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SHINNYO.EN, U.K. (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 s'r DECEMBER 2024 COMPANY NO. 2282524 REGlS'fERED CHARITY NO: 299965 S2650-24

SHINNYO-EN, U.K. TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 The trustees. who are also dire¢loJs of the charity for the purpose5 of the Companies Act, submit their annual rewrt and the audited financial statemenis for the year ended 3 I￿ De￿mber 2024. The trustees have adopted the provi.qions of the Statemenl of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the chority. The financial statements hav¢ b¢¢n p￿Pared in accordance wilh the accounting policies set out in notes to th¢ accounls and comply wilh the ¢h#rity's gloveming document, the Charities Act 2011 and A¢cowiling and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Re¢omm¢nded Practice applicable io charities preparing their accounts in &ccordance with the FinarKial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in October 2019. Th¢ charity is a charitable company limited by guarantee. It is governed by a memorandum and articles of &ssociation. Shinnyfren ShiTJnyo•en was founded in Japan in 1936 by R¢ver¢nd Shinjo Ito and is a Buddhist Order devoted to the practice of the teachings of the Buddha as handed down ID the (Treat Nirvanctrine in the United Kingdom. To help accoTnplish its mission, the Company works closely with th¢ founding Shinnyo-en organisation in Japftn and with other overseas Shinnyo-en entities. For the purposes of the Charities Act 2011, the Directors of the Company are regarded as trustees. The principal object of the Company 15 the advancement and promotion of Teligion by the extension of the spirit and the knowledge of the t¢a¢hings of Ihe Buddha through the precepts and ieachings of the Shinnyo-en doctrine. Each year our trustees review our objectives and a￿1vItIeS io ensure they continue to reflect our aims. In carrying out this review the truslces have considered the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and in panicular its supplementary public guidance on the advanc¢m¢nl of religion for the public benefit. Shinnyo•en activities within th¢ United Kingdom are supervised by the Btznch Man2g¢r, with guidance from the founding Shinnyo-en organisation in Japan. These ￿tIvItieS comprise a full liturgy of services, meetings. programmes oftraining and ingtruction, 8$ well as spiritual guidanc¢ for th¢ pra¢titionets and the propagation of the Shinnyo teaching wiihin the United Kingdom. There is also b&si¢ medilation training at the temple for the general public &s well as monthly ev¢nÉng seryices online. Shinny(w does not have fornial policies designed lo promote th¢ Shinnyo teachin& Given thaL nomially. new entrants join by way of introduction, it is wnsidered that the impression created by the individual Shinnyo praclltion¢r Ilwough example and personal behaviour is the most potent influ¢n¢¢ on those Tn search of spiritual developinenL In furtheran¢¢ of their commitment to Gohoshi, or voluntary service, practitioners assist with th¢ day-to-day activities of Shinnyo-en, U.K. and with the upkeep of The Manor Hous¢. which is the centre for Shinnyo-en tivities in the United Kingdom.

SHINNYO-EN, U.K. TRUSTEFS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Continued Futtdraising Activities The Foundation does not undertake any fundraising activities. li does not solicit donations from the genera] public, either directly or indirectly. ex¢¢pt on a purely volunlary basis. The Foundation also does not engage in ¢ommer¢ial activities, other than a limited number of transactions involving religious publi¢alions and devoiionai makri￿5, which are consistent with its charitable objects and activities. Achievements alld Perforniance The ultimate objective of all Shinnyo-en activities is the spiritual development of the Tndividual practilioners. to help in his or her quest for enlightenment, and all a¢tivities in the United Kingdom during the year under review have been directed towards this end. 11)ese octivities were supervised by the Br&n¢h Manager and ¢o-ordinated by experieEKed followers and together with representations of the Youth Association (age rang¢ 16 to 36 Ye￿). As in previous y¢ars, Shinnyo*n UK held the ar￿Ual Shinnyo Lanlem Floating Festival to foster feelings of ¢onnecfrdness with loved ones who are physically distant and to kindle an optimistic light of hope in ourselves and others. The 2024 festivaj took place from September 19th to 21st to a¢¢ommodat¢ a larger numiw of participants over three days. The event w&8 highly S￿CeSSfUl, attrdcting 2,300 attendees, 500 more than the previous year. Since 2024 marks the beginning of a new decade of the event, a special commemorative event W&8 held to introduce th¢ Founder of Shinnyo-en, Master Shinjo, which contributed to the additional expenses for the frstival. In Tesponse to numerous enquiries from the local COmTnunity following the festival, Shinny(Kn UK introduced a ew program offering monthly activilies, including the Shinnyo Meditation Programme. The programme has been warn)ly received, and since its introduction in 2023, an Incr&￿Ing number of individuals have been visiting Shinnyfren UK - drawn by a sincere desire to learn more and eventuatly choosingi lo become members. As a result, the number of registered members has grown 175, accounting for over 80% of all new member registrations. Shinnyo-en UK h&$ expanded its role with the International Affairs Department (IAD) in Japan, and the UK temple now setves as a hub for propagation points in countries without office fftff, such as Swedcn and Kenya sio¢¢ 2023 and Finlimd has been added in 2024. Shinnyo-en UK has a number of local staff members approaching retirement age, which presents potential operational challenges in near future. To proactively address this. a Japanese staff Member was assigned to ihe UK on A lonE-tem basis in May 2022. Additionally, an OFen recruitment process was launched in Oetober 2024. and as a r¢5uIL we expect to welcome two new staff members and one remote contractor in 2025. With strong support from our member& the income from membership contributions in 2024 remained stable, despite the challenging economic climate. The Trustees wish to place on record their most sincere apprectalion for the guidance and support received throughout the period under Feyiew from the Head of the Order, Shinnyo Keishw and for h¢r never failing interest in the work of Shinnyfr¢n. U.K. Financial Review Shinny¢Fen. U.K. depends on donations a￿d gifts from Shinnyo followers in the United Kingdom to eover it8 day- tO•day outgoings. The founding Shsnnyo-en organis&tion in Japan meets the operdtiona] ￿$15 of the temple and if or when heavy expenditure is anticipated, on Ihe repair and maintenance of the company property. The Company benefits considerably from voluntary seNice provided by followers, in particular wilh respect lo ihe upkeep of the Manor House buildings and grounds. Shirmyo•en UK h&s achieved a deficii for th¢ year of £36.770 compared with a surplus of £114.298 for the previous y¢ar. with the charity receiving a 19% increase in ils Subvention income from Shinnyo-en Jw. Donations for the y¢ar ended 31st December 2024 saw a 350/0 decre￿ of £88,420 compar¢d io previous year, mainly due to ihe one-off subsraniia] donation from one person in 2023. Rental income from ihe short-lerni rental of ihe Lodge House and a]so the Coach House were similar to the previous year. R¢ntal income is disclosed net of ¢xpenditUTC in the year.

