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Registered Charity Number: 1010657

THE CECIL ROSEN CHARITABLE TRUST

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

THE CECIL ROSEN CHARITABLE TRUST

CONTENTS

Pages
Reference and Administration Details 1
Report of the Trustees 2 - 3
Independent Examiner’s report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Statement of Financial Position 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 - 9

THE CECIL ROSEN CHARITABLE TRUST ADMINISTRATION DETAILS

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS

Trustees L F Voice
M S Voice
K L Voice
Registered Charity Number 1010657
Principal address Suite 3
46 Crawford Street
London
W1H 1JU
Independent examiner Nikki Crane FCA
Wilson Wright LLP
Chartered Accountants
Thavies Inn House
5 Fleet Place
London
EC4M 7RD
Bankers Metro Bank Plc
1 Southampton Row
London
WC1B 5HA

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THE CECIL ROSEN CHARITABLE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

The Trustees, present their report and the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 5 April 2021. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: 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) issued October 2019 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The Cecil Rosen Charitable trust is constituted by a Declaration of Trust dated 31[st] March 1992 and a supplemental deed dated in 2017 and is a Registered Charity No. 1010657.

Method of appointment of Trustees

The charity is organised such that new trustees are appointed by existing trustees. The trustees meet regularly to review its affairs, however, M S Voice acts as correspondent and manages the day to day administration of the charity.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The charity’s objects are the assistance and relief of the poor especially the aged, infirm or handicapped and to support Jewish and other charities generally. The policies adopted in furtherance of the charity’s objects are to raise income by renting out the charity’s property and seeking donations and to distribute income by way of donations to other charities sharing similar objectives. There has been no change in the policies during the year.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Public benefit statement

The Charities Act 2011 requires all charities to meet the legal requirement that its aims are for the public benefit. The Charity Commission in its Charities and Public Benefit guidance states that there are two key principles to be met in order to show that an organisation’s aims are for the public benefit: firstly, there must be an identifiable benefit or benefits and secondly, that the benefit must be to the public or a section of the public. The Trustees consider that they have complied with Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 including guidance the ‘Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)’.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Financial Review

The charitable trust endeavors to be a responsible landlord and to deal ethically with all of its tenants. The trust’s investments are three freehold shops. During the year the majority of properties were fully let. The rental income is at the level expected by the business.

The attached financial statements show the charity has maintained satisfactory income and reserves during the year.

The charity has made donations of £50,500 in the year, to a range of causes in line with its objectives and aims. It is the policy of the charity to holds sufficient monies on deposit to meet current and foreseeable donation commitments and to utilise the remaining funds on suitable property investment to produce a minimum return of 6% with first class covenants.

2

THE CECIL ROSEN CHARITABLE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

In March 2020, the WHO declared a global COVID-19 pandemic and severe restrictions were put in place in the UK to contain the spread of this disease. Whilst the trustees do not feel that this had a significant impact on the results for the year, they are mindful of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. The charity holds a significant investment portfolio and any substantial decrease in property values or a substantial reduction in the ratio of tenanted properties to vacant ones would impact the charity. The trustees monitor the impact of these risks and have concluded that there are sufficient reserves within the charity to accommodate these.

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure of the charity for that year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees

L F Voice

Trustee

Date: 10 May 2022

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THE CECIL ROSEN CHARITABLE TRUST INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CECIL ROSEN CHARITABLE TRUST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2021 which are set out on pages 5 to 9.

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(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 you as 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.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

have not been met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Nikki Crane FCA Wilson Wright LLP Chartered Accountants 5 Fleet Place, London, EC4M 7RD .

