2022-03-31-accounts - Shree Ram Mandir (Walsall)

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Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period

From: 01-04-2021 Period start date 31-03-2022 To: Period end date

Charity name: Shree Ram Mandir

Charity registration number:514652

Company number: N/A

Objectives and activities

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SORP
reference
Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17  Promote awareness of Hindu Religion, Culture
the charity as set out in its and Arts
governing document  Promote Health awareness & wellbeing.
Promote practice of yoga.
 Encourage Life Long Learning skills & provide
training opportunities to
Upskill the community.
 Encourage performing arts to use the centre &
train younger children.
 Raise funds for Aid in countries/areas which
have suffered disasters for relief of poverty.
Summary of the main Para 1.17  Unfortunately not all activities were performed
activities in relation to those and 1.19 due to Covid19 pandemic Government guide
purposes for the public lines and restrictions. As a duty of care for the
benefit, in particular, the community.
activities, projects or
services identified in the  As per last year Trustees Annual Report 2019-
accounts. 2020 submitted by Secretary detailed that
Hindu Forum is a Sister Charity to Shree Ram
Mandir which is misinformation. Shree Ram
Mandir and two other local charities do not
want to work with Hindu Forum, Walsall.
 Hindu Forum Charity Registration No.1101782
is an Independent Charity and has no base
and has no agreement in place with Shree
Ram Mandir. They only hire the rooms for their
activities and are required to have a licence to
use facilities of the Community Hall.
Statement confirming Para 1.18  Due to Covid19 no flyers were posted door to
whether the trustees have door. All publicity was via Facebook and social
had regard to the guidance media.
issued by the Charity
Commission on public  Despite the fact that Secretary and Vice
benefit President with few other unelected co-opted
members did not follow the Government
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guidelines, they performed events behind the closed doors. They undermine and overrule the 5 elected trustees.

 In May 2022 two priest from India were invited for 9 days programme to celebrate 30[th. ] Patostov (Anniversary) but this was cancelled due to Covid19 restrictions

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SORP
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 The charity is not a Grant making body.
Policy on grant making Para 1.38  All activities are run by volunteers, who devote
a substantial amount of their time to organise
events and preparation for festivals.
 As mentioned in the last year Trustees Annual
Report 30 [th] January 2021 “the deep drift are
appearing between the Management
Committee and the Custodian Trustees”
 This statement is not true; there is a conflict
between Vice President, Secretary and Elected
Trustees.
 The main reason for conflict is because
Secretary dictates, is a one point of contact
and makes final decisions on his own.
 Vice President is not a residence of Walsall
Metropolitan Borough Council and should not
have taken an executive role as per
constitution. Secretary should have checked
the terms and conditions as per constitution
before appointing their leadership as Acting
Vice President.
 There is also a conflict of interest as the
Secretary is also a Treasurer of Hindu Forum,
Walsall and is more focused on Hindu Forum
Activities. This is clearly stated in last year
Trustee Annual Report 2021. The Secretary
has been asked to stop creating self-billing
invoices for Hindu Forum without the
knowledge of the committee.
 At all times during the Covid19 pandemic the
elected trustees have asked Vice President
and Secretary to follow the Government
guidelines to safeguard the devotees,
employee and community.
 4 unelected co-opted members together with
Vice President and Secretary held events
behind the closed doors. Meetings were held
privately via zoom.
 Installation Project Hate Crime to prevent
damages to the temple and to keep the
Policy on social investment Para 1.38 community safe again one point of contact.
including program related
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investment  Talbot Law Solicitor was allocated to bring
peace, prosperity as well as to settle the
conflict. A solicitor cost was paid. These were
approved and signed by majority of the
trustees.
 Due to lockdown where possible every effort
were made to serve the community but it was
Contribution made by Para 1.38 difficult to do so due to restriction of
volunteers Government guidelines.
 Priest wanted volunteers to collect donation of
Other £5.00 door to door in second lock down but
was stopped by elected trustees due to
Covid19 as per Government guidelines
regulations.
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Achievements and performance

	Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the diference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its benefciaries and any wider benefts to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	 Last year report stated that “sadly we were not able to celebrate any of our festivals in 2020” This is not a true statement.  Holi was celebrated in the temple carpark and Navratri was celebrated inside the temple.