SHINNYO-EN, U.K. TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Continued Total Expenditure in the year incre&sed by £163,326 to £802,610. This is highlighted in Note 3, where there was an incre4se in re51ricled expenditure of £68,464 and an increase in unrestricted expenditure of £94,862. As at the ba12nce sheet date, the charity's net current assets stocMI at £678.351. which is slightly below the projected running cosls for th¢ l¢mpl¢'s op¢rations. Whil¢ this amount is broadly suffici¢nl io sustsÈn the charity's a¢tivili¢s until lh¢ n¢xl tran¢h¢ of subv¢nlion in¢om¢ is ￿¢¢ived. the shortfail is mitigat¢d by th¢ l¢v¢l of unr¢stri¢l¢d r¢s¢ry¢& in line with the charity s r¢serves policy ouilin¢d below. The Trustees are satisfied that ihe ch￿lty remains in a stable financial position and is able to meet its ongoing obligations. Steps are being taken to monitor expenditure closely and ensure the reserve8 position is Slrengthened in the coming year. Re5eTV¢S Policy The Truslees have established a r¢seTres policy to ensure ihal the charity remains financially resilient and able to continue its activities in the event of unforeseen circumstances or flucluations in income. This policy is reviewed annually in line with the charity's financial position and operational risks. Th¢ Trustecs consider it prudent to hold unrestricted resetves equivalent to one year's running costs for ihe temple's 0￿ratiOnS, which are estimated at £679,124 (as ststed in Note 3 to th¢ a¢counls) as at the year end. This level has been assessed with reference io the charity's ongioing Commitments. working capital needs, and potential future risks, and is considered sufficient to ensure the sthbility and Continuity of ¢haritable activities. As at the balance sheet date, the charity's total reserves amounted to £838.000 (Nofr I I to the accounts). After deduding fixed assets held for chaTitable use. the level of fre¢ res¢rves was £82l,810. Within this amounL the charity has set aside a designated fund of £IOO,OfKI for Building Maintenance, r¢flecting the Truste￿, LoIninittnent to the long-terni upke¢p and slrnciural iniegrity of the temple premises. This fund is reviewed annually and adjusted b&%ed on planned works and property condition assessments. After accounting for the designated fund, the remaining general free trserves amount lo £721.810, which C￿ed$ the iarget level of £679.124 by £42.686. The Trustees are satisfied that the Current level of reserves is appropriate. The modest surplus above the target provides the charity with flexibility to respond to unforeseen challenges and to siipport ￿ture developmeni in line with its charitable objectives. This reserves policy will continue kn be reviewed annually to ensure thai the reserve levels remain appropriate in the context of the charity's activities, financial health, and risk environment. Plan5 for Future Periods Based on the positive outcomes from recent activities for new members, the temple plans to offer additional meetings and a meditation program specifically for new members. Furtherniore, to enhance support for members, Reverends from Japan will be invited more frequently. Shinnyfren UK plans to hold the 12th annual Shinnyo Lantem Floating Festival in September 2025, with an exp¢ct¢d attendance of approximately 2,fj￿ people over ihe three4ay perii)d. To nurture the younger generation of members in Europe, w¢ will continue lo invite around 25 members and office staff from ￿ro$S the ¢onlinent to attend the festival al the UK temple. In conjunction with the festival, a specia] four-day workshop seminar is planned. The lounding orwi741ion. Shinnyo-en Japan, will provide a subvention of £70,000 for this event-an increase of £20,000 c4)mpaTed to the funding received in 2024. Due to the increasing logistical challenges of hosting such a large event, the consttuction of a proper storage shed in the garden is under consideration.

SHtNNYO-EN, U.K. TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Conlinued Shinnyo-en UK plans to OPEll its garden to the public as a peaceful. inclusive spa¢¢ reflecting shinny￿n.s values. The initiative aims to promole community engagement, environmental conservation, and financial sustainability- A trial opening is under consideration, wilh fvll plannin& dcsigft. and construction to be di5CUS5ed as part ot the nexl phase of developJnent and long-terni vision for the site. Shinnyo-en UK celcbrkted tts 30th anniversary in 2024. As part of the Commemorntion, several building maintenaDce projeLts were undertaken. including roof repairs and both exterior and interior redecoration. This work will continue into 2025. A dedi¢at¢d "Building Maintenance Reserve" has been esiablished to fund these projects, with Shinnyo•en Japan Contributing £30.000 annually to support the reserve. Shinnyo-en UK anticipates welcoming new office staff in preparation for several UPC4)ming retirements in the coming year. Golllg Concern Th¢ Trustees b¢licv¢ that preparing the accounts on the going concern basis is appropriate due to the continued finan¢ial support of th¢ founding organisalion, shit￿tY0-¢n Japan. The Trustees ur]derstand that Shinnvfren Japan will continue lo support the charitsble company by providing Subvention income to enable Shinnyon, UK to continue lis charitable operations as a going concern for the (oreseeable future. Structure, Governgnee and Management sh1nny￿en. UK is governed by a Memorandu￿ and articles of a55ociation. Directors are apFx)inted by the Board, in consultstion with the founding Shinnyo<n organis&tion in Japan. A majority of the Members of the Board must at all times be resident in the United Kingdom. Resident Ministers were previously appoini¢d ￿ dir¢ctors. and although ¢hang¢d on a r¢gular basis, Ih¢y w¢r¢ familiar with th¢ work of the organisation. and ¢ncourdged Éo ￿ awar¢ of th¢ir r¢sponsibiliti¢s of govemance. Other direclors are nonnally selethed from the more eX￿rIenCed follower3. WIM) again have a working knowledg¢ of the organisation. but who may Tequire more induction with the role they are undertaking from a regulatory and legal viewwint. The organisation was managed on a day to day basis thToughout the year by the Branch Mar￿ger, Mr Shohei Nishino who is also the Company Secretary. The sta(r consists of five full-time employees and one part-time staff, whts reKKhrted to the Board of Direclors and the founding Shinnyowen organisalion in Japan. The Board of Directors have assessed the major risks ID which the organisation is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the organisation and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigat¢ their exposure to risk. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health safety of staff and followers at)d disabled access lo the Manor House. Public Benefit Trust Shinnyo-¢n. UK mects the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Th¢ Trustees Consider that the aims and objectiv¢s of the charity are able to deliver a public benefit and hav¢ given due regard lo Public Benefii Guidance published by the Chariiy CoTnmissiofL Shinnyoll Youth Association for UJ(. The purpose of the Youth A&sociation is to:. l ) Nurture the faith of th¢ younger generation who are already prActicin8 th¢ teaching. 2) Create a platforni to find answers to their Challenges. 3) Create an Environinent to be more welwming for newcometthginners. 4) Strengthening relalionships with youth from other faiths. The activities organis¢d by the Shinnyo-en, U.K. youth will be connected to the above main obj¢ctives.

