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THE STREAMS IN THE DESERT TRUST

TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Charity Registered Number 1043034

THE STREAMS IN THE DESERT TRUST

CONTENTS

Page
Legal and administrative information 2
Trustees’ report 3
Independent examiner’s report 7
Statement of financial activities 8
Balance sheet 9
Notes to the financial statements 10 - 15

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THE STREAMS IN THE DESERT TRUST

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees: Miss H J Mears, Chair Mrs M J Shephard Mr P Shephard Mr G S Tippen Charity registered number: 1043034 Principal Office: 27 Pirelli Way Eastleigh Hampshire SO50 5GE Accountants: G Schulz & Company Ltd Chartered Management Accountants G W Schulz ACMA CGMA 3 Lane Close Broadbridge Heath Horsham RH12 3UF

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THE STREAMS IN THE DESERT TRUST

TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.

Structure, governance and management

THE STREAMS IN THE DESERT TRUST, known as STREAMS IN THE DESERT, was set up in 1994. We are a charity run by committed Christians, dependent upon God for direction and provision.

The objects, as stated in the governing document dated 19th December 1994 are: "for the relief of poverty and those in need including the provision of temporary accommodation amongst the elderly in Israel".

The governing document also states that "trustees may in their absolute discretion acquire by purchase exchange gift or otherwise freehold or leasehold land and premises for use in connection with the purposes of the charity."

Our area of work is Israel. Our focus is on supporting the poor and needy in Israel, especially providing housing for elderly immigrants from Russia and the former Russian Republics (though not exclusively so). There is a huge need in Israel for affordable housing, with a long waiting list for public housing. Pensioners have to wait ten or more years before anything is available for them.

The pension and benefits received by new immigrants in Israel are insufficient to meet the cost of living independently in reasonable rented accommodation in the private sector.

The vast majority of elderly new immigrants from the former USSR are leaving behind a life of antiSemitism and extreme poverty where many of them had insufficient pension to put food in their cupboards. There are still many more elderly people wanting to go to Israel, but understandably Israeli officials are reluctant to let them go unless they have a guarantee of somewhere to live. Needy people put a strain on resources, and no-one wants the risk of anyone being out on the streets without a home. This is where STREAMS IN THE DESERT can bridge the gap between concerned officials and an elderly person wanting to make aliya (go to Israel).

STREAMS IN THE DESERT works with its partner organisation in Israel, THE OPEN GATEWAY (RA), which has objectives similar to our own. It is a registered non-profit organisation in Israel, and currently performs the day-to-day running of one home for elderly people. It is financed partly by STREAMS IN THE DESERT. THE OPEN GATEWAY (RA) is in the planning stage of a multi-purpose complex incorporating independent flats, a care home and a nursing home in Israel.

In 2019 the Trustees of STREAMS IN THE DESERT TRUST agreed to provide support for the SABRA Foundation (RA) in Israel, which provides assistance for people of any age in extreme poverty, including Holocaust Survivors and other elderly people. The funds used for this project are given by donors as restricted funds specifically for the SABRA Foundation.

Helen Mears, the founding trustee, acts as executive director for The Open Gateway (RA) and therefore normally spends much time in Israel. However, since the beginning of the pandemic, she has not been able to travel to Israel. Streams in the Desert funds Helen's expenses to and within Israel, on behalf of The Open Gateway (RA). Two other trustees are on the executive board in Israel, and also go to Israel whenever necessary and when possible.

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THE STREAMS IN THE DESERT TRUST

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

The charity is funded by donations. It is our unanimously agreed but unwritten policy not to make direct appeals for funds, but only to provide information. This is done through speaking engagements, conferences and exhibitions, along with newsletters and prayer bulletins. We believe in the power of prayer, that God is our provider, He is the One who gave the vision and He is the One who will move the hearts of donors to give. As Hudson Taylor said, “Move man, through God, by prayer alone.”

The trustees serve for an indefinite period. The power of appointing new trustees is vested in the existing trustees, and this is done by resolution of a meeting of the trustees. Each trustee takes an active interest in all activities, having various necessary skills and understanding which benefit the work.

In setting the charity's programme each year, the trustees have regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and prevention and relief of poverty for the public benefit. The trustees always ensure that the programmes the charity undertakes are in line with its charitable objects and aims.

