Charity number: 1050689
THE JOY AND MALCOLM LYONS FOUNDATION
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TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
THE JOY AND MALCOLM LYONS FOUNDATION
CONTENTS
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| Reference and Administrative Details ofthe Charity, its Trustees and Advisers | 1 |
| Trustees’ Report | 2-3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4-5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| NotestotheFinancialStatements | 8-14 |
THE JOY AND MALCOLM LYONS FOUNDATION
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
Trustees
Mrs J P Lyons, Chair Mr J S Newman Mr ML Weinstein
Charity registered number 1050689
Principal address 40 Chessington Avenue London N3 3DP
Independent Examiner Jake Lew FCA BKL Audit LLP 35 Ballards Lane London N3 1XW
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THE JOY AND MALCOLM LYONS FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025. The Trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charity's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities” issued in March 2005.
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
The objective of the Trust is to distribute the income of the Trust to various charitable causes as determined by Mr M S Lyons during his lifetime and thereafter by the Trustees. Mr Lyons passed away on 14 August 2019.
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)'.
b. Main activities undertaken to further the charity's purposes for the public benefit
The main activity undertaken to further the charity's purposes is making donations to other registered charities.
Achievements and performance
a. Review of activities and Financial Review
During the year, the charity received donations of £25,511 (2024: £73,614). Donations totalling £59,252 (2024: £74,584) were made to other registered charities and a breakdown of these is provided Note 7 to the accounts. The charity also maintains a small investment portfolio with a value of £9,000.
The charity remains in a positive financial position at the end of the year
a. 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.
b, Reserves policy
The Trustees have the power to hold capital and income and to distribute these for charitable purposes only.
c. Financial risk management objectives and policies
The attached financial statements show the current state of finance which the Trustees consider to be sound.
The Trustees have reviewed the charity's need for reserves in line with the guidance issued by the charity commission. The balance of funds at 5 April 2024 amounts to £23,890 (2024: £57,261). The Trustees believe that these funds are adequate to ensure that the charity can run efficiently and meet the needs of beneficiaries.
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THE JOY AND MALCOLM LYONS FOUNDATION
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TRUSTEES’ REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
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Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
The Joy and Malcolm Lyons Foundation is a registered charity, number 1050689, and is created by a deed dated 2 November 1995.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The power of appointing new or additional Trustees is vested in the Trustees.
The Trustees acknowledge the contribution made by the late Mr MS Lyons without whom this Foundation would not exist.
Plans for future periods
The Trust plans to operate as in previous years giving donations to charitable causes.
Statement of Trustees’ responsibilities
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).
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 its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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® select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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e observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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9 make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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° state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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° prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and 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 Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Mrs J P Lyons (Chair of Trustees) Date: . s i _ ;
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THE JOY AND MALCOLM LYONS FOUNDATION
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Joy and Malcolm Lyons Foundation (‘the charity’)
{ report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of 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 accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).
| 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 | have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the accounts 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) 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 been withdrawn.
| understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
| have completed my examination. | 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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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
| 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. This report is made solely to the charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that | might state to the charity's Trustees those matters | am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, | do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
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THE JOY AND MALCOLM LYONS FOUNDATION
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
wa. . YAK LOT Signed: Jk L, Dated: Q6 FANUAAY 1076 Jake Lew FCA Independent examiner
BKL Audit LLP 35 Ballards Lane London N3 1XW
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THE JOY AND MALCOLM LYONS FOUNDATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED5 APRIL 2025
| Unrestricted | Total | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Note | £ | £ | Fs | |
| Income from: | ||||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 25,511 | 25,511 | 73,614 |
| Investment Income | 3 | 264 | 264 | 999 |
| Total income | 25,775 | 25,775 | 74,613 | |
| Expenditure on: | ||||
| Charitable activities | 5 | 59,712 | 59,712 | 74,952 |
| Total expenditure | 59,712 | 59,712 | 74,952 | |
| Net expenditure before netlosses on investments | (33,937) | (33,937) | (339) | |
| Realised losses on investments | . | - | (2,836) | |
| Net movement in funds before other recognised | ee | |||
| gains/(losses) | (33,937) | (33,937) | (3,175) | |
| Other recognised gains/(losses): | ||||
| Gains on revaluation of investments | 566 | 566 | 519 | |
| Net movement in funds | (33,371) | (33,371) | (2,656) | |
| Reconciliation offunds: | ||||
| Total funds broughtforward | 57,261 | 57,261 | 59,917 | |
| Net movement in funds | (33,371) | (33,371) | (2,656) | |
| Totalfundscarriedforward | 23,890 | 23,890 | 57,261 |
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 8 to 14 form part of these financial statements.
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THE JOY AND MALCOLM LYONS FOUNDATION
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 5 APRIL 2025
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2025 2024
Note £ £
Fixed assets
Investments 9 9,000 32,999
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand 15,250 24,862
15,250 24,862
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year 10 (360) (600)
Net current assets 14,890 24,262
Total net assets 23,890 57,261
Charity funds
Restricted funds - -
Unrestricted funds 23,890 57,261
Total funds 23,890 57,261
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The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees. on 20 Sanvar{ Yo rb and signed on their behalf by:
Mrs J P Lyons (Chair of Trustees)
The notes on pages 8 to 14 form part of these financial statements.
