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2024-12-31-accounts

COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 03818634 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1078723

JCOUNSELLING CHARITY (FORMERLY JEWISH MARRIAGE COUNCIL) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

31 DECEMBER 2024

JCOUNSELLING CHARITY (FORMERLY JEWISH MARRIAGE COUNCIL)

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

PAGE
Trustees' annual report (incorporating the director's report) 1
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 4
Statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure
account) 5
Statement of financial position 6
Notes to the financial statements 7

JCOUNSELLING CHARITY (FORMERLY JEWISH MARRIAGE COUNCIL)

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered charity name JCounselling Charity (Formerly Jewish Marriage Council)

Charity registration number 1078723 Company registration number 03818634 Principal office and registered 23 Ravenshurst Avenue office London NW4 4EE The trustees Mr Mark Dembovsky (Resigned 12 February 2025) Mr David Goldberg Mrs Tova Hersh

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Mr Keith Sussman FCA

New Burlington House 1075 Finchley Road LONDON NW11 0PU

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee and as such, its governing documents are its Memorandum and Articles of Association.

Its registered charity number is 1078723 and its company registration number is 03818634.

Appointment, Training and Recruitment of Trustees

The trustees and other volunteers, who provide their services to help run the charity, make no charge for their time and effort.

It is not currently the intention of the trustees of the charity to appoint new trustees. Should the situation change in the future, the trustees will apply suitable recruitment training and induction procedures.

Management of the charity

The day-to-day affairs of the charity are administered by the staff and managed by the council of Trustees.

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JCOUNSELLING CHARITY (FORMERLY JEWISH MARRIAGE COUNCIL)

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT (continued)

Related parties and co-operations with other organisations

None of our trustees receive remuneration from their work with the charity, besides Mrs T Hersh who received £18,845 (2023: £13,000) for her role as a counsellor and acting clinical director. Any connection between a trustee of the charity with a supplier company must be disclosed to the full board of trustees in the same way as any other contractual relationship with a related party. In the current year no such related party transactions were reported.

None of the trustees have any beneficial interest in the charity.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The charity is established to advance health and wellbeing in accordance with the Orthodox Jewish Faith and for such purposes as are recognised by English Law as charitable and in furtherance of the aforementioned objects.

The charity's principal activity throughout the year was to:

The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity's aims and objectives for the year.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

During the year a total of £23,391 (2023: £39,626) donations were received.

Other income for the charity includes counselling income of £44,390 (2023: £36,794) and rental income of £15,754 (2023: £24,763) received from an unrelated charity who occupy two rooms on the charity's premises. Demand for our services continues to rise with counselling services provided to support individuals, couples and families. Specialist training programmes continue to be provided to ever growing number of counsellors.

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JCOUNSELLING CHARITY (FORMERLY JEWISH MARRIAGE COUNCIL)

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Risk management

The trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the charity faces and confirm that systems have been established to enable reports to be produced so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen these risks.

The trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises:

This work has identified that financial sustainability is the major financial risk for the charity. A key element in the management of financial risk is a regular review of available liquid funds to settle debts as they fall due to ensure sufficient working capital by the charity. The trustees are satisfied that these systems and procedures manage any perceived risks.

Reserve policy

At the year-end £111,253 (2023: £138,476) was held as unrestricted funds. It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserve of the charity, at a level which the trustees think appropriate in order to maintain and finance the future commitments of the charity and the likely administrative costs of the charity for the next year.

SMALL COMPANY PROVISIONS

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption.

The trustees' annual report was approved on 29 August 2025 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

Mrs Tova Hersh Trustee

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JCOUNSELLING CHARITY (FORMERLY JEWISH MARRIAGE COUNCIL) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF JCOUNSELLING CHARITY (FORMERLY JEWISH MARRIAGE COUNCIL)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of JCounselling Charity (Formerly Jewish Marriage Council) ('the charity') for the year ended 31 December 2024.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT

As the trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or

  4. the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

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.

Mr Keith Sussman FCA Independent Examiner

New Burlington House 1075 Finchley Road LONDON NW11 0PU

29 August 2025

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JCOUNSELLING CHARITY (FORMERLY JEWISH MARRIAGE COUNCIL)

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024 2023
Unrestricted
fundsTotal funds Total funds
Note £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 5 23,391 23,391 39,626
Charitable activities 6 44,390 44,390 36,794
Other income 7 15,754 15,754 24,763
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Total income 83,535 83,535 101,183
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Expenditure
Expenditure on raising funds:
Fundraising costs 8 (1,779) (1,779) (3,493)
Expenditure on charitable activities 9,10 (108,979) (108,979) (139,186)
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Total expenditure (110,758) (110,758) (142,679)
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Net expenditure and net movement in funds (27,223) (27,223) (41,496)
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Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 138,476 138,476 179,972
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Total funds carried forward 111,253 111,253 138,476
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 7 to 13 form part of these financial statements.

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JCOUNSELLING CHARITY (FORMERLY JEWISH MARRIAGE COUNCIL)

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

31 DECEMBER 2024 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024 2023
Note £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets 16 109,799 109,888
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 17 3,050 5,204
Cash at bank and in hand 2,504 29,467
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5,554 34,671
CREDITORS: amounts falling due
within one year 18 (4,100) (6,083)
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NET CURRENT ASSETS 1,454 28,588
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TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES 111,253 138,476
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NET ASSETS 111,253 138,476
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FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted funds 111,253 138,476
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Total charity funds 20 111,253 138,476
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For the year ending 31 December 2024 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 29 August 2025, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

Mrs Tova Hersh Trustee

The notes on pages 7 to 13 form part of these financial statements.

