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Registered Charity Number: 1010657

THE CECIL ROSEN CHARITABLE TRUST

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

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 Redford & Co Limited Chartered Accountants Synergy House 4th Floor 114-118 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AA 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 2025

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

The Trustees, present their report and the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 5 April 2025. 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 in 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 as it applies from 1 January 2019.

The accounts have been prepared to give a ‘true and fair’ view and 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 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 in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

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 its tenants. The trust’s investments are three freehold shops, which were not fully let during the period.

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

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THE CECIL ROSEN CHARITABLE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

The charity has made donations of Nil in the year (2024: £90). It is the policy of the charity to hold 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.

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

Trustee Date: 28/04/26

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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 2025

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Cecil Rosen Charitable Trust (‘the charity’) for the year ended 5 April 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and related notes

This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s trustees those matters I am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.

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 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the financial statements. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide. Consequently I express no opinion as to whether the financial statements present a ‘true and fair’ view and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner’s statement.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

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.

Date: 28/04/2026

Redford & Co Limited Chartered Accountants Synergy House 4th Floor 114-118 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AA

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THE CECIL ROSEN CHARITABLE TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

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2025 2024
Total & Total &
Unrestricted Unrestricted
Funds Funds
£ £
Notes
INCOME
Investment income 2 64,540 64,356
Total income 64,540 54,356
EXPENDITURE
Costs of raising funds 3 10,752 22,182
Expenditure on charitable activities 4 16,799 15,140
Total expenditure 27,551 37,322
Net income and net movement in funds before gains 36,989 27,034
and losses on investments
Net (losses) on investments - -
Net movement in funds for the year 36,989 27,034
Total funds at 6 April 2024 1,572,356 1,545,322
Total funds at 5 April 2025 1,609,345 1,572,356
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THE CECIL ROSEN CHARITABLE TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AT 5 APRIL 2025

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Investments
7
1,470,000
CURRENT ASSETS
8
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
9
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
Represented by:
TOTAL FUNDS
£
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
6,474
168,808
175,282
139,345
1,609,345
1,609,345
1,609,345
2025
£
Debtors
Cash at bank
(35,937)		 1,470,000
£
102,356
9,474
128,253
137,727
2024
£
(35,371)
1,572,356
1,572,356
1,572,356

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Trustee: Lisa Voice
Date: 28/04/26
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THE CECIL ROSEN CHARITABLE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

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 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 in 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 as it applies from 1 January 2019

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 measured initially at cost and subsequently at fair value at the reporting date. Valuation at fair value is made on an open market value basis by reference to market evidence of transaction prices for similar properties. Fair value adjustments are recognised as gains/losses on revaluation of fixed assets in the Statement of Financial Activities.

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THE CECIL ROSEN CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

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

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4
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 COSTS OF RAISING FUNDS
EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
SUPPORT COSTS
Rental income
Donation made
Support costs (See note 5)
Governance costs:
Rates
Accountancy fees
Independent examination fees
Bank charges







Legal and professional
Irrecoverable VAT
Light, heat and rates
Repairs and maintenance
Bad debts
Insurance		 2,500
1,033
5,384
2
-
1,833
10,752

-
16,799
16,799
6,939
6,500
3,000
360
16,799







2025
£
2025
£
2025
£
2025
£
64,539
64,539		 90
15,050
15,140
2,490
9,200
3,000
360
15,050
8,254
3,713
3,214
5,818
358
915
22,182
2024
£
64,356
64,356
2024
£
2024
£
2024
£

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THE CECIL ROSEN CHARITABLE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

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

FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Market value at 6 April 2024
Revaluation		 Investment properties
£
1,470,000
-
Market value at 5 April 2025 1,470,000
Historical cost:
At 5 April 2025		 878,868
At 5 April 2024 878,868

The investment properties were revalued in 2022 by Independent Chartered Surveyors. The trustees believe this value to remain materially correct at the year end.

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DEBTORS
9
CREDITORS
Trade debtors
Taxes
Prepayment and accrued income
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade creditors
Rental deposits
VAT
Other creditor
Accruals
Deferred income		 2025
£
6,474
-
-
6,474
2025
£
4,883
-
915
3,300
19,000
7,839
35,937		 2024
£
9,474
-
-
9,474
2024
£
6,832
-
1,400
3,300
16,000
7,839
35,371

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