Paramitha Community Development Foundation
Trustees Report
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Paramitha Community Development Foundation
Contents
1. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS .................................................................. 3 1.1 ORGANIZATION DETAILS ...................................................................................................... 3 2 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT ............................................................ 4 2.1 OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4 2.2 OUR MISSION STATEMENT ..................................................................................................................................... 4 2.3 OUR ACTIVITIES .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 2.4 PERFORMANCE AND MONITORING ...................................................................................................................... 4 2.5 MAJOR EVENTS, PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE CHARITY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR .... 5 2.6 HOW OUR ACTIVITIES DELIVER PUBLIC BENEFIT ............................................................................. 5 3 FINANCIAL REPORT .............................................................................................................. 6
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Paramitha Community Development Foundation
1. Reference and Administrative details
1.1 Organization Details
Charity/Company Name:
Paramitha Community Development Foundation 6, Hammond close, Brislington, Bristol BS4 5HY
Address:
Telephone number: Tel: +44117 977 0465 info@bristolbuddhistvihara.org.uk
E-Mail:
Website: www.bristolbuddhistvihara.org.uk Legal status: Company Limited by Guarantee Charity commission Registered No 1160561 Companies House No. 08199348
1.1 Members and Trustees
| Name | Skills / Qualifications |
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| Ven Pelwatte Dhammananda Thero | Ordained over 34 years and has managed the Bristol Temple (PCDF) for over 12 years. He has taught in schools and has been carrying out spiritual and social work from the day ordained. |
| Mr Upali Gunathilaka | Over 20 years of experience in printing in a well-known newspaper. |
| Raymond Anthony Douglas Cole | Retired Media worker. Over 40 years of experience. |
| Mr. Aruna Duminda Banduseela | Over 20 years of experience in software development |
| Prof Mahesh Sooriyabandara | Managing director for a multi-national telecommunication research company and PhD in engineering and a charted engineer |
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Paramitha Community Development Foundation
2 Structure, Governance and Management
2.1 Overview
Paramitha Community Development Foundation (PCDF) is a non-profit community organisation under charity number 1160561 and Companies House No: 08199348. It has been established to meet the social and spiritual needs of the community based in Bristol and surrounding South West and Wales region. Through its cultural and educational activities, it now provides services to wider multi-cultural communities from Bristol, Cardiff, Swindon, Southampton and Gloucester, Reading and Worthing. The organisation is fully supported by volunteers and over the years it has grown into a strong organisation with over 800 permanent members from all parts of the community. As a charitable organisation all services that include educational, cultural, advising, counselling, welfare and interfaith activities are offered for free.
2.2 Our Mission Statement
Introduce and advance the Buddhist religion in the UK for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, celebration of religious/cultural festivals, producing and distributing literature on the Buddhist philosophy to enlighten others about the Buddhist way of life and promotion of inter-religious harmony for the benefit of public by promoting knowledge and mutual understanding of the beliefs and practice of different religious faiths.
2.3 Our Activities
Since 2012, the PCDF has been working collaboratively with many culturally diverse community groups and their organisations, to deliver numerous social and cultural services, annual events and support systems in the South West and Wales.
Monthly “Mindfulness and Meditation” sessions conducted organised by PCDF are attended by people belonging to several ethnic groups and the “Sunday” school, which teaches Sri Lankan Language and culture is attended by children belonging to different denominations as well.
The annual multicultural celebration organised by the PCDF is turning into a popular community event in the region which is drawing crowds from neighboring cities such as Cardiff, Gloucester, Swindon and Southampton and has been attended by the Lord Mayor of Bristol.
2.4 Performance and Monitoring
PCDF conducts a range of charitable, educational, wellbeing and entertainment related activities as regular annual events to assist individuals and communities in cultural, spiritual, wellbeing and financial needs. We have been providing services since 2012.
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Paramitha Community Development Foundation
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Support/services Demographic information No. services No. assisted/participated
Counselling Majority aged 20-60y 1/month 50/year
Community awareness Majority adults in all age 1/month 800/year
(Blood, Organ donation) groups. >50 signed up
Multicultural events multicultural Annual 2000/year
Males ≈Females
Language and Buddhist Children: 5-18y 1/week 150/week
School
Charity N/A SOS Covid relief and good Friday Attack in Sri
Lanka. Support for individuals and families
during difficult times
Mindfulness and meditation) Children Ad hoc on
request
Multifaith group discussions Ad hoc as
organised
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2.5 Major events, progress and achievements of the Charity throughout the year
We managed to set up, and continue to use, a network of video sessions for spiritual and pastoral events. The monthly Poya (full moon) program has been restarted and a series of Poojas following the “wet season” has been implemented. This will culminate in the major Kathina ceremony to be held in October. We are still running Sunday schools on zoom as this provides an effective method for reaching many younger members of the Community. The major cultural and spiritual events are once again being planned. Please see below for the detailed summary of the activities planned for the year.