SHfpiNYO.EN, U.K. TRUSTEES, RIPORT FOR THE YEAR EI¥DED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Cootinued Legal and Administrative Information FULL NAMF.: sH￿NY(￿EN. U.K. GOVERNtNG DOCUMENT: Memorandum and Articles of AssoLiation (As amended to 24th September 1994) MODE OF tNCORPORATION: Private Limited Company (Limited by GU￿&￿t¢t} Incorpo￿tsd 1st August 1988 Registered Number". 2282524 Entered on the Central Re¥isieT of Charities maintained by the Charity Commission¢rs 31 st August 1988 Registered Nurnb￿.. 299965 DIRECTORsll'RUSI'EES: Rev. Koji Sugiyama (Chairnian) Mr. Kenneth White Mr. Rodney D. Ballard Mr. Vatroslav P. Popovic Mr Charles Ross Day (resigned I W August 2024) l*gal and Admini$trnÉiv¢ Infornirltion (continued) SECRETARY: Mr Shohei Nishino BRANCH MANAGER.. Mr Shohei Nishino REGISTERED OFFICE: The Manor House WTr)dstock Lane North iA)n8 Ditton SurTey KT6 5HL AUDITORS: Couch Bright King & Co Chartered Accountants 2 Tolhersl Court Turkey Mill Business Park Ashford Road. Maidsione Kent ME14 SSF SOLICITORS.. Clifford Chanc¢ LLP 10 Upper Bank Street London E14 5JJ Stone King LLP 28 Ely Place London ECIN 6'fD BANKERS: Ba￿layS Bank pl¢ Kingston Business Centre Surbiton Branch 81-83 Victoria Road Surbiton Surrey KT6 4PD

SHINNYO-EN, U.K TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Continued

Fixed Assets

The movements in fixed assets for the year are shown in Note 6 and Note 7 of these Financial Statements.

Directors' Responsibilities for Preparing the Financial Statements

The trustees (who are also directors of Shinnyo[-] en, U.K. for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

In so far as the trustees are aware:

Auditors

Couch Bright King & Co were re[-] appointed as the charitable company's auditors during the year and have expressed their willingness to continue in that capacity.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice and in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

This report was approved by the Board on September 2025.

Mr Shohei Nishino Secretary

SHINNYO-EN, U.K. DET AILED INCOME AND EXPENDrruRE AccouNr FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Incorne Donations 167,728 256,148 Charitoble aetivitiu.. Operation of Temple Funds for Building Maint¢nan¢¢ Funds for Youth Activities Funds for Lantern Floating Ceremony and Inlerfaith Acttvity 460.000 30.000 23.753 380,000 30,000 12,143 50.000 45,000 563,753 467,143 Oiher tradirtg activlties Chiryu Gakuin Dhartna Pmgramme Publications and Devotional MateTial Lodge House- Short Tenn Net Rcntal Income Coach House- Short Terni Net Rental Income Interest Receivabk 374 3,263 16,213 3,768 10,741 896 2,948 15,733 8.520 2.194 34,359 30,291 Total In¢ome 765.840 753,582 Expenditure Annual events and activities Operation of Templ¢ 123.486 679,124 55,022 584,262 Total Expenditure 802,610 639,284 Nei Surplusl(Defieit) for ahe Year (36,770) 114,298 Surplu5 Brough¢ FoThard 896,211 781.913 Surplus Carrled Forwwnl 859,441 896,211 Di5coDtinued OperatioDS For both financial periods there w¢r¢ no discontinued operations. Recognised Gains For both financial periods, there were no recognised gains or losses other than those shown above in the Income 8nd Ex￿nditllre Account.

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SHINNYO-EN, U.K. COMPANY NO. 2282524 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024

Note 2024 2023
£ £
Fixed Assets
Intangible Assets 6 3,912 5,216
Tangible Assets 7 3,377,178 3,376,374
Current Assets
Debtors 8 19,651 9,335
Cash at Bank and in hand 705,289 748,906
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724,940 758,241
Creditors(Amounts falling
due within one year) 9 46,589 43,620
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Net Current Assets 678,351 714,621
Total Assets Less Current ------------- ------------
Liabilities 4,059,441 4,096,211
Funds
Permanent Endowment fom
Parent Organisation 11 3,200,000 3,200,000
Unrestricted Funds 11 838,000 855,037
Restricted Funds 11 21,441 41,174
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4,059,441 4,096,211

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Approved by the Directors on September 2025

Mr. Kenneth White } } Mr. Rodney Ballard } [Directors ] } Mr. Vatroslav Popovic }

