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 2024
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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 | Paradise Park |
| 142 Lea Bridge Road | |
| London | |
| E5 9UB | |
| 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 - 14 |
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CHAN KHONG MONASTERY UK
TRUSTEE'S REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 MAY 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 29 May 2024.
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.
Public benefit
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives
Financial review
Reserves policy
The results for the year are as set out on page 4. Total income from donations and other income was £102,098 (2023: £93,080). This together with total expenditure incurred in the year of £36,575 (2023: £37,884) resulted in a net surplus of £65,523 (2023: £55,196).
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 £750,259 to £816,015 as at 29 May 2024.
Major risks
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.
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CHAN KHONG MONASTERY UK
TRUSTEE'S REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 MAY 2024
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
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
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.
The trustee's report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
L Huynh
Trustee
17 February 2025
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CHAN KHONG MONASTERY UK
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHAN KHONG MONASTERY UK
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Chan Khong Monastery UK (the charity) for the year ended 29 May 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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4 the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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 financial statements to be reached.
UHY Hacker Young
Quadrant House 4 Thomas More Square London E1W 1YW Dated: .........................
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CHAN KHONG MONASTERY UK
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 MAY 2024
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Notes | £ | £ | |||
| Income from: | |||||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 102,098 | 93,080 | ||
| Total income | 102,098 | 93,080 | |||
| Expenditure on: | |||||
| Raising funds | 3 | 36,342 | 37,884 | ||
| Total expenditure | 36,342 | 37,884 | |||
| Net income and movement in funds | 65,756 | 55,196 | |||
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||||
| Fund balances at 30 May 2023 | 750,259 | 695,063 | |||
| Fund balances at 29 May 2024 | 816,015 | 750,259 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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CHAN KHONG MONASTERY UK
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 29 MAY 2024
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | ||||
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| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Fixed assets | |||||||
| Tangible assets | 8 | 1,137,482 | 1,163,711 | ||||
| Current assets | |||||||
| Debtors | 9 | - | 503 | ||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 3,010 | 1,355 | |||||
| 3,010 | 1,858 | ||||||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within | 11 | ||||||
| one year | (15,896) | (120,374) | |||||
| Net current liabilities | (12,886) | (118,516) | |||||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 1,124,596 | 1,045,195 | |||||
| Creditors: amounts falling due after | |||||||
| more than one year | 12 | (308,581) | (294,936) | ||||
| Net assets | 816,015 | 750,259 | |||||
| The funds of the charity | |||||||
| Unrestricted funds | 13 | 816,015 | 750,259 | ||||
| 816,015 | 750,259 |
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CHAN KHONG MONASTERY UK
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 29 MAY 2024
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 2024.
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 17 February 2025
L Huynh
Trustee
Company registration number 10205207 (England and Wales)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 MAY 2024
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 Paradise Park, 142 Lea Bridge Road, London, E5 9UB.
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 2024
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 2024
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 102,098 | 93,080 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 MAY 2024
3 Raising funds
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
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| funds | funds | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Support costs | ||||
| Interest paid | 496 | 622 | ||
| Depreciation | 26,229 | 26,230 | ||
| Light and heat | 274 | 400 | ||
| Independent examination fees | 2,660 | 2,670 | ||
| Legal and professional fees | 950 | 2,774 | ||
| Insurance | 5,140 | 4,565 | ||
| Telephone | 402 | 413 | ||
| Bank charges | 191 | - | ||
| General expenses | - | 210 | ||
| 36,342 | 37,884 | |||
| 4 | Net movement in funds | 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |||
| The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): | ||||
| Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets | 26,229 | 26,230 |
5 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
6 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | |
| Total | - | - |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 MAY 2024
7 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
8 Tangible fixed assets
| Tangible fixed assets | |||||||
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| Freehold land | Plant and | Fixtures and | Total | ||||
| and buildings | equipment | fittings | |||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Cost or valuation | |||||||
| At 30 May 2023 | 1,248,689 | 5,926 | 350 | 1,254,965 | |||
| At 29 May 2024 | 1,248,689 | 5,926 | 350 | 1,254,965 | |||
| Depreciation and impairment | |||||||
| At 30 May 2023 | 86,736 | 4,378 | 140 | 91,254 | |||
| Depreciation charged in the year | 24,974 | 1,185 | 70 | 26,229 | |||
| At 29 May 2024 | 111,710 | 5,563 | 210 | 117,483 | |||
| Carrying amount | |||||||
| At 29 May 2024 | 1,136,979 | 363 | 140 | 1,137,482 | |||
| At 29 May 2023 | 1,161,953 | 1,548 | 210 | 1,163,711 |
Land and buildings with a carrying amount of £1.2m were revalued by an independent firm of valuers in previous years on the basis of market value.
The historical cost of the land and building was £751k (2023: £751k).
| 9 | Debtors | ||
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| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Amounts falling due within one year: | £ | £ | |
| Other debtors | - | 503 |
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CHAN KHONG MONASTERY UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 MAY 2024
10 Loans and overdrafts
| Loans and overdrafts | |||
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| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Bank loans | 17,679 | 24,022 | |
| Payable within one year | 6,900 | 6,900 | |
| Payable after one year | 10,779 | 17,122 | |
| The Bounce Back loan is unsecured with an interest rate of 2.5%, repayable in 2026. |
11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| 11 | Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Notes | £ | £ | |||
| Bank loans | 10 | 6,900 | 6,900 | ||
| Other taxation and social security | 170 | - | |||
| Trade creditors | 4,313 | 5,941 | |||
| Other creditors | - | 104,000 | |||
| Accruals and deferred income | 4,513 | 3,533 | |||
| 15,896 | 120,374 | ||||
| 12 | Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year | ||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Notes | £ | £ | |||
| Bank loans | 10 | 10,779 | 17,122 | ||
| Other creditors | 297,802 | 277,814 | |||
| 308,581 | 294,936 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 MAY 2024
13 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At 30 May | At 30 May | Incoming | Resources |
Resources |
At 29 May |
At 29 May |
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| 2023 | resources | expended | 2024 | ||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||||
| General funds | 257,394 | 102,098 | (36,342) | 323,150 | |||||
| Revaluation reserve | 492,865 | - | - | 492,865 | |||||
| Previous year: | At 30 May | Incoming | Resources |
At 29 May |
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| 2022 | resources | expended | 2023 | ||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||||
| General funds | 202,198 | 93,080 | (37,884) | 257,394 | |||||
| Revaluation reserve | 492,865 | - | - | 492,865 |
14 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Analysis of net assets between funds | |||
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| Unrestricted | Unrestricted |
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| funds | funds | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Fund balances at 29 May 2024 are represented by: | |||
| Tangible assets | 1,137,482 | 1,163,711 | |
| Current liabilities | (12,886) | (118,516) | |
| Long term liabilities | (308,581) | (294,936) | |
| 816,015 | 750,259 |
15 Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
During the year the charity entered into the following transactions with related parties:
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 MAY 2024
15 Related party transactions
(Continued)
During the year, the charity repaid and received further loans from Kim Son Limited, a company in which the trustees have an interest. £NIL (2023: £104k) was outstanding at the year end.
The charity also received loans from its trustees out of which £69,100 (2023: £56k) was outstanding at the year end.
Both loans are unsecured and interest-free.
16 Analysis of charitable funds
All funds held by the charity are unrestricted funds.
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