Our main focus has been securing a permanent place for the temple and dwelling for the monks. Through the year our volunteers have been organizing one off events and fund raising to secure a deposit needed for the mortgage.
The search for a new Temple nears completion and updates are sent from the steering committee on a regular basis.
2.6 How our activities deliver public benefit
We deliver services to individuals or small groups and classes. We enabled the community to remain connected. It was also enabling to some new members as the distances involved precluded travel at the time so contacting us and joining in with activities was easier. It was significant that maintaining contact helped with minimizing any sense of isolation that was reported from some quarters.
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PARAMITHA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
6, Hammond close, Brislington, Bristol. BS4 5HY United Kingdom Tel: +44 117 977 0465
Annual main programs
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Date or month Program
01 January New Year Blessings Ceremony
14 April Sri Lankan New year day
April New year celebration and children cultural show - Cardiff
New year celebration and children cultural show - Bristol
New year celebration and children cultural show– Southampton
New year celebration and children cultural show – Gloucester
New year celebration and children cultural show - Reading
New year celebration and children cultural show - Swindon
May Buddha Day Celebration
Buddha Day Celebration - Bristol
Buddha Day Celebration - Cardiff
Buddha Day Celebration – Gloucester
Buddha Day Celebration – Southampton
Buddha Day Celebration - Reading
Buddha Day Celebration – Swindon
June Dhamma day Celebration
Dhamma day Celebration - Bristol
Dhamma day Celebration - Cardiff
Dhamma day Celebration – Gloucester
Dhamma day Celebration – Southampton
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Charity commission Registered No 1160561, Companies House No. 08199348 Email: bristolbuddhistvihara@gmail.com Web: www.bristolbuddhistvihara.org
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Dhamma day Celebration - Reading
Dhamma day Celebration – Swindon
Annual Meditation Retreat
July Vassana Retreat
August Vassana Retreat
September Vassana Retreat
Interfaith Day
October Sangha Day Celebration
Sangha Day Celebration - Bristol
Sangha Day Celebration - Cardiff
Sangha Day Celebration – Gloucester
Sangha Day Celebration – Southampton
Sangha Day Celebration - Reading
Sangha Day Celebration – Swindon
November Annual Robing Ceremony
December Children Cultural Show
Christmas Program
31 December Blessing Ceremony
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Charity commission Registered No 1160561, Companies House No. 08199348 Email: bristolbuddhistvihara@gmail.com Web: www.bristolbuddhistvihara.org
PARAMITHA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
6, Hammond close, Brislington, Bristol. BS4 5HY United Kingdom Tel: +44 117 977 0465
Weekly Regular activates
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Every 1 [st] Saturday Sunday Dhamma School in Cardiff
Blessing Ceremony
Every 1 [st] Sunday On line Sunday Dhamma
Sunday Blessing Ceremony
Every 2 [nd] Saturday Sunday Dhamma School in Southampton
Sunday Dhamma School in Reading
Blessing Ceremony
Every 2 [nd] Sunday Poya Program in Bristol
Sunday Dhamma School in Bristol
Every 3 [rd] Saturday Sunday Dhamma School in Gloucester
Blessing Ceremony
Every 3 [rd] Sunday On line Sunday Dhamma School
Blessing Ceremony
Every 4 [th] Saturday Sunday Dhamma School in Swindon
Blessing ceremony
Every 4 [th] Sunday On line Sunday Dhamma School
Blessing Ceremony
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Charity commission Registered No 1160561, Companies House No. 08199348 Email: bristolbuddhistvihara@gmail.com Web: www.bristolbuddhistvihara.org
PARAMITHA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
6, Hammond close, Brislington, Bristol. BS4 5HY United Kingdom Tel: +44 117 977 0465
Daily Activities
Opening hours Every day 07.00AM – 08.30PM
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Time Activity
O7.00AM – 08.00AM Morning Chanting Ceremony
(with/without devotees)
O8.00AM – 08.30AM Breakfast Dana
(with/without devotees)
O9.00AM – 10.30AM Personal Blessing
(meditation and pastoral activities)
10.30AM – 11.30AM Lunch time Chanting ceremony
(with/without devotees)
11.30AM – 12.30PM Lunch Dana
(with/without devotees)
13.00PM – 06.30PM Personal Blessing
(Meditation and pastoral activities both
within and outwith the temple)
O7.00PM – 08.30PM Evening Chanting ceremony
(with/without devotees)
O8.30PM Close
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Charity commission Registered No 1160561, Companies House No. 08199348 Email: bristolbuddhistvihara@gmail.com Web: www.bristolbuddhistvihara.org
Daily activities on an ad hoc basis, can include but are not limited to the following: -
Pastoral visits to devotee’s houses
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Responding to invitations to attend houses or other locations to accept Dana offerings or perform other spiritual activities
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Responding to requests to attend hospitals or devotee’s houses to give blessings and comfort in times of sickness
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School visits at the request of L.E.A. to introduce Buddhism and meditation to school children
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Attending funerals for Buddhist needs and conducting the Buddhist rituals for the departed
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Attend and give blessings at weddings, birthdays, etc. as requested
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Participate in Interfaith/Multifaith programs as invited by local or National Groups
Charity commission Registered No 1160561, Companies House No. 08199348 Email: bristolbuddhistvihara@gmail.com Web: www.bristolbuddhistvihara.org
Company Registration No. 08199348 (England and Wales)
PARAMITHA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE ) ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022
PARAMITHA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) ANNUAL REPORT CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Company information | 3 |
| Directors' report | 4 |
| Accountants' report | 5 |
| Income statement | 6 |
| Statement of financial position | 7 |
| Notes to the accounts | 8 |
| Detailed profit and loss account | 9 |
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PARAMITHA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION COMPANY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022
Directors Ven Pelwatte Dhammananda Thero Biyagama Tennenahalage Upali Gunatilaka Prof Mahesh Sooriyabandara Raymond Anthony Douglas Cole Aruna Duminda Banduseela Company Number 08199348 (England and Wales) Registered Office 6 HAMMOND CLOSE BRISTOL BS4 5HY Accountants Samanalarisi Solutions 11 Shubb Leaze BRISTOL BS16 1WX
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PARAMITHA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (COMPANY NO: 08199348 ENGLAND AND WALES) DIRECTORS' REPORT
The directors present their report and accounts for the year ended 30 September 2022.
