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CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1082560

THE MA'OS YESOMIM CHARITABLE TRUST UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

5 APRIL 2025

THE MA'OS YESOMIM CHARITABLE TRUST

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

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Trustees' annual report 1
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Statement of financial position 6
Notes to the financial statements 7

THE MA'OS YESOMIM CHARITABLE TRUST

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT

YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2025.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered charity name The Ma'os Yesomim Charitable Trust Charity registration number 1082560 Principal office Roeder House Vale Road London N4 1QE The trustees R Berkovits S Sinitsky Independent examiner Joshua Neumann FCA New Burlington House 1075 Finchley Road LONDON NW11 0PU

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The official name of the charity is The Ma'os Yesomim Charitable Trust. It is a registered charity constituted by Deed of Trust. Its registered charity number is 1082560.

Appointment, training and recruitment of trustees

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, which includes an understanding of the content of the Deed of Trust and their legal obligations under the Charity Act and the recent financial performance of the charity. Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events which enhance their knowledge and skill thereby improving the performance of their role.

Management of the charity

The trustees administer the day-to-day affairs of the charity. Trustees seek advice from their Accountants and other professionals on a regular basis to ensure regulatory compliance.

Related parties and co-operation with other organisations

None of the trustees receive remuneration or other benefit from their work with the charity. Any connection between a trustee of the charity with a donee 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.

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THE MA'OS YESOMIM CHARITABLE TRUST

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued)

YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The charity is established for the relief in cases of poverty, need, hardship or distress by reason of their social and/or economic circumstances, orphan children of the Jewish community in England.

The charity's principal activity throughout the year was the provision and distribution of donations and grants to charities in accordance with its objectives. These donations and grants were made at the discretion of the trustees.

The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Trust's aims and objectives and in planning future activities and setting the grant making policy for the year.

Grant making policy

Grants are made to charitable institutions, organisations and authorised individuals which accord with the objects of the charity.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

During the year the charity continued its philanthropic activities to relieve poverty and hardship in the Jewish community.

A total of £27,000 has been distributed during the year in accordance with the objectives of the charity as shown in the attached financial statements.

The charity's direct investments in UK property realised a gross income of £30,000 and indirect investments via joint ventures in UK property realised a net income of £24,318.

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THE MA'OS YESOMIM CHARITABLE TRUST

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued)

YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Risk Management

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

Reserves Policy

At the year-end £1,135,802 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 charity's investment portfolio, the future commitments of the charity and the likely administrative costs of the charity for the next year.

Investment Powers, Policy and Objectives

Under the Deed of Trust, the charity has the power to make any investment, which the trustees see fit. The trustees regularly review the charity's position and needs in respect of the investment policy.

The trustees believe their experience within the UK investment property market will maximise the charity's income from its investments.

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

The trustees, whilst being of the opinion that sufficient funds are required to be retained within the charity in order to maintain and finance its investment portfolio, and thereby its financial return, are actively considering a policy of substantially increasing the rate and quantum of donations made by the charity in those areas which would justify such an approach.

The trustees plan to continue to make distributions in accordance with their grant making policy and to ensure that an appropriate level of reserves is maintained.

The trustees' annual report was approved on 2 February 2026 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

R Berkovits Trustee

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THE MA'OS YESOMIM CHARITABLE TRUST

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE MA'OS YESOMIM CHARITABLE TRUST

YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Ma'os Yesomim Charitable Trust ('the charity') for the year ended 5 April 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act 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

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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.

Joshua Neumann FCA Independent Examiner

New Burlington House 1075 Finchley Road LONDON NW11 0PU

2 February 2026

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THE MA'OS YESOMIM CHARITABLE TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

2025 2025 2024
Unrestricted
funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £
Income and endowments
Investment income 4 54,318 54,318 62,279
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Total income 54,318 54,318 62,279
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Expenditure
Expenditure on raising funds:
Investment management costs 5 (20,880) (20,880) (19,568)
Expenditure on charitable activities 6,7 (29,698) (29,698) (176,520)
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Total expenditure (50,578) (50,578) (196,088)
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Net gains on investments 9 34,251
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Net income/(expenditure) and net movement in funds 3,740 3,740 (99,558)
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Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 1,132,062 1,132,062 1,231,620
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Total funds carried forward 1,135,802 1,135,802 1,132,062
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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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THE MA'OS YESOMIM CHARITABLE TRUST STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

5 APRIL 2025

2025 2024
Note £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Investments 13 1,123,421 1,272,776
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 14 60,606 56,261
Cash at bank and in hand 165,632 26,755
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226,238 83,016
CREDITORS: amounts falling due
within one year 15 (9,121) (11,341)
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NET CURRENT ASSETS 217,117 71,675
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TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES 1,340,538 1,344,451
CREDITORS: amounts falling due
after more than one year 16 (204,736) (212,389)
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NET ASSETS 1,135,802 1,132,062
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FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted funds 1,135,802 1,132,062
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Total charity funds 17 1,135,802 1,132,062
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These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 2 February 2026, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

R Berkovits Trustee

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

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THE MA'OS YESOMIM CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is Roeder House, Vale Road, London, N4 1QE.

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 Charities Act 2011.

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure.

The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The functional currency of the charity is sterling, rounded to the nearest whole pound.

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 operational existence for the foreseeable future by meeting its liabilities as they fall due, based on the net current asset position of the charity. In addition, the trustees recognise that they have the ability to exercise control over the charity's grant making charitable activities due to the absence of any legally binding obligations.

Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. These estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

The trustees do not consider there are any critical judgements or sources of estimation uncertainty requiring disclosure beyond the accounting policies listed below.

Fund accounting

General unrestricted funds comprise the accumulated surplus or deficit on income and expenditure account. They are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.

