Triratna Trust
Trustees’ Report 2022 by Vajrapriya (Simon Moss), Chair
The Trust's exclusive activity during 2022 continued to be the funding the activities of the International Order Office of the Triratna Buddhist Order, whose role is to support the Order internationally. At the end of 2021 there were just over 2500 members, who in turn are responsible for the public centres and the many different worldwide activities of the Triratna Buddhist Community.
During 2022 our work included:
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Supporting the International Order Convenors (IOCs) including with NI contributions and pension contributions. The IOCs work involves maintaining contact with the Order areas internationally and facilitating communication through chapters, order weekends, conventions etc.
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The International Order Office team continued, as in previous years, to provide a number of very important services to the Triratna Buddhist Order worldwide including publication and distribution of Shabda, the Order information service, maintaining the Order register and Order website, and supporting the development of the network of Order convenors worldwide.
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There was a series of large conventions in different areas of the world, which were attended by the IOCs. We helped to organise the UK & Ireland Convention at Wymondham in August, which was attended by 469 people, which was a gratifying number given the uncertainties around Covid.
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We have continued to hold online weekly meditation sessions for order members which remain well attended and there is much appreciation expressed for them.
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We continue the partnership between the Trust and Dharmachakra as our database and communications provider.
Internally, 2022 continued a theme of change for the Trust and International Order Office. It saw the handover from Lokeshvara to Saraha as IOC, and of the Assistant role from Vimalamati to Utpaladhi. Unfortunately, towards the end of the year, it became clear that Saraha needed to step down as IOC to attend to caring responsibilities, leaving the position vacant awaiting recruitment.
On behalf of the Trustees, I would like to thank the following: Lokeshvara for his 8 years of dedicated and often delicate work as IOC, and handing over to Saraha.
Saraha for being willing to undertake the IOC role, and stepping into it alltoo-briefly. Vimalamati for her devoted work as Assistant over the years, and providing continuity at a difficult time of transition. Shantavira, Shabda Compiler. Lokabandhu, Finance manager. Dassini, Order information, database and website. Amaradaya, Administrator of the Trust and Order Office Support. Lilasuri, Project Manager of the UK & Ireland Convention (temporary role) Aryajaya and Saraha, International Order Convenors, and Subhadassi, Ethics Order Convenor.
I am very pleased to see the new team in place and supporting the worldwide Order to such great effect
Vajrapriya (Simon Moss), Chair, 15 June 2023
Triratna Trust
Financial Activities
January - December 2022
| TOTAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| JAN - DEC 2022 | JAN - DEC 2021 (PY) | CHANGE | |
| Income | |||
| Bank Interest | 448 | 132 | 315 |
| Convention income | 111,166 | 0 | 111,166 |
| Gift Aid | 8,957 | 10,166 | -1,208 |
| ID Cards | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| Kesa Replacements | 383 | 159 | 225 |
| Miscellaneous Income | 1,966 | 0 | 1,966 |
| Order dana - current year | 134,960 | 126,509 | 8,451 |
| Order Dana -prev.years | 468 | 176 | 292 |
| Robes income | 4,327 | -991 | 5,318 |
| Shabda - Adverts | 160 | 360 | -200 |
| Shabda - Postage IN | 143 | 194 | -51 |
| Total Income | £262,992 | £136,710 | £126,283 |
| TOTAL | £262,992 | £136,710 | £126,283 |
| Expenditures | |||
| Convention Expenses | 99,196 | 2,695 | 96,501 |
| Depreciation Expense | 5,867 | 1,811 | 4,056 |
| Office Expenses | |||
| Computer | 19 | 1,194 | -1,175 |
| Postage OUT | 21 | 12 | 10 |
| Software | 771 | 771 | |
| Stationery | 307 | 10 | 298 |
| Total Office Expenses | 1,119 | 1,215 | -97 |
| Order Convenors | 63,793 | 51,701 | 12,091 |
| Other Expenses | |||
| Direct debit charges | 227 | 1,336 | -1,110 |
| Donation to Indian OO | 1,225 | 1,225 | |
| Employer pension contributions | 2,636 | -2,636 | |
| Independent Examiner | 300 | 300 | 0 |
| Insurance | 577 | 508 | 70 |
| Kesa Production | 1,199 | 1,488 | -289 |
| Meetings at Adhisthana | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | 1,376 | 39 | 1,336 |
| NI shortfall | 796 | 780 | 16 |
| Online banking charges | 1,905 | 436 | 1,469 |
| Refreshments | 7 | -7 | |
| Relocation and re-training | 2,600 | 2,600 | |
| Robes postage OUT | 117 | 1,295 | -1,179 |
| The Buddhist Centre | 15,000 | 15,000 | 0 |
| Training | 1,260 | 1,260 | |
| Trustees Expenses | 1,219 | 226 | 992 |
| Total Other Expenses | 28,799 | 24,052 | 4,747 |
| Shabda | 11,369 | 10,758 | 611 |
Accrual Basis Friday, 12 May 2023 01:00 pm GMT+01:00
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Triratna Trust
Financial Activities
January - December 2022
| TOTAL | |||
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| JAN - DEC 2022 | JAN - DEC 2021 (PY) | CHANGE | |
| Support Staff | 51,005 | 40,871 | 10,134 |
| Tax and NI paid | 2,618 | 2,618 | |
| Total Expenditures | £263,765 | £133,104 | £130,661 |
| NET OPERATING INCOME | £ -772 | £3,606 | £ -4,378 |
| Other Expenditures | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| NET OTHER INCOME | £ -0 | £0 | £ -0 |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | £ -772 | £3,606 | £ -4,378 |
Accrual Basis Friday, 12 May 2023 01:00 pm GMT+01:00
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF THE TRIRATNA TRUST. I report on the accounts of the thartty the Triratna Trust for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 RE5PEcfivE RESPONSIBLILTIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER As the charl$ trustees you are responsible forthe preparation of the accounts: you consider that the audit requirernent of section 4312le of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) does not apply- it 15 mv responsibility to state. on the basis of procedures specified in the General Dirertions given by the charty Commissioners under sertion 43171 Ib) of the ACL whether particular matters have come to my attention. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT. My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Dirertions given by the Charrty Commissioners. An exarnination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with records. It includes tonsideration of any unusual item5 or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide evidence that Uld be required in an audiL and consequently I do not express an audit opinion given by the accounts. INDEPENDENT EXAMINEtv srATEMENT All rLxords that were asked for were provided to me in my examination, and no mattets came to light that suggested true and accurate records were not being kept. Signed.. W. McGinley Upper Dernesne, The Turni Garway, HR2 8Ri 16, May2023