is always looking for<br>possibilities to improve its financial<br>position and is always interested in<br>accessing available grants, to<br>provide a clean and modern<br>facilities to improve visitor<br>experience.|
|Policy on social investment<br>including program-related<br>investment|Para 1.38|•<br>The objective of the Gurdwara is to<br>promote well-being, both spiritually<br>and mentally. The operating<br>protocol is therefore aimed at the<br>enrichment of this process.<br>•<br>GTBG has invested in programs<br>such as the annual Nottingham<br>Nagar Kirtan, which has been<br>running for the last 40 years,<br>supported by local authorities, such<br>as Nottinghamshire Police and<br>Nottingham City Council,<br>•<br>This event attracts between 5000 /<br>8000 Sikhs and Non-Sikhs that<br>enjoy this event.<br>•<br>The start of the Nagar Kirtan is at<br>GTBG premises and this has been<br>the case since the early 1980’s.<br>•<br>GTBG also delivers specific<br>educational lessons for young<br>Sikhs, and this is a proactive<br>measure to ensure people who are<br>born into a ‘Sikh household’ have all<br>the necessary enablement, which<br>may have been lacking in previous<br>generations|





|Contribution made by<br>volunteers|Para 1.38|•<br>All members/family/ friends<br>voluntarily contribute to the ongoing<br>building improvement program and<br>ongoing religious events.<br>•<br>One of the foundational pillars of the<br>Sikh faith is called ‘Seva’ which<br>translates into ‘Selfless Service’.<br>This means that our visitors practice<br>the concept of ‘Seva’ and they<br>contribute to the preparation of<br>langar ‘Blessed Food’ and the<br>general upkeep of the premises<br>internally and externally.|
|---|---|---|
|Other||•<br>GTBG has also invested in better<br>sleeping and living accommodations<br>for our Priests (Giani Ji), which<br>include 2 small bedrooms, a small<br>kitchen, and dining areas.|



## Achievements and Performance 

||SORP reference||
|---|---|---|
|Summary of the main<br>achievements of the charity,<br>identifying the difference the<br>charity’s work has made to<br>the circumstances of its<br>beneficiaries and any wider<br>benefits to society as a<br>whole.|Para 1.20|We have achieved the following during the<br>last period.<br>•<br>Upgraded and decorated the<br>Gurdwara where necessary, to<br>ensure high standards and<br>cleanliness<br>•<br>Upgraded our Kitchen facility<br>including health & safety and<br>maintenance. As a result, the GTBG<br>kitchen provides the facilities for<br>GNM (Guru Nanaks Mission)<br>whereby, the volunteers can<br>prepare over 100 hot meals, 3 times<br>per week for the homeless.<br>•<br>Providing new facilities for families<br>and members to use such as<br>birthdays, weddings, funerals etc.<br>•<br>Increased activity and for physical,<br>mental, and emotional well-being.<br>•<br>Continue to provide the free food<br>kitchen service, which is known as<br>Guru Nanaks Mission –Providing<br>hot and freshly prepared food for<br>those in need and the homeless.|





- This service is available to people irrespective, of colour, creed, race or sexual status. 

- • Providing specific services, and signposting the elderly members of the community, including items such as diabetes control and mental wellbeing support. 

## Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 

|Achievements against<br>objectives set|Para 1.41|•<br>Completed the new roof in the<br>kitchen and serving area and used<br>funds awarded by a successful<br>grant application.<br>•<br>Completed Upgrade of new<br>sleeping quarters for priests,<br>providing better facilities.<br>•<br>Was successful in the Annual<br>Nottingham Nagar Kirtan and were<br>given the honour to prepare the<br>flowers arrangments for the 6-hour<br>procession visiting all the other<br>Gurdwara on route.<br>•<br>Utilised external services to provide<br>health and safety certification for the<br>building.<br>•<br>Installation of the new payment<br>system ‘Digital Golak’ that allow<br>visitors to the Gurdwara to make<br>donations without cash, using a<br>card or mobile phone.<br>•<br>Providing support for the<br>Nottingham Sikh Games on 15th<br>August 2024, providing over 1500<br>hot meals for the contestants and<br>the support staff.<br>•<br>Provided the drop-off point, sorting,<br>and distribution of hundreds of<br>Christmas presents for needy<br>families in Nottingham, maintaining<br>and strengthening community<br>relations with Non Sikhs, and<br>providing valuable support.|
|---|---|---|
||Para1.41|•<br>GTBG has received higher<br>donations than the previous period<br>and this is due to a more effective|