Organisational structure and decision-making policies

STREAMS IN THE DESERT is based in England. The Trustees meet several times a year, but are always kept fully informed personally and by telephone, and decisions are made with the agreement of all trustees. Two trustees voluntarily manage the day to day running of the Charity, and any of the trustees may be available for field trips for overseeing the work in Israel.

In 2000 the trustees of STREAMS IN THE DESERT, together with three people resident in Israel, registered STREAMS IN THE DESERT as a non profit organisation in Israel, under the name STREAMS IN THE DESERT (RA). In November 2013 the name was legally changed to "THE OPEN GATEWAY (RA)". It is legally independent of the UK charity, but all trustees are members of the organisation and three of them serve as active board members of THE OPEN GATEWAY (RA) in Israel.

Risk management

Before any decision is made to further the work, the trustees actively review the major risks and implications to the charity. No major decision is made unless the trustees are in unanimous agreement. The main risk to the charity is that donations will dry up to a level where donations to THE OPEN GATEWAY (RA) are insufficient to meet their commitments. However, THE OPEN GATEWAY (RA) is a separate legal entity and STREAMS IN THE DESERT has no legal requirement to provide funding.

Public benefit

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

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THE STREAMS IN THE DESERT TRUST

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Objectives and activities

Objectives for the year April 2021 to March 2022

Activities for achieving objectives

  1. Maintain communications with the organisations in Israel and monitor the work.

No-one was able to make any field visits to Israel since March 2020, due to the pandemic and travel restrictions. However, communications were maintained with the administrator in Israel and board members by means of Skype, Signal and Zoom.

2. Grants for THE OPEN GATEWAY (RA), Israel

STREAMS IN THE DESERT donated £14,000 to The Open Gateway (RA) during the term of this financial year.

3. Grants for SABRA Foundation (RA), Israel

STREAMS IN THE DESERT donated £38,450 to The SABRA Foundation (RA) during the term of this financial year.

  1. Disseminating information to supporters and outreach to new groups of people

Newsletters were sent out during the year, to all our supporters in the UK and overseas.

5. Administrative costs

The Trustees continue to minimise administration costs by doing as much of the work as possible themselves, assisted by volunteers. There were no paid employees during the year of this report.

Plans for the future

The Board of The Open Gateway (RA) in Israel, which includes three of our Trustees, continues with its plan to establish a complex for elderly people which will meet their needs from the independent to the fully dependent. Investigations are currently being made regarding potential properties.

The SABRA Foundation (RA) continues to help the elderly (especially Holocaust Survivors), the disabled and poor families with humanitarian aid.

Both organisations in Israel are assisting needy Ukrainian refugees with temporary accommodation.

Financial review

Incoming resources amounted to £74,393 (2021 - £52,183). Resources expended amounted to £71,333 (2021 - £49,301). The surplus of £3,060 (2021 - surplus of £2,882) was added to the total Fund and a balance of £44,426 was carried forward.

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THE STREAMS IN THE DESERT TRUST

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.

Reserves Policy

A reserve fund of about £40,000 is the target. At present reserves are below this figure.

Trustees’ responsibilities statement

The Trustees 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) and applicable law and regulations.

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales 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 of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and 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 constitution. The Trustees 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.

This report was approved by the Trustees on 13 January 2023 and signed on their behalf by:

__________ Miss H J Mears Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Independent examiner’s report to the Trustees of The Streams in the Desert Trust (“the charity”)

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year to 31 March 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's Trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

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 which gives 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 accounts to be reached.

G W Schulz ACMA

G Schulz & Company Ltd Chartered Management Accountants G W Schulz ACMA CGMA 3 Lane Close Broadbridge Heath Horsham RH12 3UF .

13 January 2023

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THE STREAMS IN THE DESERT TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
Note 2022 2022 2022 2021
£ £ £ £
INCOMING RESOURCES
Donations and legacies 2 30,321 44,030 74,351 52,125
Other trading activities 3 40 - 40 48
Investments 4 2 - 2 10
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 30,363 44,030 74,393 52,183
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Raising funds 4 24 - 24 29
Charitable activities 5 31,168 40,141 71,309 49,272
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 31,192 40,141 71,333 49,301
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (829) 3,889 3,060 2,882
Total funds brought forward 34,891 6,475 41,366 38,484
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 10 34,062 10,364 44,426 41,366

The notes on pages 10 to 15 form part of these financial statements

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THE STREAMS IN THE DESERT TRUST

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2022

Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
7
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
Debtors
8
Cash at bank and in hand
9
NET ASSETS
CHARITY FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
11
NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)
CREDITORS:amounts falling due within one year		 2022
2021
£
£
£
£
-
-
405
429
8,126
5,145
36,345
36,242
44,876
41,816
(450)
(450)
44,426
41,366
44,426
41,366
34,062
34,891
10,364
6,475
44,426
41,366

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 13 January 2023 and signed on their behalf, by:

Miss H J Mears Trustee

Mrs M J Shephard Trustee

The notes on pages 10 to 15 form part of these financial statements

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THE STREAMS IN THE DESERT TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Statement of compliance

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 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

Basis of preparation

The Streams in the Desert Trust 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.

