REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 02527115 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1019101
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudit6d Flnancial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 Dacember 2023
for
INTERNATIONAL DZOGCHEN COMMUNITY OF
KUNSELLING
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INTERNATIONAL DZOGCHEN COMMUNITY OF
KUNSELLING
Contents of the Financial Statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Page
Report of the Trustees
statement of Financlal Actlvlt16S
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements
7 to 13
Detalled Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltles
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INTERNATIONAL DZOGCHEN COMMUNITY OF
KUNSELLING
Report of th8 Trustaes
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Cornpanles Act 2006,
present their report with the finanGial statements of the charity for the year ended
31 December 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and R&porting by
Gharitles. Statement of Recommended Practice appllcable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordanc6 wlth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTNES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectlves and aims
The Charity's objectives and aims are to promote, advance and maintain the Dzogchen teachings
and practice in Buddhist and other forms throughout the UK and elsewhere and to promote greater
understanding of Tibetan culture and traditions according to the teaching and spiritual guidanc8 of
Namkhai Norbu Rlnpoche and his nominated successors.
Significant activities
The main activities of the Charity are to administer membershlp; to maintain and develop our
retreat centre, Kunselling, which is located in mid-Wal8s and Lekdanling, our centfft in London", to
organise and run a programme of teaching and practice ev8nts,' lo run a bookshop for t8aching
and practiGe texls and practice mat8rials for community members and to ralse funds for the
community and related organisations.
Volunteers
The Community is entlrely run by volunteers, including the Trustees and others within the
Community who give their time to support the activities of Ihe Community.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable actlvltles
By the beginning of 2023, our charitable aclivities had fully recovered from the covid-19 pandemic
and the number of teaching retreats and other events at Kunselling, our centre in mid Wales. were
similar to pre-pandemic levels. The aGtivities during the year included practice retreats led by
teachers both from the UK and from abroad and karma yoga activities that bring members togethér
to work on the maintenance and improvement of the premises. Practices and events also took
place at Lekdanling, our centre in London. with most taking place in the ev8nings and at the
weekend.
Fundraising activities
Our fundr3ising efforts during the year were mor@ successful than expected and resulted in a
surplus income. This follows a similar success in 2022. However, the 2023 surplus was inflated
because a significant December payment to an affiliated organisation in Italy did not leave our
account in time to be included In the 2023 accounts and wlll instead be included in the 2024
accounts. In addttion, we were able to address the ash dieback problem at Kunselling at a lower
cost than budgeted and we continue to dispute a bill from Thames Water. Had these costs
materialised the sury)lus would have come down to a broakeven position, but still outperformed the
projected loss forthe year.
This represents a very good outcome and is an atteststion to the fundralsing work of members who
organise our events together with our membership secretary and th6 work of the Lekdanling
management team who also raise funds, including the on90ing rental agreement which continues
to provide a degree of financlal stability.
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INTERNATIONAL DZOGCHEN COMMUNITY OF
KUNSELLING
Report of the Trustoes
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Internal and external factors
We have continued to Improve th8 running of the wmmunity by setting up a Google workspace for
documenl sharing and storage and by ensuring better coordination bebnfeen our event organisers
in Kunselling and Lekdanling. We have also upgraded th8 web slte and will continue our efforts to
streamline our communications and payment platforms.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
PrlncipaS fundlng sources
The principal funding sources are membership income, gift aid on eligible membership payments
and donations, income from events, Income from the bookshop and Income from the day-time
rental of our Spa￿ at Lekdanling in London.
FUTURE PLANS
In the years imrnediately following the death of our main teacher Namkhal Norbu Rinpoche in
2018, our membership gradually dwindled with a consequent impact on our membership income.
In 2023 we saw the first indications of a slowdown and maybe a reversal In thls trend, largely
thanks to the impetus in new membership that followed the teaching retreat in June giv8n by Yeshi
Silvano Namkhai, son of Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche. These retreats will be given annually going
forward and we hope they wlll continue to generate enquiries from potential new members.
The membership income combined with income from events and the income from the rental of
Lekdanling means that wa wer6 In a position to afford the mortgage payrnents on our two C8ntres
throughout 2023. Our mortgage commitments will redu￿ in May 2024 when we complete the
repayments for Kunselling in rural Wales. However, the ongoing increases in interest rates and
their impact on our interest payments for Lekdanling in London mean we have to keep a tight rein
on expenditure. Meanwhile, our senior students of Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche are continuing to
evolve as tgachers and leaders of our Gommunity and lead practice events that continue to draw
students and genorate income.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its goveming document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited
company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Recruitment and appolntment of new trustees
Trustoes ar& recruited through an invitation being issued to members to apply for a position on
Gakyil (the Executive Committee of the Charity). New trustees are elected at the Annual General
Meeting.
Organlsatlonal structure
The Dzogchen Community UK is administered by Gakyil {ExecutlV6 Committee) which can have
up to nina member9. During the period to the end of September 2023 the commlttee had six
mernbers. In October 2023 the number of members remained at six but with some changes in the
names of the members on the Gommittee.
