HINDU REUGIOUS & CULTURAL SOCIEfY LEICEsfER (Reglstered Charity No. 51373) TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND AccouKrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examiners Report and Accounts Geeta Bhavan Independent Examiners Report and Accounts Community Centre Trl-Tr3 Reference and Administrative inforniation Charity Name Hindu Religious & Cultural Society Leicester {Other names: Geeta Bhavan and Hindu Communty Centre) Charity Number Address Independent Examiner Bankers 70 Clarendon Park Road, Lelcester, LE2 3AD Ashok Desor & Co, 128A Evington Road, Leicester, LE2 IHL National Westmlnster Bank Plc, IGranby Street, Leicester, LEI 6EJ Uoyd5 TSB Bank Plc, High Street, Leicester. LEI 4FP Punjab National Bank (Int.) Limited, If Belgrave Road, Leicester, LE4 SUA stste Bank of India (U K) Limited. 25 Horsefair Street, Leicester, LEI 5BP Trustees The trustees during the year under review were: Mr Ashok Kumarverma Mrjanak Raj Sangar Mrs Krishna Kumarl Drsanjrv Kum3rShridhar MBE Mr Kulwant Ray Bagga Governin Documents The Charty ts govemed by its Constitution adopted on 13th February 1983 and revised on 10th June 2007. The objectives of the Society a to advance the Sanatan Hindu Rellgion by the provision of a place of worship, of education in the principle5 of Sanatan Hindu Religiousfaith and otherfunctionsof a religious nature. The society also enables the development and provision of recreattonal, educational, social and cultural activities forthe benefit of its members and widercommunlty vla Community ntre. anisational structures The Society shall have five Trustees who shall be current lrfe Members of the Society and be nominated by Management Committee after due consideration as to their suitability and then approved at Annual General Meeting, each trustee shall ser4e for five years. The Socie5 moveable and immoveable property shall be vested onto the Trustees who will maintain and manage such forthe aims and objertives of the Society. The Management Committee of fifteen members including off I bearers elected at Annual General Meeting will manage all affairs and artivities of the Society and shall be currént members of the S¢)oety and serve for two years. Trl
HINDU RELIGIOUS & CULTURAL soaEfY LEICEsfER REpoirr OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 The Trustees are rnade familiarwith the practical work of the Chaiity and its objectwves. Appropriate training and information is provided as requiredfor theirrole and SponsIbl11t1eSas TNStees, The Managementcommitteeteam is structured with delegated titles and responsibilities to maintain the daily attNrties. Risk Mana The Trustees and Management Committee are aware of the risks to the funding and review the situation at every Trustee/Committee meeting. Appropriate plans to deal with this are in place and are continually monitored. To minimise financial risk paymentsfrom bank requires two signatures and a reIpt is issued for each income item. The treasurer provides rnOnth income and expenditure statement to the Management Committee, Health, Safety and hygiene of the Charivs staff, volunteers and visitors is reviewed as necessary according to their activity of ligIouS or community ntre aspect. The premise5 of the Society is continually kept under review for any additions. repairs or replacements required to provide safe and convenientenvironment forall 5taff,volunteersandvisitors who take advantage of religious, social and cultural activities of the society. ement Committee members and Volunteers The office bearers for the year under review were a5 below making up fifteen volunteer members of the Management Commlttee. The cornmittee was elected atthe Annual General Meeting on I July 2023. Mrs CSahdev- President Mr M S Bhalla - Assistsnt President Mr M C Prasher- Secretary Mr P Gadhok- As5istsnt se¢tary Mr H C Gadhok-Treasurer Mr M Khurana- Internal auditor The Charity has one fulltime empk>yee as a Priest. In addition to theformal commlttee membersthesocietyis privileged to have a dedicated group of volunteers who help at the various