Charity registration number 1177511
Company registration number 10205207 (England and Wales)
CHAN KHONG MONASTERY UK
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 MAY 2023
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CHAN KHONG MONASTERY UK
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | K Do |
|---|---|
| L Huynh | |
| Charity number | 1177511 |
| Company number | 10205207 |
| Registered office | 4 Estate Way |
| Leyton | |
| London | |
| E10 7JN | |
| Independent examiner | UHY Hacker Young |
| Quadrant House | |
| 4 Thomas More Square | |
| London | |
| E1W 1YW |
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CHAN KHONG MONASTERY UK
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Trustee's report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 - 6 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 7 - 13 |
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CHAN KHONG MONASTERY UK
TRUSTEE'S REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 MAY 2023
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 29 May 2023.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's memorandum and articles incorporated on 28 May 2016 as amended by special resolution, the Companies Act 2006 and “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).
Objectives and activities
The charity's objects are for the public benefit.
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1) To advance the Buddhist faith and religion for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively by:
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Establishing a place of worship for the benefit of the public and as a place for practising, promoting, teaching and studying the doctrine principles and teachings of Zen Buddhism, including meditation practices and religious education
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Promoting mental and spiritual well-being in the life of individuals of all ages by providing assistance and guidance to those who need help.
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2) To provide the relief of financial needs and suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of disaster in the form of money or other means deemed suitable for persons or organisations including the provision of medical aid.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
Financial review
The results for the year are as set out on page 4. Total income from donations and other income was £93,080 (2022: £92,743). This together with total expenditure incurred in the year of £37,884 (2022: £42,948) and donations made of £NIL (2022: £1,000) resulted in a net surplus of £55,196 (2022: £48,795).
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. The level of reserves have increased from £695,063 to £750,259 as at 29 May 2023.
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
K Do
L Huynh
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
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CHAN KHONG MONASTERY UK
TRUSTEE'S REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 MAY 2023
The trustee's report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
L Huynh Trustee
15 February 2024
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CHAIY KHONG MONASTERY UK INDEPENDENT ELiMIIYER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHAN KHONG MONASTERY UK J report to the trustees on my examination of the financial 5tatetnents of Chan Khong Monastery UK (the charity) for the year ended 29 May 2023. ReSPOD5ibilities alld basis of report As th¢ ttustees of th¢ charity (and also its dire¢tors for the purwjses of cotnpany law) you are rspon5ible for the pr¢parLtion of th¢ finan¢iAI slatements in a¢cordan¢e with th¢ requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 A¢t). Having satisfied myself thai the financial statements olihe charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of th¢ 2006 Act and ar¢ ¢ligibl¢ for ind¢p¢ndent ¢xamin81ion, I r¢port in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements ¢wried out under se¢tion 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In ¢arrying out my examination I have followed all the appli¢able DilOnS given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5Xb) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's ststemeM¢ I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connectiffl with the examination giving me cause to believe thal in any material respect= accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act. or the financial ststements do not accord with those record5" or the financial statem¢nts do not comply with the accounting requiffm¢nts of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair vi¢w which is not a matter considtr¢d as part of an independent examination- or the financial statetttents have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Re¢ommend¢d Prncti¢¢ for ac¢ounting and rertIng by charities applicable to charities pr¢paring iheiT a¢¢ounts in a¢¢ordonce with th¢ Finan¢ial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and R¢publi¢ of Ir¢land (FRS 102)- I have no concerns and hav¢ come across no other mattet3 in connection with the examination to which attention should b¢ drawn in this r¢port in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. YO UIIY Hacker Young Quadrant House 4 Thomas More Square London Elw IYW Dated: 19 F¢bruary 2024
CHAN KHONG MONASTERY UK
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 MAY 2023
| UnrestrictedUnrestricted | UnrestrictedUnrestricted | ||||
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| funds | funds | ||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||
| Notes | £ | £ | |||
| Income from: | |||||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 93,080 | 92,743 | ||
| Expenditure on: | |||||
| Raising funds | 3 | 37,884 | 42,948 | ||
| Charitable activities | - | 1,000 | |||
| Total expenditure | 37,884 | 43,948 | |||
| Net income for the year/ | |||||
| Net movement | in | funds | 55,196 | 48,795 | |
| Fund balances at 30 May 2022 | 695,063 | 646,268 | |||
| Fund balances | at | 29 May 2023 | 750,259 | 695,063 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.
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CHAN KHONG MONASTERY UK
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 29 MAY 2023
| 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | |||||
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| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Fixed assets | ||||||||
| Tangible assets | 7 | 1,163,711 | 1,185,300 | |||||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Debtors | 8 | 503 | 2,532 | |||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 1,355 | 4,551 | ||||||
| 1,858 | 7,083 | |||||||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within | ||||||||
| one year | 10 | (120,374) | (138,029) | |||||
| Net current liabilities | (118,516) | (130,946) | ||||||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 1,045,195 | 1,054,354 | ||||||
| Creditors: amounts falling due after | ||||||||
| more than one year | 11 | (294,936) | (359,291) | |||||
| Net assets | 750,259 | 695,063 | ||||||
| Income funds | ||||||||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||||||
| General unrestricted funds | 257,394 | 202,198 | ||||||
| Revaluation reserve | 492,865 | 492,865 | ||||||
| 750,259 | 695,063 | |||||||
| 750,259 | 695,063 |
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CHAN KHONG MONASTERY UK
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 29 MAY 2023
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 29 May 2023.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 15 February 2024
L Huynh
Trustee
Company registration number 10205207
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 MAY 2023
CHAN KHONG MONASTERY UK
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Chan Khong Monastery UK is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 4 Estate Way, Leyton, London, E10 7JN.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Memorandum and Articles dated 28 May 2016, the Companies Act 2006 and "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 charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity, with the support of its creditors, has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount.
1.5 Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as resources expended as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.
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CHAN KHONG MONASTERY UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 MAY 2023
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold land and buildings 1% straight line Plant and equipment 5 years straight line Fixtures and fittings 5 years straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 MAY 2023
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.10 Taxation
The charity is exempt from UK corporation tax to the extent that its income is applied to its charitable objects. No liability arose in the year.
1.11 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
2 Donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 93,080 | 92,743 |
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CHAN KHONG MONASTERY UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 MAY 2023
3 Raising funds
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Support costs | ||
| Interest paid | 622 | 586 |
| Depreciation | 26,230 | 26,136 |
| Light and heat | 400 | 403 |
| Independent examination fees | 2,670 | 2,355 |
| Legal and professional fees | 2,774 | 4,050 |
| Insurance | 4,565 | 3,904 |
| Telephone | 413 | 264 |
| General expenses | 210 | 5,250 |
| 37,884 | 42,948 |
4 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
5 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2023 | 2022 | |
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| Number | Number | |
| Total | - | - |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
6 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxationof Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
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