REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 03868851 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1080242
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
FOR
PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED
Raffingers LLP Chartered Certified Accountants 19-20 Bourne Court Southend Road Woodford Green Essex IG8 8HD
PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2021
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 6 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 | to | 11 |
PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03868851)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2021
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2021. 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).
PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT
The board have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the aim and objectives and in planning the charity's future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives set.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The charity's main aims are to promote and provide for the advancement of education, religion and the relief of poverty through the provision of grants to suitable institutions and individuals.
Principal activities and review
To meet its objectives the charity continued to make maintenance grants to qualifying institutions and individuals and to assist with the funding of research and publication of religious books.
Grant Making Policy
The charity makes grants to other charities that fulfil its objects. Before further projects are considered the charity will invite applications through advertising in appropriate media. Detailed selection criteria will be agreed in advance. Other grant requests are received and dealt with when funds are available.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
During the year the charity made grants totalling £17,482 (2020 - £21,694).
The trustees support a project to help make the work of The Rambam (Maimonides) more accessible to the English speaking world. The trustees agreed to help fund the research and publication of a new and innovative translation of The Rambam's Mishneh Torah. The first volumes of the publication have now been printed and are available for sale.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial results
The Charity is dependent on voluntary donations and sales of religious educational books. Income for the year totalled £34,053 (2020 - £58,538). Total expenditure for the year amounted to £34,051 (2020 - £65,412). Net income of the year is £2 (2020 - expenditure of £6,874).
The financial results of the charity's activities for the year to 31 March 2021 are fully reflected on pages 5 and 6 of the Financial Statements together with the notes thereon.
The trustees are actively pursuing sources of funding in order to ensure that there are sufficient reserves to provide financial stability and flexibility.
Investment policy and objectives
Under its Memorandum of Association the charity has the power to invest in any way the trustees wish.
The trustees, having regard to the liquidity requirements of operating the charity have maintained a policy of keeping available funds in interest bearing deposit accounts.
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PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03868851)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2021
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The Trustees have established a policy whereby the funds not committed, designated or invested in tangible fixed assets (the "free reserves") held by the charity should be equal to three months of its usual level of total expenditure. This equates to approximately £8,500.
At this level the trustees consider that they would be able to continue the charity's present activities in the event of a significant drop in funding. At the year end the actual reserves are negative £5,248 (2020 - £5,246). Reserves are expected to remain stable.
COVID-19
Since the beginning of 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has developed rapidly, with significant social and economic impact. We have taken a number of measures to monitor and ensure the health and safety of our employee, volunteers and end beneficiaries. At this stage the impact on our ability to continue with our charitable activities is not significant. We have adapted our fundraising and trading activities to comply with government's policies and guidance.
FUTURE PLANS
The charity will continue to promote any other projects advancing the orthodox Jewish religion.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
Pesach & Nechama Davidoff Building Fund is a company limited by guarantee without share capital, incorporated on 29 October 1999 and registered with the Charity commission on 7 April 2000.
The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
New Trustees are appointed due to their interest in the work of the charity and their recognised experience in specific fields which will further support the work of Pesach & Nechama Davidoff Building Fund. Trustees can retire when they do not serve under a fixed term of tenure.
Organisational structure
The board of trustees administers the charity. The board meets periodically.
Induction and training of new trustees
New trustees are given a full induction by the other trustees of the charity.Trustees can retire when they wish as they do not serve under a fixed term of tenure.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
The trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises:
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an annual review of the risks the charity may face;
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the establishment of systems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified in the plan;
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the implementation of procedures designed to minimise any potential impact on the charity should those risks materialise.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
03868851 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1080242
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PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03868851)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31 March 2021
Registered office
19 Leweston Place London N16 6RJ
Trustees
Mr B B Davidoff Dr C Davidoff Dr R Davidoff Rabbi D Karnowsky
Company Secretary Mrs R Davidoff
Independent Examiner
Raffingers LLP Chartered Certified Accountants 19-20 Bourne Court Southend Road Woodford Green Essex IG8 8HD
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 9 July 2021 and signed on its behalf by:
Mr B B Davidoff - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Pesach and Nechama Davidoff Building Fund Limited ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts 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 your 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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 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 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
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the accounts 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 Suda Ratnam FCCA Raffingers LLP Chartered Certified Accountants 19-20 Bourne Court Southend Road Woodford Green Essex IG8 8HD
9 July 2021
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PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the year ended 31 March 2021
| 2021 Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2 34,053 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities 3 Grants made 17,482 Charitable activities 16,569 Total 34,051 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 2 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 5,246 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 5,248 |
2020 Total funds £ 58,538 21,694 43,718 65,412 (6,874) 12,120 5,246 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03868851)
BALANCE SHEET
31 March 2021
| 2021 Unrestricted fund Notes £ CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 7 121 Cash at bank 7,107 7,228 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 8 (1,980) NET CURRENT ASSETS 5,248 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 5,248 NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) 5,248 FUNDS 9 Unrestricted funds 5,248 TOTAL FUNDS 5,248 |
2020 Total funds £ 7,163 6,683 13,846 (8,600) 5,246 5,246 5,246 5,246 5,246 |
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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2021.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 9 July 2021 and were signed on its behalf by:
Mr B B Davidoff - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, 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 Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Going concern
The trustees, having made appropriate enquiries, consider that adequate resources exists for the charity to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and that, therefore, it is appropriate to adopt going concern basis in preparing the financial statements as at and for the period ended 31 March 2020. The trustees have made this assessment in respect to a period of one year from the date of approval of these accounts.
