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2021-10-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 Nov 2020 Period start date To 31 Oct 2021 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.

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

SORP reference
Policyongrant making Para 1.38 Not applicable
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:
o
Facilitating children’s
Buddhism programme
o
Facilitating regular Buddhism
talks and discussions that are
open to the public
o
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 •
•
•
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•		 Building on the activities from last year, Milton
Keynes Vihara has continued to conduct a
regular series of events aimed at supporting the
community gain a greater understanding of
Buddhist teachings and develop their practice of
meditation.
The children’s Dhamma School programme
continued through the year, moving to a
schedule of online sessions every two weeks.
Carried out a special appeal to raise funds and
provide parcels of essential food to families
affected by COVID-19 in Sri Lanka. This was
organised in collaboration with the Letchworth
Dhamma Nikethanaya Buddhist Academy, and
members of the MK Vihara community donated a
total of £945:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbrAbS6vGis
Organisation of Buddhist cultural events, such
as a programme of devotional songs to mark the
Poson full moon day in June 2021.
Supporting the wider Milton Keynes community,
for example by participating in events organised
by the Milton Keynes Nippon Myohoji Buddhist
Peace Pagoda.

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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 No additional information to add to that
provided above.
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 Nov 20202 – Oct 2021 is £5,203.
During the year, the trustees approved a request
from Dr. Dinuka de Silva to change the source of
his donations from one account to another. As a
result, a single transfer of £800/- was made to Dr.
de Silva, and which was replaced by a
remittance of £800/- from his personal account.
Additionally, during this year the Vihara
supported a special appeal to provide relief to
families affected by COVID-19, which raised
£945/-. This was disbursed to Ven. Akurala
Samitha, who coordinated the delivery of the
food parcels as explained in this video:
**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbrAbS6vGis **
Statement explaining the
policy for holding
reserves stating why
they are held		 Para 1.22 Ven. Seelasumana returned to Sri Lanka in
December 2020, but restricted fund of £550 held
last year to support his airfare was not required.
Therefore, this sum was transferred into the
operational fund of the vihara.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £0
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 The Milton Keynes Vihara is only in its 2nd year
of operation and the trustees are still planning
the longer term development of the vihara.
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

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

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.
In May 2021, one of the founding
Trustees, Mrs. Samanthi de Silva,
stepped down from her role at Trustee
and Treasurer for personal reasons. The
trustees have informed the wider
community of supporters of the vacancy
for a new trustee and treasurer but as
yet there have been no expressions of
interest in this role.
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

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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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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for
**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 Until 28 June 2021
Ven. Akurala Samithasiri Head of Centre
Dr. Dinuka de Silva Trustee
Dr. Mahesh Dias Trustee

– 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. Ajit A. De Silva Position (eg Secretary, President Secretary Chair, etc) Date 14 Oct 2022

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Audit Trail

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Milton Keynes Vihara Milton Keynes Vihara Milton Keynes Vihara Milton Keynes Vihara 1183908 CC16a
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period
from		 01-Nov-20 To 30-Oct-21
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £		 Restricted funds
to the nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £		 Total funds
to the nearest £

MonthlyStandingOrders		 9,496 -
-
-
945
-
-
-
-		 - 9,496 12,800
Katina CeremonyDonations 4,395 - 4,395 1,545
Other donations 10,305 - 10,305 2,256
COVID 19 Appeal - - 945 -
- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total(Gross income for AR) 24,196 945
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945
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-
-
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945
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945
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-
-
945
-
- 550
- 550		 - 25,141 16,601
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - -
- - - -
Sub total - - - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
- 25,141 16,601

Rent forpremises		 15,000 - 15,000 -
Council Tax 2,100 - 2,100 -
Energy (Heating& Light) 519 - 519 -
Water 161 - 161 -
Telecommunications 383 - 383 -
Returned Donations 800 - 800 -
Donation to COVID 19 Appeal - - 945 -
Other expenses(Katina 2021) 30 - 30 -
- - - -
**Sub total ** 18,993 - 19,938 -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - -
- - -
**Sub total ** - - - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
- 19,938 -
5,203
-
5,203		 16,601
550 - - **- **
3,724 - 3,724 -
9,477 - 8,927 16,601

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B1 Cash funds		 Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))
Closing bank balance on 30 Oct 2021
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £		 Restricted funds
to nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
9,477 - 550 -
- - -
- - -
9,477 - 550 -
OK OK OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £		 Restricted funds
to nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of approval
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