Registered Charity Number: 1052186
SOUTH HAMPSTEAD CHARITABLE TRUST REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
SOUTH HAMPSTEAD CHARITABLE TRUST
CONTENTS
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| Reference and Administrative details | 1 |
| Report of the Trustees | 2-4 |
| Report of the Independent Examiner | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 8- 11 |
SOUTH HAMPSTEAD CHARITABLE TRUST
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
| CHARITY NUMBER: | 1052186 |
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| ADDRESS: | South Hampstead Synagogue |
| 21-22 Eton Villas | |
| London | |
| NW3 4SP | |
| GOVERNING DOCUMENT: | Trust Deed dated 10 January 1996 |
| TRUSTEES: | John Austin |
| Stephen Pack | |
| Richard Loftus | |
| Leon Blitz | |
| Danny Kay | |
| BANKERS: | The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| 1 Fleet Street | |
| London | |
| EC4Y 1BD | |
| Investec Bank PLC | |
| Glategny Court | |
| Glategny Esplanade | |
| GY1 3LP | |
| Channel Islands | |
| Solicitors: | Bircham Dyson Bell LLP |
| 50 Broadway | |
| London | |
| SW1H 0BL | |
| Independent Examiner: | Nikki Crane FCA |
| Wilson Wright LLP | |
| Chartered Accountants | |
| 5 Fleet Place | |
| London | |
| EC4M 7RD |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES SOUTH HAMPSTEAD CHARITABLE TRUST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31[st ] December 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) and 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 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and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.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
The South Hampstead Charitable Trust is constituted by a Declaration of Trust dated 10th January 1996, a supplemental deed dated 3 February 2009, a supplemental deed dated 14 April 2014 and a supplemental deed dated 14 September 2017 and is a Registered Charity No.1052186.
The Charity has a close relationship with the South Hampstead Synagogue. The Synagogue is a member of the United Synagogue, registered charity number 242552. The Trustees, who are all also members of the South Hampstead Synagogue with the exception of Stephen Pack, are working with United Synagogue to achieve their objectives.
The Trustees who have served during the year and since the year end are set out on page 1. The Trustees are officers of the organisation and are responsible for day-to-day activities of the Charity. The Trustees are appointed and operate in accordance with the Trust Deed. No formal policies have been adopted for the induction and training of trustees.
The power of appointing Trustees is vested in the Board of Trustees.
The Charity does not employ any staff.
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate these risks.
Objectives and Activities
The objects of the Charity are to establish and maintain a synagogue or synagogues and related community facilities and to advance the education of the public in the Jewish Religion and the many facets of Jewish culture worldwide.
Having completed the new synagogue in the Spring of 2019 in accordance with the Planning Consent and Section 106 Agreement, the charity will continue to collect outstanding pledges, including outstanding gift aid, and will endeavour to obtain additional donations for any additional works or equipment required for the building.
Going forward the Charity will look to manage and develop its’ wider goals.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES SOUTH HAMPSTEAD CHARITABLE TRUST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Public Benefits
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 in the public. The Trustees consider that they have complied with Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 including the guidance Public Benefit: running a charity (PB2).
Achievements and Performance
In the year under review the Charity received restricted donations of £185,480 (2020 - £137,989) and £50,000 (2020 -£nil) for the new South Hampstead Synagogue and Eruv fund respectively. The Charity did not receive any legacy income (2020 - £150,000). Grants amounting to £166,2011 (2020 - £257,936) were made to The United Synagogue.
The Trustees were able to provide ongoing support for community activities within the synagogue.
Financial Review
It is the Trustees current policy to use any unrestricted funds to support the Synagogue as required.
At 31 December 2021, the charity held total reserves of £36,989 (2020 - £35,189), comprising unrestricted funds of £24,890 (2020 - £35,189) and restricted funds of £12,099 (2020- £nil), for use in the synagogue project.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES SOUTH HAMPSTEAD CHARITABLE TRUST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Trustees' responsibilities in relation to the financial statements
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 and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the Charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to: -
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements, and
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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 proper accounting records which 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 its governing instrument. 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.
By order of the Trustees
Trustee: Richard Loftus Date: 17 July 2022
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS TO THE TRUSTEES OF SOUTH HAMPSTEAD CHARITABLE TRUST
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of South Hampstead Charitable Trust (‘the charity’) for the year ended 31 December 2021, 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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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the financial statements 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.
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.
Nikki Crane FCA Wilson Wright LLP Chartered Accountants 5 Fleet Place London, EC4M 7RD
Date: 19 July 2022
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SOUTH HAMPSTEAD CHARITABLE TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
| Notes INCOME Donations Legacy TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES EXPENDITURE Charitable activities 2 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET INCOME/EXPENDITURE |
Unrestricted Funds £ - - - - - - |
Restricted Fund £ 235,480 - 235,480 233,680 233,680 1,800 2021 |
Total Funds £ 235,480 - 235,480 233,680 233,680 1,800 |
Unrestricted Funds £ - 150,000 150,000 - - 150,000 |
Restricted Fund £ 137,989 - 137,989 305,670 305,670 (167,681) 2020 |
Total Funds £ 137,989 150,000 |
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| 287,989 | ||||||
| 305,670 | ||||||
| 305,670 | ||||||
| (17,681) | ||||||
| TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS | (10,299) | 10,299 | - | (116,436) | 116,436 | - |
| NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Fund balances at 1 January 2021 FUND BALANCES AT 31 DECEMBER 2021 |
(10,299) 35,189 24,890 |
12,099 - 12,099 |
35,189 36,989 |
33,564 1,625 35,189 |
(51,245) 51,245 - |
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| 52,870 | ||||||
| 35,189 |
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SOUTH HAMPSTEAD CHARITABLE TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 4 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 5 Cash at bank CURRENT LIABILITIES 6 Net current liabilities NET ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 7 |
11,233 73,755 |
2021 £ 80,000 1,375 32,987 34,362 79,173 (43,011) 36,989 24,890 12,099 36,989 |
2020 £ 80,000 (44,811) |
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| 84,988 127,999 |
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| 35,189 | |||
| 35,189 - |
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| 35,189 |
Approved by the Trustees
Trustee: Richard Loftus Date: 18 July 2022
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SOUTH HAMPSTEAD CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Company information
South Hampstead Charitable Trust is a trust registered in England and Wales. The principal place of business is South Hampstead Synagogue, Eton Villas, London, NW3 4SP.
