SHRI GURU RAVIDASS CULTURAL ASSOCIATION DARLASTON
To advance religion through the promotion of the teachings of Shri Guru Ravidass Ji and to provide a place of worship according to his teaching, to advance the education of the inhabitants of Darlaston by the promotion of the culture, language and traditions of Shri Guru Ravidass Ji & to promote facilities for the benefit of the inhabitants of Darlaston in the interest of social welfare.
Objects
(1) TO ADVANCE RELIGION THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF THE TEACHINGS OF SRI GURU RAVIDASS JI AND TO PROVIDE A PLACE OF WORSHIP ACCORDING TO HIS TEACHINGS; (2) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF INHABITANTS OF DARLASTON IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY THE RAVIDASSI COMMUNITY, IRRESPECTIVE OF RACE, CREED, CULTURE, RELIGION OR SEX, BY THE PROMOTION OF CULTURE, LANGUAGE AND TRADITIONS OF SRI GURU RAVIDASS JI; (3) TO PROMOTE FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF DARLASTON IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds amounted to £391,866, which the trustees consider adequate to support the continuation of activities. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £77,354 for the year, resulting in total funds of £908,423. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Weekly Donation Income 91,965” — page 12
“the Executive Committee considers the present level of reserves is adequate to support the continuation of activities for the time being and the financial position of the charity is therefore satisfactory. It keeps the level of reserves under review on a regular basis.” — page 6
“These loans are provided to the charity by members of the congregation and businesses owned by the members in order to facilitate the temple construction. The trustees are confident that as the charity's income rises it will be able to repay these loans in due course as they are supported by the congregation.”
Policies the charity declares
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- Rajesh Jassalchair
- Jarnail Singh
- RAM KISHAN MEHMI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £123k | £46k |
| 29/02/2024 | £89k | £36k |
| 28/02/2023 | £95k | £27k |
| 28/02/2022 | £72k | £29k |
| 28/02/2021 | £24k | £20k |
Common questions
Is SHRI GURU RAVIDASS CULTURAL ASSOCIATION DARLASTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds amounted to £391,866, which the trustees consider adequate to support the continuation of activities. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £77,354 for the year, resulting in total funds of £908,423. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.