|Performance of fundraising<br>activities against objectives<br>set||new committee, bringing new ideas<br>and energy.<br>•<br>GTBG has also held ‘one-off events’<br>bringing in ‘Jatha’ or ‘Specialised<br>musicians that recite religious<br>scriptures. This has also provided<br>extra income to support the<br>operationalside ofthe Gurdwara.|
|---|---|---|
|Investment performance<br>against objectives|Para 1.41|•<br>Due to a highly active previous<br>period the Gurdwara was able to<br>invest £50,000 as a fixed deposit<br>investment, at an interest rate of<br>5.01% for 18 months. This is<br>expected to provide interest of<br>£3184 in Sept2025.|
|Other||•<br>None|





## Financial Review 

|Financial Review|||
|---|---|---|
|Review of the charity’s<br>financial position at the end<br>ofthe period|Para 1.21|•<br>None|
|Statement explaining the<br>policy for holding reserves<br>statingwhy they areheld|Para 1.22|•<br>None|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|•<br>None|
|Reasons for holding zero<br>reserves|Para 1.22|•<br>None|
|Details of fund materially in<br>deficit|Para 1.24|•<br>None|
|Explanation of any<br>uncertainties about the<br>charity continuing as a going<br>concern|Para 1.23|•<br>None|
|Additional information (optional)<br>You maychoose to include further statements||where relevant about:|
|The charity’s principal<br>sources of funds (including<br>any fundraising)|Para 1.47|As described in page 1:<br>•<br>Annual Gurdwara Membership<br>•<br>Weekly Donations<br>•<br>Set fees for family-sponsored<br>services, weekly<br>•<br>Set fees for families and<br>organisations using Gurdwara<br>Facilities<br>•<br>Weddings & Engagements<br>•<br>Major Events (Akhand Paaths,<br>Diwali/Bandhi Chorr)<br>•<br>Educational Classes<br>•<br>FamilyRemembrance Services|
|Investment policy and<br>objectives including any<br>social investment policy<br>adopted|Para 1.46|As described in page 1&2:|
|A description of the principal<br>risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|None|
|Other||None|





## Structure, Governance and Management 

|Description of charity’s<br>trusts:|||
|---|---|---|
|Type of governing document<br>(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Constitution|
|How is the charity<br>constituted?<br>(e.g unincorporated<br>association, CIO)|Para 1.25|None|
|Trustee selection methods<br>including details of any<br>constitutional provisions e.g.<br>election to post or name of<br>any person or body entitled<br>to appoint one or more<br>trustees|Para 1.25|Elected by Gurdwara Members.|



|Additional information (optional)<br>Youmay choose toincludefurtherstatements|Additional information (optional)<br>Youmay choose toincludefurtherstatements|whererelevant about:|
|---|---|---|
|Policies and procedures<br>adopted for the induction<br>and training of trustees|Para 1.51|•<br>Delivered by existing and previous<br>Trustees to ensure Charity<br>Commission requirements are clear<br>and understood.|
|The charity’s organisational<br>structure and any wider<br>network with which the<br>charity works|Para 1.51|•<br>Not applicable – There is no<br>hierarchy as Sikhs believe in<br>equality and therefore<br>‘organisational structures’, as such.<br>•<br>From an operational perspective,<br>the President (Pardaan) and the<br>Priest (Giani Ji) represent the<br>Sangat|
|Relationship with any<br>related parties|Para 1.51|•<br>None|
|Other||•<br>None|