Basis of preparation of financial statements
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)) 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.
Whilst the charity has had to make some operational changes as a result of COVID-19, and income for the year has been impacted, the Trustees still have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. On this basis, the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
Income
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the items of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Donations and grants are recognised when the Charity has entitlement to the funds and it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
For legacies, entitlement is taken at the earlier of the date on which either: the charity is aware that probate has been granted, the estate has been finalised and notification has been made by the executor to the Trust that a distribution will be made, or when a distribution is received from the estate. Receipt of a legacy, in whole or in part, is only considered probable when the amount can be measured reliably and the charity has been notified of the executor’s intention to make a distribution. Where legacies havebeen notified to the charity, or the charity is aware of the granting of probate, and the criteria for income recognition have not been met, then the legacy is a treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material.
Expenditure
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 can be measured reliably. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.
Grants payable are payments made to third parties in the furtherance of the charitable objects of the Charity. Unconditional grant offers are accrued once the recipient has been notified of the grant award. The notification gives the recipient a reasonable expectation that they will receive the grant.
Support costs are allocated directly to charitable activities.
Value added tax is not recoverable and as such is included in the relevant costs in the Statement of Financial Activities.
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SOUTH HAMPSTEAD CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Fund accounting
The following funds are held by the Trust:-
Unrestricted - these are funds which can be used in accordance with the Trust's objects at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted - these are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost. No depreciation charge has been made in respect of the leasehold land.
Financial instruments
The charity only has financial assets and liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments which include 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.
2. Expenditure on charitable activities
| Grants to United Synagogue Support costs (note 3) Eruv development costs |
2021 £ 166,201 9,115 58,364 233,680 |
2020 £ 257,936 13,675 34,059 |
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| 305,670 |
In 2021 the expenditure on charitable activities was £233,680 (2020 - £305,670). This related entirely to restricted funds. of which £7,155 (2020- £nil)
3. SUPPORT COSTS
| SUPPORT COSTS Governance Accountancy Insurance Bank charges |
2021 4,800 4,205 110 9,115 |
2020 8,380 5,155 140 |
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| 13,675 |
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
4. TANGIBLE ASSETS
| Cost At 1 January 2021 and at 31 December 2021 No depreciation has been charged as it is the view of the Trustees that the residual value of the property is likely to be at least equal to the cost or valuation. In addition to the leasehold property, the Trust has a potential reversionary interest at nil value at its principal place of business. 2021 5. DEBTORS £ Gift aid recoverable 11,233 2021 6. CURRENT LIABILITIES £ Amounts falling due within one year: Grant payable 59,988 Accruals 6,700 Other payables 61,311 127,999 |
Leasehold property £ 80,000 |
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| 2020 £ 1,375 |
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| 2020 £ 9,362 8,500 61,311 |
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| 79,173 |
7. RESTRICTED FUND
| Synagogue development fund Eruv fund Synagogue development fund Eruv fund |
01/01/2021 Income Expenditure Transfers 31/12/2021 £ £ £ £ £ - 185,480 (173,381) - 12,099 - 50,000 (60,299) 10,299 - |
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| - 235,480 (233,680) 10,299 12,099 |
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| 01/01/2020 Income Expenditure Transfers 31/12/2020 £ £ £ £ £ 31,504 137,989 (271,611) 102,118 - 19,741 0 (34,059) 14,318 - |
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| 51,245 137,989 (305,670) 116,436 - |
During the year, the Trustees utilised £8,364 of unrestricted legacy income to support the Eruv Fund. This amount has been shown as a transfer between unrestricted and restricted reserves.
8. TRUSTEES AND EMPLOYEES
No remuneration was paid and no expenses were reimbursed to the Trustees by the Charity in the year or the previous year.
There were no persons employed by the Charity during the year or the previous year.
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SOUTH HAMPSTEAD CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
9. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The United Synagogue (US) has agreed to provide £2m towards the purchase of a Rabbinic residence. Pending its purchase, the US has allocated part of these funds to the payment of expenditure relating to the new building, where funds and pledges have yet to be received.
It is the Trustees' intention to ensure that adequate funds are available for the purchase of the Rabbinic residence.
10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE
All the Trustees of the South Hampstead Charitable Trust are members of the South Hampstead Synagogue, with the exception of S Pack.
At the balance sheet date £61,311 (2020: £61,311) and £59,988 (2020: £9,362) were owed to South Hampstead Synagogue and United Synagogue respectively.
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