INDIAN SENIOR CITIZEN'S CENTRE (MANCHESTER)
Provides culturally sensitive Day Resource Services for the Indian older people of city wide Manchester and surrounding areas. These include basic Day Care i.e. transport, hot Indian meals, entertainment activities, library, shopping, monthly coach trips, preventative health and rehabilitation services, information & advice.
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE RELIEF OF ELDERLY PEOPLE, IN PARTICULAR ELDERLY INDIANS, IN ANY MANNER DEEMED BY LAW TO BE CHARITABLE, WITHIN THE CITY OF MANCHESTER AND SURROUNDING AREAS WITH WHICH THE CENTRE IS CONTRACTED.(SEE CLAUSE 2 OF CONSTITUTION)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £64,264 for the year ended 31 March 2025, which was funded from reserves. The trustees note that the management committee is concerned about deficits in recent years and is seeking ways to generate additional income, such as hiring out the venue.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable Income (3) 30,645 14,763 45,408 41,603” — page 7
“The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to - approximately 24 months of unrestricted charitable expenditure.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Hasmukh Bhagwan Patelchair
- CHHAYA KANANI Gen Sec
- Mrudula Ghelani
- Niranjan Harishanker Bhatt
- Ramila Solanki
- Sureshchandra Patel Vice-Chair
- Usha Nanda
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £69k | £133k |
| 31/03/2024 | £64k | £137k |
| 31/03/2023 | £73k | £110k |
| 31/03/2022 | £69k | £115k |
| 31/03/2021 | £44k | £71k |
Common questions
Is INDIAN SENIOR CITIZEN'S CENTRE (MANCHESTER) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £64,264 for the year ended 31 March 2025, which was funded from reserves. The trustees note that the management committee is concerned about deficits in recent years and is seeking ways to generate additional income, such as hiring out the venue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 07/10/2025 | £2k | Mindful Momentum |
| UK government | 15/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/04/2011 | £10k | Healthy & Active Life for Indian Older (50+) People |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/05/2006 | £5k | New Tutor - IT |