## Reference and Administrative details 

|Charityname|NotApplicable|
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|Other name the charity uses|NotApplicable|
|Registered charity number||
|Charity’s principal address||
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity 

|1<br>2<br>3<br>4<br>5<br>6<br>7<br>8<br>9<br>10<br>11<br>12<br>13<br>14<br>15<br>16<br>17<br>18<br>19<br>20|Trustee name|Office (if any)|Dates acted if not for whole<br>year|Name of person (or body) entitled to<br>appoint trustee (if any)|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||Mr Gurmeet Singh<br>Taak|President|None|None|
||Mr. Gurcharn<br>Singh Bhaker|Secretary|None|None|
||Mr Sinder Singh<br>Potiwal|Treasurer|None|None|
||Mr Nirmal Singh<br>Taak|Facilities &<br>Storekeeping|None|None|
||Mr. Udham Singh<br>Roudh|Stage Secretary|None|None|
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved 

Director name 

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity 

|Trustee name|Dates acted if not for whole year||
|---|---|---|
|MrGurmeet Singh Taak|N/A||
|MrGurcharnSingh Bhaker|N/A||
|MrSinderSingh Potiwal|N/A||
|MrChamakSingh Potiwal|N/A||
|Mr MarshallSingh Taak|N/A||
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## Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others 

|Description of the assets<br>held in this capacity|•<br>GTBG Building / Premises estimated value £2.5m<br>•<br>Address: 36 Church Street, Lenton, Nottingham,<br>NG7 2FF|
|---|---|
|Name and objects of the<br>charity on whose behalf the<br>assets are held and how this<br>falls within the custodian<br>charity’s objects|•<br>Guru Teg Bahadur Gurdwara, As a registered<br>charity establishment<br>•<br>Objects as per pages 1-8|
|Details of arrangements for<br>safe custody and<br>segregation of such assets<br>from the charity’s own<br>assets|•<br>The title deeds of the above property are in a<br>secured safe deposit|



## Additional information (optional) 

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) 

|Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)|Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)|Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)|
|---|---|---|
|Type of<br>adviser<br>Name<br>Address|||
|N/A|N/A|N/A|
|N/A|N/A|N/A|
|N/A|N/A|N/A|
|N/A|N/A|N/A|
|Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)|||
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## Exemptions from disclosure 

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details 

- NONE 

## Other optional information 

- NONE 



Declarations
The trustees dedare that they have approved the Iru8lee8' report above.
Srgned on behalf of the ¢h8rity'8 tru81ee•
Signature{sl
Full namels}
PoSit￿n (eg Secretary,
Chair, elcl
Gumieel Singh Taak
President
fc
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haker
Sècretary
Date
Z2- 12.202t.

SRI GURU TEG BAHADUR GURDWARA
INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS
& ACCUMULATED FUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2024

SRI GURU TEG BAHADUR GURDWARA
ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER
508328
ADDRESS
75 Church S
Len"ori
NG/ 2FF
ACCOUNTANTS
B'ake L2n02 & Co Limtted
C.iaryLe". ed Ceryned Accountants
H.':n Road
NGS 2LH
BANKERS
O,'M Square Branch
PO Bcx 1000

SRI GURU TEG BAHADUR GURDWARA
ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CONTENTS
Page
Accountants, report
Statement of Income and Expendtture
Summary of Accumulated Fund
Notes to the Accounts

SRI GURU TEG BAHADUR GURDWARA
ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT
As described on page 3 you have approved the Statement of Income and Expenses for the year
ended 31 March 2024 set out on page 2. In accordance wtth your instructions we have compiled
these unaudited accounts from the accounts.ng records and information and explanations supplied
to us.
Blake Landa & Co Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants
Date: 11 September 2024

