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2024-12-31-accounts

Amitabha Kadampa Meditation Centre (KMC) Ltd

A company limited by guarantee

Annual Trustees Report and Financial Statements 31[st] December 2024

Registered charity number 1026683

Amitabha Kadampa Meditation Centre Ltd - Annual Trustees Report 2024

Registered company number 02745086In England and Wales A member of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union

Index Page
Table of contents 2
Report of the Trustees 3 - 4
Statement of Trustee’s Responsibilities 5
Independent examiner's report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to financial statements 9 – 11

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Amitabha Kadampa Meditation Centre Ltd - Annual Trustees Report 2024

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Including Directors’ Report)

The trustees (who are also Company Directors) submit their report and unaudited financial statements of the company for the year ended 31st December 2024.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity name Amitabha Kadampa Meditation Centre (KMC) Ltd

Charity registration number 1026683 Company registration number 02745086

Registered office Old Vicarage office, Gloucester Road, Bishopston Bristol BS7 8NX

Trustee details

Company secretary Kirsten Van Nispen Trustee Directors Mr J Rodway Ms N Franco Ms J Andrews Ms M Corsdale Independent examiner Mr A Jenkins 14 Shiels Drive Bristol. BS32 8EA

Structure and Governing Document

The Amitabha Buddhist Centre is a company limited by guarantee, governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association and was incorporated on 28 August 1992. The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital.

The company registered with the Charity Commission on 30 September 1993.

Risk Management

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The board of Directors, who are Trustees for the purpose of charity law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out above.

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Objectives and activities

The principle activity of the charity is the promotion and teaching of the Buddhist faith. Achievements and performance During the 2023 financial year, we continued our ongoing spiritual and educational activities. We've held in-person classes, and they have been very popular. Members are able to stream General Program and half-day classes. Our 4-weekly courses on particular subject areas have proved popular and we have seen an increase in class numbers, membership numbers and FP/TTP attendees. We are currently running branch classes in Clevedon, Chepstow, Chippenham, Bath and Weston Super-Mare. We continue to train teachers and strengthen their interest in the Centre and its study programs.

Again this year, our cafe has played a pivotal role in promoting our classes and courses, adding a crucial social element to the Centre. The cafe's success has been a testament to its ability to engage visitors and enhance their experience at the Centre.

Financial review

The charity’s financial position is good with total reserves at the end of the year of £603,536 (2023: £580,187), and the Charity has no restricted reserves. The charity had a surplus for the year of £28,501 (2023: £24,057) and cash balances at year end of £55,953 (2023: £50,803).

Plans for future periods

Looking ahead, our focus is on expanding our reach and accessibility. We plan to train more teachers, and establish additional classes, branches, making our study programmes more accessible to a wider audience. We are also committed to enhancing the visibility and welcoming atmosphere of the Centre, with the aim of attracting and retaining more newcomers.

We've also been improving the drive with landscaping, the cafe area and will continue to improve the garden, so that our customers, both cafe and centre users have a safe, peaceful space to sit and connect.

Small company provisions

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption.

The trustees' annual report was approved on .............................. and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

J Rodway

Company Director

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

The charity trustees (who are also the directors of the Charity for the purposes of

Company law) are responsible for preparing a trustees’ annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and the group and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by the Board

Name……………………………..Signed……………….....................Date………

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Independent Examiner's Report

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Amitabha Kadampa Meditation Centre (KMC) Ltd ('the company') for the year ended 31 December 2024 on pages 7-11.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act’). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the company’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed_______ Date ______

Alistair Jenkins

14 Shiels Drive, Filton, Bristol, BS32 8EA.

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee not having a Share Capital)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

For the year ended 31 December, 2024

Income from:
Donations
Charitable activities
Total Income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Total Expenditure
Net (Expense) / Income for the Year
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Funds brought forward
Net (Expense) / Income for the Year
Funds Carried Forward		 2024
£
Unrestricted
Funds
1,827
109,088
110,915
82,414
82,414
28,501
575,035
28,501
603,536		 2023
£
Unrestricted
Funds
2,873
109,133
112,006
87,949
87,949
24,057
550,978
24,057
575,035

The accompanying notes on pages 9 – 11 form part of these financial statements.

