## Section C: Notes to the accounts Trustees’ annual report for the period Period start date Period end date Charity No Charity name Dhamma Center (Colchester) (if any) 1 1 9 0 0 5 2 ## Objectives and Activities ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of the
charity as set out in its governing
document|Para 1.17|(a) To facilitate the teaching of Theravada Buddhism and provide opportunities for the study
of Buddhism and Mindfulness for those interested.
(b) To establish a centre(s) for the practise of Buddhism and Meditation
(c) To provide residential facilities for Buddhist monks to conduct retreats and classes for
those who wish to learn Buddhism and Mindfulness| |Summary of the main activities
in relation to those purposes for
the public beneft, in particular,
the activities, projects or services
identifed in the accounts.|Para 1.17 and
1.19|| |Statement confrming whether the
trustees have had regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission onpublic beneft|Para 1.18|| ## Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|| |Policy on social investment including
program related investment|Para 1.38|| |Contribution made by volunteers|Para 1.38|| |Other||| Charity Accounts templates – Trustees’ annual report for the period October 2016 2 of 8 ## 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
benefciaries and any wider benefts
to society as a whole.|Para 1.20|The Charity, since its inception has been successful in
conducting activities that uphold the objects of Charity. The
Charity has estabilished residential facilities for Buddhist
monks and nuns to perform religious and cultural works.
The Charity has formed a strong following of members from
varied backgrounds through the services that have been
running since the launch of the charity.
The Charity conducts weekly, monthly and annual programs
on Mindfulness, Buddhism, Meditation, wellbeing and
wellness and has been able to support communities through
activities made allowable through funders to overcome
poverty and hunger.| ## Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Achievements against objectives set|Para 1.41|| |Performance of fundraising activities
against objectives set|Para 1.41|| |Investment performance against
objectives|Para 1.41|| |Other||| Charity Accounts templates – Trustees’ annual report for the period October 2016 3 of 8 ## Financial Review ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s fnancial
position at the end of the period|Para 1.21|| |Statement explaining the policy for
holding reserves stating why they
are held|Para 1.22|| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|| |Reasons for holding zero reserves|Para 1.22|| |Details of fund materially in defcit|Para 1.24|| |Explanation of any uncertainties
about the charity continuing as a
goingconcern|Para 1.23|| ## Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |The charity’s principal sources of
funds (including any fundraising)|Para 1.47|| |Investment policy and objectives
including any social investment
policy adopted|Para 1.46|| |A description of the principal risks
facing the charity|Para 1.46|| |Other||| Charity Accounts templates – Trustees’ annual report for the period October 2016 4 of 8 ## Structure, Governance and Management |Description of charity’s trusts:|SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed,royal charter)|Para 1.25|CIO- Association| |How is the charity constituted?
(e.gunincorporated association,CIO)|Para 1.25|Registered Charity| |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|Election of trustees are done through vote
of existing trustees| ## Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Policies and procedures adopted for
the induction and training of trustees|Para 1.51|| |The charity’s organisational structure
and any wider network with which
the charityworks|Para 1.51|| |Relationship with any related parties|Para 1.51|| |Other||| Charity Accounts templates – Trustees’ annual report for the period October 2016 5 of 8 ## Reference and Administrative details |Charity name|Dhamma Center| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|Dhamma Centre| |Registered charity number|1190052| |Charity’s principal address|30, Chapel Road, Colchester, CO3 0PX| ## Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity |Trustee name|Office (if any)|Dates acted if not for
whole year|Name of person (or
body) entitled to appoint
