**Registered number: 02601222 Charity numbers: 1053425 & SC 039513**
## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN**
**(A company limited by guarantee)**
## **UNAUDITED**
**TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN**
## **(A company limited by guarantee)**
## **CONTENTS**
||Page|
|---|---|
|**Reference and administrative details of the company, its Trustees and advisers**|1|
|**Trustees' report**|2 - 6|
|**Independent examiner's report**|7 - 8|
|**Statement of financial activities**|9|
|**Balance sheet**|10|
|**Notes to the financial statements**|11 - 23|
## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN**
## **(A company limited by guarantee)**
## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
|**Trustees**|P J Jones|
|---|---|
||C M Mitchell|
||N Bustin (resigned 13 December 2024)|
||P M Pretsell|
||S Masters (resigned 13 December 2024)|
||M P Jackson|
||K J MacLachlan|
||S M Calvert (appointed 13 December 2024)|
|**Company registered**
**number**
02601222
**Charity registered**
**numbers**
1053425 and SC 039513
**Registered office**
European Centre
Bounstead Road
Colchester
Essex
CO2 0DE
**Accountants**
Larking Gowen LLP
Chartered Accountants
1 Claydon Business Park
Great Blakenham
Ipswich
IP6 0NL
**Bankers**
HSBC Bank plc
99 High Street
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1EQ
Bank of Scotland plc
10-16 King Edward Street
Perth
PH1 5UT||
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## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN**
**(A company limited by guarantee)**
## **TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Great Britain's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Act (Scotland) Regulations 2006 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", effective from 1 January 2019.
## **Structure, governance and management**
## **a. CONSTITUTION**
The company is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated on 12 April 1991 and was set up by a Memorandum of Association, which was last updated on 5 December 2022.
## **Governing Documents**
The Memorandum and Articles of Association and Byelaws are under continuous review by the National Board. This is part of an ongoing process to ensure that these documents give a wholly accurate and suitable description of the Society to the various legislative bodies and safeguard the teachings of Master Moy Lin Shin for future generations.
## **b. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING**
The members of the National Board (NB), who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, who served during the year were:
N Bustin (resigned 13 December 2024) P J Jones S Masters (resigned 13 December 2024) C M Mitchell P Pretsell M P Jackson K J MacLachlan S M Calvert (co-opted 13 December 2024)
The Society is run predominantly by volunteers as a way of training to develop selflessness and harmony through working together.
The Society is managed by the National Board (NB). Directors are appointed by a resolution of the members of the NB (either in their capacity as company members or directors)
Trustees are selected from long serving members of the Society who have a good understanding of the nature of Master Moy's teachings, and are committed to developing through the training path he left us and the helping of others follow the same path.
In 2024 the Society was organised into 9 branches reporting to the National Board through three regions; Eastern region coordinating 4 branches, Northern region coordinating 2 branches and the Western region, comprised of the remaining 3 branches.
The TTCS of GB benefits from the guidance and support of the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism (FLK) and the European Regional Council (ERC), as well as all the other organisations around the world that follow similar objects and work in affiliation with FLK.
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## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN**
**(A company limited by guarantee)**
## **TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **c. RISK MANAGEMENT**
The Society follows an annual accreditation procedure for leaders in training to ensure that all members receive appropriate opportunities to improve themselves and help others.
The Society has substantial insurance cover including public liability.
The NB continues to review policies and procedures on a regular basis. Support is also provided via chartered accountants Larking Gowen, and consultants for health and safety and employment, NatWest Mentor. Professional legal advice is sought from solicitors as and when needed.
The Trustees continue to assess potential risks to which the Society is exposed using Charities Commission guidance. A Risk Register is kept to record and assess the risks and the actions taken to minimise them, where appropriate.
## **Objectives and Activities**
## **a. POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES**
(a) The protection and preservation of good health within the community throughout Great Britain and internationally through the promotion and practice of all levels of Taoist Tai Chi™ arts.
(b) To advance education and training in Taoist Religion, Philosophy, Traditions and Arts as promoted by the Society’s founder Master Moy Lin Shin.
## **b. ACTIVITIES FOR ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES**
The objects were met this year by offering opportunities to learn more about Master Moy's teachings through video conference calls, and in-person sessions.
There were regular national, regional and branch meetings and training sessions, led by National and Regional leaders.
There were celebrations of Taoist and Confucian festivals throughout the year, open to all Society members.
## **c. PUBLIC BENEFIT**
By making Mr Moy’s teachings available to all who want to learn, in 2024, the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Great Britain complied with the duty in section 17(5) of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Commission. Following this path is an opportunity to better oneself.