Induction and training of new trustees
New trustees are inducted by outgoing trustees who have occupied the position on the committee
which is being taken up.by the new trustee. Outgoing trustees induct and handover new trustees
into their responsibilities.
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INTERNATIONAL DZOGCHEN COMMUNITY OF
KUNSELLING
R6POrt of the Trustees
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Wider network
The Gakyil is asslsted by a network of volunteers within th6 Community.
Relat6d partles
The Dzogchen Community UK is part of the International Dzogohen Community. Members of the
UK Community are also members of Merigar, th6 centre of the Dzogchen Communlty in Europe. A
proportion of the membership fees received by tho DzogGhen Community UK Is payable to Merigar
each year and a proportion is payab16 to the Intemational Dzogchen Community. The Dzogchen
Community UK also has links with ASIA, supporting projects in Tib6t and the Shang Shung
Institute, supporting projeGts to rnaintain and promote Tlbetan teachings and Gulture.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Reglster6d Company number
02527115 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity numb6r
1019101
Reglstered office
3 Polygon Road
Bristol
BS8 4PA
Trustees
R Russell (appointed 23.10.23)
B Patterson (resigned 23.10.23)
B J Hurrell (resigned 26.10.23)
R Bennett
R Radecki
Beeston
Ms T Lau - Hardingman
C J J M Van Oldenbeek (appointed 8.10.23)
Company Secretary
M Beeston
This report has been prepared in accordance with the speGial provisions of Part 15 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on
behalf by..
17th September 2024 and signed on its
M Beeston -
rustee
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INTERNATIONAL DZOGCHEN COMMUNITY OF
KUNSELLING
statement of Flnancial Activities
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
Total
funds
2022
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
509
83,185
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
22,702
22,702
21,468
Charitable activitigs
general
52,730
55,617
Total
75,432
75,432
77.085
NET INCOME
17,687
509
18,196
,100
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought fotward
301,570
93,012
394,582
388,482
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
319,257
412,778
394,582
The noÉes form part of these financial statements
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INTERNATIONAL DZOGCHEN COMMUNITY OF
KUNSELLING
Balance Sheet
31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
Total
funds
2022
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
440,180
91,183
531,363
547,042
CURRENT ASSETS
stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
1,623
1,623
17,419
1,623
17,419
17,419
715
84,801
2,338
87,139
70,487
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
{20,751)
(20,751) (24,278)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
64,050
2,338
66,388
46,209
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
504,230
93,521
597,751
593,251
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one
year
(184,973)
(184,973) (198,669)
NET ASSETS
319,257
93,521
412 778
394,582
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
12
319,257
93,521
301,570
93,012
TOTAL FUNDS
412,778
394,582
The charitable company is entitled to exernption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies
Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2023.
The mernbers have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the
year ended 31 December 2023 in accordance with Section 476 af the Companies Act 2006.
The notes fomi part of these financial statements
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INTERNATIONAL DZOGCHEN COMMUNITY OF
KUNSELLING
Balance Sheet - Gontinued
31 DECEMBER 2023
The trustees acknowledge their responslbilities for
(a) ensuring that the charitabla company keeps accounting r6cords that comply with Sections
386 and 387 of the Cornpanies Acl 2006 and
(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
charltable company as at the end of eaoh financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each
financial year In accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which
otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial
statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions appllcable to
haritable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorlsed for issue on
171h.S£pt8mbAr.2D24..... and were signed on its behalf by..
M Beeston - T
stee
The note8 form part of these financial statements
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INTERNATIONAL DZOGCHEN COMMUNrrY OF
KUNSELLING
Notes to the Financial Statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basls of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which Is a public b@nefit entity under
FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with thé Charitlés SORP (FRS 102)
'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019),, Financial
Reporting Standard 102 'The Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland, and th6 Companies Act 2006. The flnancial statements hav6 been
prepared under the historical cost convention.
Incomo
All income is r6cognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has
entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can
be measured reliably.
Expenditur6
Llabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive
obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of
economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligatlon can be
measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been
classified under headings that aggregate all cost relat@d to the cat89ory. Where costs cannot
b6 directly attributed to particular headlngs they have been allocated to aGtivities on a basis
consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreclation is provided at the following annual rates in order to writo off each asset over its
estimated useful lifo.
Freehold property
Long leasehold
Improvements to propgrty
Plant and rnachinery
20k on cost
2Yo an cost
2% oncost
25 % on cost
stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance
for obsolete and slow moving it8ms.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tsx on Its charitable activities.
