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2020-10-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 14 Jun 2019 Period start date To 31 Oct 2020 Period end date

Charity name: MILTON KEYNES VIHARA: COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR MINDFULNESS MEDITATION

Charity registration number: 1183908

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 For the public benefit, to advance
Buddhism in Milton Keynes and the
surrounding area, in particular but not
exclusively by: (a) facilitating the
teaching of Theravada Buddhism and to
provide opportunities for the study and
practice of Buddhist philosophy,
meditation and mindfulness (b)
conducting regular lessons in Buddhism
for devotees. (c) establishing centres for
the practice of Buddhism and meditation
(d) providing residential facilities for
Buddhist monks to teach and practice
Buddhism.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 • Conducting regular classes teaching
Theravada Buddhism to children
• Conducting a regular programme of
meditation courses
• Organising regular talks and
discussions on Buddhism and
meditation practice that are open to
anyone to attend
• Maintaining accommodation for the
resident monks on the vihara
premises
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 Yes, all trustees have read this
guidance.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Policyongrant making Para 1.38 Not applicable

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Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 Not applicable
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 • Volunteers contribute their time and
expertise to support the activities of
the Milton Keynes Vihara
summarised above. This includes:
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Facilitating children’s
Buddhism programme
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Facilitating regular Buddhism
talks and discussions that are
open to the public
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Working to maintain the Vihara
premises
Other Not applicable

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 • Establishing a regular programme of
children’s Buddhism lessons
(Daham Pasala). This has helped up
to 30 children from the community to
develop their understanding of
Buddhist teachings and enrich their
appreciation of Buddhist culture.
• Registering the Daham Pasala as a
Supplementary School with the
Milton Keynes Local Education
Authority
• Conducting regular Mindfulness
Meditation courses, helping over 40
individuals learn the basics of
mindfulness practice and supporting
their mental wellbeing.
• Participating in community events
and support school enrichment
activities through visit that help
children gain a broader
understanding of Buddhism.

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Achievements against No additional information to add to that
objectives set Para 1.41 provided above.

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Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 Fundraising to support the activities of
the vihara have been through one-off
donations from individuals visiting the
Vihara or regular contributions from well
wishers and members of the
community.
The funds raised have been sufficient to
meet the essential expenses of
maintaining the Vihara premises (rent,
utilities, telephone / broadband and
council tax).
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 Not applicable
Other Not applicable

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Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 Net receipts for the charity operation for
the period from June’19 – Oct 20 is
£1,348. Including restricted fund of £550.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Air ticket fund for Visiting monk
Venerable Dickwelle Sillasumana -
Sponsored by the member of the Vihara
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £550
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 1st year of operation
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 None
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 Not applicable

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Not applicable
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 Not applicable
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 Not applicable
Other Not applicable

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Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 CIO Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 CIO
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 The founding trustees were volunteers
from the community who wanted to
support the establishment of the Milton
Keynes Vihara. This includes i. Head of
the Centre; ii. President;iii. Secretary;
and iv. Treasurer of the Milton Keynes
Vihara who are ex-officio trustees as
defined in the CIO’s constitution.
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:		 Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:		 Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 Induction: Trustees will make available
to each new charity trustee, on or before
his or her first appointment:
1. a copy of the CIO constitution
and any amendments made to it;
and
2. a copy of the CIO’s latest
trustees’ annual report and
statement of accounts.
3. Induction meetings with the Head
of Centre and President of the
Vihara
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 Not applicable
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51 Not applicable
Other Not applicable

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name MILTON KEYNES VIHARA: COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
Other name the charity uses MILTON KEYNES VIHARA
Registered charity number 1183908
Charity’s principal address 3 Aldrich Drive
Willen
Milton Keynes
Mk15 9hp

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**whole year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Prof. Arosha K. Bandara President
Dr. Ajith De Silva Secretary
Mrs. Samanthi de Silva Treasurer
Ven. Akurala Samithasiri Head of Centre

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets Not applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Not applicable

Other optional information

Not applicable

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Professor Arosha K. Bandara Dr. Ajith De Silva Position (eg Secretary, President Secretary Chair, etc) Date 06 / 15 / 2022

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Audit Trail

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