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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 activities against objectives set

It was not possible to achieve any objectives due to Covid19 restrictions but as Shree Ram Mandir has 3 accommodations which can be rented of which income was received.
The committee pursue where possible to achieve and maximise fund raising.
Video and filming is not allowed in the Mandir/Temple a notice has always been displayed on the wall since the temple was built.
A film crew used the venue in December 2021 to video Shree Ram Mandir Temple and Office in a film. This was organised by Hindu Forum, Walsall which was not approved by the elected trustees and committee.

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 The secretary continued to allow this
commercial business is not allowed,
 3 flats were rented to generate income
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
 Due to low bank investment interest rates no
Other income was generated from interest earned to
our expectation.
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Financial review

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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21  End of the financial year the financial position
financial position at the end is deficit.
of the period
 Due to continuation of pandemic the donation
declined as there was lack of devotees/visitors
attending the temple only those who chose to
celebrate the festivals behind the closed
doors. Elderly advised to shield who are
majority of devotees who visit the temple for
worship.
 The secretary did not furlough an employee
(Priest) of the Shree Ram Mandir. Priest salary
was paid in full, Secretary refused to use the
furlough scheme provided by the Government
hence there was a huge loss of deficit approx.
over £15,000 not acting in the best interest of
the Shree Ram Mandir.
 The temple was open during Covid19 where
majority place of worship was closed.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22  As the building gets older, we find that more
policy for holding reserves money needs to be spent on improving the
stating why they are held heating system particularly in our dining room,
and the committee is considering whether we
can allocate a budget to undertake this project
in the near future. It was planned to update
the heating during 2020, but with a complete
lack of income just managing to cover our
overheads has become a priority.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 See final accounts
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24  Due to current climate in Covid19 and in the
deficit best interest of the Mandir to have taken up
furlough scheme with a deficit.
 The secretary and his team agreed to keep the
temple open which meant overhead
increased, no activities took place, income was
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not generated, lack of visitors attendance the temple, full salary was paid to the priest, as well an ad-hoc cost paid to the solicitor to resolve the conflict between vice president, secretary and the elected Trustees. Explanation of any Para 1.23  At present there are no uncertainties, once the uncertainties about the Covid19 restrictions are lifted the temple will charity continuing as a be fully utilised and maximise activities. going concern

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 Donations made by the public through
celebrations of religious festivals, hall rent and
The charity’s principal Para 1.47 hire of furniture and equipment.
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)  Expenditure has again been targeted at
making the centre more inviting for
community as well as relaxing and peaceful.
 We will continue to raise health awareness.
 Professionals covering topics most relevant to
our community well being
Investment policy and Para 1.46 e.g. Mental, Physical, Social, Financial,
objectives including any Spiritual and Environmental.
social investment policy
adopted  A further Health Event was planned to take
place in April 2020 but was unfortunately
cancelled for reasons explained above.
Investment policy- See above
 Did not take the opportunity of furlough
scheme
A description of the Para 1.46  Conflict of Interest between Hindu Forum and
principal risks facing the Shree Ram Mandir as Secretary is in both
charity committee and Vice President.
 Secretary’s interest is focusing more on Hindu
Forum and created conflict with Elected
Trustees and not acting in the best interest of
Shree Ram Mandir
 Secretary tries to get full committee meeting
with restriction on Agenda i.e. removing any
other business. AOB, Autocratic leadership
dictating at all times, makes his own decisions,
and does not share all information with the
SRM committee.
 The charity holds a Shree Ram Mandir youth
Other club Friday evening hosting various activities.
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Structure, governance and management