Fund accountlng
Unrestrlcted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable obj8Ctives at the discretlon
of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the
charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for
particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purposé of each fund is Included in the notes to tho
financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL DZOGCHEN COMMUNITY OF
KUNSELLING
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements - Continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
Net incomel(expenditure) Is stated after chargingl{crediting):
2023
2022
Depreciation - owned assets '
20,908
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended
31 December 2023 nor for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Trustees. expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the
year ended 31 December 2022.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
funds
Total
fvnds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donatlons and legacies
81,659
1,526
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
20.537
931
21,468
Charitable activities
general
55,617
55,617
Total
76.154
931
77,085
NET INCOME
5,505
595
6,100
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Tot81 funds brought forward
2S6,065
92,417
388,482
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
301,570
93,012
394,582
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INTERNATIONAL DZOGCHEN COMMUNITY OF
KUNSELLING
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements . continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Improvements
to
property
Freehold
property
Long
18asehold
Plant and
machinery
Totals
COST
At 1 January 2023 and
31 December 2023
392 731
288,693
102,632
18,900
802,956
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2023
Charge for year
172,061
7,854
48,114
16,840
18,899
255,914
At 31 December 2023
179,915
53,887
18,892
18,899
271593
NET BOOKVALUE
At 31 December 2023
212,816
234,806
83,740
531363
At 31 DgC8mb8r 2022
220,670
240,579
85,792
547,042
STOCKS
2023
2022
Stocks
1,623
1.623
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2023
2D22
Olher debtors
17.419
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INTERNATIONAL DZOGCHEN COMMUNITY OF
KUNSELLING
Notes to the Financial Statements . contlnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2023
2022
Bank loans and overdrafts {see note 10)
Other creditors
13,500
13,5DO
1 D,778
20,751
24,278
CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
2023
2022
Bank loans {see note 10)
184,973
198.669
10. LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year on d8mand:
Bank loans
13,500
13,500
Amounts falling between one and two years:
Bank loans - 1-2 years
13,500
13,500
Amounts falling due between two and five y6ars'
Bank loans- 2-5 years
171,473
185,169
11. SECURED DEBTS
The following secured debts are included within creditors,,
2023
2022
Bank loans
198,473
212,189
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INTERNATIONAL DZOGCHEN COMMUNITY OF
KUNSELLING
Notes to the FinanGial Statements . contlnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movernent
in funds
At
31.12.23
At1.1.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
301,570
17,687
319,257
Restrlcted funds
Teaching
Land
14,564
509
15,073
509
93,521
TOTAL FUNDS
394,582
412,778
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming Resources Movement
resources
expended
in funds
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
93,119
(75,432)
17,687
Restricted funds
Teaching
509
509
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.12.22
At1.1.22
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
296,065
5,505
301,570
Restricted funds
Teaching
Land
13,969
78,448
595
14,564
78,448
92,417
595
93,012
TOTAL FUNDS
388,482
6,100
394,582
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INTERNATIONAL DZOGCHEN COMMUNITY OF
KUNSELLING
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements - contlnuad
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Comparative net movement In funds, Included in the above are as follows..
Incoming Resources Movement
resources
expended
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
81,659
(76,154)
5,505
Restricted funds
Teaching
1,526
(931)
595
TOTAL FUNDS
83,185
77,085)
6,100
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 moriths combined position is as follows..
Net
moiiement
in funds
At
31.12.23
At1.1.22
Unrestricted funds
General fund
296,065
23,192
319,257
Restricted funds
Teaching
Land
13,969
1,104
15,073
78,448
92.417
1,104
93,521
TOTAL FUNDS
388,482
24,296
412,778
A current y&ar 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds,
included in the above ar& as follows.,
Incoming Resources Movement
resources
expended
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
174,778
(151,586)
23,192
Restricted funds
Teaching
2,035
(931)
1,104
TOTAL FUNDS
176,813
(152,517)
24.296
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INTERNATIONAL DZOGCHEN COMMUNITY OF
KUNSELLING
Notes to the Financial Stat8ments - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
13. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
There are no contingent liabilitles at 31 December 2023.
14. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 D8cernber 2023.
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INTERNATIONAL DZOGCHEN COMMUNITY OF
KUNSELLING
Deta116d Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltles
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
2022
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Membership fees
Literature, tapes and videos
Event incorne
Other In￿Me
Donations
Room hire
29,095
509
21,842
8,404
6,477
28,003
1,526
18,167
13,075
6,301
16,113
93,628
83,185
Total Incoming resources
93,628
83,185
EXPENDITURE
other trading activities
Opening stock
Purchases
Membershlp fees - Meriger
Event expenses
Closing stock
1,623
931
1,623
11,937
8,600
10,621
12,081
1,623
22,702
21.468
Charitable activities
Repairs, malntenance and insurance
Light and heat
Literature, postage and stationery
Depreciation of tangibl8 fixed assets
7,635
8,356
1,162
15,679
13,463
8,259
1,314
20,908
32,832
43,944
Support costs
Flnance
Sundries
Bank charges
Bank interest
2,251
134
150
116
11,407
11,673
Total resources expended
75,432
77,085
Net Income
6,100
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