2021-04-01-accounts - Wat Arun Norfolk UK

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Charity registration number: 1167297

WAT ARUN TEMPLE NORWICH NORFOLK

Account and Trustees Annual Report

Year end 1st April 2021

Charity registration number: 1167297

WAT ARUN TEMPLE NORWICH NORFOLK

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, IT TRUSTEES AND

INDEPENDENT ADVISERS

YEAR END APRIL 1st 2021

Current (November 2021) Trustees:

PHRASAKAYA PUTTIYAWONG - Chairperson

Mr. Bhuminund Siripattananund - Vice Chairperson Mrs. Angkanung Charlton - Vice Chairperson Ms. Buppha Khamphachat - Secretary Mr. Nicholas Kidd – Treasurer Mrs. Phaowana Allen – Committee member Mrs. Jongrak McGregor – Committee member Mrs. Bunruam Jonas – Committee member

Other Trustees to April 2021

Gary Howard – Vice Chairperson Aomjai Clark – Secretary

Charity Registration Number : 1167297

Address : Woodforde Farm

Weston Longville Norwich

Norfolk

NR9 5LG

Treasurer: Nicholas Kidd

Independent Examiner: Triple Bottom Line Accounting Ltd

Charity registration number: 1167297

Bank Details : HSBC, London Road Norwich Norfolk

WAT ARUN TEMPLE NORWICH NORFOLK

Trustees' Report

Over the past 5 years, the charity has seen consistent growth in the number of citizens and worshipers that visit our temple and take part in activities throughout the year. However, 2021, the year of COVID19 pandemic was a different year for us along with so many other charities, organisations and people worldwide.

We suffered from the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. In particular, travel restrictions meant monks from Thailand were in residence for far less time throughout the year and most fundraising events and festivals could not be held due to lockdowns and other restrictions. This had a significant impact on our finances and on the community.

Our charity continues to rely on the generosity of our supporters in the UK and Thailand and we will continue to introduce additional activities to expand our reach to the local community and beyond. It includes meditation classes. cooking class Social help and support

A notable success during the year was teaming up with local people and Thai restaurants to produce free meals to support all NHS staff at the NNUH Hospital in Norwich. On seven separate occasions, 500 meals were produced and delivered to the staff to help in their time off need which led to Wat Arun being awarded winner of NNUH Charity Champion COVID-19 in 2020. We extend our thanks for the tremendous support and help that has been received.

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Community Engagement

The Temple is working towards increasing activity within the community. Excellent relations have been established with the Local Police, and we consult with our local Police liaison officer prior to all events,

WAT ARUN has seen an increase in the number of different cultures coming together and wishing either to learn about Buddhism or have a history of following Buddhism, this is an area whereas an organisation we will challenge ourselves to continue to bring different cultures together.

Thank you to everyone who has played a part in the success of WAT ARUN NORFOLK, and to all our visitors over the past year both near and far, I would also like to thank all the support we have received both from financial donations and volunteers working on behalf of WAT ARUN NORFOLK.

Trustee

WAT ARUN NORFOLK UK

Charity registration number: 1167297

WAT ARUN TEMPLE NORWICH NORFOLK

Trustees Annual Report 2021 Structure, Governance and management

WAT ARUN NORFOLK temple in Norfolk became a registered charity with the charity commission in June of 2016.

Under the Charities Act 1960, as a charity our purpose is to advance the religion of Buddhism and to create a safe and welcoming place for all cultures who wish to follow the Buddhist ways. WAT ARUN is governed by its constitution and is organisationally and financially independent from their groups with similar objectives.

Our existing trustees are deemed to be competent in their roles, however, new ways of engaging and training existing and new trustees are being sought, our aim as a charity is to provide support and confidence to anyone wishing to become a part of the board of trustees. We understand this is a rewarding and sometimes overwhelming role and that providing full support where we can will be of benefit to all with our future aims and objectives. Management and running of the day to day principles of the charity are provided by the generosity of unpaid volunteers and resident monks. The vision to expand and grow in to the future with the needs of the charity may require a small team of paid employees, the structure

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of how this is achieved and implemented will be discussed in 2022 (date TBC)

As new roles for a small team of paid employees are created, it is hoped, that new volunteers will be inspired to take on other duties, this will give continuity and strength of depth and position the charity for the challenges ahead.

Objectives of the charity

As set out in our constitution, the primary objective is to advance the teachings and religion of Buddhism. We can achieve this in many ways, only having been formed for a short time, the way our charity carry this out is through the guidance of our resident monks at prayer times and through monthly seminars based at the temple. Prayer books are provided in Thai and English language.

A more formal approach and strategy is to create a small group of volunteers who will take forward the ideas and link them with the values of the temple and its teachings, all ideas relating to activities will be discussed at a special meeting of the board of trustees (date TBC) and priorities given to those that link with the teaching and culture of Buddhism to attract a diverse range of people, some activities that have been suggested are, Buddhism culture and values, meditation classes, language and cookery classes, provide a venue for people with social issues or those that wish to seek assistance with life issues, suggestions have also been put forward to work with local organisations and schools to provide a realistic view of the culture and teachings of Buddhism.