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## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN**
**(A company limited by guarantee)**
**TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **Achievements and performance**
## **a. REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES**
## **Membership**
288 new members enrolled during 2024 (308 enrolled in 2023), and at the end of the year total membership stood at 757 (compared to 755 at the end of 2023). 286 members lapsed in 2024 (compared to 445 in 2023).
## **Administrative Structure**
The National Board delegate responsibilities to the sub committees of Regional Council and Branch Committee offering more people the opportunity to learn about Taoism, balance and harmony, by working together for the administration.
## **Instruction**
At the end of 2024 there were 67 leaders in training compared to 78 in 2023.
All leaders in training are volunteers and receive no material reward for their contribution. They participate in continuing and regular training and are accredited on an annual basis.
The GB Board wish to express thanks to the FLK Board of directors and advisors, and members of the European Regional Council for their support, guidance and inspiration through this difficult time, prioritising our safety and health above all else.
## **Our Homes in Great Britain**
The Society in GB currently owns one property located in Colchester. In October 2023 the Board resolved to put this property up-for-sale. Kemsley Estate Agents were engaged as selling agents and Bawtrees LLC Solicitors were appointed as solicitors for the sale. An offer of £1.4 million has been accepted.
## **Overseas Donations**
In the course of 2024 the Society made donations to FLK affiliates overseas to assist with their realisation of their aims and objectives. In doing so our affiliates can continue to promote and practise his teachings.
## **Employment**
During 2024: Wallace Gilbraith continued to be employed as a part-time web and ICT administrator Carol Danenbergs continued to be employed as finance administrator Paul Davies continued to be employed as general manager A temporary agency bookkeeper was also employed (until September 2024).
## **b. FUNDRAISING**
Fundraising continued through 2024. Throughout the year a number of members made generous individual donations to the Society and to Fung Loy Kok. The trustees would like to offer heartfelt thanks to them for their generosity and compassion.
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## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN**
## **(A company limited by guarantee)**
## **TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **c. Contribution of Volunteers**
Volunteering is integral to the spirit of the Society and the training that is offered. All leaders and administrators carry out their roles on a voluntary basis, giving from the heart, and all members are encouraged to take advantage of volunteering opportunities.
## **Financial review**
## **a. RESERVES POLICY**
The trustees endeavour to retain cash reserves to cover monthly costs in case of unexpected financial challenges. All other funds are made available to our International Projects Fund to meet our aim of promoting and practising all levels of Taoist Tai Chi™ arts within the community throughout Great Britain and internationally, for the protection and preservation of good health.
To this end, the TTCS GB aims to have an approximate minimum of three months outgoings in free reserve, to cover operating costs. No limit has been placed on the amount of reserves that may be held and the level is kept under regular review to ensure that there are sufficient reserves to fulfil the running of the Society in GB and to fully support International Projects.
At the balance sheet date the charity's free reserves, calculated as net current assets, amounted to £37,347 (2023: £283,611).
## **b. FINANCIAL REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES**
Membership subscriptions increased from £153,124 in 2023 to £175,059 in 2024. Total incoming resources decreased from £253,898 in 2023 to £227,090 in 2024. Direct charitable expenditure increased from £109,902 to £127,252. Support costs increased during the year from £125,230 in 2023 to £126,460 in 2024. Governance costs increase from £4,184 to £4,530. Grants to overseas Fung Loy Kok affiliates decreased from £463,338 in 2023 to £231,413 in 2023. Overall, net expenditure for the year was £264,838 compared to £444,502 net expenditure in 2023.
## **c. INVESTMENTS POLICY**
When circumstances allow, the Society may invest in a low-risk high-interest savings account.
## **Plans for the future**
## **a. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS**
The aims of the Society are to continue to advance education and training in Taoist Religion, Philosophy, Traditions and Arts for the protection and preservation of good health within the community throughout Great Britain and internationally
## **b. PREMISES**
We are looking for suitable rental premises.
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## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN**
**(A company limited by guarantee)**
## **TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
In preparing this report, the Trustees have taken advantage of the small companies exemptions provided by section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
................................................ **P M Pretsell President** Date: 05/06/2025
................................................ **C M Mitchell Trustee** Date: 05/06/2025
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## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN**
**(A company limited by guarantee)**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Taoist Tai Chi Society of Great Britain ('the company')**
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 December 2024.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the Trustees of the company (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 ('the 2005 Act'), the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) ('the 2006 Accounts Regulations') and the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act'). You are satisfied that the accounts of the company are not required by charity or company law to be audited and have chosen instead to have an independent examination.