Principal activity
Religious and Community Services
Directors
The following directors held office during the whole of the period:
Ven Pelwatte Dhammananda Thero Biyagama Tennenahalage Upali Gunatilaka Prof Mahesh Sooriyabandara Raymond Anthony Douglas Cole Aruna Duminda Banduseela
Statement of directors' responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the report and accounts in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare accounts for each financial year. Under that law, the directors have elected to prepare the accounts in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the accounts unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these accounts, the directors are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Small company provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
Signed on behalf of the board of directors
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Ven Pelwatte Dhammananda Thero
Approved by the board on:
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CHARTERED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE PREPARATION OF THE UNAUDITED STATUTORY ACCOUNTS OF PARAMITHA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022
In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the accounts of PARAMITHA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION for the year ended 30 September 2022 which comprise of the Profit and Loss Account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes from the company's accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.
As a CIMA Registered Member in Practice and Practicing Certificate holder, I am subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at https://www.cimaglobal.com/Members/Your-Membership-Information/Membershandbook/Licensing-and-monitoring/Members-in-practice/
Our work has been undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants as detailed at http://www.cimaglobal.com.
Samanalarisi Solutions Member in Practice
11 Shubb Leaze BRISTOL BS16 1WX
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PARAMITHA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022
| Turnover Administrative expenses Operating profit Profit on ordinary activities before taxation Tax on profit on ordinary activities 4 Profit for the financial year |
2022 £ 75,305 (24,262) 51,043 51,043 - 51,043 |
2021 £ 159,287 (21,357) |
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| 137,930 | ||
| 137,930 - 137,930 |
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PARAMITHA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2022
| Notes Current assets Debtors 5 Cash at bank and in hand Net current assets Net assets Capital and reserves Profit and loss account Shareholders' funds |
2022 £ 21,000 225,749 246,749 246,749 246,749 246,749 246,749 |
2021 £ - 195,706 |
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| 195,706 | ||
| 195,706 | ||
| 195,706 | ||
| 195,706 195,706 |
For the year ending 30 September 2022 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - Small Entities.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on and were signed on its behalf by
Director
Company Registration No. 08199348
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PARAMITHA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022
1 Statutory information
PARAMITHA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION is a private company, limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, registration number 08199348. The registered office is 6 HAMMOND CLOSE, BRISTOL, BS4 5HY.
2 Compliance with accounting standards
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A Small Entities. There were no material departures from that standard.
3 Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below and have remained unchanged from the previous year, and also have been consistently applied within the same accounts.
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets.
Presentation currency
The accounts are presented in £ sterling.
4 Taxation
The company is exempt from Income Tax
| 5 | Debtors | 2022 | 2021 |
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| £ | £ | ||
| Amounts falling due after more than one year | |||
| Other debtors | 21,000 | - |
6 Average number of employees
During the year the average number of employees was 0 (2021: 0).
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PARAMITHA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION DETAILED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022
This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts.
| This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts. | ||
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| Turnover Sales Fees Administrative expenses Travel and subsistence Rent Rates Service charges Telephone and fax Subscriptions Bank charges Insurance Advertising and PR Operating profit Profit on ordinary activities before taxation |
2022 £ 54,305 21,000 75,305 4,210 12,950 3,237 1,250 1,039 539 52 985 - 24,262 51,043 51,043 |
2021 £ 45,431 113,856 |
| 159,287 | ||
| 4,000 12,000 1,894 1,250 - 539 - 646 1,028 |
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| 21,357 | ||
| 137,930 137,930 |
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