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2025-03-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1101566

Company registration number 04700358 (England and Wales)

FRIENDS OF SHEKEL HAKODESH LIMITED

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

FRIENDS OF SHEKEL HAKODESH LIMITED

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees

N Lauber Y M Ciment

(Appointed 26 October 2025)

Secretary M Ciment Charity number 1101566 Company number 04700358 Independent examiner CHS Accountants Limited Lower Ground Floor, 13 High Road London N15 6LT

FRIENDS OF SHEKEL HAKODESH LIMITED

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 2
Statement of trustees' responsibilities 3
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Statement of cash flows 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 - 16

FRIENDS OF SHEKEL HAKODESH LIMITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The trustees, who are also the directors of the company, present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and "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).

Objectives and activities

The charity's objectives are to further those purposes both in the UK and overseas which are recognised as charitable under English Law.

The charity receives income from charitable donations and rental income, which it utilises in the provision and distribution of grants and donations.

The charity's activity in principally, but not limited to, the provision and distribution of grants and donations to charitable organisations and needy individuals for the purpose of the advancement of the orthodox Jewish religion, the advancement of education in accordance with the orthodox Jewish religion and the prevention and relief of poverty.

Public benefit

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

Significant activities and achievements against objectives

During the year the charity pursued its philanthropic objects. Income from donations and rental income aggregated £710,135 (2024: £826,119). Total resources expended was £653,218 (2024: £710,396) resulting in net surplus of £56,917 (2024: £115,723).

Financial review

The financial results of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 are fully reflected in the attached Financial Statements together with the Notes thereon.

As at 31 March 2025 the charity had Unrestricted funds of £977,821.

Reserves policy

It is the policy of the charity to maintain Unrestricted Funds, which include the Free Reserves of the charity, at a level which the trustees think appropriate after considering the future commitments of the charity and the likely costs of the charity for the next year.

Plans for future periods

The future plans of the charity are to continue to support organisations advancing the orthodox Jewish religion, orthodox Jewish education and the prevention and relief of poverty in the orthodox Jewish community worldwide.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and as such, its governing documents are its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 18 March 2003.

FRIENDS OF SHEKEL HAKODESH LIMITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

N Lauber (Appointed 26 October 2025) Y M Ciment S Direnfeld (Resigned 10 November 2025) A Kaff (Resigned 26 October 2025)

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

New trustees are appointed based on personal competence, availability and knowledge and familiarity with the community which the charity serves. New trustees are inducted into the workings of the charity by the existing trustees.

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

Organisational structure

The trustees administer the day-to-day affairs of the charity.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Y M Ciment

Trustee

29 January 2026

FRIENDS OF SHEKEL HAKODESH LIMITED

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The trustees, who are also the directors of Friends of Shekel Hakodesh Limited for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

FRIENDS OF SHEKEL HAKODESH LIMITED

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF FRIENDS OF SHEKEL HAKODESH LIMITED

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Friends of Shekel Hakodesh Limited (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (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 financial statements of the charity 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 financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

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 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 financial statements to be reached.

Pini Shebson ACA

CHS Accountants Limited Lower Ground Floor, 13 High Road London N15 6LT

Dated: 29 January 2026

FRIENDS OF SHEKEL HAKODESH LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
670,213
10,000
Investments
4
29,922
-
Total income
700,135
10,000
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
5
10,654
-
Charitable activities
6
612,229
29,797
Other expenditure
12
538
-
Total expenditure
623,421
29,797
Net income/(expenditure) and
movement in funds
76,714
(19,797)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
901,107
19,797
Fund balances at 31 March
2025
977,821
-
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
680,213
757,656
44,873
29,922
23,590
-
710,135
781,246
44,873
10,654
4,125
-
642,026
680,112
25,076
538
1,083
-
653,218
685,320
25,076
56,917
95,926
19,797
920,904
805,181
-
977,821
901,107
19,797
Total
2024
£
802,529
23,590
826,119
4,125
705,188
1,083
710,396
115,723
805,181
920,904

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

FRIENDS OF SHEKEL HAKODESH LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

Notes
Fixed assets
Investment property
14
Current assets
Debtors
15
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
17
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after
more than one year
18
Net assets
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
19
Unrestricted funds
20
2025
£
299,893
52,850
352,743
(87,274)
2024
£
£
728,045
240,120
109,405
349,525
(129,707)
265,469
993,514
(15,693)
977,821
-
977,821
977,821
£
720,545
219,818
940,363
(19,459)
920,904
19,797
901,107
920,904

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The director acknowledges her responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

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

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 29 January 2026

Y M Ciment

Trustee

Company registration number 04700358 (England and Wales)

FRIENDS OF SHEKEL HAKODESH LIMITED

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash (absorbed by)/generated from
operations
23
Investing activities
Purchase of investment property
Investment income received
Net cash generated from/(used in)
investing activities
Financing activities
Repayment of bank loans
Net cash used in financing activities
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash
equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
2025
£
(7,500)
29,922
(3,766)
£
(75,211)
22,422
(3,766)
(56,555)
109,405
52,850
2024
£
(70,545)
23,590
(8,446)
£
99,273
(46,955)
(8,446)
43,872
65,533
109,405

FRIENDS OF SHEKEL HAKODESH LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Friends of Shekel Hakodesh Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 9 Fairholt Road, N16 5EW.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

FRIENDS OF SHEKEL HAKODESH LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

1.6 Investment property

Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation, is initially recognised at cost, which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure. Subsequently it is measured at fair value at the reporting end date. The surplus or deficit on revaluation is recognised in profit or loss.