Going concern

The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Income and endowments

Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Donations and legacies

Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the mount can be reliably measured.

Gift aid

Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Expenditure

All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category.

Charitable activities

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Grant provisions

Provisions for grants are made when the intention to make a grant has been communicated to the recipient but there is uncertainty about either the timing of the grant or the amount of grant payable.

Tangible fixed assets

Individual fixed assets costing £250 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2022

Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows: Fixtures and fittings - 25% on cost

Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Liabilities

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Financial instruments

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2022

2. INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations
Gift aid		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2022
2022
2022
2021
£
£
£
£
26,634
39,590
66,224
46,980
3,687
4,440
8,127
5,145
30,321
44,030
74,351
52,125

3. TRADING ACTIVITIES

Charity trading income
Sale of goods
Charity trading expenses
Cost of sales
Net income from trading activities		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2022
2022
2022
2021
£
£
£
£
40
-
40
48
24
-
24
29
16
-
16
19

4. INVESTMENT INCOME

Bank interest Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2022
2022
2022
2021
£
£
£
£
2
-
2
10
2
-
2
10

.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2022

5. COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Grant to The Open Gateway RA
Grants to SABRA (RA)
Establishment costs
Office expenses and computer
Print, post and stationery
Conference and donations
Travel and subsistence
Expenses in Israel
Computer and internet
Bank charges
Sundry expenses
Independent examination
Depreciation		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2022
2022
2022
2021
£
£
£
£
14,000
-
14,000
12,000
0
38,450
38,450
20,000
9,584
-
9,584
9,856
3,310
-
3,310
3,550
2,286
1,455
3,741
2,594

-
-
-
300
-
-
-
(154)
128
-
128
(108)
1,243
-
1,243
231
51
236
287
553
116
-
116
-
450
-
450
450
-
-
-
-
31,168
40,141
71,309
49,272

6. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES

No Trustees received remuneration or benefits in kind in the current year (2021: £Nil). No Trustees received reimbursement of expenses in the current year (2021: £Nil).

7. FIXED ASSETS

Cost
At 1 April 2021
Additions
Disposals
At 31 March 2022
Accumulated Depreciation
At 1 April 2021
Charged in the period
Disposals
At 31 March 2022
Net Book Value:
At 31 March 2022
At 31 March 2021		 Fixtures and
fittings
Total
£
£
7,583
7,583
-
-
-
-
7,583
7,583
7,583
7,583
-
-
-
-
7,583
7,583
-
-
-
-

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2022

8. DEBTORS

Gift aid receivable 2022
2021
£
£
8,126
5,145
8,126
5,145

9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Accruals and deferred income 2022
2021
£
£
450
450
450
450

10. STATEMENT OF FUNDS

Current year
Unrestricted funds:
General funds
Restricted funds:
SABRA
Prior year
Unrestricted funds:
General funds
Restricted funds:
SABRA		 Balance at
Incoming
Resources
Transfers
Balance at
1 Apr 2021
resources
expended
in/out
31 Mar 2022
£
£
£
£
£
34,891
30,363
(31,192)
-
34,062
6,475
44,030
(40,141)
-
10,364
41,366
74,393
(71,333)
-
44,426
Balance at
Incoming
Resources
Transfers
Balance at
1 Apr 2020
resources
expended
in/out
31 Mar 2021
£
£
£
£
£
35,005
29,187
(29,301)
-
34,891
3,479
22,996
(20,000)
-
6,475
38,484
52,183
(49,301)
-
41,366

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2022

11. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Current year
Fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Prior year
Fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
2022
2022
2022
£
£
£
-
-
-
34,512
10,364
44,876
(450)
-
(450)
34,062
10,364
44,426
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
2021
2021
2021
£
£
£
-
-
-
35,341
6,475
41,816
(450)
-
(450)
34,891
6,475
41,366

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