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THE MA'OS YESOMIM CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

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:

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.

Investment property

The charity has investment in a number of unincorporated property joint venture syndicates. The investments are shown at cost. Income arising from such investments is shown in the statement of financial activities. All joint venture syndicates make up their accounts to 31 March each year and the results are included on this basis.

Investment properties are initially recognised at cost, being the fair value of consideration given, including transaction costs associated with the investment property.

After initial recognition, investment properties whose fair value can be measured reliably without undue cost or effort are held at fair value. Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value are recognised in the profit or loss account in the year that they arise.

No depreciation is provided in respect of investment properties applying the fair value model.

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THE MA'OS YESOMIM CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Financial instruments

Financial instruments are classified and accounted for, according to the substance of the contractual arrangement, as either financial assets, financial liabilities or equity instruments. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the charity after deducting all of its liabilities.

Trade and other debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised initially at transaction price plus attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, trade and other debtors that are classified as receivable within one year are measured at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be received net of impairment.

Trade and other creditors

Trade and other creditors are recognised initially at transaction price less attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition trade and other creditors that are classified as payable within one year are measured at the discounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial position comprise cash at bank.

4. INVESTMENT INCOME

INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Income from investment properties 30,000 30,000 23,286 23,286
Share of joint venture income 24,318 24,318 38,993 38,993
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54,318 54,318 62,279 62,279
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5. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COSTS

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Property insurance costs 2,466 2,466 1,261 1,261
Othe property costs 1,343 1,343 516 516
Loan interest payable 17,071 17,071 17,791 17,791
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20,880 20,880 19,568 19,568
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EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Grants and donations 27,000 27,000 174,300 174,300
Support costs 2,698 2,698 2,220 2,220
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29,698 29,698 176,520 176,520
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6. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE

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THE MA'OS YESOMIM CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

7. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY ACTIVITY TYPE

Activities
undertaken Total funds Total fund
directly Support costs 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Grants and donations 27,000
27,000 174,300
Governance costs
2,698
2,698 2,220
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27,000
2,698
29,698 176,520
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The following grant payments were made during the year ended 5 April 2025:

£
Amud Hatzdokoh Trust 5,000
CSBS Trust 6,000
S & J Charitable Trust 9,000
Sundry grants < £5,000 7,000
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Total grants 27,000
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All grants made during the year were for the provision of basic necessities and financial support to the poor and furtherance of the Jewish religion.

8. ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS

Donations Total 2025 Total 2024
£ £ £
Governance costs 2,698 2,698 2,220
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9. NET GAINS ON INVESTMENTS
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Gains/(losses) on other investment
assets 34,251 34,251
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10. INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEES
2025 2024
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 2,220 2,220
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11. STAFF COSTS

No staff costs or wages have been paid to employees, including the members of the committee, during the year.

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THE MA'OS YESOMIM CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

12. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES

No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the trustees.

13. INVESTMENTS

INVESTMENTS
Investment Other
properties investments Total
£ £ £
Cost or valuation
At 6 April 2024 772,000 500,776 1,272,776
Share of profit 24,318 24,318
Withdrawals (173,673) (173,673)
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At 5 April 2025 772,000 351,421 1,123,421
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Impairment
At 6 April 2024 and 5 April 2025
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Carrying amount
At 5 April 2025 772,000 351,421 1,123,421
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At 5 April 2024 772,000 500,776 1,272,776
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Investment properties

No depreciation has been provided in respect of investment properties, applying the fair value model.

The charity carries its investment properties at fair value, with changes in fair value being recognised in the statement of financial activities. The trustees revalued the charity's investment properties as at 5 April 2025 using techniques detailed below together with their knowledge of the UK property market.

The investment property was valued using the investment method of valuation. The trustees review the relevant income streams, deducting any non-recoverable costs to be incurred by the landlord to arrive at a net income. The income is then capitalised at a market yield which is deducted along with purchaser's costs to arrive at the fair value.

Other investments comprise of the charity's interest in unincorporated joint venture syndicates.

14. DEBTORS

DEBTORS
2025 2024
£ £
Prepayments and accrued income 1,206 1,261
Other debtors 59,400 55,000
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60,606 56,261
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THE MA'OS YESOMIM CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

15. CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year

2025 2024
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 6,901 6,901
Accruals and deferred income 2,220 4,440
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9,121 11,341
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The bank loan is secured over one of the fixed assets held by the charity.

16. CREDITORS: amounts falling due after more than one year

2025 2024
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 204,736 212,389
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The bank loan is secured over one of the fixed assets held by the charity.

17. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS

Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds
At Gains and At
6 April 2024 Income Expenditure losses 5 April 2025
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 1,132,062 54,318 (50,578) 1,135,802
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At Gains and At
6 April 2023 Income Expenditure losses 5 April 2024
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 1,231,620 62,279 (196,088) 34,251 1,132,062
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18. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025
£ £
Investments 1,123,421 1,123,421
Current assets 226,238 226,238
Creditors less than 1 year (9,121)
(9,121)
Creditors greater than 1 year (204,736)
(204,736)
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Net assets 1,135,802 1,135,802
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Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024
£ £
Investments 1,272,776 1,272,776
Current assets 83,016 83,016
Creditors less than 1 year (11,341)
(11,341)
Creditors greater than 1 year (212,389)
(212,389)
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Net assets 1,132,062 1,132,062
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THE MA'OS YESOMIM CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

19. RELATED PARTIES

During the year, the charity made donations totalling £9,000 (2024: £3,000) to S & J Charitable Trust, a charity where Mr Sinitsky is also a trustee and £Nil (2024: £147,000) to Friends of Toldos Avrohom Yitzchok, a charity where Mr Berkovits is also a trustee.

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