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 carried out under section 44(1)(c) of the 2005 Act and section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the requirements of Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations and the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
Since the company is required by company law to prepare its accounts on an accruals basis and is registered as a charity in Scotland your examiner must be a member of a body listed in Regulation 11(2) of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a registered member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
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 and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records and with the accounting requirements of Regulation 8 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations; or
3. the accounts 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 accounts 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.
This report is made solely to the company's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the company's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by
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## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN**
**(A company limited by guarantee)**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Signed: Dated: 9 June 2025
Giles Kerkham FCA DChA (Senior statutory auditor)
for and on behalf of Larking Gowen LLP
Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditors
Ipswich
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## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN**
## **(A company limited by guarantee)**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
|**Note**
**Income from:**
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Fundraising
5
Investments
6
Other income
7
**Total income**
**Expenditure on:**
Raising funds
8
Charitable activities
**Total expenditure**
**Net movement in funds**
**Reconciliation of funds:**
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
**Total funds carried forward**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
**3,123**
**186,866**
**25,134**
**4,920**
**7,047**
**227,090**
**6,803**
**485,125**
**491,928**
**(264,838)**
**738,524**
**(264,838)**
**473,686**|**Total**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
**3,123**
**186,866**
**25,134**
**4,920**
**7,047**
**227,090**
**6,803**
**485,125**
**491,928**
**(264,838)**
**738,524**
**(264,838)**
**473,686**|_Total_
_funds_
_2023_
_£_
_26,196_
_199,443_
_8,028_
_17,567_
_2,664_
_253,898_
_(70)_
_698,470_
_698,400_
_(444,502)_
_1,183,026_
_(444,502)_
_738,524_|
|---|---|---|---|
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 11 to 23 form part of these financial statements.
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## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN (A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 02601222**
## **BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024**
||||**2024**||_2023_|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**Note**||**£**||_£_|
|**Fixed assets**||||||
|Tangible assets|14||**436,339**||_454,913_|
|**Current assets**||||||
|Stocks|15|**2,526**||_3,007_||
|Debtors|16|**7,812**||_7,507_||
|Cash at bank and in hand||**51,137**||_303,341_||
|||**61,475**||_313,855_||
|Creditors: amounts falling due within one||||||
|year|17|**(24,128)**||_(30,244)_||
|**Net current assets / liabilities**|||**37,347**||_283,611_|
|**Total net assets**|||**473,686**||_738,524_|
|**Charity funds**||||||
|Unrestricted funds|||**473,686**||_738,524_|
|**Total funds**|||**473,686**||_738,524_|
The company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Seeeeeeenfeeeeeunneneeeueueenuueuuaeucoucueecers ................................................ **K MacLachlan**
Trustee
## Date: 04/06/2025
The notes on pages 11 to 23 form part of these financial statements.
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**TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN (A company limited by guarantee)**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **1. General information**
Taoist Tai Chi Society of Great Britain is a company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales, registered number 02601222. The registered office is European Centre, Bounstead Road, Colchester, Essex, C02 ODE.
## **2. Accounting policies**
## **2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements**
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities 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), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Taoist Tai Chi Society of Great Britain meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
The financial statements are presented in sterling and rounded to the nearest pound £.
## **2.2 Company status**
The company is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the Trustees named on page 1. In the event of the company being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the company.
## **2.3 Going concern**
The Trustees have considered the company’s position at the time of signing the financial statements including cash available, and projections for the ongoing running costs.
Based on this, the Trustees have concluded that they have a reasonable expectation that the company will have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future being no less than twelve months from the date of approving these accounts. They continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements
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**TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN (A company limited by guarantee)**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **2. Accounting policies (continued)**
## **2.4 Income**
All income is recognised once the company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing entitlement, the probability of receipt and the ability to estimate with sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of entitlement to a legacy exists when the company has sufficient evidence that a gift has been left to them (through knowledge of the existence of a valid will and the death of the benefactor) and the executor is satisfied that the property in question will not be required to satisfy claims in the estate. Receipt of a legacy must be recognised when it is probable that it will be received and the fair value of the amount receivable, which will generally be the expected cash amount to be distributed to the company, can be reliably measured.
Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have been provided or on completion of the service.
## **2.5 Expenditure**
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the company to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the company's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
## **2.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation**
Tangible fixed assets costing £NIL or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
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## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN**
**(A company limited by guarantee)**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **2. Accounting policies (continued)**
## **2.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation (continued)**
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives.
Depreciation is provided on the following bases:
- Freehold and other property 2% straight line - Fixtures and fittings 25% reducing balance - Computer equipment 25% straight line
## **2.7 Interest receivable**
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the company; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
## **2.8 Operating leases**
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of financial activities on a straight line basis over the lease term.
