BUDDHIST COMMUNITY CENTRE
LETCHWORTH
Report of the Trustees
30 June 2024

The Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
BUDDHIST COMMUNITY CENTRE LETCHWORTH
I report on the accounts for the year ended 30th June 2024 set out on pages 05 to 09.
Respectlve responslbllltles of the trustees and the examlner
The charity'5 trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees
consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 43121 of the charities Act 1993 (the
1993 Act)) and that an independent examination is required.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under Section 43 of the 1993 Act.
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission {under Section 43{71{bl of the 1993 Act) and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examinerfs report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. l also include consideration of any
unusual items or disclosure in the accounts and seeking explanations from
you
as
trustees
concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would
be required in an audit and consequendy no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a
'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examinerfs statement
In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention:
l} whish gives me reasonable cause to believe that. in any material respect the requirement
to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 41 of the 1993 Act, and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the
accounting requirements of the 1993 Act. Have not been met or
2) to which, in my opinion attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Nadeeka Kodituwakku (ACA SL, CIPFA UK)
35 Langlands Road.
Bedfordshire, MK41 OGE

BUDDHIST COMMUNITY CENTRE LETCHWORTH
Report of the Trustees
For the Year Ended 30th June 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30th
June, 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice
{SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities issued in March, 2015.
Objectives and Artivities
The Buddhist Community Centre Letchworth IBCCLI is a Buddhist temple practicing the Therawada
Buddhist chapter and serve the community including the local schools with religious, devotional and
cultural activities. All the seniices rendered by the resident monks are free of charge.
Achievements and Perfomiances
During the financial year ended 30 June 2024, BCCL carried out various religious, devotional and
cultural activities. The Sunday online Global Dhamma school (Vishwa Daham Pasalal was a great
success. During the year there was a remarkable growth in devotees and well wishes who
participated in various religious and cultural events. We were able to conduct many activities in our
new Temple premises at No. 2 Wilbury Farm, Hitchin Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6SF.
Financial Review
The main source of income are by monthly subscriptions from the devotee members, fund raising
through religious and cultural events and donations from the well wishes. They may be analysed as
follows.
Year endinE
30th June 2024
Year endinz
30th June 2023
Sour¢* of Income
Devotee Members
Katina {religious)
Poson Ireligiousl
Sinhala & Tamil New Year (cultural)
Donations
Intrest & other income
Income from fundr•ising •nd •rtsvities
18.952
4,618
17.684
1.290
1.210
i.iii
2.412
477
24.184
7.913
3,354
1,256
36,743
Glft Aid
Total income
Total Expenditure
Net Incomel(Expenditure)
3,458
27,642
27,636
36,743
35.6
1,143

Reserves
The unrestricted funds held at the end of the financial year ended 30th June 2024 was £271,210
compared to the previous year ended 30th June 2023 was £270,066. The reserves are mainly held to
cover the ongoing activities of the BCCL
Structure, Governance and Management
The charity is controlled by its goveming document, a deed of trust and constitutes an
unincorporated charity. The trustees have a duty to identify and ￿VIeW the risk to which the charity
is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against
fraud and error.
A new committee was appointed at the general meeting held in May 2023
Name
Ven. Dediyawala Wimala Thero
Ven. Sooriyawawa Kusala Thero
Mr. Prasan de Silva
Mr. Upul Jayawardana
Mr. Harris Kodagoda
Mr. Rusiru Kothalawala
Dr. Yasasiri Rajapakse
Mr. Dlilp Goonawardana
Mr. Nihal Kularathna
Mr. Pasindu Ranasinghe
Mr. Charith Gunathilaka
Mr. Kevin Weerasekara
Mr. Chaminda Goonasekara
Mr. Pushpakumara Palansooriya
Mrs. Manori Pathirage
Mrs. Imalka Pathirage
Mrs. Mithila Perera
Mr. Jayantha Karunadasa
Mrs. Chandani Dias
Trustees
Committee
President
Vice President
Sec￿tary
Treasurer
Ass- Treasurer
Ass- Secretary
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Trustee
Trustee
Since year 2014
sin￿ year 2(XK)
Since year 2(K)O
Since year 2(X)O
Since year 2010
Since Year 21J)5

REFERENCE AND ADMINisfRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity Number
1088878
Princlpal Address
2 Wilbury Farm
Hitchin Road
Arlesey
Bedfordshire
SG15 6SF
Exemption from Disdosure
There are no exemptions from disc105ure.
Funds held as custodian trustee on behalf of others
There are no funds held as custodian trustee on behalf of other5
ON BEHALF OFTHE BOARD
Ven. Dediyawala Wimala Thero
President
Date:
2 of March 2025

