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2022-04-30-accounts

John Assie

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited t/a Jackson & Jackson Suite 7 Meridian House 62 Station Road Chingford London E4 7BA

Dear Sir

During the course of your examination of our financial statements for the period ending 30 April 2022, the following representations were made to you.

  1. We acknowledge as directors/trustees our responsibilities under the Charities Act 2011 for preparing financial statements, in accordance with UK GAAP that give a true and fair view and for making accurate representations to you as examiners.

  2. We confirm that all accounting records have been made available to you for the purposes of your examination, in accordance with your terms of engagement, and that all transactions undertaken by the charity have been properly reflected and recorded in the accounting records. All other records and related information have been made available to you. We have given you unrestricted access to persons within the charity and have provided any additional information that you have requested for the purposes of your examination.

  3. We confirm that significant assumptions used by us in making accounting estimates, including those measured at fair value, are reasonable.

  4. We confirm that all known actual or possible litigation and claims whose effects should be considered when preparing the financial statements have been disclosed and accounted for and disclosed in accordance with UK GAAP.

  5. We confirm that there have been no events since the balance sheet date which require disclosing or which would materially affect the amounts in the financial statements, other than those already disclosed or included in the financial statements.

  6. We confirm that all related party relationships and transactions have been accounted for and disclosed in accordance with UK GAAP.

  7. We confirm that the charity has had, at no time during the year, any arrangement, transaction or agreement to provide credit facilities (including loans, quasi-loans or credit transactions) for directors/trustees, nor to guarantee nor provide security for such matters, except as already disclosed in the accounts.

  8. We confirm that the charity has not contracted for any capital expenditure other than as disclosed in the financial statements.

MahaDevi Yoga Centre, 12 Eden Grove, London, N7 8EQ Phone: 07753121962 ⚫ E-Mail: info@mahadevicentre.com Web: www.mahadevicentre.com

Registered Charity 1177960

  1. We confirm that we are not aware of any possible or actual instance of non-compliance with those laws and regulations which provide a legal framework within which the charity conducts its business and which are central to the charity's ability to conduct its business, except as explained to you and as disclosed in the financial statements.

  2. We acknowledge our responsibility for the design and implementation of controls to prevent and detect fraud. We confirm that we have disclosed to you the results of our risk assessment of the risk of fraud in the charity.

  3. We confirm that there have been no actual or suspected instances of fraud involving trustees, management or employees who have a significant role in internal control that could have a material effect on the financial statements. We also confirm that we are not aware of any allegations of fraud by former trustees, employees, regulators or others.

  4. We confirm that, in our opinion, the charity is a going concern on the grounds that current and future sources of funding or support will be more than adequate for the charity’s needs. We believe that no further disclosures in respect of the charity's ability to continue as a going concern need to be made in the financial statements. We also confirm the period that we have considered covers a minimum of 12 months from the date of this letter.

  5. We confirm that all grants, donations and other income, including those subject to special terms or conditions or received for restricted purposes, have been notified to you. There have been no breaches of terms or conditions during the period regarding the application of such income.

  6. We confirm that in our opinion the effects of uncorrected misstatements are immaterial, both individually and in aggregate, on the financial statements as a whole. A list of the uncorrected misstatements is attached to this letter.

  7. We confirm that we are not aware of any matters of material significance that should be reported to the Charity Commission.

  8. We confirm that there are no companies associated with this charitable company for tax purposes. We understand that companies are associated for tax purposes if they are under the control of the same person or persons. We also understand that for this purpose a person might be treated as one and the same person as: a close relative, a business partner; a trustee of a settlement of which the person or a relative was the settlor; and any company in which any of these is also a shareholder.

  9. We acknowledge our legal responsibilities regarding disclosure of information to you as examiner and confirm that:

  10. so far as each trustee is aware, there is no relevant information of which you as examiner are unaware; and

  11. each trustee has taken all the steps that he/she ought to have taken as a trustee to make him/herself aware of any relevant information and to establish that you are aware of that information.

MahaDevi Yoga Centre, 12 Eden Grove, London, N7 8EQ Phone: 07753121962 ⚫ E-Mail: info@mahadevicentre.com Web: www.mahadevicentre.com

Registered Charity 1177960

We confirm that the above representations are made on the basis of enquiries of management and staff with relevant knowledge and experience and, where appropriate, of inspection of supporting documentation sufficient to satisfy us that we can properly make each of the above representations to you.

