THE HINDU CHARITABLE TRUST
All religious occasions & festivals are celebrated every year. To promote religious activities to the youngster. Invite school children to help with their R.E. class. Running regular groups for the elderly to meet for luncheon club and various activities.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE MANDIR ARE: (1) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE HINDU RELIGION IN LEEDS AND THE SURROUNDING AREA AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONSISTENT WITH THE FAITH AND PRINCIPALS OF THE HINDU RELIGION PROVIDED THAT THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MAY MAKE REGULATIONS TO ALLOW RESIDENTS FROM AREAS BEYOND LEEDS AND IT'S SURROUNDING AREAS WHERE THERE ARE NO FACILITIES FOR HINDU WORSHIP TO BE TREATED AS THOUGH THEY WERE RESIDENT WITHIN THE SURROUNDING AREA. (2) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF LEEDS AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, SUCH OF THOSE INHABITANTS WHO ARE OR WHOSE PARENTS ARE OF THE HINDU FAITH. (3) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION FOR SUCH INHABITANTS FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,397,876, which is significantly above the stated reserves policy target of £10,000. The charity reported a net surplus of £25,991 for the year, with total income of £138,504 and expenditure of £112,513. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“We expect to hold £10,000 as reserves solely to be awarded as grants in the future when received donations are less than expected and do not meet the budgeted expenditure.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- Chiragi Solanki
- Kailash Vati Sarda
- Sangeeta Sharma
- Savtantar Hargun
- Vineet Kumar Pathak
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £139k | £113k |
| 31/12/2023 | £143k | £83k |
| 31/12/2022 | £78k | £89k |
| 31/12/2021 | £95k | £74k |
| 31/12/2020 | £35k | £52k |
Common questions
Is THE HINDU CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,397,876, which is significantly above the stated reserves policy target of £10,000. The charity reported a net surplus of £25,991 for the year, with total income of £138,504 and expenditure of £112,513. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.