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GURU NANAK SIKH TEMPLE (SCUNTHORPE)

Registered charity 1155573 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as GNST

Spiritual wellbeing of the Sikh Community including regular prayers and worship.Celebrate special occasions including important religous dates, births, marriages, funerals and support bereaved families.Education, sports and social activities.Meals to develop community spirit and cohesion.Fund raising for good causesOther activities that further Sikh teachings and ethos.

Objects

THE OBJECTS:-THE GURU NANAK SIKH TEMPLE (SCUNTHORPE)OBJECTS (THE "OBJECTS" ARE TO ADVANCE THE SIKH RELIGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RELIGIOUS TENETS AND DOCTRINES ATTACHED THERETO" AND THE GURU NANAK SIKH TEMPLE (SCUNTHORPE)SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING POWERS EXERCISABLE IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS SAID OBJECTS BUT NOT OTHERWISE, NAMELY:(1)TO WORK FOR THE SPIRITUAL UPLIFT AND MENTAL PURITY OF THOSE WHO HAVE FAITH IN THE SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB JI AND THE TEN GURUS.(2)TO HOLD CONGREGATIONS FOR THE WORSHIP AND TEACHINGS OF RELIGIOUS TENETS AND DOCTRINES.(3)TO ARRANGE FOR MARRIAGE CEREMONIES ACCORDING TO THE RITES AND RITUALS OF THE SIKH RELIGION AND THE PREVAILING LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES.(4)TO ARRANGE FOR CEREMONIAL BAPTISM(AMRIT/KHANDE DI PAHUL).(5)TO ORGANISE SPECIAL RELIGIOUS FUNCTIONS ON THE IMPORTANT OCCASIONS LIKE BIRTHDAYS AND MARTYRDOM DAYS(SHAHIDI GURPURBS)OF THE SIKH GURUS.(6)TO PREACH THE MESSAGE TO THE NON SIKH COMMUNITY ON THE SIKH WAY OF WORSHIP AND LIFE,BY DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE IN ENGLISH AND OTHER LANGUAGES ON THE LIVES AND TEACHINGS OF THE SIKH GURUS. (7)TO ARRANGE AND PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR THE EDUCATION FOR THE SIKH COMMUNITY INTERESTED IN PUNJABI AND ENGLISH.(8)TO ENCOURAGE AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE SIKH COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN RELIGIOUS SPORTS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ORGANISED BY THE COMMITTEE.

Area of benefit: SCUNTHORPE

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£108k
Latest spending
£139k
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £31,264 for the year, driven by legal fees and loan repayments, though underlying operations generated a surplus of circa £50,000. The charity holds £61,220 in unrestricted cash reserves and reports being on a sound financial footing for the foreseeable future. Outstanding member loans have been significantly reduced to £11,700 following the receipt of £80,000 from a legal settlement.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations (78% of income)
“During the period under review the Charity income was £115,616 (Donations £90,712, Property Rent £14,850, Giftaid £10,010, and Interest £44)”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: The Charity does not hold reserves other than any cash in hand, a current account and a small balance in a deposit account. Expenditure is covered by regular income and any deficit covered from the operating reserves held in cash. If funds are required for any special purpose, these are raised from the members through a special appeal or loans. (held: £61k)
“The Charity does not hold reserves other than any cash in hand, a current account and a small balance in a deposit account. Expenditure is covered by regular income and any deficit covered from the operating reserves held in cash. If funds are required for any special purpose, these are raised from the members through a special appeal or loans.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: North Lincolnshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/01/2025£108k£139k
31/01/2024£85k£61k
31/01/2023£97k£62k
31/01/2022£71k£56k
31/01/2021£48k£95k

Common questions

Is GURU NANAK SIKH TEMPLE (SCUNTHORPE) financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £31,264 for the year, driven by legal fees and loan repayments, though underlying operations generated a surplus of circa £50,000. The charity holds £61,220 in unrestricted cash reserves and reports being on a sound financial footing for the foreseeable future. Outstanding member loans have been significantly reduced to £11,700 following the receipt of £80,000 from a legal settlement. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.