Signed

Name: A Sagesser Dated: 13 July 2023 Trustee

Signed

Name: B Eydmann Date: 13 July 2023 CEO

MahaDevi Yoga Centre, 12 Eden Grove, London, N7 8EQ Phone: 07753121962 ⚫ E-Mail: info@mahadevicentre.com Web: www.mahadevicentre.com

Registered Charity 1177960

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1177960

MahaDevi Yoga Centre Unaudited Financial Statements

30 April 2022

Jackson & Jackson

A trading name of Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants & Statutory Auditors Suite 7, Meridian House 62 Station Road, Chingford London E4 7BA

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Financial Statements

Year ended 30 April 2022

Page
Trustees' annual report 1
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 9
Statement of financial activities 10
Statement of financial position 11
Statement of cash flows 12
Notes to the financial statements 13

MahaDevi Yoga Centre Trustees' Annual Report

Year ended 30 April 2022

The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 April 2022.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity name MahaDevi Yoga Centre
Charity registration number 1177960
Principal office 12 Eden Grove
London
N7 8EQ
The trustees
Anais Sagesser Chair
Jo Kirwin
Olivia Farschtschian-Malik (Resigned 23 November 2022)
Elina Nupponen
Sharon Beauchamp
Samantha Akita (Appointed 24 May 2022)
Claudine-Sachi Munger (Appointed 24 May 2022)
Jason Gunn (Appointed 24 May 2022)
Chief Executive Officer Ben Eydmann
Chief Operating Officer Denisa Nenova
Independent examiner John Assie FCCA
Suite 7, Meridian House
62 Station Road
Chingford
London
E4 7BA
Bankers NatWest Bank
490 Holloway Road
London
N7 6JB

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 30 April 2022

The directors and trustees present their report along with the financial statements for the year ended 30th April 2022. MahaDevi Yoga Centre is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the MahaDevi Financial Policy and comply with the charity's governing document (The Constitution), the Charities Act 2011 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 (SORP (FRS 102).

Structure, governance and management of the charity was incorporated on 16 April 2018, registered as a charity on 16 April 2018 and commenced charitable activities on the same date.

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

The directors and trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of charity law, and who served during the year were:

Dr Anaïs Sägesser Dr Jo Kirwin Elina Nupponen Dr Olivia Farschtschian-Malik Sharon Beauchamp

The Board has powers to appoint additional trustees as it considers fit to do so in accordance with the Constitution. There is no maximum number of trustees that the company may have and there is no restriction on their length of office. However, there must be at least four trustees.

About MahaDevi Yoga Centre

MahaDevi Yoga Centre delivers therapeutic yoga sessions for people with disabilities and special needs. We work with children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities and special needs, including but not limited to autism, Down's Syndrome, epilepsy, Prader-Willi Syndrome, hemiplegia, ASD, ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy and wheelchair users. Many of them have multiple and complex needs and need 24-hour care. In addition to their pre-existing health conditions, children with special needs and disabilities experience many other challenges such as insomnia and restlessness at night, anxiety, depression and stress, feelings of isolation, and low self-esteem.

Our therapeutic yoga techniques improve their physical, mental and emotional health and overall feelings of wellbeing. As a result, they become empowered and build resilience to handle the many challenges they face in life. Today we work with 120 individuals and their families in London, plus many more through our partnerships with schools, charities and community groups across the UK. Beyond this, we support the wider community and are truly open to anyone and everyone who is looking to explore yoga, regardless of ability, body type, age, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

To date we have delivered over 11,000 therapeutic yoga sessions touching the lives of more than 250 families.

Our Purpose: We are here to enhance the lives of those with additional and special needs, as well as the community around them and society as a whole, so everyone can live life to their fullest capacity, unrestricted by their circumstances.

Vision: To create a society inspired by Yogic principles in which everyone is welcomed, supported and has equitable opportunities to find connection, flourish and find meaning and purpose.

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 30 April 2022

Mission: Facilitate and empower for change on an individual level through the teaching and practice of Yoga, to contribute to a societal and global level transformation founded on respect for and connection with self, one another and the planet.

Our Values

Empowering: Our work empowering individuals within the additional and special needs community lies at the heart of what we do. We are committed to never losing focus on this mission and ensuring that we are able to provide effective and impactful support for those who need it both now and in the future.

Impact: We are committed to making a tangible difference and have systems and structures in place to ensure this happens. This not only helps us remain accountable to those who support us but also helps us ensure we are always providing value to those we serve.

Inclusive: We are inclusive for all human beings and strongly believe in providing the same opportunities to all. When we say everyone, we truly mean everyone.

Transparent: We will always be open and honest about how we operate and encourage open conversations with every single member of the community.

Reflective: We are constantly evolving and responding to feedback from our community, making informed decisions to ensure the service and support we provide is the best and most impactful it can be. We are willing to change based on reflection.

Our Core Services

1) Therapeutic Yoga for people with additional or complex needs

Yoga can play an important role in helping people reach their full potential and we believe no label should predetermine an individual’s capacity for growth and achievement in life.

2) Wellbeing activities for the whole family

MahaDevi Centre is a community hub with a comprehensive and growing programme of activities which all provide a vital resource for the community.

3) Work experience programme for young adults

We provide opportunities for young adults with additional needs struggling to find meaningful work experience or volunteering placements.

Continuous Learning: We all aim to live and lead following Yogic principles, creating unity between timeless wisdom and modern life. By doing this whilst fully living in the present, we embrace tried and tested philosophies, whilst adapting to new challenges and learning through our own experiences.

Legacy: Our ambition is to create lasting change which will survive the test of time. We will always act with the intention of creating a real, lasting impact for the individual, our community and for the world.

Trustee induction and training

The charity has now adopted a formal system in place in relation to trustees' induction and training. All trustees are required to have an enhanced DBS check and adhere to the charity’s safeguarding, health and safety, financial and data protection policies. All trustees need to confirm that they have read and agree to the appropriate policies.

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 30 April 2022

In addition, new trustees have an onsite ‘onboarding’ session with one or both directors in which they are trained on the charity brand, policy and code of conduct.

Trustees currently undergo specialist safeguarding training with the NSPCC.

Organisational structure

The charity is organised so that the trustees meet monthly to manage its affairs and team. There is no relationship with any other charity or organisation although we work in partnership with many organisations that resonate with our values. Current partnerships include Centre404, SENSE, Articulate, Stormont House School, Jade Yoga, the Dynamic Autism Group, SEN Family Saturdays, Blossom House School, Community Catalysts, Art Box, Om Yoga, Hawley Primary School, Islington Council, CAre Trade, Yoga Matters, Sport England, LDN London, Angelman UK and Arsenal in the Community.

The director team is split into two directorates of administration and service delivery. Denisa Nenova leads on all aspects of service delivery including safeguarding, quality control, teacher supervision and training. Ben Eydmann leads on all aspects of charity administration including fundraising, communications, governance and finance. The two directors are supported by a small admin team consisting of paid self-employed contractors and volunteers.

Volunteers

The charity continues to rely on the support of volunteers both at our site in Islington and at external activities and events. Volunteers undergo the same induction as any trustee or self-employed contractors including a volunteer DBS check and safeguarding training. In addition to adhering to all charity policies volunteers are required to sign a specific volunteer policy and development plan unique to their volunteer role. This ensures that all volunteers have a rich and rewarding experience. Currently volunteers provide a range of support from manning the reception desk to supporting admin and centre management. Volunteers have access to free yoga classes and discounts on all other workshops. We also offer compensation for their travel expenses and lunches.

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 30 April 2022

A user-led organisation

The charity is making significant progress in becoming a ‘user-led’ organisation. It is the charity's belief that by involving (often marginalised) groups of users in the development and direction of the organisation, a sense of empowerment of individuals and groups can be achieved, resulting in increased participation. In the reporting year we have had parents and service users represented at board level. We have launched a ‘youth council’ consisting of a broad range of young people who are already accessing our service and giving them a facilitated forum in which to contribute their views. We also have an informal parents committee who support the directors with advice and other support.

Risk management

The directors and 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. Risks are continuously monitored, and status checked at the monthly trustees meetings.

Safeguarding

The welfare of our service users is at the heart of everything we do and we do everything within our power to ensure all the children and young people accessing our service are protected from abuse. Our safeguarding policy is regularly reviewed and all self-employed contractors and volunteers are required to complete NSPCC approved safeguarding training. In addition those working with children directly are required to have an enhanced DBS check and additional safeguarding SEND children. We are a member of Islington's SAFE programme that provides safeguarding information and training for local organisations.

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects and its principal activities are to preserve and protect the good health of the public by providing yoga sessions, principally (but not exclusively) to children and adults with special needs; and to advance the study and practice of yoga including (but not limited to) training future instructors. The income is derived from private charitable donations, grants from charitable trusts and foundations and through income received through regular adult yoga classes and from 1:2:1 classes for children with special needs. We have also generated a small amount of revenue from third parties running workshops and hiring out the yoga studio.

Main achievements during the year

During this reporting period our most significant achievement was a Community Cafe that provides an additional wellbeing space for service users and their families and work experience opportunity. The Community Cafe resulted from a careful repurposing and renovation of our reception space.

Due to restrictions placed on a number of small grants for building works such as resloping the floor and making the space more accessible to wheelchair users we decided to do all the building work at the same time to minimise disruption to operations. Therefore, it was agreed by the directors and the board to use the grants and some unrestricted money from Covid restart grants to redevelop the space, turning it into a fully functional cafe.

Works began in October 2021 and took approximately 3 weeks to complete. Further grants from the Clothworkers Foundation allowed us to kit the cafe out with equipment and train our first group of Baristas.

The cafe has become a well-used resource for the local community and forms the core component of our work experience programme. It generates a small amount of unrestricted trading income, but we plan to grow this with addition of simple food items and snacks. We have a steady stream of regulars purchasing coffee and this has proven to have an impact on our regular adult yoga class attendance.

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 30 April 2022

In addition, we have expanded our service to include a weekly music session and have secured partnerships with 16 new organisations.

We delivered over 3000 therapeutic yoga sessions and despite a small increase to £28 per session in line with inflation our service remains accessible to most. We have continuously replenished our community fund so that those without the means to pay the full amount are subsidised from this pot. We remain committed to offering the first three sessions for free.

