Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/08/2022 Period start date To 31/07/2023 Period end date
Charity name: StoneWater Zen Centre Trust
Charity registration number: 289863
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote, nurture and develop the practice and transmission of the Zen Buddhist tradition through meditation, study, precepts, Buddhist psychology and stewardship of a training centre open to all regardless of gender, race or sexuality. StoneWater Zen Trust is founded on the teachings and practice of the Zen tradition as transmitted through the lineage of Tenshin Fletcher Roshi, Abbot, Yokoji Zen Mountain Center and his successors. Its aims will be realised through a regular meditation instruction for the local and wider community. |
| 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 |
● Supports a teacher in White Plum lineage, David Keizan Scott Sensei, who provides support for Zen Buddhism in UK, both to individuals & groups, and ensures growth of Maezumi Roshi’s and Tenshin Roshi’s lineage in the UK ● Manages the StoneWater Zen Centre Liverpool ● Supports StoneWater Zen Lakes Centre ● Provides instruction and advice for beginners to Zen meditation practice in Liverpool and beyond, both personally and by ● Supports and develops the Zen practice of experienced students from across the UK, both per- sonally and byemail.Jukai,Tokoudo and Shusso |
| Hossin ceremonies are scheduled as required. ● Supports Zen groups across UK including London, West Yorkshire, Kent, Northamptonshire & Shefeld ● Brings noted UK & international teachers to our UK retreats ● Supports Zen Buddhism in UK (and beyond) through our website ofering advice & support to individuals & groups ● Makes & provides meditation equipment e.g. mats & cushions to associated groups ● Ofers outreach work including talks & meditation sessions for school students & conferences, supports practitioners working in prisons, and is developing contacts with local community projects in Liverpool. Represents Zen Buddhism at multifaith events in Merseyside & across UK During Covid Stonewater Zen Centre set up a six day a week Zoom schedule of morning and evening guided meditations , dharma talks and personal interviews to support our own community and any other folk wanting this service and or needing support. It was very successful and we have continued with this service post Covid and in parallel to our normal none virtual schedules and retreat programmes. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional)
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38
Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | Regular activities The following is a list of weekly zazen sessions: ● At the Liverpool zendo 6 times per week ● At the home of a senior practitioner in Liverpool once per month ● In London, West Yorkshire, Kent, Northamptonshire & Shefeld at least once per week with additional sessions organised by local group leaders In addition: • A monthly 'A Time to Talk' support group • Monthly classes for beginner practitioners in Liverpool • Themed workshops • A Whats App sitting group Residential retreats are organised as follows: ● Twice yearly retreats at Crosby Hall for practitioners from across the UK and beyond, with sub- sidised places for people on low incomes ● An annual Rohatsu retreat either in the Lakes Zendo or the Liverpool Zendo ● At least three 'Retreat to the City’ themed events in the Liverpool Zendo ● A month long Shusso training retreat in the Lakes Zendo Other ongoing activities include: ● Maintaining and updating the StoneWaterZen.org website including posting practitioners writ- ten articles relating the their zen practice in everydaylife |
| ● Producing a regular themed e- newsletter ● Recording and uploading dharma talks so they are available for the sangha both in the UK and abroad ● Developing policies as required ● Maintainingthe archive |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | There was a net cash surplus of £15,080 for the year and unrestricted reserves at 31 July 2023 of £74,373 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are being built up towards a deposit to purchase premises |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £74,373 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| 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 |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Trust |
| 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 | Initially invited by David Scott and Abbot Fletcher |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | StoneWater Zen Centre Trust |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 289863 |
| Charity’s principal address | 13 Hope Street Liverpool L1 9NQ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity |
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
| David Keizan Scott | Chairman | ||
| Judith Bird | |||
| Joanne McMahon | |||
| Paul Taylor | |||
– 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
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)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name |
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| Spiritual Advisor | Charles Teshin Fletcher |
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
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) David Keizan Scott
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
30/05/24
STONEWATER ZEN CENTRE TRUST 289863 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/08/2022 31/07/2023
Section A Receipts and payments
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
DONATIONS 118,206 - - 118,206 70,174
RENT 11,322 - - 11,322 1,595
GIFT AID TAX 4,850 - - 4,850 4,403
COVID GRANTS - - - -
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134,378 - - 134,378 76,172
Sub total (Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 134,378 - - 134,378 76,172
A3 Payments
SESSHIN EXPENSES 5,434 - - 5,434 10,051
RENT 3,600 - - 3,600 3,850
REPAIRS AND EQUIPMENT 13,675 - - 13,675 5,325
CEREMONIAL EXPENSES - - - -
DONATIONS 2,905 - - 2,905 1,468
WEBSITE EXPENSES 2,094 - - 2,094 885
SUNDRY EXPENSES 227 - - 227 303
TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE 2,383 - - 2,383 6,679
SERVICE CHARGE AND CLEANING 14,640 - - 14,640 12,283
INSURANCE 250 - - 250 254
P P and S 239 - - 239 308
STAFF COSTS 13,200 - - 13,200 16,100
RATES 1,174 - - 1,174 1,152
LEASEHOLD PROPERTY EXPENSES 59,477 59,477 27,956
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Sub total 119,298 - - 119,298 86,614
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A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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Sub total - - - - -
Total payments 119,298 - - 119,298 86,614
Net of receipts/(payments) 15,080 - - 15,080 -10,442
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 59,293 - - 59,293 69,735
CCXX R1 accounts (SS) Cash funds this year end 74,373 1 - - 74,373 27/05/2024 59,293
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STONEWATER ZEN CENTRE TRUST 289863
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
27/05/2024
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STONEWATER ZEN CENTRE TRUST 289863
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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 Cash at Bank Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 74,373 - - 74,373 OK Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs |
Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - OK Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - |
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| OK | ||||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - |
CCXX R3 accounts (SS)
27/05/2024
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B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
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STONEWATER ZEN CENTRE TRUST 289863
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01/08/2022 31/07/2023
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
Computer Equipment 1,750 -
P A System 199 -
Altar 139
Fridge 100 -
Ladders 50 -
Dehumidifier 35 -
iPad 514 -
Gazebo 54 -
Speaker 150 -
Bunk Beds 567
Motor Vehicle - Volvo 8,995
Vacuum Cleaner 130 -
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liability relates (optional) (optional)
Creditors
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Date of
Signature Print Name
approval
David Keizan Scott 30/05/24
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CCXX R4 accounts (SS)
27/05/2024
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ members Charity Name StoneWater Zen Centre Trust of On accounts for the year ended 31/07/23 Charity no 289683 Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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1* examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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2* to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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3* to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
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Independent examiner's In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my statement attention
- which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
4 to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and 5 to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: Date: 31 May 2023
Name: N Hughes
Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):
ACCA
Address:
622 Regus Horton House Exchange Flags Liverpool L2 3PF
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material
problems.(E.g. accounting records have not been kept in accordance with s132 of the Charities’ Act 2011 and those accounts do not comply with the requirements of the 2008 Regulations setting out the form and content of charity accounts; any material expenditure or action which appears not to be in accordance with the trusts of the charity; any failure to be provided with information and explanations by any past or present trustee, officer or employee; and any material consistency between the accounts and the trustees’ annual report.)
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Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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