activities duringthe year. Performance Management Committee met regularly to review the current attivities and to plan the requirements for upcoming periodic, regularworshipin& cultural. and social events so they can happen smoothly and safely. The temple opened morning and evening each day with additional hours when neSsary for religious practice of twice daily prayer, weekly ladies satsan& monthly Hanurnan chalisa recrtsls. and various Hindu Sanatan religious events during the year e.g. Shivratri, Ramnavami, Krishna Janamastmi, Dety establbshment prayers, Diwali, 9 day reading of Bhagvat Gita. Visiting Priests were invited to give talks and we accommodated group visits of school children to explain and infonn them of basic aspetts of Hindu religion. It is notsble that a large group of overseas students from local university regularly participate in religious servi5 and do volunteer work. Tr2
HINDU REUGIOUS & CULTURAL soaETY LEICESTER REPORT OF THE TRUStEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 The communty centre attivities of weektyelderly luncheon club. Yoga exercise sessions, children's Hindi educational dasses, Secondary school level maths and Scien cla55es were run. Dinnerwas cooked and served after Sundy evening prayers for congregation and an annual light musical evenin8 get together was SUSsfUllY held. Hot food for homeless was prepared and packed for distributton by a Midlands charity monthly. All the community centre attivities are managed and run by dedicated team of volunteers. Financial revlew ReseNe Poli The accounts of the Society are prepared in two sections, Geets 8havan for religious activities and Community Centre forsocial and cultural artNitEs. We have chosen to present simple Income and Expendtture format. The Geeta Bhavan and Community Centre combined bank and cash balance on 31st March 2024 was £413,460 (£382,453). The total income of the Society was £88.952 (£82.735) and the total expenditure was £57,945 {£51.648}. Included in the above bank balan the Society has ftxed temi deposits of £ll.472wIth Punjab National Bank (Int) Ltd and £50,(KM) with State Bank of India {UK) Ltd The Trustees are satisfied that all nomial expenses as they fall due can be comfortabty met from cUrnt cash balance. In October 2024the Charity obtained planning approval and started building work to extend our kitchen to provide more safer cooking and deaning Spa with updated equipment and cteate more seatlng area fordinning. Importantly end our weekly use of disposable plates. cups and spoons and serve meals using new washable dinnerware by using new commercial dishwasher. The full cost of this project will be met from our current cash. Trustees Res onsibilities The Trustees are required by Charities Art to prepare financial staternents which give true and fair view. They are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Society and oversee the functioning of the Charity within the Charity Commission regulations and the Charity's constitution. On behalf of the Trustee5 15th December 2024 Kulwant Bagga Trustee Tr3
AccOUA[s, REPORT TO THE HINDU RELIGIOUS & CULTURAL SOCIEf( 70 CLARENDON PARK ROAD LE[TER GEETA BHAVAN We have examined the summary of income and expenditure for the year ended 31 March 2024 on pages 2 to 5. In our opinion these statements are:_ l) A fair summary of income amounting to £81,317.87 and a fair sununary of expenditure amounting to £A4,253.98 as listed in the prime books and records. 2) Sufficiently supported by accounts, receipts and other documents which have bn produced to us. Ashok Desor & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants. 128A Evington Road Leicester. 27 June 2024