## **2.9 Stocks**
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks. Cost includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads.
## **2.10 Debtors**
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
## **2.11 Cash at bank and in hand**
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
## **2.12 Liabilities and provisions**
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.
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## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN**
**(A company limited by guarantee)**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **2. Accounting policies (continued)**
## **2.13 Financial instruments**
The company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
## **2.14 Foreign currencies**
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at rates of exchange ruling at the reporting date.
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate ruling on the date of the transaction.
Exchange gains and losses are recognised in the Statement of financial activities incorporating income and expenditure account.
## **2.15 Pensions**
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the company to the fund in respect of the year.
## **2.16 Fund accounting**
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the company and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
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## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN**
## **(A company limited by guarantee)**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **3. Income from donations and legacies**
|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
Donations
3,123
Legacies
-
3,123
_Total 2023_
_26,196_|**Total**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
**3,123**
**-**
**3,123**
_26,196_|_Total_
_funds_
_2023_
_£_
_6,596_
_19,600_|
|---|---|---|
|||_26,196_|
||||
## **4. Income from charitable activities**
|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
Member services
175,059
Bed & breakfast
736
Banquets and social events
2,216
Retreat Income
8,855
186,866
_Total 2023_
_199,443_|**Total**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
**175,059**
**736**
**2,216**
**8,855**
**186,866**
_199,443_|_Total_
_funds_
_2023_
_£_
_153,124_
_480_
_2,080_
_43,759_|
|---|---|---|
|||_199,443_|
||||
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## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN**
## **(A company limited by guarantee)**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **5. Fundraising income**
## **Income from fundraising events**
|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
Sale of goods
18,303
International fundraising
6,831
25,134
_Total 2023_
_8,028_|**Total**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
**18,303**
**6,831**
**25,134**
_8,028_|_Total_
_funds_
_2023_
_£_
_4,957_
_3,071_|
|---|---|---|
|||_8,028_|
||||
## **6. Investment income**
|Interest Income
**Other incoming resources**
Intensives
Other income|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
4,920
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
6,470
577
7,047|**Total**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
**4,920**
**Total**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
**6,470**
**577**
**7,047**|_Total_
_funds_
_2023_
_£_
_17,567_|
|---|---|---|---|
||||_Total_
_funds_
_2023_
_£_
_2,400_
_264_|
||||_2,664_|
## **7. Other incoming resources**
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## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN**
## **(A company limited by guarantee)**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **8. Expenditure on raising funds**
|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
Costs of raising funds
6,803
_Total 2023_
_(70)_|**Total**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
**6,803**
_(70)_|_Total_
_funds_
_2023_
_£_
_(70)_|
|---|---|---|
||||
## **9. Analysis of expenditure by activities**
|Member services
Workshops
Bed & breakfast|**Activities**
**undertaken**
**directly**
**2024**
**£**
121,975
1,566
3,711
127,252|**Grant**
**funding of**
**activities**
**2024**
**£**
231,413
-
-
231,413|**Support**
**costs**
**2024**
**£**
126,460
-
-
126,460|**Total**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
**479,848**
**1,566**
**3,711**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||**485,125**|
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## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN**
## **(A company limited by guarantee)**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **9. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)**
|Member services
Workshops
Bed & breakfast|_Activities_
_undertaken_
_directly_
_2023_
_£_
_99,668_
_6,539_
_3,695_
_109,902_|_Grant_
_funding of_
_activities_
_2023_
_£_
_463,338_
_-_
_-_
_463,338_|_Support_
_costs_
_2023_
_£_
_125,230_
_-_
_-_
_125,230_|_Total_
_funds_
_2023_
_£_
_688,236_
_6,539_
_3,695_|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||_698,470_|
## **Analysis of direct costs**
|Depreciation
Rent
Rates
Insurance
Light and heat
Repairs and consumables
Workshop costs
Bed and breakfast costs|**Total**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
**18,574**
**58,252**
**1,101**
**10,624**
**21,161**
**12,263**
**1,566**
**3,711**
**127,252**|_Total_
_funds_
_2023_
_£_
_18,547_
_44,311_
_1,229_
_9,820_
_16,983_
_8,778_
_6,539_
_3,695_|
|---|---|---|
|||_109,902_|