SRI GURU TEG BAHADUR GURDWARA
ACCOUNTS
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
31 March
2024
31 March
2023
Note
Donations, Member Fees and
General Income
95.376
70,403
Qther Income
Building Fund Donatsons
Gift Aid Claim
Other Interest ReceNed
403
23.945
334
113
17,629
333
Total Income
120,058
88,478
General Expenses
Wages- Priests and Sewa Dar
Kirtan - Prtests
Gas and electricty
Insurance
Water rates
Repairs and maintenan
Telephone
Printing and stationery
Food and grocery purch2ses
Cleaning and refuse Callett￿on
Kamatee
Donationslsubscriptions
Legal and professional fees
Sundries
5,847
6,545
15,714
2,346
2,568
4,228
407
28
15,198
3,454
2,500
480
8.a31
81
2.433
12.541
456
18.423
3.228
1,200
960
1.751
757
(74,968)
(60,052)
Capital Expenditure
Building Improvements
3a
{18,548)
(3,022)
Net surplusl(deficit)
26,542
25,404

SRI GURU TEG BAHADUR GURDWARA
ACCOUNTS
STATEMENT OF ACCUMULATED FUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
31 March
2024
31 March
2023
Note
Debtor5
Gift Claims
23.9d.i
36,441
Bank
Lloyds TSB - Treasurers Acccu'riL
Pety Cash
97.476
58,438
Total Assets
121,421
94,879
Accumulated Fund - BIFwd
94,879
69,475
Net surplusl(deficit)
26,542
25.404
Accumulated Fund - Clfwd
121,421
94,879
We approve these accounts aryd conirm that we have rqade available all relevant records and
information Tor their preparallap..
for and behalf of
Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Gurdwara
Date: 11 September 2024

SRI GURU TEG BAHADUR GURDWARA
ACCOUNTS
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
31 March
2024
31 March
2023
1. Donations, Member Fees and Generdl Income
Ardas
Members STibLriDtion Fees
Donations Goal(
Donats"ons
Kirtan DonaDons
Lap.gar
Karr.aLee
Wedai.-.a Fs*s
How,e B"ess.-as
Akand P2T
GupJ Nar.aK'i M.ss£
Sundry Incorr.e
22.745
12.567
7.465
4.102
7.371
11.411
880
886
2.165
10.g40
3.000
12.064
11,892
13.912
6.SQ9
4.242
8.992
520
2.482
2,051
11.657
1.700
95,376
70,403
2. Other Income
Building Fund Donat'ons
403
113
Gift Aid Clain
23,945
17,629
Other Inieres:, Receved
334
333
Totsl Income
120,058
88,478

SRI GURU TEG BAHADUR GURDWARA
ACCOUNTS
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
31 March
2024
31 March
2023
3. Capitsl Expenditure
3a. Building Improvements
18,548
3,022
18.548
3,022
Totsl Capitsl Expendtture
18,548
3,022

SRI GURU TEG BAHADUR GURDWARA
ACCOUNTS
SUMMARY BANK ACCOUNT
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
31 March 31 March
2024
2023
4. Debtors
Gift Aid Reclaimable
23,945
36,441
23,945
36.441
5. Bank Accounts
Lloyds TSB - Treasurers Account
97,476
58,438
Petty Cash
97,476
58.438
6. Accumulated Fund
121,421
94,879
Page 6

## Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 

From 31.03.23 Period end date 

Period start date   To 31.03.24 

Charity name: Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Gurdwara (GTBG referred to in this document) Charity registration number: 508328 

