2020-12-31-accounts - The Guru Nanak Gurdwara West Bromwich

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Charity Number 511163

GURUNANAK GURDWARA

SIKH TEMPLE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

GURUNANAK GURDWARA

SIKH TEMPLE

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS:

Guru Nanak Gurdwara West Bromwich is a charity : Charity Number 511163

Registered Address:

8 Edward Street West Bromwich B70 NT

Board of Trustees:

The trustees of the charity during the year were as follows:

Jarnail Singh Buta Singh Paramjit Singh Surrinder Singh

Bank: Barclays Bank Plc West Bromwich

GURUNANAK GURDWARA SIKH TEMPLE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE:

The Temple is governed by its constitution, which sets out how the Temple shall be governed. The temple has 5 trustees and a management committee to run the day to day operation of the Temple. There are 15 positions that make up the committee, an election board made up of the 5 trustees and 6 members of the congregation runs the election process in accordance with the rules set out in the constitution. The trustees are the original founder of the temple with the exception of one member who was elected on by the remaining trustees when one trustee retired. There is currently one vacancy.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES:

The objects of the Temple is to a provide place of worship for Sikhs, to support the community in connecting with its religion and to integrate into the community within which they live. To make use of the Temple to uphold the faith of the followers of the ten gurus and the holy guru granth sahib and provide activities that encourage and support this.

Public Benefit

The trustees are confident the charity's aims and objectives are in accordance with the regulations on Public Benefit. The aims outlined above and the activities detailed below provides details in support of the charity's Public Benefit.

Review of Activities

In the year the Temple continued to provide reduced and covid compliant services to the community, religious functions, place of worship, weddings, langar etc as well as providing classes in Gurbani, Vaja, Tabala etc. One of the temple buildings is used by the Community Centre which provides for the youth, women and adults activities such as a health centre, aerobic classes, weight training etc. Many of the activities were impacted by the pandemic and different and reduced services were provided that had to take into account the lockdown and the restrictions imposed the government. This had a significant impact on the finances for the year.

Review of Financial Performance:

The Gurudwara made a surplus during the year of £53k, down on the previous year by £78k. This was due primarily to the pandemic. The reserves policy is to have three months of unrestricted spend which would equate to £20k, the charity currently has negative reserves of £135k. The trustees have not been able to add to the reserves because of the impact of the pandemic, they will be looking to rectify this in the coming years.

Future Activities

The Gurudwara will continue to provide its core activities (outlined above) in the coming year. However this has been severely impacted by the corona virus and the lockdown. Normal activities have not been delivered for the period of the national lockdown. We have however now opened up the Gurudwara, in line with the guidance issued by Government and are providing limited services to our congregation. The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above:

Signatures

Names Buta Singh Position Trustee Date:05/11/21

Independent Examination Report

To the Trustees of Guru Nanak Gurdwara, on the financial statements for the year ending 31st December 2020 set out on pages 6 to 9.

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention

My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 the 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.

It is my responsibility to, examine the accounts (under section 43(3)(b) of the Act), follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission and state whether particular matter have come to my attention.

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Date: 04/11/21

Name : Jasbir Kaur Rai Qualification: BA Accountancy CIMA

CLIENTS AUTHORITY

We approve these accounts to the end of 31st December 2020 and confirm that we have made available all relevant records and information for their preparation.

Signed Name Buta Singh Date 05/11/21

GURUNANAK GURDWARA - SIKH TEMPLE

GURUNANAK GURDWARA SIKH TEMPLE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMEBER 2020

Income Donations and legacies Investment income Other income Total income Expenditure Expenditure on charitable activities Total Expenditure Net income/(expenditure) Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward	Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Total this year Total last year £ £ £ £ 130,188 0 130,188 234,725 287 0 287 570 3,901 0 3,901 60
	134,378 0 134,378 235,355 80,896 0 80,896 103,795
	80,896 0 80,896 103,795

	53,482 0 53,482 131,560
	1,411,844 1,411,844 1,280,284
	1,465,326 0 1,465,326 1,411,844

Note : The Income and Expenditure report provides a breakdown of both the voluntary income and the resources expended under the charitable activities.

GURUNANAK GURDWARA SIKH TEMPLE

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT - YEAR ENDED

31ST DECEMEBER

2020

Income Donations Bank Other Income Total Income Expenditure Wages Kirtan and path Group Telephones Heat, Light, & Water Food Bills Repairs and Renewals Printing and Stationery Security & Fire Protection Pest Control Rates Religious Events Insurance Interest Payments Vehicle running costs Waste disposal Professional Fees Sundry Expenses Depreciation Total Expenditure Surplus for the year	Notes 1 3	23,865 11,199 340 23,790 2,792 1,725 126 670 360 0 2,248 4,222 4,817 491 2,208 0 278 1,765	2020 130,188 287 3,901	23,882 23,214 818 29,112 5,140 922 86 614 480 2,185 4,600 4,020 4,838 539 2,185 0 155 1,006	2019 234,725 570 60
			134,378 80,896		235,355 103,795

			53,482		131,560

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this Income and Expenditure Account

GURUNANAK GURDWARA SIKH TEMPLE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMEBER 2020

Notes Fixed Assets Premises 2 Fixtures and Fittings 2 Current Assets Debtor Cash in Hand 6,740 Cash at bank - Current Account 7,836 Cash at bank - Deposit Account 227,892 Current Liabilities Total Assets Less Current Liabilities Creditors falling due after one year: 4 Net Assets The Funds of the Charity: Accumulated Funds Balance brought forward (unrestricted) Surplus for the year (unrestricted)	6,740 7,836 227,892	2020 1,600,915 0	5,490 12,575 182,815	2019 1,493,215 1,765
		1,600,915 242,468		1,494,980 200,880

		1,843,383 378,057		1,695,860 284,016
		1,465,326		1,411,844
		1,411,844 53,482		1,280,284 131,560
		1,465,326		1,411,844

Trustee

Buta Singh Date 05/11/2021

GURUNANAK GURDWARA SIKH TEMPLE

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMEBER 2020

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A. Basis of Accounting The accounts have been drawn up on the historical cost basis.
B. Donations Received Credit is taken for donations in the month of receipt.
C. Interest Received Credit is taken for interest when it is received
D. Depreciation Depreciation is provided on a straight line basis at 25% per annum.

2. FIXED ASSETS

Costs Balance b/f Additions Balance c/f Accumulated Depreciation Balance b/f Charge for the year Balance c/f Net Book Value 2020 2019	Buildings 1,493,215 107,700 1,600,915 0 0 1,600,915 1,493,215	Fixtures & Fittings 87,366 87,366 85,601 1,765 87,366 0 1,765	Vehicles 13,800 13,800 13,800 0 13,800 0 0	Total
				1,594,381 107,700
				1,702,081
				99,401 1,765
				101,166
				1,600,915
				1,494,980

3. Sundry Expenses

Misc items Cleaning Items	83 195
	278

4. Creditors falling due after one year: Loan New Loan Repayment of loan	2020 284,016 100,000 5959 378,057	2019 292,281 8265
		284,016

5. Related Party Transaction

There are no related party transactions, and no payments were made to trustees.