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 2024
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 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 6 | to | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 | to | 13 |
PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03868851)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31 March 2024
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 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).
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 £52,000 (2023 - £38,002).
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 has incoming resources from voluntary donations and sales of religious educational books. Income for the year totalled £55,235 (2023 - £65,993). Total expenditure for the year amounted to £61,282 (2023 - £47,728). Net deficit for the year was £6,047 (2023 surplus of £18,265).
The financial results of the charity's activities for the year to 31 March 2024 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.
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PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03868851)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31 March 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
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.
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. 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.
Funds required to meet this policy equate to approximately £12,000. At the year end the actual reserves were £18,191 (2023 - £24,238) which is higher than the target level of reserves and which will enable the trustees to increase charitable expenditure accordingly.
FUTURE PLANS
The charity will continue to promote its core activities and will consider any other projects advancing its objects.
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.
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PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03868851)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number
03868851 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1080242
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 3 December 2024 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 2024.
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.
Yedidya Zaiden FCCA
Raffingers LLP Chartered Certified Accountants 19-20 Bourne Court Southend Road Woodford Green Essex IG8 8HD
3 December 2024
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PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the year ended 31 March 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
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| Unrestricted | Total | ||
| fund | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 55,235 | 65,993 |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||
| Charitable activities | 3 | ||
| Grants made | 52,000 | 38,002 | |
| Charitable activities | 9,282 | 9,726 | |
| Total | 61,282 | 47,728 | |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (6,047) | 18,265 | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 24,238 | 5,973 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 18,191 | 24,238 | |
| CONTINUING OPERATIONS |
All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities.
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 2024
| 2024 Unrestricted fund Notes £ CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 8 5,459 Cash at bank 15,189 20,648 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 9 (2,457) NET CURRENT ASSETS 18,191 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 18,191 NET ASSETS 18,191 FUNDS 10 Unrestricted funds 18,191 TOTAL FUNDS 18,191 |
2023 Total funds £ 5,151 21,427 26,578 (2,340) 24,238 24,238 24,238 24,238 24,238 |
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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 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(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.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03868851)
BALANCE SHEET - continued
31 March 2024
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 3 December 2024 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 2024
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 2024. 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.
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.
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PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
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 company is considered to pass the tests set out in Sch. 6, para. 1 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the company is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Pt. 11, Ch. 3 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or s. 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
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.
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PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| DONATIONS AND LEGACIES | ||||||
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| Donations, legacies and sale of religious books CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Grants made Charitable activities GRANTS PAYABLE Grants made The total grants paid during the year was as follows: |
Grant funding of activities Direct (see note Costs 4) £ £ - 52,000 3,096 - 3,096 52,000 |
2024 £ 55,235 Support costs (see note 5) £ - 6,186 6,186 2024 £ 52,000 |
2023 £ 65,993 Totals £ 52,000 9,282 61,282 2023 £ 38,002 2023 £ 21,600 2500 5,320 6,048 35,468 |
2023 £ 65,993 |
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| Lubavitch Education Trust | 21,600 | |||||
| Lubavitch Kollel | 6,360 | |||||
| Chabad Lubavitch UK | 9,300 | |||||
| Smaller grants | 10,655 | |||||
| 47,915 | ||||||
3. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
4. GRANTS PAYABLE
During the year, grants paid to individuals totalled £4,085 (2023: £2,534).
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PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2024
5. SUPPORT COSTS
| Governance Management costs £ £ Charitable activities 1,004 5,182 TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the 31 March 2023. Trustees' expenses There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023. STAFF COSTS The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: 2024 Administration - No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 £ Other debtors 5,459 |
Totals £ 6,186 year en 2023 1 2023 £ 5,151 |
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6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.
7. STAFF COSTS
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PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2024
9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
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| £ | £ | |||
| Other creditors | 2,457 | 2,340 | ||
| 10. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | |||
| Net | ||||
| movement | At | |||
| At 1.4.23 | in funds | 31.3.24 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 24,238 | (6,047) | 18,191 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 24,238 | (6,047) | 18,191 | |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | ||||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | ||
| resources | expended | in funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 55,235 | (61,282) | (6,047) | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 55,235 | (61,282) | (6,047) | |
| Comparatives for movement in funds | ||||
| Net | ||||
| movement | At | |||
| At 1.4.22 | in funds | 31.3.23 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 5,973 | 18,265 | 24,238 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 5,973 | 18,265 | 24,238 |
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PESACH AND NECHAMA DAVIDOFF BUILDING FUND LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2024
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
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| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 65,993 | (47,728) | 18,265 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 65,993 | (47,728) | 18,265 |
11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the year, the charity received donations aggregating £41,530 (2023: £47,200) from Mr Baruch Davidoff, a trustee.
12. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS FEES
The Independent Examiners fees for the period were £2,400 (2023 - £2,430).
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