SHINIYYO-EN. U.IL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBFR 2024 Total Furtds 2(124 Totsl Funds 21123 Unr¢$tri¢t¢d Funds Rutricted Funds Perman*nt Endowment Note Income Donations 167,728 167,728 256,148 Incomefrom ClkFilable AciivilKs.- Subvention In￿me from Japan Funds for Building Maintenance Funds for Youth A&soLiation Acttvities - Funds for kntern Floating Ceremony and Nurturing Programme - Op¢ration of Tcmple Incornefrom other IradEKg Aclivities.. Chiryu Gakuin Dhamia Programmc Publications and fkvotional Material Lodbye House- Short Term Net Rental Incorne Coa¢h Hous¢- Short Tenn Net R¢ntal In￿rne Int¢Tesi Keceivable 30.000 23.753 30.000 23.753 30.000 12.143 so,000 50.000 460.000 45.000 380.000 460.000 374 3.263 16,213 3,768 10.741 374 3263 16213 3,768 10.741 896 2,948 15.733 8.520 2.194 Tot41 incorn¢ 662.087 103,753 765,840 753,582 Expendi￿re on: Charitable Activities 679,124 123,486 801610 639284 Total expenditure 679,124 123,486 802,610 639,284 Net ineome net Thov¢JDents fund5 for the year (17,037) 119,733) (36.770) 114298 Transfers ktween Funds RecoTrcili8tioN of funds Toral Funds brought forward 855.037 41,174 3200,(H)O 4,096211 3.981.913 Totsl Funds earned forward 838.(M)O 21,441 3,200,000 4,059,441 4,096,211 The 8tatemenl of financial activities includes a]1 gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and exp¢nditllT¢ deriv¢ from Continuing a￿1vItIes.

10 SHJNNYO-ETrl. U.K. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Cash flows from oper8ting activitie5 Net movements in tunds for the ycar Adjuslmentsfor.. Depreciation Profit on Fixed Asset Diswsal {36,770) 114298 9,399 12,361 (4,956) (27,371) 121,703 ￿¢￿ement.£ in working capilal Increase in Debtors (10,316) 7,861 (Decrcascytncrease in Creditors 2.969 3.399 Net cash (used)Igenerated by operating activities (34,718) 132,963 C&sh flows from investing activits$ Purchase of fixed assets Sale of fixed assets (8,899) (9,059) 4,957 Cash used in investing activities (8,899} (4,102) (tkcreaseylncrea% in cash and cash equivalenls (43,617) 128,861 Cash and ¢quivalents ai beginning of thc ycar 748,906 620,045 Cash and cash equival¢nts at the end of the year 705.289 748,906

SHINNy￿EN, U.K. NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 I Com￿NY statss The charity is a Company limited by guarantee. In the event of the clwity being wound up. who constitute the charitable company are required lo ¢ontribu* an amount nol exceeding £10. Durtng the year the atyairs of the charitable coinpany were manag¢d by the Dir¢ctors nam￿ on page 4. 2 Aeeounting Pollclo8 The principal accounting policie& all of which have been applied consistently throughout the year, are set out below: Ba$iJ of prepuration The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accountingy and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Re¢ommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102), the Charities Ath 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. Shinnyo-en. UK meets Ihe definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise ststed in the relevant accounting p)licy notes. Funetiollal and Presentational Currency The ¢ompany's funciional and preseniation ¢urren¢y is GBP. Going Coneern The charity reported a c&8h oufflow of £43,617 for the year. The Trustees have received eonfim)ation ihai Shinnyo-¢n Japan will continue to Support the charitable company by providing Subvention income io enable Shinny¢)-en UK lo continue ils charitable operations for the foreseeable future. The Truste¢s therefore conlinue to adopt the going concern bagis in preparing the financial statements and believe that TEO material uncertainties exisL Ineoming Resourees and Resourees Fxpended Income is recognised when the charity has enrirlemenl lo the funds, any F¢rfOrnh￿¢e ¢ondilions attached to the items of income have been met, it is probable that the irlcome will be received and the arnount catk be measured reliably. Interest income is recognised using the effective interest tnethod and rent ineome is recognised as the charity's right to r¢ceiv¢ p&ymen¢ is ¢stsblish¢d and is a￿ounted for on an a¢¢ruals basis. 'rhe Charity. in ¢ommon with many others of a similar size alld organisation, derives a substantial proportion of its income from voluntary donatior15. Such donations are recognised and ¢nter¢d into the ¥counting records when they are re¢eived. All expenditure is accounted for on accnjals b￿1$. Operating leases Rentals applicable to operating Icases are ch8Jged to the Statement of Financial Activities over the period of the lease. Flxed Assets Intsngible assets with a cost in ex¢¢ss of £3,000 are ￿pItalISed and recognised at cost. These assets are subsequently stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and any impairnient losses. Tangible fixedAssels Tangible fixed assets are initially recorded at cost and Subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairnient losses. Assets that are more than ten years old are fully written off, unless they are still in use and continue to provide a u%eful function to the charity.

12 SHINNYO-EY4, UX. NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (Continued) Depreci¥4tion and Amortisation Depreciation and amortisalion are pn)vided to write off the cost of fixed assets over their e5tim&ted useful lives on ihe following basis.. - Fixtures and Equipmenl Moior Vehicle Software developm¢Trt Costs 2 to 10 years straight line 4 years strdight line 3 to 5 ye8ts Straight line No depre¢l￿10n Iws been provided in respect of the Company's interest in freehold buildings. Key Judgements and Estim4tlODS Th¢ fTeehold ¢(mlinues lo be maintsined to a high siandard and it is in the opinion of the directors, Ihal the property would be worth more if il was at the end of its useful life that it ori¥inally cosL and therefore they consider no depreciation is necessary. Pension Costs I'he company operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. The costs of conlributions are written off against profits in the year they are payable. Debtors and Creditors Debtors and creditOTS With no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within i)ne year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairnient are recogniged in the profit and loss account in other administrative expenses. ForeigD Currewcy Transactions Foreign currency Iransaclions are initially recognised by applying to the foreign Currency amount the sw>t exchange rate betsveen ihe functional currency omd foreign currency at the date of the transaction. Monetary assefs and liabililies denominated in a foreign currency at the balance sheet date are transl￿ed using the Closing rate. Restricted Funds The restricted are fi￿d5 which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by don0￿ or which h&vc bccn rnised by the charity for particular PUTPL)ses. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific furkd. The aim and use of each fund is set out in th¢ notes lo the financial statements. UDrestricted Funds The &ccumula*d funds are unrestricted funds available foT use at the discretion of the trustees. Pernianent Endoivrnent Fu￿d The donation from the Founding Organi%ation in Japan, Shinny&en. wa8 for the purpose of acquiring Manor House, for its subsequent eonversion into the U.K. Cenlre and for continued capital projects. The monies w¢r¢ advanced subject lo the conditions set out in note I I to th¢ a￿OuThts.

