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Swaminarayan Bhagwan Sampraday, This ia done by holding religious services, festivals and to provide education and other activities that will further the objects of the trust, |
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| The Trustees and management committee are aware ofthe Charity |
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| Commission requirements to manage the trust and its objects for the |
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| purposes of public benefit «nd act In th» way that secures this aim |
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| The Temple does not charge for entry and runs purely on donations form |
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| the congregation, The Temple is available for the congregation to |
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| undertake their religious activities both in the morning and evening for |
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| 385days a year. Where facilities are available for hire to the members of |
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| Summary ofthe main aetivttlea undertaken for the |
the congregation, these charges are maintained at reasonable levels to reflect community use, |
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| pubNe benefit In relation to thea»~ta (Include within thla aeetlon the atatutory dmdaratlon that truateea have had reoard tothe guldanee iam~ by the Charity Comrnlaalon on publle beneNtj |
All Hindu festivals are celebrated so that the whole ofthe Hindu Community can be part ofthe celebrations, The temple regularly has visitors from the public servicm and many schools in the UK to learn about Hindu culture and religion and this ls done without any charge, The activities are run by unpaid volunteers who give up many hours oftheir time to further the objects ofthe Trust and to provide benefit to the wider congregation, We actively encourage and rely on voluntary participation. |
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| The temple operates an open door policy and regularly has events |
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| interacting with local residents, |
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| Teaching is provided in how to read and write the Gujarati language and |
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| there are a host ofactivities to engage youth including classes on |
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| religions„culture, behaviour as well as activities such as trips and events, |
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| The temple relies on the attendance of its congregation and the local |
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Hindu population to support its activities. As has been mentioned above the objects ofthe trust are furthered by the donations ofthose who visit the temple. The above is only possible and sustainable with that continued support and the contributions ofthose women, men, girls and |
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| policy on grantmaking; | boys who provide many hours ofvoluntary service. |
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Covid 19has had a significant impact on the Temple and its objectives during the latter part ofthe year. This includes: ~ The curtailing ofactivities, festivals. ~ Impact on learning. |
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| required for public service use. The kitchen was used by another charity |
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| 'Food for Life' preparing and distributing meals for those with specific |
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| needs and shielding throughout the city and wider region. Young |
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| volunteers also collected medicines for those shielding and offered |
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| services and contact numbers to those who may require help in the local |
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| The contribution ofthe young members ofthe congregation makes it |
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| easy to maintain the temple building and keep it clean and tidy. The need |
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| for a number ofessential building improvements arose during the year, |
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| which will require investment and are currently in progress. Investment |
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| was also made in live streaming equipment and maintaining a secure |
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| The Youth Committee and Management Committee continue to organise |
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| events, religious and morals classes for the young children and |
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| congregation to take part in on Fridays and Saturdays these classes |
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| continue to see further increases in numbers and improvements in |
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| structure. The teachers and presenters who organise and take part in |
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| these activities are dedicated volunteers who also ensure that the |
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| children and adults enjoy coming to and being part oftheir classes. Such |
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| The members ofthe congregation who attend the temple are the main |
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| contributors offinancial donations by which the temple is managed and |
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| maintained. We would like to thank them but also to the members ofthe |
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| congregation and management committee who continue to provide their |
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| attendance service and dedication in all our activities, without an cost. |
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| The operating costs ofthe temple continue to increase in terms of utilities |
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| Briefstatement | ofthe | and insurance in particular. A number ofessential upgrades are required |
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| charity's | policy | on reserves | in the medium term to ensure that the building remains suitable to |
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| support the objects ofthe trust. This includes lifecycle costs as |
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| components come to the end oftheir useful life, as well as enhancements |
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| to allow effective delivery ofour objects. Structural strengthening and fit |
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| out of community facilities located on the ground floor are estimated to |
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| cost 840,000and will be undertaken during the 2020/21 reporting year. |
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| Funds are invested in line with an approved reserves policy. Reserves |
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| are maintained to ensure the operation ofthe Trust in the short to |
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| medium term and more importantly also to ensure sustainability and |
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| affordability in the long term for future generations. The Covid pandemic |
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| highlights the importance of having usable reserves. |
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| AR | March 2012 |
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Endowment | |||||||||||||||||
| Categories | Details | funds | funds | funds | |||||||||||||||
| to | nearest K |
to | nearest | K | to nearest E | ||||||||||||||
| 81 Cash | funds | Cash | 1,580 | ||||||||||||||||
| Bank Accounts / Bonds |
608,793 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Education | account | 352 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total cash | funds | -':::,:::. :,'..',,',:,,:;,6iO,725 |
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| Details | to | nearest K |
to nearest | K | to nearest R | ||||||||||||||
| 82 Other | monetary | assets | Loan to | Shree Swaminarayan | Mandir Bhuj | 200,000 | |||||||||||||
| UK | |||||||||||||||||||
| Details | Fund to which asset belon s |
Cost (optional) | Current value o tional |
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| 83Investment | assets | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 84Assets retained | for | the | Fixtures | Fittings and Ornaments | |||||||||||||||
| charity's | own | use | Alters / Kitchen |
Idols, Musical Instruments Equipment |
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| Computers | / Office | Equipment | |||||||||||||||||
| Solar Panels on roof | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 85Liabilities | Loan | 71,724 | |||||||||||||||||
| Signed by one or two trustees behalf ofall the trustees |
on | Signature | Name | Date of RJPf'OVcsl |
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| D. K. | HIRANI |