Plans for the future

Looking ahead to the future we have distilled our strategy into three overarching goals that we aim to achieve in the next 5 years.

Goal One - Increase Capacity

We aim to increase the number of people we work with over the next five years. This means increasing capacity onsite, increasing offsite capabilities and working with more partners such as schools and other community groups.

Goal Two - Fully Inclusive

We aim to be a fully inclusive organisation with a board of at least 75% representation from people with lived experience and at least 50% of our paid staff team and representation at all levels of the organisation.

Goal Three - Leading Provider

We aim to be the leading provider of therapeutic yoga in the UK. Working collaboratively with resonant organisations, investing in fundraising and increasing our media profile we will lead the charge in ensuring every young person has access to therapeutic yoga.

Goal Four – Financial stability and Fundraising

We aim to increase our income to £500,000 across all income streams including trading, voluntary and corporate partnerships.

Fundraising

Our income remains split between two streams: our trading income from therapeutic yoga and regular adult yoga classes and our grant income from trusts and foundations. It remains a priority and a key part of our strategy to diversify our voluntary income portfolio and wean ourselves off our reliance on grant funding the majority of which tends to be project based and restricted. Therefore, we are investing in individual giving having recently launched two fundraising campaigns aimed at securing monthly Direct Debit donations and major donations from high net worth individuals. Our ‘Circle of Friends’ is made up of individuals and families who commit to a monthly donation to support our work, ensuring the centre remains accessible to everyone. Our ‘ Supporter’s Club’ are a group of individuals who have the means to make larger donations to our work, providing the seed funding needed for development and increasing our impact.

We have secured our first members and plan to grow this group with a goal of funding our entire core costs within the next five years. We are also investing in securing more corporate partnerships. Corporate partners can support us not only financially but also through volunteering and the donation of equipment.

Our principal sponsor

Unite Students remain our principal sponsor and our relationship remains strong. Recently their social impact team sponsored the production of a promotional film that showcases our work in the community. They supported our five-year celebrations, and we continue to look for more ways of supporting their body of student residents at Stapleton House. Our lease will expire in 2025 but there is already an understanding that this will be extended for a further five years.

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 30 April 2022

Financial Review

The statement of Financial Activities shows a new loss of £22,134 (2021: £52,747 profit). The total reserves of the organisation at the end of the reporting period are £57,360 (2021: £79,494) of which £25,558 (2021: £25,436) is restricted and £31,802 (2021: £54,058) is unrestricted.

Reserves policy

The trustees are of the opinion that both its reserves and its anticipated income are such that the charity will be able to continue its activity for another 12 months. Our current reserves policy is 3 months unrestricted income. The reserves that we have set aside provide financial stability and the means for the development of our principal activity - yoga classes for children and young people with additional and complex needs. We intend to maintain our reserves at a level which is at least equivalent to three months general running costs and to cover three months of management costs. The Board regularly reviews the amount of reserves that are required to ensure that they are adequate to fulfil our continuing obligations.

Public benefit statement

The trustees consider that they have complied with the duty of the Charities Act 2011 to have regard to Public Benefit guidance published by Charity Commission. Thanks to investment in fundraising and our continued support with rent from Unite Students we have maintained our low-cost model keeping ALL sessions less than half the price of the national average and increasing further concessions to those families on the lowest income.

In 2021 almost all of the beneficiaries of our more than 3000 one to one therapy sessions received significant concessions. Many families not normally accessing concessionary rates did so during the pandemic. We have seen children from 18 boroughs and additional counties including Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. We have seen an increase in the number of local organisations that want to use our service directly or who are making referrals on our behalf.

We remain committed to our belief that no label should ever predetermine an individual’s capacity for growth, development and achievement and all our programmes are designed to empower children and young people through the values of yoga.

Trustees Responsibilities

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 30 April 2022

Events after the end of the reporting period

Particulars of events after the reporting date are detailed in note 18 to the financial statements.

The trustees' annual report was approved on 13 July 2023 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

Anaïs SägesserAnaïs Sägesser (Jul 17, 2023 15:50 GMT+2) Elina NupponenElina Nupponen (Jul 18, 2023 10:12 GMT+1) A Sagesser E Nupponen Chair Trustee

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of MahaDevi Yoga Centre

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Year ended 30 April 2022

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of MahaDevi Yoga Centre ('the charity') for the year ended 30 April 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements do 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.

John Assie FCCA Independent Examiner Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants Suite 7, Meridian House 62 Station Road Chingford London E4 7BA

14 July 2023

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 30 April 2022

2022 2021
Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 4 14,108 66,395 80,503 107,802
Charitable activities 5 53,068 53,068 33,617
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Total income 67,176 66,395 133,571 141,419
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Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities 6,7 87,862 67,843 155,705 88,672
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Total expenditure 87,862 67,843 155,705 88,672
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Net (expenditure)/income (20,686) (1,448) (22,134) 52,747
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Transfers between funds (1,570) 1,570
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Net movement in funds (22,256) 122 (22,134) 52,747
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 54,058 25,436 79,494 26,747
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Total funds carried forward 31,802 25,558 57,360 79,494
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 13 to 23 form part of these financial statements.