13 SHINNY{￿KN, U.IL NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 {Continued) 2024 2023 3 Charitable Aetivities Restrieted Expellditsre Education Fund Youth Association A￿1vitieS Building Maintenan¢¢ Lantern Floating Cerefftony 21,061 52,425 50,(100 10,022 45,IK)O 123,486 55.022 Ullrestrleted Kxpendlture Lantern Floating Cerernony Property Mainien8n¢e and Running Costs Meetin& Premise5 Renta]5 and Propagation Festival of Oncness, Japan Ceremonies, Functions and Media Costs Motor Expenses Ministers, Costs and Welfare Depreciation Profit on Fixed Asset Disposals Support Costs- See Note 4 Governance Costs - See Note 4 44,337 99,138 63,389 5.218 104,837 56.692 2.762 18,240 346 17 12,361 (4.956) 351,058 37,687 7.347 17 9.399 395,358 60,139 679.124 584,262 4 of Governanee and Support Costs General Governance Support Function 2024 Total SalaTies And related cO￿S General Office Audit Fees Accountancy Services t£gal and Other Professional Costs 367,501 27,857 367.501 27,857 9,300 6.690 44,149 Allocated on time Invoiced events Governance Governance Govemance 9,300 6,690 44.149 395.358 60,139 455.497 Anolysis of Gtsvernattee attd SUp￿rt Costs General Governance Support Function 2023 Total Salaries and related ¢0s1s General Office Audit Fees A¢counlancy Services Legal and Other Professional Costs 327.57 23,480 327.578 23.480 8.550 6,420 22.717 Allo¢at¢4 on tim¢ ]nvoiced events Governance Governance Governance 8,550 6,420 22.717 351,058 37.687 388,745

14 SHINNY(NEN. U.K. NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DF,CEMBER 2024 (Contin￿ed) 2024 2023 5 Staff Costs Salary Employ¢TS Narional Insurance Pension Costs Other benefits 304,352 17,973 12,717 32,459 294,870 15.592 11,681 5,435 367.501 327,578 The average number employed during th¢ period. There is one employee with employee benefits in excess of £60.000 and within the £90.000- £100,000 pay band. The pay band range includes salaThcs and benefits but exclusive of National insurance and ¢mployer ￿nSiOn ontributions. Th¢ charity 0￿rat¢S a wntributory pension 5chetne. It is a defined contribution Scheme and contrib￿lon5 are Charged in the stalement of fina￿Cial activities as they accrue. The charge for the year was £12,717 {2023 - £11,681}. The Key Management pe￿Onnel of the charity comprise the Company Secretsry, the Branch Manager and Ihe Tn￿￿s. The total cmployee benefits of the key management personnel w¢re £ 62,100 (2023: £57.673). Th¢ TTU51ees ncithcr received nor waived any remuneTation during the year (2023- £Nil}. Tti]stees expenses paid during the year are disclosed in Note 18. 6 Intangible Fixed A&sets Prny¢r Submissions Portal Total Cost As at 1st January 2024 Additions Disposals 6,520 6,520 As at 31st December 2024 6,520 6,520 Amortisation As at 1st January 2024 Charge for the Year 1,304 1,304 1,304 1.304 As al 3 1st Deccmber 2024 2,608 2,608 Iyet Book Value at 3 1st December 2024 3,912 3,912 P4et Book Value at 31 st December 2023 5.216 5,216

15 SHIr￿y0.EN, U. NOTES TO THE ACCOiJNrs FOR TILE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 (Continued) 7 Tangible Fixed Assets Fiitures Freehold Fittings & Property Equlpment Total Cost As at I st January 2024 Historic items adjustments Additions Disposals 3.364.900 454.114 38.491 8,899 3,819.014 38,491 8.899 As al 31 st D￿ember 2024 3.364,900 501.504 3.866.404 Depreciation As at I st January 2024 Historic items adjustments On Disposals Chargc for the Year 442,640 38,491 442,640 38,491 8,095 8,095 As at 31 st December 2024 489.226 489,226 Net Book V#lut at 31 st December 2024 3,364,900 12,278 3,377.178 Net Book Vglue at 31st Decetnber 2023 3,364,900 11,474 3,376,374 *HTStoric item adjustments relate to assets which are more than ten years old and do not have a useful f[￿ction. 2024 2023 8 Debiors Prepayments Other Debtors 4,434 15.217 4,418 4,917 19,651 9,335 9 Creditors (Amounts falling due wiihin one year) Sundry Creditors & Accruals Taxation and Social Security 32.453 14,136 29,722 13,898 46,511Y 4J,62U 10 Analysis of N¢1 Assets between Fundy General Fund 2024 Restricted Permanent Fund Endowment 2024 2024 Tot41 2024 Fixed Assets Cash at Bank and in Hand Oth¢r Net Curreni Assets 181,090 683,848 (26,938) 3,200,000 3,381,090 705,289 (26,938) 21,441 838,000 21,441 3,200,000 4,059,441

