Wat Mongkhonwararam UK
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1188901
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
for
Wat Mongkhonwararam UK
Sterling Accounting & Partners
Licensed Accountants (AAT)
2430 The Quadrant, Aztec West Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4AQ Email: info@sterling-accounting.co.uk
Wat Mongkhonwararam UK
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Report of the Trustees | 1 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 2 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 3 |
| Balance Sheet | 4 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 5 to 6 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
Wat Mongkhonwararam UK
Trustees’ Annual Report For the Period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
Objectives and Activities
The charity has been set up to promote Theravada Buddhism for the public’s benefit in England and Wales and beyond, in particular for education and training, religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science, human rights, religious racial harmony/equality or diversity and other charitable purposes.
The aim is to help the general public/mankind including children, young people, elderly persons, people with disabilities, all of any particular ethnic or racial origin by providing various activities and advice in the temple.
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).
Achievements and Performance
The charity had an unusually successful period in the last financial year and despite the Temple efforts were unable to achieve the same results for this financial year. There has been extensive tedious work involved this year in moving and settling into their newly purchased premises at the end of the last financial year and this has taken its toll on everyone’s time. Hence the charity was unable to spend as much time raising funds and donations from their normal fund-raising events. An upside was that more people attended the new Temple and left donations to support the Temple but unfortunately due to the bleak present economic times endeavored, cost of living crisis and raging inflation voluntary donations have been low this year.
This year, the temple did attract people interested in participating in religious activities such as festivals and other activities, but donations were unfortunately down by 33.96% compared to the amount of donations from the previous year. The temple still has the objective of increasing religious activities that people are interested in and to help society in the local areas and nearby to come together in the next year.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number
1188901
Principal address
Trustees
Dr T Makklay (appointed 24.7.21) Mrs M Kitsubpaibool (appointed 29.10.19) Mrs N Hawkins (appointed 29.10.19) Mr K Chaimin (appointed 24.7.21) Mr S Lowmunkong (appointed 12.1.19) Mrs M Croft (appointed 12.3.21)
Independent Examiner
Sterling Accounting & Partners Licensed Accountants (AAT) 2430 The Quadrant Aztec West Bristol BS32 4AQ
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 19 December 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
eSigned by: 01/03/2025 @ 09:27 UTC
........................................................................ Mrs N Hawkins - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Wat Mongkhonwararam UK
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Wat Mongkhonwararam UK
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Wat Mongkhonwararam UK (the Trust) for the period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all 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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts 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.
Arrada Sewell Sterling Accounting & Partners Licensed Accountants (AAT) 2430 The Quadrant Aztec West Bristol BS32 4AQ
Date: 19 December 2024
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Wat Mongkhonwararam UK
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
| Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|
| fund | ||
| Notes | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||
| Donations and legacies | 1 | 43,838 |
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Religious activities | 19,834 | |
| Other | 15,166 | |
| Total | 35,000 | |
| NET INCOME | 8,838 | |
| Total Funds Brought Forward | 164,722 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 173,560 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Wat Mongkhonwararam UK
Balance Sheet
| Balance Sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| At 31 March 2024 Notes ASSETS Non - current assets Tangible assets 3 Property, Plant and equipment Current assets Cash at bank Cash in hand LIABILITIES Creditor amounts falling due within one year 4 |
31-Mar-24 Unrestricted fund £ 19,231 260,000 279,231 13,529 10,800 (130,000) |
31-Mar-23 Unrestricted fund £ 19,231 260,000 |
| 279,231 12,491 4,200 (131,200) |
||
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES | 173,560 | 164,722 |
| NET ASSETS | 173,560 | 164,722 |
| FUNDS 5 Unrestricted funds |
173,560 |
164,722 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 173,560 | 164,722 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of trustees and autherised for issue on 19 December 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. Mrs N Hawkins - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Wat Mongkhonwararam UK
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 31 March 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the period ended 31 March 2023.
| 3. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Fixtures and Fittings |
|---|---|---|
| £ | ||
| COST | ||
| Brought forward | 19,231 | |
| Additions | - | |
| NET BOOK VALUE | 19,231 | |
| At 31 March 2024 | Property | |
| £ | ||
| Brought forward | 260,000 | |
| Additions | - | |
| NET BOOK VALUE | 260,000 | |
| At 31 March 2024 |
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continued...
Wat Mongkhonwararam UK
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
4. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 4. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
|
|---|---|
| Borrowings Accrued expenses Total There is no interest on the loans and repayment of £30,000 is with three installments once each year from January 2023. The second loan of £100,000 will move to a mortgage within 2 years approaching to return the money. |
£ 130,000 - |
| 130,000 | |
5. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 43,838 |
Incoming resources £ 43,838 |
Net movement At in funds £ 31.3.24 £ 8,838 8,838 |
Net movement At in funds £ 31.3.24 £ 8,838 8,838 |
Net movement At in funds £ 31.3.24 £ 8,838 8,838 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,838 | 8,838 | ||||
| Resources expended £ Movemen in funds £ (35,000) 8,838 |
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| 43,838 | (35,000) | 8,838 |
6. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the period ended 31 March 2024.
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Wat Mongkhonwararam UK
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
£
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations Religious activities Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Event expenses Donation Food & drink Travel Visa fees Support costs Management Rates and water Insurance Telephone Postage and stationery Training Repairs General expenses Total resources expended Net income |
9,708 34,130 |
|---|---|
| 43,838 | |
| 254 10,300 3,903 4,377 1,000 |
|
| 19,834 2,642 1,148 346 1,895 1,047 3,663 4,425 |
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| 15,166 | |
| 35,000 8,838 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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Signature Certificate
Document completed by all parties on 01/03/2025 @ 04:27 EST Document ID: 6776837677df9d001f7c5d73
Sender information
Sent On: 01/02/2025 @ 07:15 EST Timezone: Eastern Standard Time Sender: Mrs Arrada Sewell info@sterling-accounting.co.uk Sender IP: 90.152.0.44
Signer
Mrs N Hawkins watmongkhon.uk@gmail.com Received: 01/02/2025 @ 07:15 EST Viewed: 01/02/2025 @ 07:16 EST Signed: 01/03/2025 @ 04:27 EST
Signature IP: 62.69.34.178 Location: Towcester, United Kingdom
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