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Statement of Financial Position

30 April 2022

2022 2021
Note £ £
Current assets
Debtors 12 12,842 4,599
Cash at bank and in hand 44,723 80,088
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57,565 84,687
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 13 205 5,193
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Net current assets 57,360 79,494
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Total assets less current liabilities 57,360 79,494
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Funds of the charity
Restricted funds 25,558 25,436
Unrestricted funds 31,802 54,058
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Total charity funds 14 57,360
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79,494
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These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 13 July 2023, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

A Sagesser Trustee

E Nupponen Trustee

The notes on pages 13 to 23 form part of these financial statements.

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Statement of Cash Flows

Year ended 30 April 2022

2022 2021
£ £
Cash flows from operating activities
Net (expenditure)/income (22,134) 52,747
Adjustments for:
Accrued income (1,250) (80)
Changes in:
Trade and other debtors (6,993) (672)
Trade and other creditors (4,988) 2,338
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Cash generated from operations (35,365) 54,333
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Net cash (used in)/from operating activities (35,365) 54,333
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Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (35,365) 54,333
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 80,088 25,755
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 44,723 80,088
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Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year ended 30 April 2022

1. General information

The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. The address of the principal office is 12 Eden Grove, London, N7 8EQ.

2. Statement of compliance

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) issued in October 2019 and the financial reporting standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011, and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2019.

3. Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Going concern

There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Significant judgements

There have not been any judgements (apart from those involving estimations) that management has made in the process of applying the entity's accounting policies and that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 30 April 2022

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

Operating leases

Lease payments are recognised as an expense over the lease term on a straight-line basis. The aggregate benefit of lease incentives is recognised as a reduction to expense over the lease term, on a straight-line basis.

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 30 April 2022

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Financial instruments

A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.

Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted.

4. Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2022
£ £ £
Donations
Golden Giving Christmas Campaign
Landsdowne Partners 5,000 5,000
Gift Aid 173 173
Donations < £1000 5,435 5,435
Grants
The Clothworkers Foundation 10,000 10,000
National Lottery 9,754 9,754
Garfield Weston 9,000 9,000
Sport England Covid 6,802 6,802
Edward Gostling 4,860 4,806
New Hoist Fund 3,000 3,000
Morris Charitable Fund 3,000 3,000
TFL & Mayor of London & Cycling 2,991 2,991
Cripplegate 2,980 2,980
Bruce Wakes 2,700 2,700
Islington Council – Omicron 2,500 2,500
London Catalyst 2,000 2,000
Magdalene Hospital Trust 2,000 2,000
Leathersellers Therapy 1,500 1,500
Little Lives UK 1,500 1,500
Arsenal Foundation 1,250 1,250
The Astor Foundation 1,000 1,000
The Royal Society of St George 500 500
Albert Hunt Trust 1,000 1,000
Local Giving Islington Magic 500 500
Groundworks - Tesco Bags 500 500
Starland Music Limited 358 358
Blakemore Foundation 200 200
Lottery Grant
Islington Council's Community Chest
Landsdown Partners
ESC Lottery Fund
Varrier Jones Trust
City Bridge Trust Covid Response
Ground Works London
Government Covid Grants
Belvedere Trust
Sylvia Waddilove
Alpkit Foundation: Nature Walks
Comic Relief Fund (Groundwork UK)
Islington Council - Electric Bikes
──────── ────────
────────
14,108 66,395 80,503
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════════

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 30 April 2022

4. Donations and legacies (continued)

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2021
£ £ £
Donations
Golden Giving Christmas Campaign 8,895 8,895
Landsdowne Partners
Gift Aid
Donations < £1000 8,005 8,005
Grants
Government Covid Grants 29,222 29,222
City Bridge Trust Covid Response 9,979 9,979
Lottery Grant 9,905 9,905
Islington Council's Community Chest 9,905 9,905
ESC Lottery Fund 9,485
Albert Hunt Trust
Landsdown Partners 5,000 5,000
Varrier Jones Trust 5,000 5,000
Ground Works London 4,926 4,926
Islington Council – Electric Bikes 2,480 2,480
Leathersellers Therapy 1,500 1,500
Belvedere Trust 1,000 1,000
Sylvia Waddilove 1,000 1,000
Comic Relief Fund (Groundwork UK) 1,000 1,000
Alpkit Foundation: Nature Walks 500 500
Starland Music Limited
The Royal Society of St George
New Hoist Fund
Morris Charitable Trust
Little Lives UK
TFL & Mayor of London Walking & Cycling
Blakemore Foundation
Islington Council - Omicron
Garfield Weston
The Astor Foundation
Local Giving Islington Magic
Sport England Covid
London Catalyst
National Lottery
Edward Gosling
Bruce Wake
Groundworks - Tesco Bags
Magdalene Hospital Trust
The Clothworkers Foundation
Cripplegate
──────── ──────── ─────────
62,607 45,195 107,802
════════ ════════ ═════════