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee not having a Share Capital) BALANCE SHEET

As at 31 December, 2024

As at 31 December, 2024
2024 2023
£ £
Notes Unrestricted Unrestricted
Funds Funds
FIXED ASSETS 621,402 621,402
Tangible Assets 2
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank 55,953 50,803
Debtors 0 18
Stock 991 1,983
56,944 52,804
CREDITORS – Amounts due within one year
Other creditors 3 13,471 23,831
NET CURRENT ASSETS / (LIABILITIES) 664,875 650,375
CREDITORS – Amounts due after one year
Loans 4 61,339 70,198
NET ASSETS OF THE CHARITY 603,536 580,177
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted Funds 603,536 580,177
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS 603,536 580,177

The accompanying notes on pages 9 – 11 form part of these financial statements.

For the year ending 31 December 2024, the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and are prepared according to that regime. The Directors' responsibilities include: · (1) The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476; (2) The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act for accounting records and preparation of financial statements.

Approved by the board:

Name/position ………………………….. Signed ………………..................... Date …….….

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

a) Basis of Preparation

The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention.

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006.

b) Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. There are NO restricted funds.

All income and expenditure is unrestricted, hence all balances on page 8 Balance Sheet are fully unrestricted in nature.

c) Income

Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the income can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

Grant income is accounted for on an accruals basis; and shown in the financial statements when the charity earns the unconditional right to funds.

Various forms of voluntary income are received by way of education, donations and fundraising activities. These are included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when received.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont’d)

d) Expenditure

Expenditure is included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred, including irrecoverable VAT.

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities, both costs directly attributable and indirect support costs.

Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting constitutional and statutory requirements, principally accounting and AGM expenses.

e) Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation, where appropriate. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life.

Assets below £250 and grant funded expenditure are not capitalised, but written off within expenses.

The Trustees do not believe any assets are impaired and do not carry out an impairment review.

f) Company Limited by Guarantee

The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of the winding up or dissolution of the company, the members are liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 towards the debts and liabilities of the company.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ( CONTINUED)

2. Staff costs and Trustee items

The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:

2024 2023
£ £
Wages and salaries 15,597 13,716

The average head count of employees during the year was 2 (2022: 2) and the average number of full-time equivalent employees during the year was also 2 for both years. No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2022: Nil).

The trustees received no remuneration or benefit from volunteering their services with the charity, or a related entity.

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3. CREDITORS within one year

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2024 2023
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 11,113 24,800
Trade creditors 0 47
Accruals and deferred income 1,326 1,600
Other creditors 1,032 2,526
13,471 28,973
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4. CREDITORS over one year

2024 2023
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 61,339 59,585
Other creditors 0 10,613
61,339 70,198

The creditors amounts in Notes 3 and 4 above include:

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STATEMENT OF Income and Expenditure

For the year ended 31 December, 2024

Income:
Donations and grants received
Charitable activities
Education
Accommodation
Other / Shop
Total Income
Expenditure:
Charitable activities
Education
Offerings & Donations
Shop stock
Accommodation
Wages
Sundry / Administration
Bank charges / interest
Accountancy
Total Expenditure
Net (Expense) / Income for the Year		 2024
£
Total
Funds
1,827
50,371
37,490
21,226
109,088
110,915
17,713
2,469
13,460
14,603
15,597
13,181
5,042
350
82,414
28,501		 2023
£
Total
Funds
2,873
50,220
38,265
20,648
109,133
112,006
20,521
2,860
15,636
17,053
13,716
10,937
6,026
1,200
87,949
24,057

This note is provided for management and need not be submitted externally

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