16 SHINNYO-EN. LI K. NOTES TO THE ACCOIINTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 {I".otitinu¢dl 10 Anlltyyiy of Net Asyets behvetn Funds {Cont'd Gentral Fund RtBtriettd PtllnAI)tnt Endowrnent I'ot81 2023 2023 2023 2023 l."ix¢d A5%ts Cknh ￿ B￿k and in Hatml OtherNet CurrentAsscts 181.591 707,732 1342851 3,200,000 3,381,5 748,906 134.2851 41.174 855.037 41,174 3,200.000 4,096211 I I Stsfemtnt of PtrmaAtttt Lndowment This Telates to monies received from the Pareni Orgdnisa¢ion in JyyT4 shinny1FE￿ fvT th¢ PUTPOSts o(awuringtlK ManorHou (Frcehold Prowrty from Noie 71. for its S￿bSe￿￿￿t amvcffiort inkn the lJ.K. Cenbr and for continued witd projec Th¢ moni¢> w¢r¢ subi¢ct lo ihe folhwing condiiions.. il Thai the Said sum k applitd only in payjncnl of thcplird￿Wlly of Ik prom¥d othw ¢v5ts t%xson3bly by Compamy in (he cont)eciion with the Pllrch￿ and refvrbishmeni ofthe Pro￿ty. ill Follo￿lnE the purchase ofihe Property li will nor ￿ sold. Icascd. mortgagcd. chargcd or othcrwise disposed of, (kait with or in gnywav cncumber the whole OT any part of iht property or inier&st in li withoui prior wrsttem con%ent of Shinnyo-r. iiil Thal at th¢ lirn¢ uf applying for re¥islrniion uf tirle to1￿ prowy upon wmpl¢lion of th¢ puTchaK application was made to the Regitrar af l.IM IAnd Registry for rh¢ tollowing restriction ff> Fxen¢er¢d OA Ihe ￿81St¢r against th¢ tiilt. Ixcq)l under an urderof the Rttgislrdr. no disposition Orde￿lIng by the prioprietor of Ihe Lqnd islv bB regierd wiiknut rtseni of the Execlltive Dire¢torofshirtnyo.En. Japan_ The Funds dortttta hyvebtrn tt8nsf¢rrcd to th¢ PcrnJbn¢Tht Endowmwt froTn P8rw¢ Org8nisatioti Res¢r¥e. Inenming Resourtts Out¢oiThg Rt50urtts At I JAnuary 2024 Tr*hsftrs At31 D¢¢¢mlrtr 2024 Gcneral Rcscrv¢ Iksignated funds.. Building mwnl¢nE￿K 1155.037 662.087 679.124 (I(K).(KM>} 100,Q(K> 738.OLK) 100,0 Tothl ullre&tricted funds 855.037 662.087 679,124 83&0(X) Re8triettd fwnds: Funds for Educaiio(k Funds foryouth As￿￿latIOn 'und5 for ljuilding Maiiiienancc Funds for Lantern Floating 2,055 1055 23.753 30.IX)O 50.th)0 21,061 52.425 50,C4Y) 30.000 7.575 Total restricted funds 41,174 103,753 123,486 21.441 Permanent EndowrntDt 3200,0 3.200.0(N) 'I'otsl Vththd8 4.096.211 765,840 802,610 4,059.441 R¢s¢rid¢d Fund$ Fund - This fund uri¥inJlly ¢5tablist)¢dtO 5uppon educational programrncfora sraff mcmbcr. The prO￿anth7e ¢lud¢d in 2020. Th¢ T¢maining baianL% is restricted and may only ￿ used peJ2din¥TTU5tr d￿1510￿ on any rcajlocation orrawn. Youth A5socialion Aciiviiigs Fr¢nd - Thi5 fund supports activities and events for (he Youth Ass(Kiation in th¢ UK, which orKrat und¥r the gLIidan￿ of Ihe T¥mplt. The PTograJnme is fundtd by ShsnnyfrEn Japan and pwms)tss ¥Th￿¥r￿¢￿l 5PirituaJ developm￿1. amd Cultu￿ education within the charity's religious and chaTitablc fram¢work. Building Mai￿re￿an¢e - This fimd sei up in th¢ pr¢vious fin￿￿¢1&1 Y¢ar￿ p8n of aprD8rammc of m8intenfjn¢¢ pmj¢cts und¢rtthn Iv mark Ihe Tempk's 30th Attniweryffj Ci)mmemorAtinn. It 15 T¢5tricted for 8olely ort building repair mainrcnance work% ￿l￿e￿ to this commcmoration pmyamm pttern Floaiing lund .'fhi4 fund is restrictcd foT U5¢ in th¢ onnual Shinnyo Lanitrn Floating F#tiv81, •SPiTitually Signif￿an[eVent funded by ShinnyTrEn Japan. 'I'heevent foqiers rell<Uiurt, rETnE]nbranÉ%, and COTnmunity partieipa1io￿ in litr with th¢ chpJity's reii¥ious and chariiable PUTWYS.

17 SHINNy(￿EN. U.IL NOTES TO I'HE ACLOIINTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Icontinutdl I I StAtemenf oCFuhds Icont'dl Unr¢Jtrict¢d Funds Th¢ {jen¢r￿ fund repr¢5¢nts the chariVs wrc unTesirithed income and cxpenditutc. Th￿ fiJnd% art avaiLthic for at thc discT¢tion of th¢ TTUSte% in fvrtherance ofthc charitys objt£livcs and arenoi subject ￿ aJLv donor-llnp)std ￿1¢1101￿. DurinR the year, income and exT)endItu￿ T¢lating lo ihc tcmplc's ¢Jay-i<hdav a￿l￿lli¢S wcrc accountfAI for Ihrou%h this fimd. 'rransfers ro d&%i8n&ed fun￿% refl￿t the Tn￿e¢s, decisions to a]localc rc50urccs for ¥￿IfiC funJr¢ cixxmilmcnis. 'rhe Buildin8 MaintenBnce R¢wv¢ is a designated trund &slablished by tk Trust￿5 tocovtranlicipal¢d futU￿￿$ts of major paits and mainte[￿Th¢e ttf thetemple premises. Whil¢ the5¢ frunth remain iJnre6trictr￿ they havt been %etaside inwna)ly and art no¢ av*l&ble for g¢nerdl u%e unless zralk)GEfrd by ihe Trusi£e5. A5 at th¢ye¥r ¢Dd, Ih¢de5igThat¢d balunLe for Ihis fun(J r￿n￿l￿ed at£]￿j.0Q0. There WCT¢ no additionsto OT expendiDJrts from thi5 fund durin8 iheyew. Th¢trUSt￿ aniicipale 10 Ulilise this fund in 2025.

18 SHtNNYO-EN, U.K NOTES TO THE ACCOIJNTS FOR THE YEAR EtYDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 (continued} 12 Capital Commitments There are no outstanding commitments as at 31st Decetnber 2024 (2023.. £Nil). 13 IAasing Comrnitrnents At 31$¢ December 2024, Shinnyo en UK had annual comn)itments under non-cancellable operating lease in relation to a new hire of e4uipJnent and lease of a car as detsiled below: 2024 2023 Operating Leases which expire: Within one year Within two to five years 8.182 9,385 8,182 17.567 Le&se payments of £8.182 (2023.. £6,516} were recognised as an expense in the year lo 31st December 2024. 14 Corporation Txation The charity is exempi from tax on incotne al￿ gains falling within section 505 of the Taxe5 Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied lo its charitable objeKts. 15 Contingent Liabilitie8 There are no contingent liabilities to report. 16 Post Bltste Sheet Events There are no post balunce Sheet events to report. 17 R¢l¥ted P4rty Transa¢tion$ During the year, no directors were provided with rent-free accOmm￿ation at The Manor House propety in ¢onn¢ction with ih¢ir duti¢s, as perniitt¢d und¢r Claus¢ 4 of ih¢ M¢morandum of A$s￿latiOn. The Coach How was not o¢cupi¢d during the year by junior minist¢t3 on secondmenl in the United Kingdom. Shinnyo-en Japan, the tounding OTganisation of the charity, provides financial support to Shinnyo-en UK in the forni of subvention income. For the year ended 31 December 2024, the charity received subvention income totalling £563,753 (2023.. £467,143). This amount included.. £50,(AIO (2023= £45,000) for Lantem Floating c¢￿mon1eS and Interfaith activities. £23,753 (2023.. £11143) for Youth Association activities and £30,000 (2023.. £30,000) for Building Maintenance. During the year, training-related travel expenses of £Nil (2023= £1.277) w¢r¢ paid on behalf of iruslees. Spouses, and £1,462 (2023- £1,318) was paid on behalf of a InLStee'5 family member in r¢lalion to YouthILeade￿h1p Iraining delivered through the Shinnyo-en Youth As50cialion. There were no other related pty transactions requiring disclosu￿ for the year. 18 Trustee Expenses During the year, th¢ travel expenses of a trustee totalling £1,165 (2023: £2,455) and reimbursed expenses of £169 (2023.. £56) to & trustee were paid for by Shinnyo-en, UK. 19 Control The Executive Director of Shinnyo-en Japan ov¢rs¢¢s the overall management of shinny0￿ UK and is the ultimat¢ controlling party. 20 Ge￿eT￿l IDformAtion The charity Is a company limited by guarantce, registered in England and Wales. The add￿$ of the registered office is The Manor House. WOodst￿k Lane North, Long Ditton, SutTey. KT6 5HL.

19 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF SHINNYO-EN, U.IL Opinion We have audited the financial 5ratements of Shinnyo-en, UK for ihe year ended 3151 December 2￿24 which comprise the primary statemenis such as the Income and Expenditllr¢ A¢cow]L the S￿eMent of Financial Posit4on, the Statement of Financial Activities, Ihe Cash Flow Stafrment and the relat¢d notes. The financial reE￿ing framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards including FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting PracÉice). In our opinion the financial statements.. give 8 true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 3 1st December 2024 and of its incoming tEsources and applÉcation of resources; including its inwm¢ and ￿penditUTe, for the year then ended. have been properly prepared in accordance with lJnited Kingdom G¢neralty Ac¢¢pt¢d A¢counting Practi applicable to smaller entities; have been prepared in acconlance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. B85is for opinio We ¢onduc£¢d our audÈt in awordanc¢ with International Stsndards 4)n Auditing IUK) (ISAS (UK)) and appli¢abl¢ law. Our responsibililies under those stsndards are further de￿[Ibed in th¢ Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of f)ur report. W¢ ar¢ ind¢p¢nd¢nt of the eharitsble ¢oTnpany ￿ordance with the ethical requirements. thdt 4tre rtlevant to our ￿dit ol. the financial Statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibtlities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is suffichent and appropriatt to provide a basis for our opiuion. Conclu5ion5 relating to going concerD In auditing th¢ financial stat¢mcnts, we have concluded thal the tn￿tee5. use of the going concern basi5 of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have noi identified any material uncertainties relaiing to events or conditions that, individually or collectiwely, may CaSE significant doubt thc ¢(Nnpany's ability to con¢inu¢ &s a going ron¢¢rn for a period of at le&8t twelve rnonths from when thc financial 5tat¢m¢nts authori5ed for issue. Our respon5ibilitie5 and the responsibilities of the lrystees With respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. Other illformt)n The other inforniation comprises the inf0m￿lOn in¢luded in ihe trustees, reporL otherthan the financial statements and our audits)r's report thereon. The trust¢es are responsible for the other infonnation conlatned within the trustees, rewTrrL Our opinion on the financial stateTnent5 does not cover tb¢ other inforniation an4 except to the extent otherwise explicitly sia(ed in our reporL we do not cxpress any forni of &ssurance conclusion thetTon. Our responsibility is to read the other inforniation and. in doing so. consider whether the other information as Materially incon5islent with the financial Statements or OUT knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise app¢ar5 to be materially misstated. If we identify such mat¢rial in¢oT)Si5t¢ncies or apparent material missiatements, we ar¢ requiTed to delerniine whether there is a material misswetnent in th¢ financial statements or a ma(erial misstatement of the other inforn]ation. If, based on the work we have perfotm¢d, w¢ wnolude there is a material misststem¢nt of thi5 0thET inforniation, we are required to report th￿ faci. We have nothing to report in this reg&rd.

20 INDEPEf4DENf AUDETORS, REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF SH]Tr4NYO-EN, U.K (Contlnu¢d) Matters whieh we are required to report hy ¢xceptio In the light of our knowledge and Unde￿tsnding of the charitable company and it9 environment obtsined in the e4)urse of the audiL we ljave ideniified material misstatements in the directors. rewrt included within the trustees. rewrt. We h4v¢ nothing to r¢FQrt in Tespxt of the followingT rnatters in relation to which the Companie5 Act 2006 requires us to Tep(Frt lo you if, in our opinion- adequate dnd propEr accountjllb records hav¢ not been k¢pL or r¢turns ad¢quate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us- or the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and retums. or certain disclosures of tru5t¢es' r¢rnun¢ration specified by law are Dot made" or we have not received all the infomiation and explanations we require for our audit- or the trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance wilh the small Companies. regime and take advantage of the small companies, cxemptions in preparing the trustees, report and from the requirement to prepare a stracegic report. R¢8￿M$[bIlItIeS of trllstses As explained more fully in the Trustees. Responsibilities Statement set out on page 6 the Truste¢s {who are atso the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of the company law) are Tesponsibl¢ for the preparation of the financial staremenis and for being satisfied that they uive a trne and fair view, and for such iniernal Control as the Inistees detem)ine is necessary (o enable the preparation of financial ststements that are free from material missiatemeni, wheiher due to fraud or em)r. In preparing the finarbcial statemellt5, Ihe tTUStee5 are responsible for assessing the charitsble company's abiliry continue as a going concern. disclosing, as applicable, matters Telated to going concern and using ihe going ¢on¢ern ba$is of accounting unless the trustees either int¢nd io liquidat¢ ih¢ charirobl¢ company or to cease operations. or have no rrdli5tic alternative but to do so. Auditor'5 rdspomsibilities for the audit of tbe fin8￿cial statements Our objectives are to obt*in reasonable LSSUTance about whether the financial statements as & whole are free from Tnatetial rnigstdtement, whether due to firydud or error, #nd to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guardniee th￿ an audit conducted in accordance wilh ISAS (UK) will alway5 detect a material rnissthtement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or e￿Or and are ¢onsid¢red mat¢rial if, individually or in th¢ aggregat¢, they could reasonably b¢ ¢xp¢cted io influence th¢ ¢¢onomi¢ decisions of users takell on the basis of these ftnan¢ial stal¢rn¢nts. Irregulafities, including frnud, are insiances of non.compliance with laws and regulations. We desi￿ procedures in line with our responsibilitie5, OUtlÈned above, to detect matcrial misstatements in r¢spect of irregularities, in¢luding frdu The specific procedures for this engagement and the extent to which these are capable of detecting irregularitie including fraud is detailed below: Opinions on other matters prestribtd by the Cornpanies Act 2006 In our opinion, b8sed oft the work undertaken in the course of the audit= the inforniatson given in the trllstees, rcport (incorporating the directors. report) for the fitwKial y¢aT for whith the financial ststements Are prepared is consistent with the financial statemeTrts- and the direclors. report has been prepared in a¢cordance with applicable legal requirements.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF SHINNYO-EN, U.K. (Continued)

We have;

Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and its members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Andrew Shepherd (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Couch Bright King & Co Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

2 Tolherst Court Turkey Mill Business Park Ashford Road, Maidstone Kent ME14 5SF

September 2025

22 SHINNY(￿￿￿, IS.K. DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Accouwr FOR THE YEAR £NDED 31ST DECEMBER2024 2024 2023 Restrieteo Subv¢ntion Intomt Funds for Youth Activities Funds for Building Mai￿let18nCe Funds for Lanl¥rn Flodlin¥ C¢TeJ]]ony artd IDterfaith A¢livity 23.753 Jo.(xbo 12,143 30,￿)0 50.(X)O 45.IK)O 103.753 87,143 Ilnreslritte41 Income Subvention from FDunding Org4niMtion in Jgpan 460,iXJO Followrr5 Contributions 162,541 Third Party Donaiit)n5 5.187 Lhiryu Guin t)harin# ProgTamme 374 Publi￿lI0￿5 and DcVoti￿1al Material 3,263 14)dgc Housc- Short Tcmi Nct Rcnial Incomc 16,213 CoaLh Huvse- Shurt Tenn Nel Rental IncoTne 3,768 Intewt R¢¢¢ivoble 10,741 380,000 252,695 3,453 896 2,948 15,733 8,520 2,194 662.087 666.439 Total lTr¢ome 765.840 753,582 Charltyble Artlvlties: R¢striet¢d Exp¢•diture Unrestricted Expeoditure Lantern FlO￿tng CerLmony Rates & Insurance LighL Hrdi & W4r l>rottrty Sccurity and Maintenallcc Equipment Rentsl Buddhi%t Altar Equipn￿￿t Meelin¥, PTuPa￿lIi￿ and Nurluring PTo¥fainITJ¢ rc51ival of On¢ne5& JaFon Okuinois Tran%laiion Ftts CeTernonie% and Function otor Expenses Rcsidcnt Minislcr- Living ExiKnsc5 Deprecialion l Amortisatii>n Profil on fixed Asset Diswsals (NO￿ 3) 123.486 55,022 44,337 1&827 16.864 60.907 4.225 315 63,389 5.218 16,382 14,691 69.580 3,935 249 56,692 2.762 2.442 15,768 30 346 2.325 5.n22 17 9.399 12,361 (4,9561 223,627 195,517 Mathigtment hd Adth1thi￿ratw)n Salary Costs Pcnsion Cosis Ex Pais Costs EAlucationlTrwning WebEite costs Tclephone Prinlin& Slaiiiw and Posta8¢ Sundries I￿$￿(1>r•fitl on Troreign F.x¢hang¢ Bank ChaTge5 Audil Fees AcLountsiic) Service8 Leg21 Prof&iional Fee$ OtlKT Etnploytt Prof¢E5ioJ)al Fees 322.325 12.717 32.459 4.488 5.897 10,502 3,543 478 310,462 5.433 2,559 2,065 12.495 3,310 345 1.136 1.570 8.550 6.420 22.717 1.940 9.31M) 6.690 44.149 455,497 38&745 Tolal Expendituvt 802,610 639284 (Defititl I Surplus of lrtcome ov¢r &Kpenditure for the VeaT (36.770) 114,298 Surplu5 Brought F(rwAr41 896,211 781.913 Surplu5 Carr•ed Forward £ 859.441 £ 896,211