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 30 April 2022

5. Charitable activities

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2022 Funds 2021
£ £ £ £
Yoga Classes 5,746 5,746 4,311 4,311
Therapy Classes 44,690 44,690 28,723 28,723
Cafe Income 2,264 2,264
Workshop Income 261 261 431 431
Other income - supplier refunds and
uncategorised 107 107 152 152
──────── ──────── ──────── ────────
53,068 53,068 33,617 33,617
════════ ════════ ════════ ════════

6. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2022
£ £ £
Provision of yoga services 86,602 67,843 154,445
Support costs 1,260 1,260
──────── ──────── ─────────
87,862 67,843 155,705
════════ ════════ ═════════
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2021
£ £ £
Provision of yoga services 55,313 32,399 87,712
Support costs 960 960
──────── ──────── ────────
56,273 32,399 88,672
════════ ════════ ════════

7. Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type

Activities
undertaken Total funds Total fund
directly Support costs 2022 2021
£ £ £ £
Provision of yoga services 154,445 154,445 87,712
Governance costs 1,260 1,260 960
───────── ─────── ───────── ────────
154,445 1,260 155,705 88,672
═════════ ═══════ ═════════ ════════
8. Analysis of support costs
Total 2022 Total 2021
£ £
Governance costs 1,260 960
═══════ ════

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 30 April 2022

9. Independent examination fees

2022 2021
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 1,260
═══════
960
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10. Staff costs

The average head count of employees during the year was Nil (2021: Nil).

There were no staff costs or employee benefits for the reporting or previous year.

No employee received benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2021: Nil)

Key Management Personnel

Key management personnel include all persons that have authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the charity. The total paid to key management personnel for services provided to the charity was £47,282 (2021: £38,490).

11. Trustee remuneration and expenses

12. Transfers between funds

Transfers from unrestricted funds to restricted funds are to make good funding shortfalls and eliminate negative fund balances.

13. Debtors

2022 2021
£ £
Trade debtors 11,033 4,040
Prepayments and accrued income 1,809 559
──────── ───────
12,842 4,599
════════ ═══════
14. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2022 2021
£ £
Trade creditors 205 5,193
════ ═══════

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 30 April 2022

15. Analysis of charitable funds

Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds
At At
1 May 2021 Income Expenditure Transfers
30 April 2022
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 54,058 67,176 (87,862) (1,570)
31,802
════════ ════════ ════════ ════ ════════
At At
1 May 2020 Income Expenditure Transfers 30 April 2021
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 15,800 96,224 (56,273) (1,693)
54,058
════════ ════════ ════════ ═══════ ════════
Restricted funds
At At
1 May 2021 Income Expenditure Transfers
30 April 2022
£ £ £ £ £
National Lottery Grant 5,947 (6,148) 201
Islington Giving Grant 5,000 (4,097) 903
Lottery Grant 2,010 (2,061) 51
Islington Council's Community
Chest 429 (429)
Leathersellers Therapy 1,500 1,500 (1,262) 1,738
Varrier Jones Trust
City Bridge Trust 4,231 (3,904) 327
Ground Works London 4,926 (5,039) 113
Alpkit Foundation 393 (393)
Comic Relief - Groundwork UK 1,000 (999) 1
Islington Council - Electric
Bikes
Albert Hunt Trust 1,000 (1,015) 15
The Royal Society of St
George 500 (321) 179
Morris Charitable Trust 3,000 (75) 2,925
Bruce Wake Charitable Trust 3,000 3,000
Little Lives UK 1,500 1,500
TFL & Mayor of London
Walking & Cycling 2,991 2,991
Blakemore Foundation 200 200
Garfield Weston 9,000 (9,240) 240
Local Giving Islington Magic 500 (507) 7
Sport England - COVID 6,802 (7,475) 673
London Catalyst 2,000 (1,194) 806
National Lottery 9,754 (5,573) 4,181
Edward Gostling Foundation 4,860 (5,040) 180
Bruce Wake 2,700 2,700
Groundworks - Tesco Bags 500 (590) 90
Magdalene Hospital Trust 2,000 2,000
The Clothworkers Foundation 10,000 (9,707) 293
Cripplegate 2,980 (2,706) 274
Starland Music Limited 358 358
The Arsenal Foundation
Gunners Fund 1,250 (68) 1,182
──────── ──────── ──────── ──────── ────────
25,436 66,395 (67,843) 1,570 25,558
════════ ════════ ════════ ════════ ════════