BUDDHIST COMMUNrrY CErirRE LETCHWOThI
Income & Expenditure
Year End
30th June 2024
Notes £
1.614.50
1.739.96
Year End 30th
June 2023
RECEIPTS
Donation Box
Donations
Building Fund
Karaoke
British gas help scheme
Close to my Heart
New Year
Wesak
Poson
Katina
Sale of Bulldlng
Subscriptions
Fundraising and activities
Gift Aid
l.(K)5.44
1.406.96
834.74
333.
7.913.01
1,110.78
650.43
4.618.03
1.210.Q)
1,290.IX)
18,951.99
36.322.66
17.683.88
24,040.06
3.458.48
27.498.54
143.64
27.642.18
36.322.66
421.36
36.744.02
Interest on Bank Deposits & Charges
TOTAL RECEIPTS
PAYMENTS
Electricity
Gas
Water
Telephone
Web Licence & Broad Band
Insurance
Poson
Vesak
New year celebration
TV License
Repairs & Renewals
Spon50r License Fees
Printing Postage & Stationery
Council Tax
Travel & Sponsor Visiting Monks
Medical & Other Ex. Monks
Donations
Depreciation Buildings & Fittings
Furniture & Equipments
Katina Expenses
Dhamma School
Bank Loan & Interest
Cleanin8
AGM
TOTAL PAYMENTS
4.753.76
5,193.39
579.92
317.88
349.70
875.39
130.
355.90
350.64
479.99
836.37
4,861.28
159.(K)
993.15
1.400.
159.00
458.00
0.00
973.73
239.
948.67
260.00
4.843.82
5.383.82"
605.(M)
242.50
15.608.42
11.370.53
167.00
305.79
27.635.59
35.6￿.06
Net Income/lExpenditure)
1.143.96
6.59
Total Funds Brought Fonvard
175.471.50
175,464.91
Total Funds Carried Forward
176,615.46
175,471.50

BUDDHIST COMMUNITYCENTrE LEfcHWORTH
Balance Sheet
30th June 2024
Unrestrirted Funds
Notes
FIXED ASSErs
Tangible Assets
420,916
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank and in Hand
39,722
39,722
CREDITORS
Amount falling due within one year
-5.677
CURRENT ASSErs
34.046
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
454,962
CREDITORS
Amount falling due more than
one Year
-183,752
NEf ASSETS
271210
FUNDS
Unrestritted Funds
271,210
TOTAL FUNDS
271,210
Upul Jayawardana- Treasure
Date: 2 of March 2025

BUDDHIST COMMUNITY CENTRE LEfcHWORTH
Notes to the Financial Statement
For the Year Ended 30th June 2024
ACCOUNTING POUCIES
Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention,
and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities
{effective April 2008), the Charities Act 1993 and the requirements of the Statement
of Recommended Practice. Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when
the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with
reasonable accuracy.
Resources expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under
headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where c05t cannot be
directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to actlvities
on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible Fixed Assets (TFA) and Depreciation
Depreciation has been calculated on straight line basis as follows:
Fixtures & Fitting
IO% p.a.
Land & Building
1% p.a.
During the year of acquisition. the annual depreciation is pro-rated over the number
of months it is in seniice for the first year.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accountFng
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the
discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purpose within the
objectives 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 purpose of each fund is included in the
notes to the financial statements.

ACTivmES FOR GENERATING FUNDS
30.06.24
30.06.23
Fundraising events and Voluntary income
Gift Aid
36,323
24,040
3,458
27,499
36,323
INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest
421
144
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or benefrts for the year ended 30th June 2024
nor for the year ended 30th June 2023.
Trustees, Expenses
There were no tru5tees' expenses paid for the year ended 30th June 2024 nor for the
year ended 30th June 2023.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSEfs (TFA)
Freehold
Property
Fixtures &
Fittings
Total
COST
At 1st July 2023
Disposal
Purchase
At 30th June 2024
DEPRECIATION
At 1st July 2023
Disposal
Charges for year
At 30th June 2024
430,387
18,354
448,741
430,387
18,354
448,741
14,346
8,095
22,441
4.304
18.650
1,080
9,175
5,384
27,825
NEf BOOKVALUE
At 30th June 2024
-14,346
422,292
407,946
At 30th June 2023
-14,346
422,292
407,946
th
There were no additions or disposals of Fixtures and Fittings during year ended 30 June
2024. Additions of Fixtures and Fittings represent the installation of Solar Panels completed in
December 2022 and the first year of depreciation has been calculated for six months in year
ended 30th June 2023. The Charity's Depreciation Policy is stated in Note l Accounting
Policies.

CREDITORS: AMouKf FAWNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
30.06.24
30.06.23
Bank Loan
5,667
5,667
5,241
5,241
CREDITORS: AMOUNT FAWNG DUE AFfER MORETHAN ONE YEAR
30.06.24
30.06.23
Bank Loan
Building Fund
165,840
17,911
183,752
171,082
17,911
188,993
Net
Movement
of Fund5
At
30.06.24
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 30.06.23
Unrestricted Funds
General Funds
Disposal of Buildings- 19/20
Total
175,472
94,595
270.067
1,144
176,615
94,595
271.210
1.144
Net Movement in Funds Induded in the above are as Follows
Incoming
Resources
Resources Movement
Expended
in funds
Unrestricted Funds
General Funds
36,744
36.744
-35,6(YO
-35,600
1,144
1.144
Total Funds