Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Makor Charitable Trust
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Makor Charitable Trust (the Trust) for the period ended 30 June 2024.
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 2011Act 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.
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.
Signed:
Name: J L Posner
Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies: ICAEW Address: 100, High Ash Drive, Leeds, LS17 8RE Date:
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1068307
Report of the Trustees and
Financial Statements for the Period 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2024
for
Makor Charitable Trust
Leon & Company Chartered Accountants 100 High Ash Drive Alwoodley Leeds West Yorkshire LS17 8RE
Makor Charitable Trust
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Period 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2024
| Page | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Report of the Trustees | 1 | ||
| Independent Examiner's Report | 2 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 3 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 4 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 5 | to | 9 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 10 |
Makor Charitable Trust
Report of the Trustees
for the Period 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2024. 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).
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1068307
Principal address
MAZC Centre 311 Stonegate Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS17 6AZ
Trustees
Mrs S Woolf S M Cundle I H Delroy
Independent Examiner
Leon & Company Chartered Accountants 100 High Ash Drive Alwoodley Leeds West Yorkshire LS17 8RE
CESSATION OF TRADING
The charity ceased activities on 30 June 2024.
Following a meeting of the trustees, it was agreed that all remaining funds will be distributed to the Leeds Jewish Welfare Board.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
................................................................. S M Cundle - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Makor Charitable Trust
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Makor Charitable Trust
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Makor Charitable Trust (the Trust) for the period 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2024.
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 2. 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.
Jack Posner
Leon & Company Chartered Accountants 100 High Ash Drive Alwoodley Leeds West Yorkshire LS17 8RE
Date: .............................................
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Makor Charitable Trust
Statement of Financial Activities for the Period 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2024
| Period | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.23 | |||||
| to | Year Ended | ||||
| 30.6.24 | 31.12.22 | ||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| fund | fund | funds | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||||
| Donations and legacies | 15,379 | - | 15,379 | 14,900 | |
| Other trading activities | 2 | 17,276 | - | 17,276 | 13,912 |
| Investment income | 3 | 122 | - | 122 | 3 |
| Total | 32,777 | - | 32,777 | 28,815 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||||
| Charitable activities | |||||
| Cultural Activities | 49,117 | - | 49,117 | 27,619 | |
| Other | 291 | - | 291 | - | |
| Total | 49,408 | - | 49,408 | 27,619 | |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (16,631) | - | (16,631) | 1,196 | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 25,291 | - | 25,291 | 24,095 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 8,660 | - | 8,660 | 25,291 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Makor Charitable Trust
Balance Sheet
30 June 2024
| Unrestricted Restricted fund fund Notes £ £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 7 - - CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 8 - - Cash at bank and in hand 8,914 - 8,914 - CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 9 (254) - NET CURRENT ASSETS 8,660 - TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 8,660 - NET ASSETS 8,660 - FUNDS 10 Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
30.6.24 31.12.22 Total Total funds funds £ £ - 21 - 10,256 8,914 19,583 8,914 29,839 (254) (4,569) 8,660 25,270 8,660 25,291 8,660 25,291 8,660 25,291 8,660 25,291 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. S M Cundle - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Makor Charitable Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Period 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2024
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
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
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 - 25% on reducing balance Computer equipment - 25% on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
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Makor Charitable Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Period 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2024
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
| Cultural activities 3. INVESTMENT INCOME Deposit account interest |
Period 1.1.23 to Year Ended 30.6.24 31.12.22 £ £ 17,276 13,912 Period 1.1.23 to Year Ended 30.6.24 31.12.22 £ £ 122 3 |
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4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 30 June 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the period ended 30 June 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2022.
5. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the period was as follows:
| Administration No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 14,900 Other trading activities 13,912 Investment income 3 Total 28,815 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Cultural Activities 27,619 NET INCOME 1,196 |
Period 1.1.23 to Year Ended 30.6.24 31.12.22 1 1 Restricted Total fund funds £ £ - 14,900 - 13,912 - 3 - 28,815 - 27,619 - 1,196 |
Period 1.1.23 to Year Ended 30.6.24 31.12.22 1 1 Restricted Total fund funds £ £ - 14,900 - 13,912 - 3 - 28,815 - 27,619 - 1,196 |
Period 1.1.23 to Year Ended 30.6.24 31.12.22 1 1 Restricted Total fund funds £ £ - 14,900 - 13,912 - 3 - 28,815 - 27,619 - 1,196 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28,815 | |||
| 27,619 | |||
| 1,196 |
6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
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Makor Charitable Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2024
| 6. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - | continued | continued | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |||
| fund | fund | funds | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 24,095 | - | 24,095 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 25,291 | - | 25,291 | ||
| 7. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | ||||
| Fixtures | |||||
| and | Computer | ||||
| fittings | equipment | Totals | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| COST | |||||
| At 1 January 2023 and 30 June 2024 | 10,752 | 2,354 | 13,106 | ||
| DEPRECIATION | |||||
| At 1 January 2023 | 10,731 | 2,354 | 13,085 | ||
| Charge for year | 21 | - | 21 | ||
| At 30 June 2024 | 10,752 | 2,354 | 13,106 | ||
| NET BOOK VALUE | |||||
| At 30 June 2024 | - | - | - | ||
| At 31 December 2022 | 21 | - | 21 | ||
| 8. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||||
| 30.6.24 | 31.12.22 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Other debtors | - | 9,968 | |||
| Prepayments | - | 288 | |||
| - | 10,256 |
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Makor Charitable Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2024
| 9. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.6.24 | 31.12.22 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Taxation and social security | (1,186) | 3,094 | ||
| Other creditors | 1,440 | 1,475 | ||
| 254 | 4,569 | |||
| 10. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | |||
| Net | ||||
| movement | At | |||
| At 1.1.23 | in funds | 30.6.24 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 25,291 | (16,631) | 8,660 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 25,291 | (16,631) | 8,660 | |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | ||||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | ||
| resources | expended | in funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 32,777 | (49,408) | (16,631) | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 32,777 | (49,408) | (16,631) | |
| Comparatives for movement in funds | ||||
| Net | ||||
| movement | At | |||
| At 1.1.22 | in funds | 31.12.22 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 24,095 | 1,196 | 25,291 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 24,095 | 1,196 | 25,291 | |
| Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are | as follows: | |||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | ||
| resources | expended | in funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 28,815 | (27,619) | 1,196 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 28,815 | (27,619) | 1,196 |
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Makor Charitable Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Period 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2024
11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the period ended 30 June 2024.
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Makor Charitable Trust
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Period 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2024
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Period 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2024 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Period | |||
| 1.1.23 | |||
| to | Year En | ded | |
| 30.6.24 | 31.12.22 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | |||
| Donations and legacies | |||
| Donations | 15,379 | 14,900 | |
| Other trading activities | |||
| Cultural activities | 17,276 | 13,912 | |
| Investment income | |||
| Deposit account interest | 122 | 3 | |
| Total incoming resources | 32,777 | 28,815 | |
| EXPENDITURE | |||
| Charitable activities | |||
| Wages | 31,456 | 14,605 | |
| Other operating leases | 6,925 | 6,922 | |
| Insurance | 2,185 | 854 | |
| Telephone | 628 | 561 | |
| Postage and stationery | 2,553 | 857 | |
| Performers and event costs | 3,558 | 1,999 | |
| Repairs and renewals | 483 | 247 | |
| Depn of fixtures & fittings | 21 | 23 | |
| Depn of computer equipment | - | 186 | |
| 47,809 | 26,254 | ||
| Other | |||
| HMRC interest | 291 | - | |
| Support costs | |||
| Finance | |||
| Bank charges | - | 15 | |
| Other | |||
| Telephone | 228 | - | |
| Governance costs | |||
| Accountancy and legal fees | 1,080 | 1,350 | |
| Total resources expended | 49,408 | 27,619 | |
| Net (expenditure)/income | (16,631) | 1,196 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Makor Charitable Trust
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Makor Charitable Trust (the Trust) for the period ended 30 June 2024.
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 2011Act 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.
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:
-
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
-
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
-
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.
Signed:
Name: J L Posner
Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies: ICAEW Address: 100, High Ash Drive, Leeds, LS17 8RE Date: