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Indtan Community Centre (Belfast) Ltd Company Limited by guarantse Contents Pa Trustees and other Information Report of the Trustees Statsment of Trustees Responslbllities Statement of Financial Actlvities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 8-10 Independent ExvdJniner?s Report 11
Indian Community Centre (Belfast) Ltd Company Limited by guarantee Com anv informotion Dllrectoi"srfrustees Sharda Bhat Ashok Harish Vivekananda Venkataraman Satyavir Singhal Ashish Italiya (appointed 27 Nov 2023) Meena Jain (appointed 27 Nov 2023) Bharat SharnAa (appointed 27 Nov 2023) Com an number N10555741 istered Office 86 Clifton Street Belfast BT13 IAB Inde endent examiner Heron Accountancy Solutions Chartered CertifIed Accountants 301 City East Business Centre 68172 Newtownaids Road Belfast BT4 IGW Structure oiterance and manA einent Thc Indian Community Centre (Belfast) Ltd is a limited company by guarantee and has been accepted as a charity by the Charities Comjnission for Northern freland Charity Number NIC107568 and as such no provision for taxation has been made. They are also a charity for tax purposes under the Inland Revenue reference x0394181.the company was incorporated on th 27 June 2005. Tbe company was established under a Memorandum and Articles of Association whicli established the objects and powers of the company. The day-to-day decisions making is undertaking by the board of dire¢tors/trustees and financial matters are addressed by the treasurer in conjunction with the trustees. The board meets monthly. The charity trustees are also the directors of the company. Page I
Indian Community Centre (BelfASt) Ltd Company Limited by guarantee ort of the Trustees? for Year Ended 31 mai.ch 2024 The Trustees present their Report together with unaudited accounts for Year Ended 31 March 2024. Ob'ectives and actlvities To promote the culture of India which refers to the way of life of the people of India. India's languages, religions, dance, music, arcbitecture, food, and customs differ from place to place witbin the county. The Indian culLkne, often labelled as an amalgamation of several cultures, spans across tlie Indian sub¥ontinent and has bcen influenced by a history thal is Jlloie than 5000 ycars old. Many dements of India's diverse culÈures, suoli as Indian religions, classical music, arts, Yoga, and tlldian cuisine, have had a profound impact across the world. Mission: To provide guidance and awareness of Indian culture to the wider public in Nortbern Ireland also create a platfonn to express or display the Indian heritage and values. Aim: Indian Community Centre is a voluntary organisation wbicb promotes the benefit of the Indian community in Nortbern Ireland ('tbe area of benefit,) by the provision of facilities for education, culture, reLigion, recreation or other leisure time occupation for the different traditions among the Indian community in the area of benefit who have need of sucb facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirn]ity or disablemen( povety or social and economic CIrUnstanCeS with the object of improving their conditions of life. To advance education about the cultures of India for the benefit of the public and promote cultural diversity among the public in Northern Ireland by any charitable means as the directors may detennine. Indian Community Centre (ICC) was set up in 1981. Its community development and outreacb proeS promote integration among various communities ill the county. Achievements and erformance Republic Day of India - India marks and celebrates the date on which Constitution of India came into effect. This day is celebrated at the end of Januaryl February. Holi- Festival of colours. The vibrancy of colours is sometE]ing that brings positivityy joy and enthusiasm. Friends and Families attend the event at ICC and play with colours. Indian new year day - Various part of India celebrate the new year in March /April time. Members of the Indian community meet on this day at the centre and take part oll various cultural activities. Independence Day - Community members take part on vaTiOUS cultural activities and display their ricb cultural heritage to all members. Page 2
Indian Community Centre (Belfast) Ltd Company Limited by guarantee ort of the Trustees, for Year Ended 31 March 2024 condt. Diwali event - Festival of light. Diwali, or Deepavali, is India's biggest alld most important boliday of the year, The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the iDner light that protects from spiritual darkness, This festival is as important to Hindus as the Christmas holiday is to Cl]ristians. Over the centuries, Diwali has bccome a Dational festival that's also enjoyed by non-Hindu commuDities. Christs Day - Cljildren take part in CbTisknas celebrations every year. ICC will organise various fiJn activities for the chil(Iren. Every child will get at least one gift on this day. ular Activities at the centre ICC con]mittee members collduGt cultural tall(s about India alld its r¢ligious heritage to the local school cbildren, youth group and also to the Queens and Ulster University students throughout the year. 'I'liese talks are held at the ICC preTlllbL Ul dl liu>Ls piknlllise. Scnior citizenvo club on every Monday - ICC linqtq Ihp. Seninr citizens club whicb was setup to provide services to the members of the South AsiaÈ] coniniunity iiiostly live alone. The club operates on Mondays between I l am- 2 pm. Balagokulam classes are conducted on every Sunday aftcrnoon for almost all age groups for both boys and girls. It nurtures confidence and thcir identity, develop social awareness and leadership skills among children. Summer fun activities for under ten- Cbaitanya ISKON group conducts various classes for the cbikdren under the age of ten during the sumtner months. SERVICES ICC is a member of the NICRE work group attellding regular meetings. NICRE supi)ort people who have case against public autbority andlor other coniplainls whether it is basic scrvice provisions, discrimination, rdcist harassment and racist violence. We refcr cases to Equality commissio Law Centre, Public Interests Litigalion SLlPPOrt pioject, etc. NICRE bas cxpertisc and collsultancy functions to develop and to deliver anti-racism, equality and diversity training for the statutory, voluntary, community, trade union and private sector, with the aim to take an integrated approacb to the issues and to address the policy and practice of organisations. CC is also member of North Belfast Heritage Cluster Belfast Cbaritable Society, and Clifton House, is a member of the North Belfast Heritage Cluster. a group of voluntary organisations that own or care for an historic building (and graveyardl) in tbe area. Tbe aims of the Cluster is to deliver herilage-led regeneration, using wbat's special about the area to create a more confldent sense of place. ICC and other members open their premiscs for tbe public viewings once or twice in a year as part of the national heritage week celebrations. Page 3
Indian Community Centre (Belfast) Ltd Company Lfimfited by guarantee ort of the Tiwsteesy for Year Ended 31 March 2024 eondt. During the year the committee has worked hard giving cultural talks to schools and the general public, raising the awareness of the Indian Community as well as religious activates. They have also bired out their I11 for culture activities, which includes weddings, shows and science festivals. Financial Review The committee is aware that the fanCIal statements for the period ended 31 March 2024 shows a deficit of £21,715. A substance amount of buildillg rcpair work has been done to the building and this continued this year amounting to £6,858. An additional £22,625 has been spent on an HR settlement. The cotnmittee would like to take this opportunity to thank the tnembers for their support this ycar and hopc thot it will continue in tho y¢aTS to come. Trustees The Trustees wbo, are also directors of the company for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, bave acted throughout the period are as stated on Page l of these financial statements. Page 4
Indlan Community Centre (Belfast) Ltd Company Lfimited by guarantee Statement of Trustees Res onsibilltffies The Trustees are responsible for the preparation of Financial Statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the surplus or deficit arising in the period and of the assets and liabilities of tbe Charity &8 at the end of the financial period. The Financial Statements are to be prepared under Section 64(1) of the Charities Act (Nl) 2008. The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance of proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy tbe financial position of the Cbarity at any given time, They are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and for taking all necessary steps for the prevention or detection of fraud and other irregularities. Sl ned on behalf of the Triiste,es: Dated,. rustee 44.- Dated: 6-IG-1024 Trustee WSkTYPrVIK £IDJqII b3L cloc+lzo hsH15H TTALJY VitseLca Vec)kat. Page 5