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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Constitution
document: for example,
trust deed, memorandum
and articles of association
etc
How is the charity Para 1.25 Trust
constituted?
for example limited
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company, unincorporated
association, CIO
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25  By nomination from public assembled at AGM
including details of any 2018, then seconded by majority of votes in
constitutional provisions ascending order. However 4 IT co-opted
e.g. election to post or members have not been elected into the
name of any person or body committee which has been a constant issue of
entitled to appoint one or over ruling and undermining our Elected
more trustees Trustees as they are part of Hindu Forum
Birmingham.
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 The charity structure comprises 33 members,
President Retired on 20/10/2019.
Policies and procedures Para 1.51  5 Elected Trustees, 8 Executive Members, 16
adopted for the induction Committee Members and 4 Co-opted
and training of trustees members.
 The charity trustees widely represent the
charity with other CVO’s such as,
Multi Faith Forum, National Council of Hindu
Temples, Hindu Forum - Walsall, NHS Trust at
Manor Hospital, One Walsall and Strategic
Community Representative Group: West
Midlands Police.
 Trustees believe that they operate in a
relatively risk-free environment. Our
Treasurers retain a tight rein on finances,
which would be a source of concern in the
current economic climate. All expenditure is
carefully monitored, and all trustees are
involved in making decisions for capital
projects undertaken.
 The management trustees have hardly
changed over the years. However the Acting
Vice President has not been keeping proper
accounts for Homeless and Seva International.
All executive members are trustworthy. The
risk factor here is that of succession planning
for the younger generation and that they can
learn and carry on the work of our community.
None
The charity’s organisational Para 1.51
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
 Conflict of Interest for Acting Vice President of
Shree Ram Mandir also a member of Hindu
Relationship with any Para 1.51 Forum. Husband is Secretary of Hindu Forum,
related parties Walsall.
 Conflict of Interest from Secretary of Shree
Other Ram Mandir and also a Treasurer of Hindu
Forum, Walsall.
 Secretary writing letters to Treasurers
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amounting to bullying, harassing causing stress in Covid19 is not acceptable.

We have had only one point of contact from Secretary in many of the affairs which has been challenging with communication as information has not been shared.
Secretary has not shared Building and Contents Insurance Policy within the committee and then taken AOB out of the Agenda. Breaking GDPR sharing and circulating personal information without consent of the individuals at an AGM and then sharing this information on two WhatsApp groups which is detrimental to our Shree Ram Mandir Charity. Not acting in the best interest of the Charity.
Mismanagement from Secretary overruling and undermining the Elected Trustees.
A complaint letter dated 13[th] December 2020 was submitted to the Charity Commission has been fabricated by Secretary and misleading that the President was forced to resign however the President retired at the AGM on 20[th] October 2019.

Reference and administrative details

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Charity name Shree Ram Mandir
Other name the
charity uses
Registered charity 514652
number
Charity’s principal 61 Ford Street,
address Pleck,
Walsall,
West Midlands
WS2 9BW
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Name of person
Dates acted if not for (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
whole year to appoint trustee
(if any)
Vacant President
1
Madhukanta Patel Acting Vice Public Members
2
President
Pravinbhai J Rana Deputy Vice Public Members
3
President
4 Vasant K Mistry Secretary Public Members
5 Pravinbhai D Patel Assistant Secretary Public Members
Jagubhai N Patel Deputy Assistant Public Members
6
Secretary
7 Morarji B Patel Treasurer Public Members
8 Balubhai D Mistry Treasurer Public Members
9 Jayantibhai B Patel Assistant Treasurer Public Members
Alkaben Patel Committee Member Executive
10
Committee
Gulabbhai C Patel Committee Member Executive
11
Committee
Krishna N Patel Committee Member Executive
12
Committee
Laxmiben S Patel Committee Member Executive
13
Committee
Maniben A Patel Committee Member Executive
14
Committee
Jayantibhai B Patel Committee Member Executive
15
Committee
Ramanbhai B Patel Committee Member Executive
16
Committee
Krupaben Patel Committee Member Executive
17
Committee
Mahendra B Lad Committee Member Executive
18
Committee
Maganbhai R Patel Committee Member Executive
19
Committee
Priyesh S Patel Committee Member Executive
20
Committee
Pushpaben P Patel Committee Member Executive
21
Committee
Sumanbhai C Patel Committee Member Executive
22
Committee
Sangita Patel Committee Member Executive
23
Committee
Shardaben Patel Committee Member Executive
24
Committee
Sunitaben Patel Committee Member Executive
25
Committee
Jaimal P Mistry Co-opted Member Executive
26
Committee
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Bipinbhai H Patel Co-opted Member Executive
27
Committee
Dineshbhai U Patel Co-opted Member Executive
28
Committee
Sunil C Patel Co-opted Member Executive
29
Committee
30
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year Narshibhai M Patel Kantibhai B Patel Morarbhai S Patel Bachubhai C Patel 09/09/2018 Manuben B Mistry 09/09/2018

