REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1058820
BETH HAMEDRASH D'NITRA
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023
Sugarwhite Meyer Accountants Ltd First Floor 94 Stamford Hill London N16 6XS
BETH HAMEDRASH D'NITRA
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023
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| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 | ||
| Report of the Trustees | 2 | to | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 6 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 | to | 10 |
BETH HAMEDRASH D'NITRA
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023
TRUSTEES
TRUSTEES Mr A Frankl Mr M Fischer Mr S Weinstock Mr J Schischa PRINCIPAL ADDRESS 9B Lampard Grove London N16 6XA REGISTERED CHARITY 1058820 NUMBER INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Sugarwhite Meyer Accountants Ltd First Floor 94 Stamford Hill London N16 6XS BANKERS Santander UK plc Bootle Merseyside L30 4GB
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BETH HAMEDRASH D'NITRA
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
The information is shown on page 1 of the financial statements and forms part of this report.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives for public benefit
The charity operates a place of worship for members of the Orthodox Jewish Faith and promotes Orthodox Jewish educational and religious activities.
The trustees confirm that they have given due regard the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Review of activities
The trustee are pleased with results of the year. Income increased by more than 100% and there was an increase in synagogue expenditure. There was a surplus for the year of £15,926.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The trustees do not seek to maintain reserves, other than to ensure that they can continue the activities of the charity. Reserve at the year end were £22,695 (2022 - £6,769)
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Constitution
The charity was established by Declaration of Trust dated 24 September 1996.
Organisational structure
The day-to-day affairs of the company are administered by the trustees. It is not the intention of the trustees to appoint any new trustees. Should the situation change in the future, the trustees will apply suitable recruitment induction and training procedures.
Risk management
The trustees have reviewed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate them.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees 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, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed 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 period. 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 Charity SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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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.
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BETH HAMEDRASH D'NITRA
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES - continued
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to 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 board of trustees on 4 January 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
Mr M Fischer - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BETH HAMEDRASH D'NITRA
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Beth Hamedrash D'Nitra
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Beth Hamedrash D'Nitra (the Trust) for the year ended 5 April 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all 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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the 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.
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.
E Meyer FCA BSc
Sugarwhite Meyer Accountants Ltd First Floor 94 Stamford Hill London N16 6XS
4 January 2024
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BETH HAMEDRASH D'NITRA
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023
| 2023 Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 81,408 Investment income 2 4 Total 81,412 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities 3 Synagogue expenditure 55,816 Charitable activities 9,670 Total 65,486 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 15,926 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 6,769 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 22,695 |
2022 Total funds £ 38,821 - 38,821 35,061 10,559 45,620 (6,799) 13,568 6,769 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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BETH HAMEDRASH D'NITRA
BALANCE SHEET 5 APRIL 2023
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 8 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 9 Cash at bank CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 10 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
2023 Total funds £ 3,017 1,000 19,397 20,397 (719) 19,678 22,695 22,695 22,695 22,695 |
2022 Total funds £ 3,550 - 12,848 12,848 (9,629) 3,219 6,769 6,769 6,769 6,769 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 4 January 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:
Mr M Fischer - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BETH HAMEDRASH D'NITRA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
Donations are accounted for when received. All other income is recognised on a receivable basis.
Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised in the year in which it is incurred and includes irrecoverable VAT which is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
Support costs are those incurred to assist the work of the charity but are not direct charitable activities.
Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings
- 15% on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Going concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
2. INVESTMENT INCOME
| INVESTMENT INCOME | ||||
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| 2023 | 2022 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Deposit account interest | 4 | - |
3. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
| Grant funding of Direct activities Support Costs (see (see note costs (see note 4) 5) note 6) £ £ £ Synagogue expenditure 55,816 - - Charitable activities - 8,950 720 55,816 8,950 720 |
Totals £ 55,816 9,670 |
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| 65,486 |
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BETH HAMEDRASH D'NITRA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023
| 4. DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Religious functions Synagogue upkeep Depreciation 5. GRANTS PAYABLE Charitable activities The total grants paid to institutions during the year was as follows: Advancement of education Relief of poverty Advancement of religion CML Others under £1,000 The total grants paid to individuals during the year was as follows: Relief of poverty 6. SUPPORT COSTS |
2023 £ 16,535 38,748 533 55,816 2023 £ 8,950 2023 £ 500 2,000 950 3,450 2,000 1,450 3,450 2023 £ 5,500 |
2022 £ 11,820 22,614 627 |
2022 £ 11,820 22,614 627 |
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| 35,061 | |||
| 2022 £ 9,900 |
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| 2022 £ 5,000 3,400 - |
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| 8,400 | |||
| 2022 £ 1,500 |
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Charitable activities
Governanc costs £ 720
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BETH HAMEDRASH D'NITRA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023
6. SUPPORT COSTS - continued
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
Other
| Other | ||
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| 2023 | 2022 | |
| Total | Total | |
| activities | activities | |
| £ | £ | |
| Sundries | - | 29 |
| Governance costs | ||
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| Charitable | Total | |
| activities | activities | |
| £ | £ | |
| Independent examiner's fee | 360 | 330 |
| Independent examiner's other fees | 360 | 300 |
| 720 | 630 |
7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 5 April 2023 nor for the year ended 5 April 2022.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 5 April 2023 nor for the year ended 5 April 2022.
8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | |
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| Fixtures | |
| and | |
| fittings | |
| £ | |
| COST | |
| At 6 April 2022 and 5 April 2023 | 8,002 |
| DEPRECIATION | |
| At 6 April 2022 | 4,452 |
| Charge for year | 533 |
| At 5 April 2023 | 4,985 |
| NET BOOK VALUE | |
| At 5 April 2023 | 3,017 |
| At 5 April 2022 | 3,550 |
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BETH HAMEDRASH D'NITRA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023
| 9. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Prepayments and accrued income 10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Other creditors 11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
2023 £ 1,000 2023 £ 719 |
2022 £ - |
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| 2022 £ 9,629 |
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There were no related party transactions for the year ended 5 April 2023.
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