Registered number 02887663
Kadampa Meditation Centre Liverpool
Report and Accounts
31 December 2023
Kadampa Meditation Centre Liverpool Registered number: 02887663 Directors' Report
The directors present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company is to promote the Buddhist faith through the activities of teaching, study, practice and the observance of moral discipline all within the Buddhist tradition of Je Tsongkhapa.
Directors
The following persons served as directors during the year:
J Andrews R M Crate - Resigned 13 October 2023 P M Kinrade
Small company provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
This report was approved by the board on 9 May 2024 and signed by its order.
E Pritchard Secretary
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Liverpool Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31 December 2023
| Turnover Cost of sales Gross profit Administrative expenses Operating loss Interest payable Loss before taxation Tax on loss Loss for the financial year |
2023 £ 94,516 (10,095) 84,421 (94,233) (9,812) 2,180 (7,632) - (7,632) |
2022 £ 103,540 (11,129) |
|---|---|---|
| 92,411 (99,022) |
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| (6,611) (137) |
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| (6,748) - |
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| (6,748) |
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Liverpool Registered number: 02887663 Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2023
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 3 Current assets Debtors 4 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 5 Net current assets/(liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 6 Net assets Capital and reserves Profit and loss account Shareholder's funds |
2023 £ 124,029 552 44,082 44,634 (18,206) 26,428 150,457 (44,963) 105,494 105,494 105,494 |
2022 £ 116,097 352 8,997 9,349 (12,320) (2,971) 113,126 - 113,126 113,126 113,126 |
2022 £ 116,097 352 8,997 9,349 (12,320) (2,971) 113,126 - 113,126 113,126 113,126 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113,126 - |
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| 113,126 | |||
| 113,126 | |||
| 113,126 |
The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.
E Daley Director Approved by the board on 9 May 2024
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Liverpool Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023
1 Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (as applied to small entities by section 1A of the standard).
Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.
Intangible fixed assets
Intangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative amortisation and any accumulative impairment losses.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life, as follows:
Freehold buildings over 50 years Leasehold land and buildings 1% of cost Plant and machinery 25% pa reducing balance Fixtures, fittings, tools and equipment 25% pa reducing balance
Stocks
Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first in first out method. The carrying amount of stock sold is recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised.
Debtors
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.
Creditors
Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method.
Provisions
Provisions (ie liabilities of uncertain timing or amount) are recognised when there is an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that economic benefit will be transferred to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably.
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Liverpool Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023
Leased assets
A lease is classified as a finance lease if it transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership. All other leases are classified as operating leases. The rights of use and obligations under finance leases are initially recognised as assets and liabilities at amounts equal to the fair value of the leased assets or, if lower, the present value of the minimum lease payments. Minimum lease payments are apportioned between the finance charge and the reduction in the outstanding liability using the effective interest rate method. The finance charge is allocated to each period during the lease so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Leased assets are depreciated in accordance with the company's policy for tangible fixed assets. If there is no reasonable certainty that ownership will be obtained at the end of the lease term, the asset is depreciated over the lower of the lease term and its useful life. Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense on a straight line basis over the lease term.
Pensions
Contributions to defined contribution plans are expensed in the period to which they relate.