[Property rented to a group entity is accounted for as tangible fixed assets.]

1.7 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.8 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

FRIENDS OF SHEKEL HAKODESH LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.9 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The 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 where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Donations and gifts 670,213 10,000 680,213 757,656 44,873 802,529

4 Income from investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Rental income 14,773 13,045
Interest receivable 15,149 10,545
29,922 23,590

FRIENDS OF SHEKEL HAKODESH LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

5 Expenditure on raising funds
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Investment management 10,654 4,125
6 Expenditure on charitable activities
Total funds Total funds
2025 2024
£ £
Direct costs
Charitable expenditure 73,127 86,323
Grant funding of activities (see note 7) 555,488 608,715
Share of support and governance costs (see note 8)
Support 2,026 137
Governance 11,385 10,013
642,026 705,188
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 612,229 680,112
Restricted funds 29,797 25,076
642,026 705,188
7 Grants payable
Total funds
2025
£
Grants to institutions:
Higher Talmudical Education Limited 87,970
Meorai Tshernobil 54,195
Global Center of Skver 47,409
Kupa Tzduke Beis Shemeh 34,941
Beis Trana School of London Limited 33,315
Other 297,658
555,488

FRIENDS OF SHEKEL HAKODESH LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

8 Support costs allocated to activities

Governance costs
Analysed between:
Charitable activities
Governance costs comprise:
Independent examiner fees
Legal and professional
9
Net movement in funds
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial
statements
2025
£
1,421
27
578
11,385
13,411
13,411
2025
£
1,800
9,585
11,385
2025
£
1,800
2024
£
137
-
-
10,013
10,150
10,150
2024
£
1,800
8,213
10,013
2024
£
1,800

10 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

11 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2025 2024
Number Number
Total - -

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

FRIENDS OF SHEKEL HAKODESH LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

12 Other expenditure

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Financing costs 538 1,083

13 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

14 Investment property

Fair value
At 1 April 2024
Additions through external acquisition
At 31 March 2025
2025
£
720,545
7,500
728,045

15 Debtors

Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
16
Loans and overdrafts
Bank loans
Payable within one year
Payable after one year
2025
£
9,370
290,523
299,893
2025
£
19,459
3,766
15,693
2024
£
5,597
234,523
240,120
2024
£
23,225
3,766
19,459

FRIENDS OF SHEKEL HAKODESH LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

17 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Notes
Bank loans
16
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Notes
Bank loans
16
2025
£
3,766
227
81,481
1,800
87,274
2025
£
15,693
2024
£
3,766
-
124,141
1,800
129,707
2024
£
19,459

18 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year

19 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 1 April Incoming Resources At 31 March
2024 resources expended 2025
£ £ £ £
19,797 10,000 (29,797) -
Previous year: At 1 April Incoming Resources At 31 March
2023 resources expended 2024
£ £ £ £
- 44,873 (25,076) 19,797

20 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 April Incoming Resources At 31 March
2024 resources expended 2025
£ £ £ £
General funds 705,556 700,135 (623,421) 782,270
Revaluation reserve 195,551 - - 195,551

FRIENDS OF SHEKEL HAKODESH LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

20 Unrestricted funds (Continued)
Previous year: At 1 April Incoming Resources At 31 March
2023 resources expended 2024
£ £ £ £
General funds 609,630 781,246 (685,320) 705,556
Revaluation reserve 195,551 - - 195,551

21 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
£
£
At 31 March 2025:
Investment properties
728,045
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
265,469
-
Long term liabilities
(15,693)
-
977,821
-
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
At 31 March 2024:
Investment properties
720,545
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
200,021
19,797
Long term liabilities
(19,459)
-
901,107
19,797
Total
2025
£
728,045
265,469
(15,693)
977,821
Total
2024
£
720,545
219,818
(19,459)
920,904

22 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).

FRIENDS OF SHEKEL HAKODESH LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

23 Cash generated from operations 2025 2024
£ £
Surplus for the year 56,917 115,723
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities (29,922) (23,590)
Movements in working capital:
(Increase) in debtors (59,773) (16,049)
(Decrease)/increase in creditors (42,433) 23,189
Cash (absorbed by)/generated from operations (75,211) 99,273
24 Analysis of changes in net funds
At 1 April 2024 Cash flowsAt 31 March 2025
£ £ £
Cash at bank and in hand 109,405 (56,555) 52,850
Loans falling due within one year (3,766) - (3,766)
Loans falling due after more than one year (19,459) 3,766 (15,693)
86,180 (52,789) 33,391