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## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN**
## **(A company limited by guarantee)**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **9. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)**
## **Analysis of support costs**
|Staff costs
Telephone
Hire of equipment
Motor costs
Travelling expenses
Printing, postage & stationery
Legal and professional
Computer expenses
Sundry expenses
Bank charges
Agency staff
Governance costs
**10.**
**Charitable activities - grants paid**
Overseas donations|**Total**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
**93,969**
**3,962**
**2,186**
**5,027**
**1,450**
**132**
**2,555**
**3,856**
**743**
**3,738**
**4,312**
**4,530**
**126,460**
**2024**
**£**
**231,413**|_Total_
_funds_
_2023_
_£_
_93,474_
_3,992_
_2,246_
_4,617_
_893_
_120_
_2,792_
_3,888_
_266_
_3,446_
_5,312_
_4,184_|
|---|---|---|
|||_125,230_|
|||_2023_
_£_
_463,338_|
Included within overseas donations are amounts donated to the following organisations:
£58,517 Taoist Tai Chi Society Spain _(2023 - £45,254)_ £166,254 Taoist Tai Chi Society USA ( _2023 - £_ 418,084) £6,067 Taoist Tai Chi Society Netherlands _(2023 - £Nil) £575_ Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi (2023 - £Nil)
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## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN**
## **(A company limited by guarantee)**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **11. Independent examiner's remuneration**
||**2024**|_2023_|
|---|---|---|
||**£**|_£_|
|Fees payable to the company's independent examiner for the independent|||
|examination of the company's annual accounts|**4,080**|_3,900_|
## **12. Staff costs**
|Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes|**2024**
**£**
**88,578**
**3,324**
**2,067**
**93,969**|_2023_
_£_
_88,083_
_3,324_
_2,067_|
|---|---|---|
||||
|||_93,474_|
The average number of persons employed by the company during the year was as follows:
|**2024**|_2023_|
|---|---|
|**No.**|_No._|
|**3**|_3_|
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
Total key management personnel compensation for the year was £50,180 (2023 - £50,180), plus the related National Insurance amounting to £5,670 (2023 - £5,670).
## **13. Trustees' remuneration and expenses**
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits _(2023 - £NIL)_ .
During the year ended 31 December 2024, no Trustee expenses have been incurred _(2023 - £NIL)_ .
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## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN**
## **(A company limited by guarantee)**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **14. Tangible fixed assets**
|**Cost or valuation**
At 1 January 2024
At 31 December 2024
**Depreciation**
At 1 January 2024
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2024
**Net book value**
At 31 December 2024
_At 31 December 2023_|**Freehold**
**property**
**£**
**896,997**
**896,997**
**444,877**
**17,637**
**462,514**
**434,483**
_452,120_|**Fixtures and**
**fittings**
**£**
**137,703**
**137,703**
**135,427**
**570**
**135,997**
**1,706**
_2,276_|**Computer**
**equipment**
**£**
**20,493**
**20,493**
**19,976**
**367**
**20,343**
**150**
_517_|**Total**
**£**
**1,055,193**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||**1,055,193**|
|||||**600,280**
**18,574**|
|||||**618,854**|
|||||**436,339**|
|||||_454,913_|
Included in freehold property is land costing £15,000 _(2023 - £15,000)_ which is not depreciated.
## **15. Stocks**
|Finished goods and goods for resale
**16.**
**Debtors**
**Due within one year**
Prepayments and accrued income|**2024**
**£**
**2,526**
**2024**
**£**
**7,812**|_2023_
_£_
_3,007_
_2023_
_£_
_7,507_|
|---|---|---|
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## **TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN**
## **(A company limited by guarantee)**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **17. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year**
|Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Deferred income at 1 January 2024
Resources deferred during the year
Amounts released from previous periods|**2024**
**£**
**1,394**
**2,005**
**459**
**20,270**
**24,128**
**2024**
**£**
**14,428**
**4,876**
**(14,428)**
**4,876**|_2023_
_£_
_4,560_
_1,961_
_459_
_23,264_|
|---|---|---|
||||
|||_30,244_|
|||_2023_
_£_
_26,200_
_14,428_
_(26,200)_|
||||
|||_14,428_|
Deferred income as at 31 December 2024 comprised membership fees received in advance and advance receipts for the sale of t-shirts.
## **18. Pension commitments**
The company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the company to the fund and amounted to £2,067 _(2023 - £2,067)_ . Contributions totalling £459 _(2023 - £459)_ were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.
## **19. Operating lease commitments**
At 31 December 2024 the company had commitments to make future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows:
|Within 1 year
Between 1 and 5 years|**2024**
**£**
**5,157**
**11,497**
**16,654**|_2023_
_£_
_4,327_
_11,346_|
|---|---|---|
||||
|||_15,673_|
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**TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN (A company limited by guarantee)**
**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **20. Related party transactions**
The company has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the company at 31 December 2024.
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