| 2 Employees Average number of persons employed by the company |
2023 Number 2 |
2022 Number 3 |
|---|---|---|
3 Tangible fixed assets
| Cost At 1 January 2023 Additions At 31 December 2023 Depreciation At 1 January 2023 Charge for the year At 31 December 2023 Net book value At 31 December 2023 At 31 December 2022 |
Land and buildings £ 142,245 - 142,245 31,889 1,422 33,311 108,934 110,356 |
Plant and machinery etc £ 43,297 - 43,297 37,556 1,186 38,742 4,555 5,741 |
Motor vehicles £ - 10,998 10,998 - 458 458 10,540 - |
Total £ 185,542 10,998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 196,540 | ||||
| 69,445 3,066 |
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| 72,511 | ||||
| 124,029 | ||||
| 116,097 |
4 Debtors
Trade debtors
| 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|
| £ | £ |
| 552 | 352 |
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Liverpool Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023
| 5 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Bank loans and overdrafts Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts Taxation and social security costs Other creditors 6 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year Bank loans |
2023 £ 4,611 10,795 522 2,278 18,206 2023 £ 44,963 |
2022 £ 10,969 - 48 1,303 |
|---|---|---|
| 12,320 | ||
| 2022 £ - |
7 Other information
Kadampa Meditation Centre Liverpool is a private company limited by guarantee without share capital and use of Limited exemption incorporated in England. Its registered office is: Greystoke
25 Aigburth Drive Sefton Park Liverpool L117 4JH
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Liverpool Detailed profit and loss account for the year ended 31 December 2023
This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts
| Sales Cost of sales Gross profit Administrative expenses Operating loss Interest payable Loss before tax |
2023 £ 94,516 (10,095) 84,421 (94,233) (9,812) 2,180 (7,632) |
2022 £ 103,540 (11,129) |
|---|---|---|
| 92,411 (99,022) |
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| (6,611) (137) |
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| (6,748) |
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Liverpool Detailed profit and loss account for the year ended 31 December 2023
This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts
| Sales Sales Cost of sales Purchases Other direct costs Administrative expenses Employee costs: Wages and salaries Pensions Staff training and welfare Travel and subsistence Premises costs: Rent Rates Light and heat General administrative expenses: Telephone and fax Stationery and printing Bank charges Insurance Software Repairs and maintenance Depreciation Sundry expenses Legal and professional costs: Accountancy fees Advertising and PR Other legal and professional |
2023 £ 94,516 2,285 7,810 10,095 10,512 - 928 1,133 12,573 4,857 4,971 32,563 42,391 1,543 787 1,696 3,707 1,919 14,558 3,066 2,459 29,735 975 4,870 3,689 9,534 94,233 |
2022 £ 103,540 |
|---|---|---|
| 2,762 8,367 |
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| 11,129 | ||
| 15,466 29 3,574 1,355 |
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| 20,424 | ||
| 5,964 7,292 9,411 |
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| 22,667 | ||
| 1,498 2,266 1,263 3,682 571 29,447 2,965 2,746 |
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| 44,438 | ||
| 850 5,852 4,791 |
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| 11,493 | ||
| 99,022 |
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Kadampa Meditation Centre Liverpool On accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023 Charity no (if any) 1037091 Set out on pages 111-.,[fj I".}u j li I'i:: Li(a rs p , I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 3111212023 Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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. 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: 28/0812024 Name: K J Harter Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): IER Oct 2018
Address: KBS Oakes Accountants Ltd Montgomery Chambers, 22 Hardwick Street Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6DH Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018
KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE LIVERPOOL
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
AGM 9th May 2024
Education Report
- 1) Gen Tilopa very kindly accepted the invitation to take on the position of Resident Teacher at KMC Liverpool from the end of February 2023. The previous RT Kelsang Gyalpo joined the Intensive Teacher Training Programme.