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 30 April 2022

15. Analysis of charitable funds (continued)

Analysis of charitable fu nds (continued)
At At
1 May 2020 Income Expenditure Transfers
30 April 2021
£ £ £ £ £
National Lottery Grant 5,947 5,947
Islington Giving Grant 5,000 5,000
Lottery Grant 9,905 (7,895) 2,010
Islington Council's Community
Chest 9,905 (9,476) 429
Leathersellers Therapy 1,500 1,500
Varrier Jones Trust 5,000 (5,782) 782
City Bridge Trust 9,979 (5,748) 4,231
Ground Works London 4,926 4,926
Alpkit Foundation 500 (107) 393
Comic Relief - Groundwork UK 1,000 1,000
Islington Council - Electric
Bikes 2,480 (3,391) 911
Albert Hunt Trust
The Royal Society of St
George
Morris Charitable Trust
Bruce Wake Charitable Trust
Little Lives UK
TFL & Mayor of London
Walking & Cycling
Blakemore Foundation
Garfield Weston
Local Giving Islington Magic
Sport England - COVID
London Catalyst
National Lottery
Edward Gostling Foundation
Bruce Wake
Groundworks - Tesco Bags
Magdalene Hospital Trust
The Clothworkers Foundation
Cripplegate
Starland Music Limited
The Arsenal Foundation
Gunners Fund
Local Giving - Islington Magic
Little Grants
Sport England - Return to Play
- Covid
──────── ──────── ──────── ─────── ────────
10,947 45,195 (32,399) 1,693 25,436
════════ ════════ ════════ ═══════ ════════

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 30 April 2022

15. Analysis of charitable funds (continued)

Purposes of Funds

The National Lottery grant - to fund partnerships and engagements

The Islington Giving Grant - to fund work experience placements for adults with learning difficulties.

Lottery grant is a covid grant – towards yoga services

Islington Council’s Community Chest – Funding for the work experience/volunteer programmes

Leathersellers grant – towards 1-2-1 therapy

Varrier Jones Trust – Funding towards salaries

City Bridge Trust – This grant was to support yoga therapy online and in person

Groundworks (London) – This grant to purchase musical instruments

Alpkit Foundation – To provide support to enable nature walks to be carried out

Groundwork (Comic Relief) – This grant was for the purchase of a new laptop

Albert Hunt Trust – The grant was for the provision of group yoga services

The Royal Society of St George – The grant was for DBS checks to be carried out in relation to the café

The Morris Charitable Trust – To enable wellbeing activities to be carried out

The Bruce Wake Charitable Trust – For the purchase of a new hoist

Little Lives UK – For the provision of 1-2-1 therapy

TFL & Mayor of London Walking and Cycling - To provide support to enable nature walks to be carried out

Blakemore Foundation - For the provision of 1-2-1 therapy

Garfield Weston – Grant provided for management salaries Local Giving Islington Magic – For the provision of drumming and yoga services Sports England (Covid) – To support essential changes to facilities due to covid London Catalyst – Funding to support girls yoga group National Lottery – Funding to support partnerships and community engagement Edward Gostling – Funding for the salaries of core staff

Groundworks (Tesco Bags) – For the purchase of musical instruments

The Magdalene Hospital Trust – Funding to provide music therapy and drumming services

Cripplegate – For the purchase of an Induction Loop and braille signage Starland Music – For the purchase of new drums Arsenal Foundation – Grant obtained for group classes for kids from poorer families

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 30 April 2022

16. Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2022
£ £ £
Current assets 32,007 25,558 57,565
Creditors less than 1 year (205) (205)
──────── ──────── ────────
Net assets 31,802 25,558 57,360
════════ ════════ ════════
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2021
£ £ £
Current assets 59,251 25,436 84,687
Creditors less than 1 year (5,193) (5,193)
──────── ──────── ────────
Net assets 54,058 25,436 79,494
════════ ════════ ════════
17. Analysis of changes in net debt
At At
1 May 2021 Cash flows 30 Apr 2022
£ £ £
Cash at bank and in hand 80,088 (35,365)
44,723
════════ ════════ ════════
18. Operating lease commitments
The total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are The total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
2022 2021
£ £
Not later than 1 year 1,200 1,200
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years 2,400 3,600
─────── ───────
3,600 4,800
═══════ ═══════

19. Post balance sheet events

The trustees have considered the likelihood of any negative subsequent events arising and have concluded that the incidence of such events is likely to be minimal.

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

MahaDevi Yoga Centre

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 30 April 2022

20. Related parties

During the year the charity entered into the following transactions with related parties:

Transaction value
2022 2021
£ £
Denisa Nenova - Yoga/Therapy &
admin services provided 24,705 20,863
Ben Eydmann - Yoga services
provided 22,577 17,627
Joe Kirwin donations to MahaDevi (120)
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Both Ben Eydmann and Denisa Nenova are the key management personnel of the charity. The use of their services was agreed by other board members, to ensure the transactions were at arm's length the hourly rate remained the same as other contractors providing admin and yoga services.

