SIKH NARI MANCH U.K.
SNM serves and uplifts all people in the spirit of the Sikh principle of 'seva' (self-less service) and 'sarbat da bhalla' (for the benefit of all). We run the Northside Welcome Centre, in Erdington providing Information, Advice and Guidance, Counselling, IT classes, Job Club, one-to-one support for the unemployed or people in need, literacy & numeracy classes, yoga and Sikh religious programmes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £256,311, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £15,000–£20,000. The charity reported a net incoming resource surplus of £15,171 for the year, funded primarily by grants and voluntary donations.
What the accounts disclose
“No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.” — page 17
“requires the charity to maintain in-hand four months operating costs in reserve in line with the sector average. This would be circa £15,000 £20,000.”
Trustees
- Parminder Singh Garchachair
- ALAN LEONARD SHRIMPTON
- Avtar Singh Mangat
- GURDEV KAUR OBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £51k | £36k |
| 31/03/2024 | £33k | £32k |
| 31/03/2023 | £31k | £34k |
| 31/03/2022 | £29k | £36k |
| 31/03/2021 | £56k | £32k |
Common questions
Is SIKH NARI MANCH U.K. financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £256,311, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £15,000–£20,000. The charity reported a net incoming resource surplus of £15,171 for the year, funded primarily by grants and voluntary donations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of SIKH NARI MANCH U.K. earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham City Council | 24/05/2023 | £8k | Be the Best Version of Yourself |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/08/2022 | £7k | Invest in Yourself |
| Birmingham City Council | 10/03/2022 | £7k | Connect, Share & Smile |
| Birmingham City Council | 01/01/2020 | £7k | Healthy Lifestyle, Activities for Men, Maximising Income |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/12/2018 | £9k | Inspirational Arts and Crafts |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/04/2012 | £7k | Conscious Cookery |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/10/2008 | £4k | Yoga for all |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2007 | £5k | Refurbishment of Northside Welcome Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/03/2006 | £5k | Multi Use Centre |