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2023-10-31-accounts

To advance the Hindu
Religion
in accordance
with the Swaminarayan
Sampraday.
This is done by holding
religious services, festivals and to
Summary ofthe objects
charity set out in its
governing
document
ofthe provide education
and other activities that will further the objects ofthe
Trust. No financial
private benefit is gained
by those supporting
the aims
ofthe Trust and no harm arose from the purposes.
The Trustees and management
committee
are aware ofthe Charity
Commission
requirements
to manage the Trust and its objects for the
purposes
of public benefit and have complied
with this duty
in exercising
powers and duties.
The Temple does not charge for entry and runs primarily
on donations
from the congregation
and activities such as cooking prasad offerings or
organising
events, are supported
by volunteers
to raise funds. The
Temple is available
for the congregation
to undertake
their religious
activities
both
in the morning
and evening
for 365days a year. Where
Summary
ofthe main
activities undertaken
for
public benefit in relation
the
to
facilities are available
for hire to the members
ofthe congregation,
these
charges continue to be maintained
at reasonable
levels to reflect
community
use.
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration
that trustees
have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission
on public
benefit)
All Hindu festivals are celebrated so that the whole ofthe Hindu
Community
can be part ofthe celebrations.
Many schools and public
service organisations
visit the temple as a practical experience
to learn
about Hindu culture and religion. This is done with nominal
or no charge
as part of public benefit. The activities are run by unpaid
volunteers
who
give up significant
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.
The temple operates an open-door
policy and regularly
has events
interacting
with residents
around
the temple and other faith groups.
Teaching
is provided
in how to read and write the Gujarati language
and
there are a host ofactivities to engage
youth
including
classes on
religions,
culture,
behaviour as well as activities such as trips and events.
These are again operated
by volunteers
offering their time to impart
knowled
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Events and activities are undertaken
with care and
in accordance
with
risk assessment.
the year s included:
Activitie
Celebration
ofvarious
Hindu
Festivals
Support for conferences
and events
in the UK
Education —Gujarati,
spiritual
and wellbeing,
with set offour
innovative
experiences
understanding
the mind
Weekly youth seminar
and activities
Facilitating
school and public service visits to support
curriculum
and understanding
Introduction
and signposting
of new events,
planning
for future
events and activities such as yoga and meditation
based on
feedback from users
A highly successful
Holi event bringing
the festival of colour to a
wider audience
Successful organisation
and delivery ofa sporting
community
event for sister temples
in the UK
Daily temple opening
and routine between 6.30 —9.00 am and
16.00 —19.00 pm, allowing
congregation
to attend the temple for
prayers,
spiritual
and mental
wellbeing
An active kitchen
hub supporting
offering to deities, activities and
income to support the running
ofthe temple,
with a focus now on
increasing
choice ofofferings
Adopting
the armed forces covenant
and highlighting
the impact
of Hate Crime
Completion
of lower hall refurbishment,
boiler replacement
and
investment
in security systems
Acquisition
of30 Mardy Street, a property opposite the temple to
further the Objects ofthe Temple
The acquisition
of30 Mardy Street has been completed
and development
is the subject ofa planning
application.
The ground
floor ofthe property
will provide space to undertake
existing and new activities,
with the first
and new Dorma space providing
accommodation
as a 'Step Up' space in
line with Objects ofthe Trust. Work and investment
will continue
in 2024
calendar year to ensure the asset is bought
into beneficial use as soon
as possible.
The contribution
ofthe young members
ofthe congregation
in planning
the above events and taking part in building
activities makes
it easy to
maintain
the temple
building
and keep it clean and tidy.
The Youth Committee
and Management
Committee
continue
to organise
events, religious and morals classes for the young
children
and
congregation
to take part in on Fridays and weekends. These classes
continue
to see changes
in numbers
and rely on parents'
dedication
and
time also. The teachers and presenters
who organise
and take part in
these activities are resolute volunteers
who also ensure that the children
and adults enjoy coming to and being part oftheir classes.
The members
ofthe congregation
who attend the temple are the main
contributors
offinancial
donations
by which the temple is managed
and
maintained.
We would
like to thank them but also to the members
ofthe
congregation
and management
committee
who continue to provide their
attendance,
service and dedication
in all our activities. Volunteers,
young
and old are essential
in buildin
the future skills, relationshi
s, knowled
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Shree Swamlnarayan Shree Swamlnarayan Temple Cardiff 509713
Recei ts and pa ments accounts CC~sa
Forthe period
from
01/11/2022 To 31/10/2023
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Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds Last year
tothe nearest
B
to the neareat 5 to the nearest 5 to the nearest t to the nearest B
A1 Recel ts
Donations 158454
Gift Aid 11,471
Interest 2451 2451 1515
Solar Panel Feed in Tari// 4,421 4,075
Grants And Donations 1385
2377 2 377
Sub total (Gross income for
AR)
225,751 225,7d1 245,$45
A2 Asset and Investment sales,
(see table).
Loan Re aid from SSMB UK 100,000 100,000
Sub total 100,000 100,000
Total receipts 326,761 328,761 246,946
A3 Pa ments
Property - Maintenance & Equipment 35,13$ 3513$ 41,201
Property - Running Costs 4325d 233
Festivals and Learning 45,3$$ 115,525
ONce IAdmin 8203
StaffIVolunteer Costs 22422 15457
Grants and Donations 2257 2,257
Loan Repaid
Sub total 170,705 170,70d 212,218
A4Asset and Investment
urchases, see table)
Purchase of 30Mard St 317,500 317500
Sub total 317,500 317,500
Total payments 488,206 488,206 212,218
Net ofrecelptsl(payments) 161,454 181,464 33,730
ABTransfers between funds
ABCash funds last year end 688,528 888,528 864,798
Cash funds this year end 527,074 627,074 888,628
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Unrestricted Reetrlcted Endowment
funds funds funda
to nearest 5 to nearest f to naarsst 5
B1Cash funds Cash 7,275
Bank Accounts IBonds 518,70$
Total cash funds 627,074
(agrss balances with receipts snd payments
acccunt(s))
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funda funda funds
Details to nearest 5 to nearest 5 to nearest 5
B2Other monetary assets Loan
UK
to Shms Swaminarayan Mandir Bhuj
Loan to Shras Swaminarayan Mandir 100,000
Oldham
Details Fund towhich
asset bslon
C t( ptl l) Current value
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B3Investment assets
Details Fund to which
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C t( tt l) Current value
o tlonal
84Assets retained for the Land and Building Unrestricted
charity's own use Fixtures Fittings and Ornaments
Alters I Idols, Musical Instruments
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Kitchen IOffice ISound Equipment Unrestricted
Solar Panels on roof Unrastr)ctsd
Fund to which Amount due When dus
Details llabit
relates
o lonal o
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B5Liabilities Loans Unrestricted 55,724
Signed by one or two trustees
behalf ofall the trustees
on Si ture Print Name Date of
a
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