Also, during the reporting period MahaDevi Yoga Switzerland, of which Anais Sagesser is a director, donated £808 (2021: £435).

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

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John Assie

Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited t/a Jackson & Jackson Suite 7 Meridian House 62 Station Road Chingford London E4 7BA

Dear Sir

During the course of your examination of our financial statements for the period ending 30 April 2022, the following representations were made to you.

  1. We acknowledge as directors/trustees our responsibilities under the Charities Act 2011 for preparing financial statements, in accordance with UK GAAP that give a true and fair view and for making accurate representations to you as examiners.

  2. We confirm that all accounting records have been made available to you for the purposes of your examination, in accordance with your terms of engagement, and that all transactions undertaken by the charity have been properly reflected and recorded in the accounting records. All other records and related information have been made available to you. We have given you unrestricted access to persons within the charity and have provided any additional information that you have requested for the purposes of your examination.

  3. We confirm that significant assumptions used by us in making accounting estimates, including those measured at fair value, are reasonable.

  4. We confirm that all known actual or possible litigation and claims whose effects should be considered when preparing the financial statements have been disclosed and accounted for and disclosed in accordance with UK GAAP.

  5. We confirm that there have been no events since the balance sheet date which require disclosing or which would materially affect the amounts in the financial statements, other than those already disclosed or included in the financial statements.

  6. We confirm that all related party relationships and transactions have been accounted for and disclosed in accordance with UK GAAP.

  7. We confirm that the charity has had, at no time during the year, any arrangement, transaction or agreement to provide credit facilities (including loans, quasi-loans or credit transactions) for directors/trustees, nor to guarantee nor provide security for such matters, except as already disclosed in the accounts.

  8. We confirm that the charity has not contracted for any capital expenditure other than as disclosed in the financial statements.

MahaDevi Yoga Centre, 12 Eden Grove, London, N7 8EQ Phone: 07753121962 ⚫ E-Mail: info@mahadevicentre.com Web: www.mahadevicentre.com

Registered Charity 1177960

  1. We confirm that we are not aware of any possible or actual instance of non-compliance with those laws and regulations which provide a legal framework within which the charity conducts its business and which are central to the charity's ability to conduct its business, except as explained to you and as disclosed in the financial statements.

  2. We acknowledge our responsibility for the design and implementation of controls to prevent and detect fraud. We confirm that we have disclosed to you the results of our risk assessment of the risk of fraud in the charity.

  3. We confirm that there have been no actual or suspected instances of fraud involving trustees, management or employees who have a significant role in internal control that could have a material effect on the financial statements. We also confirm that we are not aware of any allegations of fraud by former trustees, employees, regulators or others.

  4. We confirm that, in our opinion, the charity is a going concern on the grounds that current and future sources of funding or support will be more than adequate for the charity’s needs. We believe that no further disclosures in respect of the charity's ability to continue as a going concern need to be made in the financial statements. We also confirm the period that we have considered covers a minimum of 12 months from the date of this letter.

  5. We confirm that all grants, donations and other income, including those subject to special terms or conditions or received for restricted purposes, have been notified to you. There have been no breaches of terms or conditions during the period regarding the application of such income.

  6. We confirm that in our opinion the effects of uncorrected misstatements are immaterial, both individually and in aggregate, on the financial statements as a whole. A list of the uncorrected misstatements is attached to this letter.

  7. We confirm that we are not aware of any matters of material significance that should be reported to the Charity Commission.

  8. We confirm that there are no companies associated with this charitable company for tax purposes. We understand that companies are associated for tax purposes if they are under the control of the same person or persons. We also understand that for this purpose a person might be treated as one and the same person as: a close relative, a business partner; a trustee of a settlement of which the person or a relative was the settlor; and any company in which any of these is also a shareholder.

  9. We acknowledge our legal responsibilities regarding disclosure of information to you as examiner and confirm that:

  10. so far as each trustee is aware, there is no relevant information of which you as examiner are unaware; and

  11. each trustee has taken all the steps that he/she ought to have taken as a trustee to make him/herself aware of any relevant information and to establish that you are aware of that information.

MahaDevi Yoga Centre, 12 Eden Grove, London, N7 8EQ Phone: 07753121962 ⚫ E-Mail: info@mahadevicentre.com Web: www.mahadevicentre.com

Registered Charity 1177960

We confirm that the above representations are made on the basis of enquiries of management and staff with relevant knowledge and experience and, where appropriate, of inspection of supporting documentation sufficient to satisfy us that we can properly make each of the above representations to you.

Signed

Name: A Sagesser Dated: 13 July 2023 Trustee

Signed

Name: B Eydmann Date: 13 July 2023 CEO

MahaDevi Yoga Centre, 12 Eden Grove, London, N7 8EQ Phone: 07753121962 ⚫ E-Mail: info@mahadevicentre.com Web: www.mahadevicentre.com

Registered Charity 1177960