trustee(if any)| |---|---|---|---| |Mahal Katherine Ratnasiri|||| |Hamza Don Desilva|||| |Babli Rani Sharma|||| |Kaji Sherpa|||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| Charity Accounts templates – Trustees’ annual report for the period October 2016 6 of 8 ## Reference and Administrative details (cont) 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|| |---|---|---| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| Charity Accounts templates – Trustees’ annual report for the period October 2016 7 of 8 ## Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for 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 adviser Name Address ## Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) ## Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details ## Other optional information Charity Accounts templates – Trustees’ annual report for the period October 2016 8 of 8 ## 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) Mahal Katherine Ratnasiri Babli Sharma Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Secretary Chair, etc) Date 24/11/2023 Charity Accounts templates – Trustees’ annual report for the period October 2016 Dhamma Center Profit and Loss Account For The Year Ended 31 January 2023 2023 Notes TURNOVER Cost of sales 26,460 {9701 GROSS PROFIT 25,490 Administrative expenses 126,5041 OPERATING LOSS AND LOSS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 11,0141 The notes on pages 6 to 7 form part of Lhese financial statements. Page 4 Dhamma Center Balance Sheet As at 31 January 2023 2023 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tanglble Assets 905 905 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand 1.953 1,953 Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 13.8721 NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 11,9191 TOTAL AsseTS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 11,0141 NET LIABILITIES 11,0141 Profit and Loss Account 11,0141 SHAREHOLDERS. FUNDS 11,0141 For the year ending 31 January 2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Cornpanies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The rnember has not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The director acknowledge5 his re5pon5ibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting retords and the prepa￿tIOn of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies, regime. On behalf of the board Date The notes on p3ges 6 to 7 form part of these financial statements. Page 5 Dhamma Center Trading Profit and Loss Account For The Year Ended 31 January 2023 2023 TURNOVER Monthly DCR One Off Donations Events & Pmjects Grants and sub5idie5 received 10,855 5,395 1,210 9,000 26,460 COST OF SALES Purchases Type A 970 (9701 GROSS PROFIT 25,490 Administrative Expenses Staff welfare Travel and subsistence expenses Rent 655 555 13.890 866 Rates Light and heat Repalrs and malntenance Computer software, consumables and maintenance Insuftnce Postage Advertising and marketing costs Telecornmunications and data costs Website costs Accountancy fees Legal fees Professional fees Bank charges Charitable donations Dep￿CiatIon of computer equipment Sundry expenses 3,644 20 530 60 151 1.634 989 200 2,5LO 147 68 18 343 173 126,5041 OPERATING LOSS AND LOSS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 11,0141 Page 8 8kOZ IJO 131 Apoq Jo {sluo!iegu!IEnb IEUO!SSa4oJd iueAgla .S :awpN ".aipa poufjis "AiddE iou op A8qiJi si8¥geJq aw u! 'payJEaJ aq oi slun0￿E Jo Ou!PUEisJapun Jedojd E aiqeua oi JapJo u! yodaj siyi Ul UMPJP gq pinous uoiiuauE 4?ILVA Oi uoiIBuiw?xa aui yilm uolpauuw ui sjguew Ja￿0 ou ssoL)e awog aAeu pue swajuo? OU 8AELI I "UOIIEUIUIEX8 IU8puadepui UE JO yEd SE pgJapisu(rJ J8UEW ? IOU SI LIJILIM MaiA JIEJ pue anJL ? 8A16 Slun￿￿￿ aui IEYI iuawajinbaj AUE ueuj Ja￿0 900z suouein68¥ {syoda¥ pue siunw?v) SelllJ84J aul ui Ino ias siunotrJE Jo iuaiuo? pue LLUOJ ayi 6U1w￿u(yJ siuèwaJinbaJ aiqv)Iidde ayi Aidw(K) lou pip siuno)JE 841 Jo .,spj￿aj 6uliun￿jP ayi PJ(mp iou pip siunox)e a JO :PV SallUEiI? ayi oe k uoipas agUEPJo￿P U! ida¥ iou aJaM spJcr)aJ 6uilun0￿e a 8se8 adsaj ieijaiew AUE 'ui IEUI aAelI￿ oi aSn￿ aw saAI6 u?ILFM (. Moiaq pasoijslp IEYI UEyi Jayio) uoiieuiuJExa ayi 41M uoipauuco ui uoiiuèue Aw oi aw aAEU sJaupw18uaiew ou ieui uuji uoj I "uoiieulwexa Aw palaidlu￿ aAe41 iuawaieis s.Jau!wExa iuapuadapui 'pv Jo Iql(s)gtrL U0￿0$ Japun uoissiwwoJ AiueuJ èui Aq uaA16 suoqtraJ!a aiqvJiiddE aLII IIE PaMOllOJ aAe I 'UO!IEUIWExa Aw ino 6uiAJJEJ Ul PU? IJV k ioi a41 Jo strk uoipas Jepun Ino paI￿￿J siuno3Jp s.IsnJi io l￿￿PU1[￿￿xa Aw Jo p￿Saj u! yodaj I 'l.pv auLI L LOI l?V sei¥JEy? ayi io siu8waJinbeJ 841 ill!M 8aUEPJ