Achievements and Performance

During our last year of operating as a charity, our achievements have been limited by the pandemic. Going in to our current year, discussions will commence on how WAT ARUN NORFOLK can offer more to the wider community and seek ways to engage with the Norfolk people, currently we are looking as successful models already being implemented by other Temples around the country, especially those temples that WAT ARUN NORFOLK have a close affiliation with. We have been invited by a number of schools to talk to students about the Buddhist faith, this we are currently encouraging and benefiting from in an outreach method.

Since operating as an established Temple, we have successfully entertained many local, national and international people at our celebrations that are held throughout the year to

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celebrate Khatina and Songkran festivals.

We are currently applying for a status which will allow a permanent monk to reside at the temple (2 year minimum) this will create more stability for our worshippers and ensure continuity in our activities.

Financial Review

Funding sources – WAT ARUN NORFOLK is a self-funding charity with a voluntary donation structure where all events and celebrations offered by the charity are free to attend, this allows people to purchase items, raffle tickets and donate willingly to the charity, all voluntary time is given at present free of charge with costs met for out of pocket expenses, mainly the supply and preparation of food for all events. WAT ARUN NORFOLK also offer the additional facility to donate via direct debit/standing orders monthly, donation envelopes are readily available at the temple and at our outside events.

This is our fifth financial year and due to the pandemic, unsurprisingly revenue was significantly reduced while fixed costs remained fairly static. No national or local government financial assistance was available to the charity during the 2020/21 period.

Future planning and proofing

Making the charity fit for the future is a priority which all stakeholders are willing to work towards, this will give WAT ARUN NORFOLK a substantial acceptance within Norfolk and the local community, and assist us in embedding our values and principles to those that wish to seek out and involve themselves in the Buddhist faith. The charity has made a commitment to continue with its objectives and our sponsors and spiritual home WAT ARUN BANGKOK, are assisting WAT ARUN NORFOLK 100%. The head Monk from WAT ARUN BANGKOK has made clear his aspirations for the future and future existence of WAT ARUN NORFOLK, his beliefs are to offer the people of Norfolk and the UK, a safe and welcoming place for people to learn and practice the faith of Buddhism.

Risk Management

The recommendations from the charity commission are that all affiliated charities carry out a risk assessment to ensure and satisfy themselves that all manageable risks have been identified where reasonably practicable, and sufficient management plans are structured and

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put in place to negate any risk to the charity. The following need reviewing and implementing for the following years ahead.

Financial record keeping – already improved in 2021 and further improvements using a
Public liability
Safeguarding
Risk Assessment policies

Volunteers

Volunteers are the backbone of the charity, without whom WAT ARUN NORFOLK could not operate or function, a priority for 2021 is to engage with and recruit more volunteers in greater numbers, this will ensure the longevity of the charity and engage with more people at a local level, it is the intention of the charity to bring closer together those that wish to follow the Buddhist faith, by bringing on board volunteers this will, encourage confidence and help spread the message of the principle objectives of the charity.

Statement of Trustees Responsibilities

The trustees of WAT ARUN NORFOLK are responsible for preparing the Trustees Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and UK accounting standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice)

The law that applies to charities in (England & Wales/Northern Ireland) requires trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which provide a true account of the charities financial affairs, the incoming resources and application of resources for the financial year. In the preparation of financial statements, the trustees are required to:

Select a policy for suitable accounting and apply them consistently
Make judgements that are reasonable and prudent
State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial report/statement
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern, unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue its operation
Observe methods and principles in SORP and FRS 102

It is the responsibility of the trustees as a collective group to keep proper records of the

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accounts that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial state of the charity, and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the charities Act 2011, the charity regulations 2008 (accounts and reports) and provision of the trust deed. The trustees have the responsibility to safeguard the assets of the charity, and must take reasonable steps to detect and prevent the business of fraud or any other irregularities.

Approved by the board of Trustees Date 15/01/2022

Signed on behalf of the board of Trustees

Phramaha jirawath wiboonphon ,

Secretary of Wat Arun Norfolk UK / Representative of the Abbot

WAT ARUN NORFOLK AcclxjrS 1 APRIL 2021

Wat Arun Norfolk

Approval Statement

I approve the accounts which comprise the Profit and Loss Account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes. I acknowledge my responsibility for the accounts, and for providing with all the information necessary for their compilation.

Authorised signatory

10/01/2022

WAT ARUN (NORFOLK) Profit And Loss Account For the year ended 1 April 2021

16,411.28 29.23	85,872 95	2020 £ 85,967 (89,794)
(4,278.94) (6,749.39) (96.62) (800) (995.70) (22,302) (284.47) (1,358.37)	(360) (32,738) (1,776) (1,061) (26,172) (25,760) (1,191) (736)

		(3,827)

WAT ARUN (NORFOLK) Balance Sheet As at 1 April 2021

289.87		2020 £ 81,400 3,790 (4,200)
289.87
- 6,823.41 49,842.99	- 1,587 79,813
56,666.40	81,400
3,790	3,790
(180.00)	(4,200)
80,990 (20,425)	84,817 (3,827)
		80,990
		£ 80,990

		80,990

WAT ARUN (NORFOLK)

Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees

For the year ended 1 April 2021

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the
Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with 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. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, with the seeking of explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently 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 examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention 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.

Peter Ellington FAIA Triple Bottom Line Accounting Limited The Enterprise Centre University of East Anglia Norwich Norfolk NR4 7TJ

10 January 2022

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