## Objectives and Activities 

||SORP reference||
|---|---|---|
|Summary of the purposes of<br>the charity as set out in its<br>governing document|Para 1.17|To provide an environment and<br>establishment to allow followers to practice<br>of the Sikh religion. Most importantly to<br>deliver on the foundational pillars of the<br>Sikh faith which are:<br>1. Vand Shakna – Sharing with others<br>2. Naam Japna – Focus on God<br>3. Kirat Karni – Earning an honest<br>living<br>There are several other areas that the Sikh<br>community and members of GTBG<br>contribute to such as:<br>-<br>Alleviating Poverty<br>-<br>Providing a safe place for welfare<br>and community support<br>-<br>To provide a safe and friendly<br>environment for Sikhs to remain<br>connected to their faith.<br>-<br>Free food to everyone|
|Summary of the main<br>activities in relation to those<br>purposes for the public<br>benefit, in particular, the<br>activities, projects or<br>services identified in the<br>accounts.|Para 1.17 and<br>1.19|The Sikh religion and faith is not exclusively<br>for Sikhs, we welcome members from other<br>faith groups and encourage wider<br>participation.  The gurdwara provides:<br>•<br>Regular Sunday Service to all<br>members and non-members<br>•<br>Celebrating regular annual events<br>such as Vaisakhi and various<br>(Gurpurab – Event to celebrate the<br>birth of our Gurus)<br>•<br>Events throughout the week, such<br>as educational lessons, social<br>awareness, and safety, Mental well-<br>being, and support<br>•<br>GTBG is also the main location<br>where we prepare and provide a<br>‘free food service’to hundreds of|





|||people in Nottingham who are<br>homeless/poverty. This is called<br>Guru Nanak's mission and has been<br>running for 10 years, 3 times per<br>week.<br>•<br>Support for Nottingham Trent and<br>Nottingham Universities providing<br>international /overseas students a<br>place of worship, and regularly<br>serving over 100 hot meals, freshly<br>cooked vegetarian food that has<br>beenblessed|
|---|---|---|
|Statement confirming<br>whether the trustees have<br>had regard to the guidance<br>issued by the Charity<br>Commission on public<br>benefit|Para 1.18|•<br>The trustees are aware of the<br>guidance and requirements as<br>issued and stipulated by the<br>Charities Commission.|



Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 

||SORP reference||
|---|---|---|
|Policy on grant-making|Para 1.38|•<br>The Gurdwara is always looking for<br>possibilities to improve its financial<br>position and is always interested in<br>accessing available grants, to<br>provide a clean and modern<br>facilities to improve visitor<br>experience.|
|Policy on social investment<br>including program-related<br>investment|Para 1.38|•<br>The objective of the Gurdwara is to<br>promote well-being, both spiritually<br>and mentally. The operating<br>protocol is therefore aimed at the<br>enrichment of this process.<br>•<br>GTBG has invested in programs<br>such as the annual Nottingham<br>Nagar Kirtan, which has been<br>running for the last 40 years,<br>supported by local authorities, such<br>as Nottinghamshire Police and<br>Nottingham City Council,<br>•<br>This event attracts between 5000 /<br>8000 Sikhs and Non-Sikhs that<br>enjoy this event.<br>•<br>The start of the Nagar Kirtan is at<br>GTBG premises and this has been<br>the case since the early 1980’s.<br>•<br>GTBG also delivers specific<br>educational lessons for young<br>Sikhs, and this is a proactive<br>measure to ensure people who are<br>born into a ‘Sikh household’ have all<br>the necessary enablement, which<br>may have been lacking in previous<br>generations|





|Contribution made by<br>volunteers|Para 1.38|•<br>All members/family/ friends<br>voluntarily contribute to the ongoing<br>building improvement program and<br>ongoing religious events.<br>•<br>One of the foundational pillars of the<br>Sikh faith is called ‘Seva’ which<br>translates into ‘Selfless Service’.<br>This means that our visitors practice<br>the concept of ‘Seva’ and they<br>contribute to the preparation of<br>langar ‘Blessed Food’ and the<br>general upkeep of the premises<br>internally and externally.|
|---|---|---|
|Other||•<br>GTBG has also invested in better<br>sleeping and living accommodations<br>for our Priests (Giani Ji), which<br>include 2 small bedrooms, a small<br>kitchen, and dining areas.|



