Independent examiner's report to the trustees of the Tiratna Buddhist Community (South Wales) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Tiratna Buddhist Community (South INales) for the year ended 30 April 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance witht he requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respect of the 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 have completed my examination I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection witht he examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: l. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act,. or 2. The accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and the 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: Claire Cummins 91 Ty Glas Road LLanishen CARDIFF CF14 SED Charities Registration no. 1069536 ## TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY (SOUTH WALES) BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30[th] APRIL 2024 **----- Start of picture text -----**
2024 2023
£ £
ASSETS
Fixed Assets
Property at Cost 117,545 117,545
Furniture and Fixtures 1,088 1.088
Depreciation (293) (293)
Office Equipment 1,262 1,262
Devotional Objects 5,194 5,194
Library: Books, Audio, etc 3,365 3,365
Sub Total 128,161 128,161
Current Assets
Bank Current Account 8,684 5,214
COIF Charities Account 21,715 20,686
Paypal 2,058 2,902
Petty Cash 77 169
Stock – Books/Gift Shop 4,492 2,471
Debtors and Prepayments 2,603 2,603
Sub Total 39,629 34,045
TOTAL ASSETS 167,790 162,206
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TOTAL ASSETS brought forward 167,790 162,206
LIABILITIES
Creditors and Accruals 303 2,008
NET ASSETS 168,093 160,198
REPRESENTED BY:
Capital 160,198 160,685
Profit/(Loss) for the Year 8,119 (4,487)
168,317 160,198
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## **NOTES TO BALANCE SHEET** 1. The Fixed Assets figures will need to be revalued before the next End of Year Accounts so that they better reflect our capital ( value of building …) 2 Charities Registration no. 1069536 ## TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY (SOUTH WALES) INCOME AND EXPENDITURE AS AT 30[th] APRIL 2024 |**INCOME**
Centre Events
Classes
Courses: Buddhism, Meditation etc

Retreats

School Visits
**Sub Total**

**Donations**
Standing orders

Gift Aid
Sundry/Fundraising Events
General Donations

**Sub Total**

**Other Income**
Room and Yoga Studio Hire

Sales – Books & Gifts

Bank Deposit Interest

Film Nights
Translation Service
Uncategorised Income

**Sub Total**
|2024
2023
£
£
408
0
3,200
6,720
12,678
3,045
90
832
**16,376**
10,597
21,501
14,162
2,695
230
251
2,985 3,973
**24,716**
21,081
8,386
9,237
3,298
829
389
419
5
8
0
40
1,875
2.073
**13,953**
13,082| |---|---| 3 **55,045 44,760** TOTAL INCOME Charities Registration no. 1069536 TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY (SOUTH WALES) INCOME AND EXPENDITURE AS AT 30[th] APRIL 2024 |**EXPENDITURE**
**Administration**
Advertising and Publicity

Telephone
Household/Shrine
Printing, Postage and stationery
Computer Expenses
Bank/Paypal/IZettle Charges
Bookkeeping Services
Small Equipment
Other
**Sub Total**
**Premises**
Insurance
Water
Light and Heat
Repairs and Maintenance
Council Tax
Waste
**Sub Total**|2024
2023
£
£
134
226
339
295
329
324
15
71
995 1,272
273
239
2,691
1,111
402
56
368
262
**5,546**
**3,856**
1,039
1,276
509
139
4,129
1,953
8,029
345
544
499
171
260
**14,421**
**4,472**| |---|---| 4 Charities Registration no. 1069536 ## TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY (SOUTH WALES) INCOME AND EXPENDITURE AS AT 30[th] APRIL 2024 |**Other Expenses**
Purchase of Stock
Retreats – Hire of Premises
Retreats – Expenses
Visitors Travel/Expenses
Depreciation
Sundry
**Sub Total**
**Donations and Support**
Retreats and Training

Other Centres/Institutions
Staff Costs
**Sub Total**
**TOTAL EXPENDITURE**
**SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) INCOME**|2024
2023
£
£
291
1,021
4,995
0
600
275
1,064
714
0
206
6
92
**6,954**
**2,308**
753
3,403
1,267
2,116
17,983
33,092
**20,003**
**38,611**
**46,924**
**49,247**
**8,119**
**(4,487)**| |---|---| 5