HINDU RELIGIOUS & CULTURAL SOCtETY GEETA BHAVAN RECEIFfs AND PAYMEf+115 SUMMARY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 SUMMARY Balance brought forward l April 2023 Income for the year Ipage 3) 361,857.70 81317.87 443,175.57 (44,253.98) Less: Expenditure during the year (page 4) Balance carried forward 31 March 2024 £ 398,921.59 BALAN IS MADE UP OF National Westminster Bank PIC - (Current account) Lloyds Bank PIC - (freasurer's account) Punjab National Bank (International) Limited - (ferni deposits) State Bank of India (UK) Limited - (fixed deposits) 234,546.04 8,241.46 108,472.50 50,000.00 401,260.00 (2,619.74) 398,640.26 281.33 Less: Unpiesented cheques Cash in hand £ 398,921.59 Presidentr S C Sahdev Secretary: M C Prasher . Treasurer HCGadhok.........~.................................. Approved on: 27 June 2024
HINDU RELIGIOUS & CULTURAL SOCIETY INCOME AND EXPENDrruRE ACCOUTr GEETA BHAVAN FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 INCOME Membership Donations 295.00 24,666.91 25,781.63 1,126.00 55.00 Charat Covenants Disposable plates, sarees etc Hall rent 1,600.00 7,100.78 20,692.55 HMRC gift aid Kirtan, pooja, jagrata, havan. etc. Cross income for the ear £ 81,317.87
HINDU RELIGIOUS & CULTURAL SCKIETY INCOME AND ExPENDURE Accour FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 GEETA BHAVAN GTOSS income for the ear 81,317.87 Less: Ex enditure Salary & national insurance Nest pension- employer's contributions Travelling Property repairs and renewals Donations and gifts (note l) Furniture, fixtures & equipment (note 2) Langar expenses Telephone Property insuTance Pooja and mandir iterns Stationery Pest control and cleaning Dakshana 15,302.62 290.25 3,040.00 4,195.22 1,181.(K) 5,651.97 3,593.31 977.76 2,384.13 1,211.77 638.00 265.05 3,335.00 1,000.00 927.90 Building extension application fees Food for homeless Miscellaneous 260. 44,253.98 Sur lus durin the ear £ 37,063.89
HINDU RELIGIOUS & CULTURAL SOCIE GEETA BHAVAN NOTES TO THE INCOME AND EXPENDrruRE ACCOUTr FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 DONATIONS AND GIFrs Loros 250.00 Vista 250.00 Leicstershire police benevolent fund Fire fighters charity Shree Sitaram Devine Sewa Trophy Parlour 250.00 250.00 101.(K) 80.00 £ 1,181.00 FURNITURE FIKFURES & E Projector Murti dresses and ornaments Supply and instsll security TV Vogue 3 Tier Flat Pack Trolley Carpet 119.98 2,460.00 1,140.00 131.99 1,800.00 £ 5,651.97 CASH FLOW sfATEMETr Gross income for the year Less: Expenditure during the year Surplus during the year 81317.87 (44,253.98) £ 37,063.89 resented b Increase in cash at bank balances Increase in cash in hand 36,847.01 216.88 £ 37,063.89
AccouwfAFI15' REPORT TO THE FttNDU RELIGIOUS & CULTURAL SOCIErY 70 CLARENDON PARK ROAD IIsTER COMMUNITY CENTRE We have examined the summary of income and expenditure for the year ended 31 Maich 2024 on pages 2 to 3. In our opinion these statements are:_ l) A fair summary of income amounting to £7,634.25 and a fair summary of expenditure amounting to £13,690.64 as listed in the prime books and records. 2) Sufficiently supported by accounts, receipts and other documents which have been produced to us. Ashok Desor & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants. 128A Evington Road Leicester. 27 June 2024
HINDU REIJGIOUS & CULTURAL SOCIErY RECEIIY15 AND PAYMEF4fFS SUMMARY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 COMMUNrrY CENTRE Balance brought forward l April 2023 Income for the year (page 3) 20,595.03 7,634.25 28,229.28 Less: Expenditure during the year (page 3) Balance carried forward 31 March 2024 (13,690.64) £ 14,538.64 BALANCE IS MADE UP OF Lloyds Bank PIC - Cash at bank Less: Unpresented cheque 14,170.46 (17.92) 14,152.54 386.10 Cash in hand £ 14,538.64 Presidentr S C Sahdev Secretary: M C ljrasher Treasurer. H C Gadhok Approved on: 27 June 2024
HINDU RELIGIOUS & CULTURAL s(TEry COMMUNrrY CEwfRE INCOME AND EXPENDrruRE ACCOUNr FOR JHE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Income Kitchen & hall hire 2,835.00 3,707.00 747.25 Vidur lunch club Keertan Plates, food etc 345.00 7,634.25 Deductr Ex enses Electricity Gas 4,692.56 3,391.76 907.59 Water rates Postage Stationery & photocopy Cleaning Langar plates, cutlery, etc Caretaker 6.85 37.42 1,726.62 1,743.60 75.00 DBS check fees 105.12 Repairs & maintenance Pest control Miscellaneous 879.12 50.00 50.00 Affiliation fee 25.00 Total expenditure during the year 13,690.64 Deficit durin the ear £ (6,056.39)