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THE JOY AND MALCOLM LYONS FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
13 Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - 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), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements 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 the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
The Joy and Maicolm Lyons Foundation 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.
- 1.2 Income
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Grants are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance Sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.
1.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
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THE JOY AND MALCOLM LYONS FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
- Accounting policies (continued)
1.4 Investments
Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance Sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as ‘Gains/(Losses) on investments’ in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Investments held as fixed assets are shown at cost less provision for impairment.
- 1.5 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
1.6 Liabilities and provisions
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.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost.
1.7 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.
1.8 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.
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THE JOY AND MALCOLM LYONS FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
2. Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Total | Total | |
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| funds | funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Donations | 25,511 | 25,511 | 714,073 |
| Grants | - | - | 2,541 |
| 25,511 | 25,511 | 73,614 | |
| Total2024 | 73,614 | 73,614 |
The donations received come from a company controlled by Joy Lyons, one of the trustees.
A Investment Income
| Unrestricted | Total | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| E | £ | £ | |
| Dividend and interest receved | 264 | 264 | 999 |
| Total2024 | 999 | 999 |
4. Analysis of charitable activities
| To | Total | Total | ||||
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| Institutions | funds | funds | ||||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Donations | to | other | charities | 59,252 | 59,252 | 74,584 |
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THE JOY AND MALCOLM LYONS FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
5. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
| Unrestricted | |||||
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| funds | Total | Total | |||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| Charitable activities | §9,712 | 59,712 | 74,952 | ||
| Total 2024 | 74,952 | 74,952 | |||
| 6. | Analysis ofexpenditure by activities | ||||
| Donations | Support | Total | Total | ||
| and gifts | costs | funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Charitableactivities | 59,252 | 460 | 59,712 | 74,952 |
Analysis of support costs
| Charitable activities |
Total funds |
Total funds |
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| 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Independent Examination fee | 420 | 420 | 300 |
| Bank charges and investment management fees | 40 | 40 | 68 |
| A460 | 460 | 368 | |
| Total2024 | 368 | 368 |
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THE JOY AND MALCOLM LYONS FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
7. Charitable Donations
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| a | £ | |
| Nightingale | 8,500 | - |
| Menorah Foundation | 1,000 | - |
| Chai | 2,000 | - |
| Hassadna Jerusalem | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Magen Avot | - | 680 |
| Chief Rabbinate Trust | 5,000 | - |
| Royal Free Trust | 1,000 | - |
| Chesed Food Bank | - | 10,000 |
| P Nathan Benevolent Trust | - | 2,000 |
| Chabad Leicester | 1,800 | - |
| Chabad Lubavitch | - | 4,600 |
| G.LF.T | 2,000 | 10,000 |
| Hatzola Ambulance | 20,000 | 22,136 |
| World Jewish Relief | 1,000 | - |
| Beit Halochem | 1,000 | - |
| Mitzvah Day | - | 7,000 |
| Jami Community - Mental Health | - | 1,360 |
| Camp Simcha | 1,000 | - |
| Protecting Our Jewish Community | - | 1,000 |
| London School of Jewish studies | - | - |
| Anne Frank UK Trust | : | 7,000 |
| Israeli Dance Institute | - | 7,000 |
| Sage | - | 7,000 |
| Noa Girls | 1,000 | 2,000 |
| United Synagogue UK | 1,000 | 1,308 |
| Magen David Adom | > | 5,180 |
| Yad Vashem | - | 7,000 |
| JFS | 1,000 | - |
| Donations- total amountbelow£500 | 9,952 | 7,320 |
| 59,252 | 74,584 |
8. Trustees’ remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2024 - ENIL).
During the year ended 5 April 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 - ENIL).
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THE JOY AND MALCOLM LYONS FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
9. Fixed asset investments
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Other fixed
Listed asset
investments investments Total
£ £ £
Cost or valuation
At 6 April 2024 31,724 - 31,724
Additions 53,211 - §3,211
Disposals (77,501) . (77,501)
Revaluations 1,066 - 1,066
Cash - 500 500
At 5 April 2025 8,500 500 9,000
Net book value
At 5 April 2025 8,500 500 9,000
At 5 April 2024 31,724 - 31,724
10. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2025 2024
£ £
Accruals 360 600
11. Summary of funds
Summary of funds - current year
Balance at 6 Gains/ Balance at 5
April 2024 Income Expenditure (Losses) April 2025
£ £ i £ £
General funds 57,261 25,775 (59,712) 566 23,890
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THE JOY AND MALCOLM LYONS FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
12. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
| Unrestricted | Total | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Fixed asset investments | 9,000 | 9,000 |
| Current assets | 15,250 | 15,250 |
| Creditors due within one year | (360) | (360) |
| Total | 23,890 | 23,890 |
Total
Analysis of net assets between funds- prior year
| Analysis of net assetsassets between funds-- prior yearyear | ||
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| Unrestricted | Total | |
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2024 | |
| £ | ra | |
| Fixed asset investments | 32,999 | 32,999 |
| Current assets | 24,862 | 24,862 |
| Creditors due within one year | (600) | (600) |
| 57,261 |
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