The trustees have concluded that there are no material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees are of the opinion that the charity will have sufficient resources to meet the liabilities as they fall due. In arriving at the conclusion, the trustees have considered the potential implications of the effects of Covid-19 on the charity. The figures for the period under consideration have not been impacted by Covid-19 and the trustees are confident that no adjustments are necessary to the carrying value of the assets held at the balance sheet date.
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
Preparation of the accounts requires the trustees and management to make significant judgements and estimates. The items in the accounts where these judgements and estimates have been made include: - allocation of support costs across charitable activities.
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.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Charitable activities
Charitable activities comprise those cost incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Governance costs
Governance costs comprise those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and strategic requirements of the charity and the accountancy fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity.
Allocation and apportionment of costs
Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets these criteria is identified to the fund together with a fair allocation of overhead and support costs.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
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PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
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.
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand represents such accounts and instruments that are available on demand or have a maturity of less than three months form the date of acquisition. Deposits for more than three months but less than one year have been disclosed as short term deposits.
Creditors and provision
Creditors and provision 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. Creditors and provision are recognised at the moment the charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt. They have been discounted to the present value of the future cash payments where such discounting is material.
Debtors
Debtors are recognised at their settlement amount, less any provision for non-recoverability. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid. They have been discounted to be present value of the future cash receipt where such discounting is material
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 except for bank loans which are subsequently measured at the carrying value plus accrued interest less repayments. The financing charge to expenditure is at a constant rate calculated using the effective interest method.
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| 2021 | 2020 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Donations, Legacies and Sale of religious books | 34,053 | 58,538 |
3. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
| Grants made Charitable activities |
Grant funding of activities Support Direct (see note costs (see Costs 4) note 5) £ £ £ - 17,482 - 12,017 - 4,552 12,017 17,482 4,552 |
Totals £ 17,482 16,569 |
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| 34,051 |
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PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2021
4. GRANTS PAYABLE
| Grants made The total grants paid to institutions during the year was as follows: Lubavitch Kollel Chabad Lubavitch UK Grants of £1,000 or less |
2021 £ 17,482 2021 £ 6,230 2,260 8,992 17,482 |
2020 £ 21,694 |
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| 2020 £ 3,000 9,490 9,204 |
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| 21,694 |
5. SUPPORT COSTS
| SUPPORT COSTS | |||
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| Governance | |||
| Management | costs | Totals | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Charitable activities | 2,570 | 1,982 | 4,552 |
6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2019 nor for the year ended 31 March 2018.
7. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Other debtors CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Other creditors |
2021 £ 121 2021 £ 1,980 |
2020 £ 7,163 |
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| 2020 £ 8,600 |
8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | |||
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| Net | |||
| movement | At | ||
| At 1.4.20 | in funds | 31.3.21 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 5,246 | 2 | 5,248 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 5,246 | 2 | 5,248 |
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PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2021
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 34,053 | (34,051) | 2 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 34,053 | (34,051) | 2 |
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Net | ||
|---|---|---|
| movement | At | |
| At 1.4.19 | in funds | 31.3.20 |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds | ||
| General fund 12,120 |
(6,874) | 5,246 |
| TOTAL FUNDS 12,120 |
(6,874) | 5,246 |
| Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | ||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement |
| resources | expended | in funds |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds | ||
| General fund 58,538 |
(65,412) | (6,874) |
| TOTAL FUNDS 58,538 |
(65,412) | (6,874) |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Net | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| movement | At | ||
| At 1.4.19 | in funds | 31.3.21 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 12,120 | (6,872) | 5,248 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 12,120 | (6,872) | 5,248 |
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PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2021
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 92,591 | (99,463) | (6,872) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 92,591 | (99,463) | (6,872) |
10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2021.
11. EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS
The average number of employees during the year was 1 (2020-1).
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