Charity Number: 511024
The Sikh Association
Manchester
Report and financial statements
for the year ended 30 April 2024

The Sikh Association Manchester
Reference and administrative information
for the year ended 30 April 2024
Charity number
Registered office and operational address
511024
32 Derby Street, Manchester M8 8RY
Trustees
Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report were as
follows,.
Mr Gurdeep Singh Bains
Mrs Daljit Kaur Manku
Mr Kushwant Singh
Mr Depinder Singh
Mr Laxman Kumar
Mr Manjit Singh Sandher
Mr Gumoor Singh
Mr Bhagwant Singh
Bankers
Barclays Bank
Manchester
Independent
TaxAsslst Accountants
Examlner
Oakland House, 76 Talbot Road, Old Trafford,
Manchester, M16 OPQ

The Sikh Association Manchester Trustees annual report
for the year ended 30 April 2024
The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 30
April 2024.
Reference and administrative information set out on page I forms part of this report. The financial
statements comply with current statutory requirements, the charity's constitution and the
Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting and Reporting by Charities: SORP, applicable
to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102.
Ob ectiv
and activities
The trust deed defines the charity's objective as being:
l. To support regional and wider Sikh community by provision and maintenance of a Gurdwara
for worship, celebration of important days within the Sikh religious calendar, family and
kids, camps, and conduct ceremonies including baptism, weddings and funeral rites. All
ceremonies take place in accordance with the Sikh religious observances and by any such
other means the Management Committee shall think fit.
2. To work towards advancement of the Sikh Religion and In congregation therewlth to
acquire, equip, fvrnish and hold the property for use as a Gurdwara (Sikh Temple) and a
community/social centre.
3. To further the religious and charitable work of the congregation assembling to worship in
the said Gurdwara (Sikh temple).
4. To provide, in the interest of social welfare, facilities for recreation, sport, leisure and
education with the primary objective of improving conditions and well-being of, but not
exclusively, the members of the Sikh community.
The trustees review the aims, objectives and activities of the charity each year. This report notes
the achievements of the charity together with outcomes of the work in the reporting period. The
report notes the success and benefits of each key activity towards the members of the
congregation. The review also helps the trustees ensure the charity's aims, objectives and
activities remained focused on its stated purposes.
Achievements and performance
The charity's main attivities during the fiscal year are described below. All charitable activities
focus on all members of the congregation and are undertaken to further the purpose of The Sikh
Association Manchester.
Activities undertaken for
ublic benefit in relation to ob 'ects
In planning and undertaking all activities, we have considered the Charity Commissions, guidance
on public benefit and, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion.
The Gurdwara is accessible and open to all members of the public every day. The free vegetarian
kitchen (or langar) provides meals to everyone regardless of their age, gender, race, status or
religion.

The Sikh Association Manchester Trustees annual report
for the year ended 30 April 2024
The Gurdwara had a few visits from schools and colleges of different faiths during this year. The
primary objective of these visits as before, is to allow students to enhance their understanding of
Sikhism and educate them on the basic principles of Sikhism. It also allows them to understand
the various activities that take place at the Gurdwara. They are also offered langar as part of their
visit to experience the basic principle of equality associated with Sikhism.
The Sikh Association Manchester has continued to maintain and improve upon the existing
facilities at the Gurdwara. There is enough accommodation and facilities for use by visiting Priests
and for members of the congregation in case they must stay overnight while helping with special
programs and condutting religious duties
The equipment used to prepare langar in the kitchen has been serviced and relevant repair works
have been undertaken to uphold the health and safety of volunteers who help in cooking.
The heating system is being serviced regularly to rnake the heating efficient and cost effective.
The overall religious program has been enhanced as per suggestions and feedback from the local
members of the congregation. A varied selection of Kirtan performers (Sikh musicians) and
scholars from Sikh centres in India and other parts of the world were invited throughout the year.
The dates of importance in the Sikh calendar were celebrated to mark Vaisakhi, birth anniversaries
of our Gurus and other significant days.
Our religious education, Punjabi language and music classes have continued to grow. We now
have multiple paid and voluntary teachers to maintain a reasonable student teacher ratio. All
classes are operated at a beginner, intermediate and expert teaching level.
Financial review
During the year the Association received donations income of £8S,436 (2023: £176,765) while
expenditure in the year was £64,631 (2023: £79,780). Bank and cash balance at the year-end
were £25,661 (2023: £13,024).
All funds are unrestrirted, and it is our policy to rnaintain a reserve of £6000.00 to cover running
expenses and emergencies.
Investment policy
All our liquid assets are invested in fixed deposits.
structurei governance and management
The organisation is an unincorporated charity registered on 01/5/1975 in England and Wales. The
charity is constituted under a constitution dated 01/06/2000. The management committee
members are members of the charity with no beneficial interest in the charity, whatsoever. They
give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity. Any expenses reclaimed from
the charity are set out in notes.
The members of the Association elett the committee members at an Annual General Meeting
which is normally held in the month of June each year. The committee is open 9 members including
a Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. The secretary and treasurer are the signatories for all the
bank accounts and cheque payments made. The committee has the responsibility to manage the

The Sikh Association Manchester Trustees annual report
for the year ended 30 April 2024
day-to-day operations of the Association and its activities.
The committee collectively manages the risk the charity is exposed to. The committee would
assess and put in place suitable controls and procedures to mitigate any risks to the charity.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice and
Reporting Charities (issued in March 2005).
statement of responsibilities of the trustees
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial
statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities
during the period and of its financial position at the end of the period. In preparing financial
statements giving a true and fair view, the trustees should follow best practice and:
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards and statements of recommended
prattice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in
the financial statements
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in operation
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. 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.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial
information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the Unlted Klngdom governing the
preparation and dlssemlnation of financial statements may differ from legislation in other
jurisdictions.
The trustees, annual report has been approved by the trustees on 03 January 2025 and signed
on their behalf by
anjit Singh
Sandher
Treasurer

Independent examiners report
to the trustees of
The Sikh Association Manchester
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year
ended 30 April 2024 which are set out on pages 6 to 8.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the company (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you
are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the
Companies Art 2006 (the 2006 Act).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under
Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my
examination of your company's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Art 2011
(the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Dirertions given by the
Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in
connettion with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
l. accounting records were not kept in respett of the company as required by section 386
of the 2006 Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of settion 396 of the 2006
Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a
matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of
the Statement of Recommended Prartice for accounting and reporting by charities
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connertion with the examlnatlon
to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached.
TaxAssist Accountants
Oakland House
76 Talbot Road
Old Trafford
Manchester, M16 OPQ
Date 03/01/2025

The Sikh Association Manchester
Receipts and Payments
Accounts for the year ended 30 April 2024
Income and Expenses statement
2023-24
2022-23
Income and Donations
Golak & Receipts
Standing orders
Gift Aid
General donations
Loan Conversion
10,686
11,038
51,737
6,881
5,073
13,074
100,000
63,712
Total Income
85,436
176,765
Expenses
Raagis & General Staffing
Education activities
Kitchen expenses
Other charitable attivities
6,000
3,518
2,070
1,000
23,912
10,765
500
Charitable activities
12,588
35,177
Pest control & Cleaning
Insurance
Wages
Employer Nl
Employer Pension
Repairs and Maintenance
Gas & Elec
Mortgage
Accountancy
Water rates
Waste management
Building repairs
PAYE Interest
General expenses
Depreciation
Travel
1,388
1,589
1,641
16,601
65
483
640
21,343
356
2,373
3,224
1,800
220
21,936
647
900
3,709
2,426
6,705
158
3,354
1,000
2,937
1,146
Administration & Management
52,043
44,603
Total Expenses
64,631
79,780
Other Income
5,920
Net movement in funds
26,725
96,985

The Sikh Association Manchester
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 30 April 2024
Notes
2024
2023
Fixed assets
477,146
478,416
Cash at bank &
in hand
25,661
13,024
Creditors:
amounts
falling due
within one
year
906
2,400
Net current
assets
24,755
10,624
Total assets
less current
liabilities
501,901
489,040
Creditors:
amounts
falling due
after more
than one year
(16,785)
(31,005)
Net assets
485,116
458 035
Capital and
reserves
Profit and loss
account
485,116
458,035
Shareholders.
funds
485 116
458 035
Approved by the trustees on 03 January 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Mr
njit Sing
Sandher (Treasurer)

Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 30 April 2024
l Accounting basis
The financial statements have been prepared on a receipt and payments basis.
2 Assets retained for use of the charity
Fixed assets retained for the use of the charity includes the following:
2024
2023
Freehold at 32 Derby Street Manchester 466,669
Fixtures and fittings
13,831
Depreciation
(3,354)
466,669
14,684
(2,937)
477,146
478,416
3 Trustees expenses
No expenses were paid to trustees during the year (2023: nil).
4 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Wages
754
PAYE
92
600
Pension
60
Accountancy
1800
906
2,400
5 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Mortgage Loan
16,785
31,005
16,785
31,005