## Achievements and Performance 

||SORP reference||
|---|---|---|
|Summary of the main<br>achievements of the charity,<br>identifying the difference the<br>charity’s work has made to<br>the circumstances of its<br>beneficiaries and any wider<br>benefits to society as a<br>whole.|Para 1.20|We have achieved the following during the<br>last period.<br>•<br>Upgraded and decorated the<br>Gurdwara where necessary, to<br>ensure high standards and<br>cleanliness<br>•<br>Upgraded our Kitchen facility<br>including health & safety and<br>maintenance. As a result, the GTBG<br>kitchen provides the facilities for<br>GNM (Guru Nanaks Mission)<br>whereby, the volunteers can<br>prepare over 100 hot meals, 3 times<br>per week for the homeless.<br>•<br>Providing new facilities for families<br>and members to use such as<br>birthdays, weddings, funerals etc.<br>•<br>Increased activity and for physical,<br>mental, and emotional well-being.<br>•<br>Continue to provide the free food<br>kitchen service, which is known as<br>Guru Nanaks Mission –Providing<br>hot and freshly prepared food for<br>those in need and the homeless.|





- This service is available to people irrespective, of colour, creed, race or sexual status. 

- • Providing specific services, and signposting the elderly members of the community, including items such as diabetes control and mental wellbeing support. 

## Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 

|Achievements against<br>objectives set|Para 1.41|•<br>Completed the new roof in the<br>kitchen and serving area and used<br>funds awarded by a successful<br>grant application.<br>•<br>Completed Upgrade of new<br>sleeping quarters for priests,<br>providing better facilities.<br>•<br>Was successful in the Annual<br>Nottingham Nagar Kirtan and were<br>given the honour to prepare the<br>flowers arrangments for the 6-hour<br>procession visiting all the other<br>Gurdwara on route.<br>•<br>Utilised external services to provide<br>health and safety certification for the<br>building.<br>•<br>Installation of the new payment<br>system ‘Digital Golak’ that allow<br>visitors to the Gurdwara to make<br>donations without cash, using a<br>card or mobile phone.<br>•<br>Providing support for the<br>Nottingham Sikh Games on 15th<br>August 2024, providing over 1500<br>hot meals for the contestants and<br>the support staff.<br>•<br>Provided the drop-off point, sorting,<br>and distribution of hundreds of<br>Christmas presents for needy<br>families in Nottingham, maintaining<br>and strengthening community<br>relations with Non Sikhs, and<br>providing valuable support.|
|---|---|---|
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|Performance of fundraising<br>activities against objectives<br>set||new committee, bringing new ideas<br>and energy.<br>•<br>GTBG has also held ‘one-off events’<br>bringing in ‘Jatha’ or ‘Specialised<br>musicians that recite religious<br>scriptures. This has also provided<br>extra income to support the<br>operationalside ofthe Gurdwara.|
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|Investment performance<br>against objectives|Para 1.41|•<br>Due to a highly active previous<br>period the Gurdwara was able to<br>invest £50,000 as a fixed deposit<br>investment, at an interest rate of<br>5.01% for 18 months. This is<br>expected to provide interest of<br>£3184 in Sept2025.|
|Other||•<br>None|





## Financial Review 

|Financial Review|||
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|Review of the charity’s<br>financial position at the end<br>ofthe period|Para 1.21|•<br>None|
|Statement explaining the<br>policy for holding reserves<br>statingwhy they areheld|Para 1.22|•<br>None|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|•<br>None|
|Reasons for holding zero<br>reserves|Para 1.22|•<br>None|
|Details of fund materially in<br>deficit|Para 1.24|•<br>None|
|Explanation of any<br>uncertainties about the<br>charity continuing as a going<br>concern|Para 1.23|•<br>None|
|Additional information (optional)<br>You maychoose to include further statements||where relevant about:|
|The charity’s principal<br>sources of funds (including<br>any fundraising)|Para 1.47|As described in page 1:<br>•<br>Annual Gurdwara Membership<br>•<br>Weekly Donations<br>•<br>Set fees for family-sponsored<br>services, weekly<br>•<br>Set fees for families and<br>organisations using Gurdwara<br>Facilities<br>•<br>Weddings & Engagements<br>•<br>Major Events (Akhand Paaths,<br>Diwali/Bandhi Chorr)<br>•<br>Educational Classes<br>•<br>FamilyRemembrance Services|
|Investment policy and<br>objectives including any<br>social investment policy<br>adopted|Para 1.46|As described in page 1&2:|
|A description of the principal<br>risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|None|
|Other||None|





