SRI GURU SINGH SABHA HITCHIN HERTS
The Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara (SGSSH) operates to support, enhance and promote the welfare of the local Hitchin and North Hertfordshire community. Centred on the teachings of the Sikh religion, the charity provides both faith and non-faith based services to over 700 beneficiaries, enhancing social interaction and cultural diversity capabilities within the community.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £4,742,280, representing a net increase from the previous year. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. The charity remains self-sufficient through donations and investment income, despite incurring significant legal costs related to an ongoing liability claim.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Amrik Singh Shergill
- Gurcharan Singh Flora
- Gurjit Singh Kalirai
- Mukhtiar Singh Thind
- Santokh Singh
- Shamsher Singh Bachra
- Sukhdev Singh Basra
- Sukhvinder Singh Dhaliwal
- Surjeet Singh Sidhu
- Verinder Singh Pangalia
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £348k | £214k |
| 31/12/2023 | £374k | £197k |
| 31/12/2022 | £314k | £199k |
| 31/12/2021 | £345k | £155k |
| 31/12/2020 | £208k | £131k |
Common questions
Is SRI GURU SINGH SABHA HITCHIN HERTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £4,742,280, representing a net increase from the previous year. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. The charity remains self-sufficient through donations and investment income, despite incurring significant legal costs related to an ongoing liability claim. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Keelings Limited.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRI GURU SINGH SABHA HITCHIN HERTS | £348k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SRI GURU SINGH SABHA, SLOUGH | £1.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SRI GURU SINGH SABHA SOUTHALL | £4.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GURU NANAK DURBAR (SIKH TEMPLE), ERITH & BELVEDERE, KENT | £926k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GURU NANAK GURDWARA | £854k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE UNITED SIKH ASSOCIATION GURU GOBIND SINGH GUDWARA | £570k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |