Charity registration number 1000637 (England and Wales)
THE LINDA AND MICHAEL WEINSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
THE LINDA AND MICHAEL WEINSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees Mr. M. L. Weinstein Mrs. L. Weinstein Charity number (England and Wales) 1000637 Principal address 8 Denver Court 132 Hendon Lane Finchley London N3 3RH Independent examiner Berish Hoffman FCA Landau Morley LLP 325-327 Oldfield Lane North Greenford Middlesex UB6 0FX
THE LINDA AND MICHAEL WEINSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST
CONTENTS
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| Trustees report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 11 |
THE LINDA AND MICHAEL WEINSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019).
Objectives and activities
The objective of the Charity is to utilise the Trust's funds for such charitable purposes as the Trustees think fit principally by making grants to other charitable institutions.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
The main achievements of the Charity during the year were to achieve its objectives and during the period the charity made grants to institutions totalling £38,740 (2024: £40,769).
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the Charity Commissioners guidance on public benefit.
Financial review
The performance of the Charity in the year is detailed on the Statement of Financial Activities. The level of reserves held by the Charity (unrestricted funds less fixed assets) at the year end was £13,212 (2024: £7,311).
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to these risks.
There have been no significant events affecting the Charity since the year end and no major future developments in the activities of the Charity are anticipated.
Structure, governance and management
The Charity was formed under a Trust Deed dated 20th August 1990. The Trustees administer the Charity on a day to day basis making whatever decisions they consider necessary to enable it to achieve its objectives.
The power to appoint new trustees is vested in the existing trustees who, if required, will invite an individual to be appointed to act in this capacity.
The Trustees control and manage the Trust's assets on an active basis which they believe minimises any risks in respect thereof. This also ensures that at any time the Trust has sufficient reserves available to enable it to operate and fulfil its objectives.
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THE LINDA AND MICHAEL WEINSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
Structure, governance and management (continued)
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Mr. M. L. Weinstein Mrs. L. Weinstein
The Trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mr. M. L. Weinstein
Trustee Dated: 7 January 2026
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THE LINDA AND MICHAEL WEINSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE LINDA AND MICHAEL WEINSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Linda and Michael Weinstein Charitable Trust (the charity) for the year ended 5 April 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.
I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Berish Hoffman FCA
Landau Morley LLP 325-327 Oldfield Lane North Greenford Middlesex UB6 0FX 7 January 2026
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THE LINDA AND MICHAEL WEINSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 22,500 | 25,000 |
| Investments | 3 | 5,977 | 6,840 |
| Total income | 28,477 | 31,840 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Raising funds | 4 | 5,977 | 6,405 |
| Charitable activities | 5 | 38,740 | 40,769 |
| Total expenditure | 44,717 | 47,174 | |
| Net gains/(losses) on investments | 9 | (18,618) | 18,885 |
| Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds | (34,858) | 3,551 | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Fund balances at 6 April 2024 | 483,022 | 479,471 | |
| Fund balances at 5 April 2025 | 448,164 | 483,022 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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THE LINDA AND MICHAEL WEINSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 5 APRIL 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Investments 11 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 12 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities The funds of the charity Unrestricted funds 13 |
2025 £ 13,212 - |
£ 434,952 13,212 448,164 448,164 448,164 |
2024 £ 8,004 (693) |
£ 475,711 7,311 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 483,022 | ||||
| 483,022 | ||||
| 483,022 |
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 7 January 2026
Mr. M. L. Weinstein Trustee
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THE LINDA AND MICHAEL WEINSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
The Linda and Michael Weinstein Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is 8 Denver Court, 132 Hendon Lane, London, N3 3RH.
1.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of investments and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates.
Expenditure on charitable activities is in respect of grants payable in furtherance of the Charities objectives.
1.6 Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.
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THE LINDA AND MICHAEL WEINSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.7 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
2 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Donations and gifts | 22,500 | 25,000 | |
| 3 | Income from investments | ||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Other income | 5,573 | 5,692 | |
| Interest receivable | 404 | 1,148 | |
| 5,977 | 6,840 | ||
| 4 | Expenditure on raising funds | ||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Investment management | 5,977 | 6,405 | |
| 5 | Expenditure on charitable activities | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Direct costs | |||
| Grant funding of activities (see note 6) | 38,740 | 40,769 | |
| Analysis by fund | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 38,740 | 40,769 |
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THE LINDA AND MICHAEL WEINSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
6 Grants payable
| Grants to institutions: Amud Hatzdokoh Trust (AHT) Beit Halochem British Friends of Neve Institute of Tzfat Camp Simcha Chevras Ezras Nitzrochim Ezras Hakohol Trust HTVC Kol Nidre Appeal My Israel Shabbaton L'Menucha Trust The Rabbi Moshe & Leah Dermer Foundation Ltd UJIA United Synagogue WST Charity Ltd Yad Vochesed Youth Engagament Solutions Ltd Other < £1,000 |
2025 £ 1,570 1,800 1,800 - - 2,970 2,680 1,000 2,800 1,800 1,000 5,000 3,027 - 1,800 1,000 10,493 38,740 |
2024 £ - - - 7,500 2,250 5,100 3,000 - - - - - - 2,250 2,500 - 18,169 |
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| 40,769 |
Grants paid during the year were to various charitable institutions in accordance with the objectives of the charity.
7 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
8 Employees
There were no employees during the year.
| There were no employees during the year. | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Number | Number | |
| Total | - | - |
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THE LINDA AND MICHAEL WEINSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
9 Net gains/(losses) on investments
| Unrestricted | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Revaluation of investments | (18,618) | 18,885 |
10 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
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THE LINDA AND MICHAEL WEINSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
11 Fixed asset investments
| Listed | |
|---|---|
| investments | |
| £ | |
| Cost or valuation | |
| At 6 April 2024 | 475,711 |
| Additions | 196,702 |
| Valuation changes | (18,618) |
| Disposals | (218,844) |
| At 5 April 2025 | 434,951 |
| Carrying amount | |
| At 05 April 2025 | 434,951 |
| At 05 April 2024 | 475,711 |
12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Accruals and deferred income | - | 693 |
13 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At 6 April | Incoming | Resources | Gains and | At 5 April | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | resources | expended | losses | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 483,022 | 28,477 | (44,717) | (18,618) | 448,164 |
| Previous year: | At 6 April | Incoming | Resources | Gains and | At 5 April |
| 2023 | resources | expended | losses | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 479,471 | 31,840 | (47,174) | 18,885 | 483,022 |
14 Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
During the year the charity entered into the following transactions with related parties:
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THE LINDA AND MICHAEL WEINSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
14 Related party transactions
(Continued)
Donations of £18,000 (2024: £20,000) were received from Mr. M. L. Weinstein, a Trustee of the charity.
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