AJVIR SINGH SANDHU LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION
The Ajvir Singh Sandhu Leadership Foundation aims to develop talented individuals aged 11-25, by identifying the strengths within them to help them succeed to their full potential and follow their dreams. We provide a network and mentoring scheme with passionate individuals across a range of fields to connect with young people, and support them in overcoming any obstacles to achieve their goals.
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TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 11 TO 25 BYA CREATING AND AWARDING TO YOUNG PEOPLE SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES, MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES OR GRANTS TENABLE AT ANY SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OR INSTITUTION OF HIGHER OR FURTHER EDUCATION;B THE CREATION OF PRIZES TO BE AWARDED TO YOUNG PEOPLE C PROVIDING YOUNG PEOPLE THEIR EDUCATION (INCLUDING THE STUDY OF MUSIC OR OTHER ARTS), TO UNDERTAKE TRAVEL IN FURTHERANCE OF THAT EDUCATION OR TO PREPARE FOR ENTRY TO ANY OCCUPATION, TRADE OR PROFESSION ON LEAVING ANY EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT D PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO YOUNG PEOPLE (EITHER THROUGH GRANTS TO ORGANISATIONS AND CHARITIES WHO SUPPORT SUCH PERSONS)E PROVIDING YOUNG PEOPLE WITHIN THE ARMED FORCES WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO GAIN ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE RELEVANT TO THEIR JOBS AND SUPPORTING SUCH PERSONS IN INCREASING THEIR TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, COMPETITIONS AND PRIZES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £682,281, significantly exceeding the trustees' stated threshold of £400,000 which triggers a search for additional donations. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £35,858, driven largely by investment gains, and confirmed that fundraising activities raised sufficient funds to cover operating costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“If at any time the assets slip below £400,000 the trustees should look for additional donations from family assets and other fund-raising activities.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- AMRIK SINGH SANDHUchair
- Kalvir Kaur Cheema
- NARINDERJIT SANDHU
- SABINDER ROBINSON-SANDHU
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £25k | £31k |
| 31/07/2024 | £29k | £60k |
| 31/07/2023 | £23k | £21k |
| 31/07/2022 | £27k | £5k |
| 31/07/2021 | £26k | £22k |
Common questions
Is AJVIR SINGH SANDHU LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £682,281, significantly exceeding the trustees' stated threshold of £400,000 which triggers a search for additional donations. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £35,858, driven largely by investment gains, and confirmed that fundraising activities raised sufficient funds to cover operating costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.