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JCOUNSELLING CHARITY (FORMERLY JEWISH MARRIAGE COUNCIL) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 23 Ravenshurst Avenue, London, NW4 4EE.

2. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006.

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles appropriate to a going concern, as the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in existence for the foreseeable future by meeting its liabilities as they fall due, based on the net current asset position of the charity and available sources of finance.

Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the company's accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are disclosed in note 19.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.

Incoming resources

All income is included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

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JCOUNSELLING CHARITY (FORMERLY JEWISH MARRIAGE COUNCIL)

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Incoming resources (continued)

Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Fixtures and equipment - 20% reducing balance

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JCOUNSELLING CHARITY (FORMERLY JEWISH MARRIAGE COUNCIL)

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Financial instruments

A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs.

Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted.

Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost.

Defined contribution plans

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.

When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as an expense in the period in which it arises.

4. LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The liability of each member in the event of winding up is limited to £1.

5. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024 Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
DONATIONS
Donations 23,311 23,311 39,194 39,194
Gift Aid 80 80 432 432
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23,391 23,391 39,626 39,626
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6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024 Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
Counselling 44,390 44,390 36,794 36,794
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JCOUNSELLING CHARITY (FORMERLY JEWISH MARRIAGE COUNCIL) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

7. OTHER INCOME

OTHER INCOME
Unrestricted
Total Funds
Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds
2024
Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
Rent 15,754
15,754
24,763 24,763
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FUNDRAISING COSTS
Unrestricted
Total Funds
Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds
2024
Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
Costs of raising donations and legacies 1,779
1,779
3,493 3,493
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EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE
Unrestricted
Total Funds
Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds
2024
Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
Counselling services 108,044
108,044
137,939 137,939
Support costs 935
935
1,247 1,247
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108,979
108,979
139,186 139,186
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EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY ACTIVITY TYPE
Activities
undertaken Total funds Total fund
directly Support costs 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Counselling services 108,044
108,044 137,939
Governance costs
935
935 1,247
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108,044
935
108,979 139,186
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ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS
Counselling
services Total 2024 Total 2023
£ £ £
Finance costs 334 334 47
Governance costs 600 600 1,200
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934 934 1,247
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NET EXPENDITURE
Net expenditure is stated after charging/(crediting):
2024 2023
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 89 111
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8. FUNDRAISING COSTS

9. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE

10. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY ACTIVITY TYPE

11. ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS

12. NET EXPENDITURE

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JCOUNSELLING CHARITY (FORMERLY JEWISH MARRIAGE COUNCIL) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

13. INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEES

INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEES
2024 2023
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 600 1,200
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14. STAFF COSTS

The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:

2024 2023
£ £
Wages and salaries 15,280 13,619
Employer contributions to pension plans 303 229
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15,583 13,848
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The average head count of employees during the year was 1 (2023: 1).

No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2023: Nil).

15. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES

No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the trustees, besides Mrs T Hersh who received £18,845 (2023: £13,000) for her role as a counsellor and acting clinical director.

16. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Land and Fixtures and
buildings equipment Total
£ £ £
Cost
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024 109,442 39,761 149,203
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Depreciation
At 1 January 2024 39,315 39,315
Charge for the year 89 89
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At 31 December 2024 39,404 39,404
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Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024 109,442 357 109,799
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At 31 December 2023 109,442 446 109,888
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JCOUNSELLING CHARITY (FORMERLY JEWISH MARRIAGE COUNCIL)

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

17. DEBTORS

DEBTORS
2024 2023
£ £
Trade debtors 1,297 3,658
Prepayments and accrued income 1,706 1,546
Other debtors 47
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3,050 5,204
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CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year
2024 2023
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 600 2,400
Social security and other taxes 183
Other creditors 3,500 3,500
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4,100 6,083
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18. CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year

19. PENSIONS AND OTHER POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Defined contribution plans

The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £303 (2023: £229).

20. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS

Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds
At
At 1 January 31 December
2024 Income Expenditure 2024
£ £ £ £
General funds 138,476 83,535 (110,758) 111,253
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At
At 1 January 31 December
2023 Income Expenditure 2023
£ £ £ £
General funds 179,972 101,183 (142,679) 138,476
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JCOUNSELLING CHARITY (FORMERLY JEWISH MARRIAGE COUNCIL)

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

21. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024
£ £
Tangible fixed assets 109,799 109,799
Current assets 5,554 5,554
Creditors less than 1 year (4,100)
(4,100)
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Net assets 111,253 111,253
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Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2023
£ £
Tangible fixed assets 109,888 109,888
Current assets 34,671 34,671
Creditors less than 1 year (6,083)
(6,083)
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Net assets 138,476 138,476
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22. JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY

Useful economic lives of tangible assets

The annual depreciation charge for tangible assets is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful economic lives and residual values of the assets. They are amended when necessary to reflect current estimates, based on economic utilisation and the physical condition of the assets.

Trade Debtors

Management uses details of the age of trade debtors and the status of any disputes together with external evidence of the credit status of the counterparty in making judgements concerning any need to impair the carrying values.

23. RELATED PARTIES

Included in other creditors (note 18) is a loan of £3,500 (2023: £3,500) from one of the Trustees of the Charity.

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