2021-12-31-accounts

Trustees annual report

Year ending 31 December 2021

The purpose of Bodhicharya UK is to advance the understanding and practice of the Buddhist faith and philosophy. We do this by

(a) providing meetings, teachings and retreats;

(b) encouraging and participating in interfaith and intercultural dialogue;

(c) promoting and supporting well-being in body, mind and spirit; and

(d) supporting the relief of those in need.

The trustees take account of the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit in all of its activities.

In 2021 like many organisations we adapted to the consequences of the covid-19 lock downs. This allowed us to shift a lot of our activities to an on line environment, which actually increased the number and reach of our teachings and retreats, encompassing others in the Bodhicharya family world wide. However, as a result we did not have any significant events or initiatives, and donations were reduced as many of these were traditionally received at events. We have subsequently taken steps to remind people how they can dontate on line, and made it easier for them to do so. We are looking forward to an expansion of our activities in 2022. The financial position remained good, in keeping with our size. We made a small surplus which allowed us to maintain our cash balance

Administrative details

Charity registration number 1190768; constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.

Principle address: 43 Trinity Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME71JA

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity:

Sarah Delfont (resigned October 2021) David Fry (Treasurer) Sally MacKinnon Stuart McCleud Cesare Saguato (Chair) Michele Sisto (appointed October 2021)

Annual accounts for Bodhicharya UK

Year ending 31 December 2021

Receipts Donations Book sales Total Payments Rent Event costs book costs Admin Donations to Rigul Trust Total payments Surplus for the year Cash balance at 1 January Cash balance at 31 December	£ £ 2021 2020 3,230 4,879 118
	3,230 4,997
	420 360 1,778 2,137 97 359 170
	2,557 2,764
	515 525
	3,072 3,289
	158 1,708
	3,981 2,273 4,139 3,981

Notes

1. These accounts are prepared on a receipts and payment in line with charity commission guidelines.

2. Donations are from regular on line donations, meetings, larger events and direct gifts.

3. Administrative expenses relate to the cost of providing IT, on line meeting platform and a paypal charges

4. The work of the charity is undertaken by volunteers. No Trustee, official or other person working on behalf of the charity received any emoluments for the work

Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the accounts above

Signature:

Full name: David Fry Position: Treasurer Date: 25 October 2022