## Structure, Governance and Management 

|Description of charity’s<br>trusts:|||
|---|---|---|
|Type of governing document<br>(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Constitution|
|How is the charity<br>constituted?<br>(e.g unincorporated<br>association, CIO)|Para 1.25|None|
|Trustee selection methods<br>including details of any<br>constitutional provisions e.g.<br>election to post or name of<br>any person or body entitled<br>to appoint one or more<br>trustees|Para 1.25|Elected by Gurdwara Members.|



|Additional information (optional)<br>Youmay choose toincludefurtherstatements|Additional information (optional)<br>Youmay choose toincludefurtherstatements|whererelevant about:|
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|Policies and procedures<br>adopted for the induction<br>and training of trustees|Para 1.51|•<br>Delivered by existing and previous<br>Trustees to ensure Charity<br>Commission requirements are clear<br>and understood.|
|The charity’s organisational<br>structure and any wider<br>network with which the<br>charity works|Para 1.51|•<br>Not applicable – There is no<br>hierarchy as Sikhs believe in<br>equality and therefore<br>‘organisational structures’, as such.<br>•<br>From an operational perspective,<br>the President (Pardaan) and the<br>Priest (Giani Ji) represent the<br>Sangat|
|Relationship with any<br>related parties|Para 1.51|•<br>None|
|Other||•<br>None|



## Reference and Administrative details 

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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity 

|1<br>2<br>3<br>4<br>5<br>6<br>7<br>8<br>9<br>10<br>11<br>12<br>13<br>14<br>15<br>16<br>17<br>18<br>19<br>20|Trustee name|Office (if any)|Dates acted if not for whole<br>year|Name of person (or body) entitled to<br>appoint trustee (if any)|
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||Mr Gurmeet Singh<br>Taak|President|None|None|
||Mr. Gurcharn<br>Singh Bhaker|Secretary|None|None|
||Mr Sinder Singh<br>Potiwal|Treasurer|None|None|
||Mr Nirmal Singh<br>Taak|Facilities &<br>Storekeeping|None|None|
||Mr. Udham Singh<br>Roudh|Stage Secretary|None|None|
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved 

Director name 

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity 

|Trustee name|Dates acted if not for whole year||
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|MrGurmeet Singh Taak|N/A||
|MrGurcharnSingh Bhaker|N/A||
|MrSinderSingh Potiwal|N/A||
|MrChamakSingh Potiwal|N/A||
|Mr MarshallSingh Taak|N/A||
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## Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others 

|Description of the assets<br>held in this capacity|•<br>GTBG Building / Premises estimated value £2.5m<br>•<br>Address: 36 Church Street, Lenton, Nottingham,<br>NG7 2FF|
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|Name and objects of the<br>charity on whose behalf the<br>assets are held and how this<br>falls within the custodian<br>charity’s objects|•<br>Guru Teg Bahadur Gurdwara, As a registered<br>charity establishment<br>•<br>Objects as per pages 1-8|
|Details of arrangements for<br>safe custody and<br>segregation of such assets<br>from the charity’s own<br>assets|•<br>The title deeds of the above property are in a<br>secured safe deposit|



## Additional information (optional) 

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) 

|Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)|Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)|Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)|
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## Exemptions from disclosure 

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details 

- NONE 

## Other optional information 

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Declarations
The trustees dedare that they have approved the Iru8lee8' report above.
Srgned on behalf of the ¢h8rity'8 tru81ee•
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Full namels}
PoSit￿n (eg Secretary,
Chair, elcl
Gumieel Singh Taak
President
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haker
Sècretary
Date
Z2- 12.202t.