Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From (start date) 0 D 1 D 0 M 1 M 2 Y 3 Y to (end date) 3 D 1 D 1 M 2 M 2 Y 3 Y
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Section A Reference and administration details
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| Charity name | Liverpool Sri Sambuddha Buddhist Temple Foundation | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other names the charity is known by | LSBT | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Registered charity number (if any) | 1 1 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||
| Charity’s principal address | 120 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Carr | Lane East | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Liverpool | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Postcode | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | S | L | ||||||||||||||||
| Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trustee Name | Offce | (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| 1 | Dr G. Welhengama | Trustee | Buddhist Temple | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | J.S.M Kariyakaranage | Trustee | Buddhist Temple | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | P.D.S.Jayaweera | Trustee | Buddhist Temple | |||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Sugatharatana Thero Thissapura | Trustee | Buddhist Temple | |||||||||||||||||||
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Reference and administration details (continued)
Section A
Names and addresses of advisers (optional information) Type of adviser Name Address N/A Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information) Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity’s trusts Type of governing document (eg trust deed, constitution How the charity is constituted Trust, CIO (eg trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods appointed (eg appointed by, elected by) Additional governance issues (optional information You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: induction and training of trustees are ongoing. Our charity is independent organisation and strives to form • policies and procedures adopted for the collaborative partnerships with charitable organisations with induction and training of trustees; similar objective • the charity’s organisational structure and any Risks: There are always risks in maintaining our charity. If we wider network with which the charity works; fail to raise funds through donations risks are very high in • relationship with any related parties; managing the charity. The risk register is maintained to minimize risks on a short-term and long-term basis.
- trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
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| Section C | Objectives and activities | Objectives and activities |
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| Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public beneft in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public beneft) Additional details of objectives and activities (optional information) Youmay chooseto include further statements, where relevant, about: • policy on grantmaking; • policy programme related investment; • contribution made by volunteers. To advance the Buddhist faith in Liverpool for the public benefit. Mainly but not exclusively by support in meditation and mindfulness classes and religious edcation. Conduct religious activities, and celebrate cultural events of Srilankan heritage, support and guide mindfulness and meditation. Most importantly, teaching of Lord Buddha Policy on grant-making- No grant-making activities investment, currently no plan for the investment Volunteer contribution: A large part of our income is generated through volunteer contribution and plate collection |
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| Section D | Achievements and performance | |
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year |
1) Completion of Shrine room: The charity successfully completed the construction of a unique shrine room featuring the only hand-crafted statue of Lord Buddha in the UK. This marks a significant cultural and spiritual milestone for the organization and the community. 2) VAT and Gift Aid registration: For the first time, the Charity managed to reclaim taxes on eligible donations, increasing their financial efficiency and funding potential. 3) Ground floor completion: With financial support from the Big Lottery Fund, the Charity completed the construction of the ground floor of our premises. This enhances the facility's functionality and accessibility for various community activities. 4) Automated Gate Installation The charity installed an automated gate funded by the Home Office's security Funds. This improves the safety and security of the charity's premises, ensuring a secure environment for visitors and resident Buddhist monks. 5) Sunday Dhamma School: The Charity launched a Sunday Dhamma School with now has well over 40 students enrolled. This initiative provides religious education and community engagement for young people, fostering cultural and spiritual development. 6) Sri Lanka dance classes: The Charity introduced dance classes that teach traditional Srilankan dances. 7) Mindfulness sessions: The charity began offering mindfulness sessions, catering to individuals of Srilankan heritage and the local native population. These sessions promote mental well-being and and cultural integration , supporting the communities's holistic healt |
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the Reserves will be maintained to manage day to day expenses
charity’s policy on reserves
and to run our community and religious activities.
Details of any funds materially in deficit N/A
Further financial review details (optional information)
You may choose to include additional Principal source of funding
information, where relevant, about: Volunteer contribution
Fund raising through religious events
• the charity’s principal sources of funds
through Gift Aid- we are registered for Gift Aid
(including any fundraising);
• how expenditure has supported the key Our expenditure supports our objectives
objectives of the charity; No decision has been taken yet about investment since we are a
small and recently formed Charity.
• investment policy and objectives including
any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
our Charity is progressing well eventhough we are a small
and recently established charity. Our main religious and
cultural events draw more than 400 individuals on any given
occassion.
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Dr Gnanapala Welhengama
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Trustee
Date 0 D 4 D 0 M 7 M 2 Y 4 Y
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| LIVERPOOL SRI SAMBUDDHA BUDDHIST TEMPLE FOUN | LIVERPOOL SRI SAMBUDDHA BUDDHIST TEMPLE FOUN | LIVERPOOL SRI SAMBUDDHA BUDDHIST TEMPLE FOUN | No (if any) 1186047 |
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| For the period from |
1/1/2023 | To | 12/31/2023 | ||
| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
| A1 Receipts Donations 20,726 - - - - - - - 20,726 - - Sub total - Total receipts 20,726 A3 Payments Repairs & Maintananace 16,097 TV Licence 159 Light & Heat 3,179 Water 7,790 Administration cost 40 Stationery& Printing - - - - Sub total 27,265 - - Sub total - Total payments 27,265 Net of receipts/(payments) - 6,539 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end 7,932 Cash funds this year end 1,393 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 20,726 - - - - - - - 20,726 - - - 20,726 16,097 159 3,179 7,790 40 - - - - 27,265 - - - 27,265 - 6,539 - 7,932 1,393 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| - | 20,726 | 65,688 | |||
| - | 16,097 | 51,957 | |||
| - | 159 | 159 | |||
| - | 3,179 | 8,492 | |||
| - | 7,790 | 500 | |||
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| - | 27,265 | 62,012 | |||
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| - | 27,265 | 62,012 | |||
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| - | - | 1,393 | 3,676 |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details Bank balance at at 31/12/2023 Details Details Details Details Signature Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ to nearest £ 1,393 - - - - - 1,393 - OK OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name Dr. G Welhengama Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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| Date of approval |
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| Dr. G Welhengama | 7/2/2024 | ||