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity

Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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Names and addresses of advisers (optional information) N/A

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Type of Name Address
adviser
N/A N/A N/A
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information)

N/A

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

N/A Other optional information

N/A

Declarations

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Signature(s)
Full name(s) Narshibhai M Patel
Position (for example Chair Trustee
Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
31/01/2023
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of SHREE RAM MANDIII YIALSALL On aOUnts for the year ended 31 March 2022 Charlty no (If any) 514662 Set out on pages As per CC16a I report to the tNstees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year erKled 31103r2022 ResponsibilÉties and basis of rnport As the chatrty's trustees. you are responsi1e for the preparation of the accounts in accorda with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe A). I report in respect of my examination d the Trust's attounts carried out under section 145 of Ihe 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I hav8 followed all the applicabte Directions given by the Chartty Commission under sedion 1445Kb) crfthe Act. Independent axaminerfs statement I have MPleted my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connedion with the examination (other than that disdos•J belLw J which gives wse to believ8 that in. any material the accounling records were not kept in actonlanc8 with section 130 of the Charities Ad" or the accounts did not a¢cofd with the aw)unting records", or the accounts did not comply with the applicab requirements conceming the forni arKI cy)ntent of accounts set out in the Charities {Acc(xJnts and Rep)rts) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Yrue and faif view which is not a matter ojnsidered as part of an independent examination. I have no CCMKwns have wme &n)ss no other matters in connection with the examination to which attentson should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. . Please d81ete the words in Ihe braets rfthey do not apply. Slgned: 1410112023 Name: Mr Dhirubhai Dahyabha Patel Relevant professlonal qualificatlonls) or body lrfany): Address: 99 prin Street. IER Oct 2018

Wds WS2 9JQ Section 8 Disclosii re Only comrlete rfthe naS to highlight material matters of concem { CC32, Independent exarrrfnation ol charfty ac£a)unts: directions and guidan for ex1n8r$). Glve h•re brf•f d•talls of any Items that th• examlmr Wish to dlsclose. IER Oct 2018

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES IiCF. RA ig,4 LL Recei tsandpa ents accounts CC16a To Scction A Receipts and payments Tol•l tundB L•stYr A1 Rwi Htr•rfhall& B•hk knl•r•st AR) 2U10 • t•bl• ctFUnd PAYEfftK & ios 14381 967 787 1XIS 787 1A7S 1309 Audttf•• Sundry 961 252 T11 A4 Au•t •nd inv••tm•nt 10.670 Sub *+lal CCXX R1 a&>Junts (8S} 1a870

44328 57,441 Not ofrecelpts/(p)Th8nts) A5 Trnnsf•rs b•t4en funds A6 Cash funds 1•8t year end Cash funds this yaar end 12 191 34.631 372.98 374,689 374.8 CCXK R2 a(xounts ISSI 15Llir2023

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unr•strlet•d Restrictèd fvnds Endowment funds to n•are$t£ Categoriès k nreStE B1 Cash funds Cash al bank 37igB9 Total ca$h funds 371989 1.700 3)) fvnd$ fund• nMr•st£ funds ton1•$t£ FUMI iDwhkh Curnntval Details ¢o•tlopUoMtJ Fund lowhkh Do;a¥ls C (OP B4 Assets rotalned for tho ch¥rWs own u Mandlr4% Communlty hall 974287 6467&73 Fons Stre41 Wa 104798 FurKI IDwhkh AThyJntdu• Details B6 Uabllltl SvJned by on8 or ts¥o truste86 on behaKof all the trustees Prwjl Name Date of roval frjrtgs l%'.0j- 23 CCXX R3 a¢¢uunts {SSI 15n1r2023

44328 57,441 Not ofrecelpts/(p)Th8nts) A5 Trnnsf•rs b•t4en funds A6 Cash funds 1•8t year end Cash funds this yaar end 12 191 34.631 372.98 374,689 374.8 CCXK R2 a(xounts ISSI 15Llir2023