Information taken from the most recent RT Centre Progress report:
Main Centre - Sefton Park
Foundation Programme - average 16 attendees
TTP - insufficient numbers to run the class
GP classes - 3 per week with the RT plus 3 morning meditations with various teachers
PFWP
Branch Classes
Crosby GP- Fiona Gordon 10 Formby GP - Pauline Kinrade 13 Southport GP -Eddie Daley 13 St Helens GP- Lelsley Bowers and Eddie Daley 8 West Derby - Eddie Daly 5 Estimated number of regular attendees across all venues = 200 These figures are higher than those of the previous year where the Centre was still affected by the pandemic
List of courses over AEP 2022/23
Short courses and Special Events 2002-2023
Aug
Lamrim Retreat Kelsang Gyalpo 10
Sep
Effective Meditation for Peace of Mind 15 The Truth Will set You Free 18
Oct
How to Stop Overthinking 15 What is Enlightenment 14
Guru Yoga and Mandala Offerings Retreat Kelsang Gyalpo 6
Nov
Meditation for Busy Minds 33 Meal and Meditation 36 Commentary to Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land Kelsang Gyalpo 20
Dec
Karma 1⁄2 Day Course Kelsang Gyalpo 18 Vajrasattva Retreat Kelsang Gyalpo 10 The Power of a Good Heart 23
Jan
Guru Sumati Buddha Heruka Retreat. Kelsang Gyalpo 6-10 Public Talk Slow Down, Relax, De-Stress Kelsang Gyalpo 50
Feb
Healing Body and Mind, Kelsang Gyalpo 11 Peaceful Heart, Kelsang Gyalpo 31 Amitayus Retreat, Kelsang Gyalpo 20
March
A Good Heart Always Brings Good Results, Gen Tilopa 20 Refuge from the Storm 1⁄2 Day and Retreat, Gen Tilopa 25 &6 Public Talk Southport, Gen Tilopa 24
April
Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Avalokiteshvara, Gen Tilopa 38 The Door to Peace, Gen Tilopa 25 Nungnye, Gen Tilopa 4 Freedom to Choose How You Feel, Eddie Daly 18
May How to Love More, Fiona Gordon 12 Finding Contentment, Gen Tilopa 18
June
Meditating on a Good Heart, Gen Tilopa 15 Refuge and Bodhisattva Vows, Gen Tilopa 16 Meditating on Emptiness, Gen Tilopa 20
July
Intro to Tantra, Gen Tilopa 12 Relying on Your Best Influencer, Gen Tilopa 14 Peaceful Mind Peaceful World, Pauline Kinrade 30
Finance Report 2022
The accounts showed an overall loss of -£6800.
£20,600 was spent on building improvements without further lending. Had this not been spent then the accounts would have reflected an overall profit of approximately £13K. Major improvements included: New shower rooms 2nd floor (labour costs c/f to 2022) 2 x new ensuites (room 5 and RT accommodation) Roof repairs Plastering and joist replacement
Education Income increased by £14600 compared to the previous year
Cafe income increased by £4000
Rent increased by £7400
Building Issues
The flat roof has been leaking and needed significant repairs Some issues around newly evidenced water ingress on RHS of house - ongoing dispute with insurers re previous works to restore dormer after collapse in 2021. 2 new en-suites were created (RT apartment and En-suite)
Major Projects
The plans for a larger meditation hall are on hold. AD discussed the 5 year plan with Kelsang Ringyal during the summer festival and it was agreed better to invest in structural improvements to the existing building and the creation of further accommodation.
Cafe
The World Peace Cafe was run by volunteers on weekdays only for 4 hrs per day. With the cost of accommodation and cost of sales combined, it was decided that the income did not justify the effort and the cafe has now closed.
Finance Report 2023
Key points to summarise
Overall loss of £7600
Total income £94,500 (down by £10k on 2022 largely due to cafe income being reduced by £4500 as a result of closure)
Rental income down by £5000 due to rooms affected by water ingress
Education Income increased by £1500
(NB energy expenditure increased by £23k on previous year)
A secured loan of £175K was taken out in March 2024 to fund essential structural repairs and building improvements.
Building Projects
The building is in need of significant repair and maintenance. The basement flooded during the heavy rains last summer and subsequent investigations showed that joints in the drainage system had been displaced and a drain partially collapsed. Gullies were also blocked with tree roots. 80% of the remedial works to the drains have been carried out to date at a cost to date of £9,000. The remaining drainage work will be completed by June 2024.
The gompa side of the house requires further remedial works and scaffold is to be erected in the spring of 2024 to restore stonework and replace 90% of the windows on that elevation. The intention is to restore all stonework around the building, repointing and to repair / replace the gutters.
The hot water system was replaced with a more fuel efficient model earlier this year and funds permitting, the central heating system will be replaced during the summer months.
The small kitchen project on the 2nd floor should be completed by mid June. Subject to fund availability, further en-suites will be created on the 1st and 2nd floors.
Residents
There are currently 12 residents including RT, EPC and one long term working visitor. It is a very happy and harmonious community. A further three rooms should become available during the summer after renovation works have been completed.