Date: 19 May 2022

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THE CECIL ROSEN CHARITABLE TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

2021
Total &
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Notes
INCOME
Investment income
2
69,321
Total income
69,321
EXPENDITURE
Costs of raising funds
3
23,861
Expenditure on charitable activities
4
57,845
Total expenditure
81,706
Net expenditure and net movement in funds before
(12,385)
and losses on investments
Net (losses)/gains on investments
-
Net (expenditure)/income and net movement in
funds for the year
(12,385)
Total funds at 6 April 2020
1,545,540
Total funds at 5 April 2021
1,533,155
2020
Total &
Unrestricted
Funds
£
75,245
75,245
(2,336)
108,681
106,345
(31,100)
(85,000)
(116,100)
1,661,640
1,545,540

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THE CECIL ROSEN CHARITABLE TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AT 5 APRIL 2021

Notes
£
£
FIXED ASSETS
Investments
7
1,495,000
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
8
16,275
Cash at bank
41,549
57,824
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
9
(19,669)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
38,155
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
1,533,155
Represented by:
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
1,533,155
TOTAL FUNDS
1,533,155
Approved by the Trustees
Trustee:
Lisa Voice
Date:
2021
10 May 2022
£
£
1,495,000
42,129
30,412
72,541
(22,001)
50,540
1,545,540
1,545,540
1,545,540
2020
£
£
1,495,000
42,129
30,412
72,541
(22,001)
50,540
1,545,540
1,545,540
1,545,540
2020
1,545,540
1,545,540
1,545,540

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THE CECIL ROSEN CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

1 Accounting policies

The principal accounting policies adopted and judgements in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

1.1 Basis of preparation of accounts

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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)-(Charities SORP(FRS 102)- issued October 2019)) and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland(FRS 102).

The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the Charity.

The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the Board of Trustees consider there are no material uncertainties existing that may cast significant doubt as to its ability to continue as a going concern.

1.2 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Rental income arising from operating leases on investment properties is accounted for on a straight line basis over the lease term.

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.

1.3 Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings.

Costs of generating funds include costs in relation to the maintenance of the investment properties and deriving rental income.

Expenditure on charitable activities comprises grants payable and associated costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and governance costs necessary to support it.

1.4 Investments

Investment properties are initially recognised at cost and subsequently at market value. This policy is in accordance with the Statement of Reccommended Practice - Accounting by Charities.

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THE CECIL ROSEN CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

1.5 Financial instruments

The charity has financial assets and liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments which include trade and other receivables, trade and other payables and cash and bank balances. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.

1.6 Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity.

2 INVESTMENT INCOME

3
4
5
Rental income
Interest receivable
COSTS OF RAISING FUNDS
Legal and professional
Insurance
Light and heat
Repairs and maintenance
Bad debts
EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Donations made
Support costs ( See note 5)
SUPPORT COSTS
Governance costs:
Rates
Accountancy fees
Independent examination fees
Bank charges
2021
£
69,321
-
69,321
2021
£
2,005
2,001
12,788
2,100
4,967
23,861
2021
£
50,500
7,345
57,845
2021
£
1,075
2,910
3,000
360
7,345
2020
£
75,204
41
75,245
2020
£
2,375
(851)
(5,878)
2,018
-
(2,336)
2020
£
99,523
9,158
108,681
2020
£
954
4,929
3,000
275
9,158

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THE CECIL ROSEN CHARITABLE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

6 TRUSTEES AND EMPLOYEES

There were no persons employed by the Charity during the period.

No remuneration was paid to the trustees in the period, nor were any expenses reimbursed to them.

7 FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS

Investment properties £

Market value at 6 April 2020
Change in market value
Market value at 5 April 2021
Historical cost:
At 5 April 2021
At 5 April 2020
1,495,000
-
1,495,000
878,868
878,868

The Trustees are of the opinion that there has been no significant movement in the investment properties during the year. The investment properties were last revalued at 5 April 2020 by an independent Chartered surveyor, Gabby Snook MRICS and represent their fair value.

8 DEBTORS

Trade debtors
Taxes
Accrued income
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade creditors
Taxes
Rental deposits
Other creditor
Accruals
Deferred income
2021
£
8,168
394
7,713
16,275
2021
£
-
-
3,501
3,300
6,450
6,419
19,670
2020
£
31,669
-
10,460
42,129
2020
£
900
1,244
3,501
3,300
6,600
6,456
22,001

9 CREDITORS

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