Adat Yeshua
Messianic Synagogue
Adat
Yeshua
Annual Trustees Report for
Financial Year 2019/2020
31 August 2020

Trustees Report for the year ended 31 August 2020
The Trustees present their report along with the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31
August 2020. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Adat Yeshua
accounting policies and comply witli the applicable law and the requirements of SORP 2005,
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
Constitution and objects
The Adat Yeshua Messianic Synagogue is constituted under a deed of trust established in
2006 and is a registered charity No 1116976.
The principal objects of the Synagogue are to function as a community home for Jews and
Converts who follow Messianic Judaism and follow the Jewish Messiah, and to promote
Messianic Judaism in the spheres of public worship, religious, educational, social, cultural,
and charitable activities.
Structureg governance, and management
The Synagogue's governing document is its constitution, which is reviewed periodically. The
Trustees of the Synagogue are elected by the Synagogue Leadership Team.
The Trustees normally meet officially three times a year and liaise frequently to review the
operational and fmancial activities of the Synagogue. The Trustees cooperate closely with the
Executive Leadership of the synagogue, which makes all significant operational decisions for
the running of the synagogue.
External affiliations
The synagogue is affiliated with the Union of British Messianic Synagogues ('UBMS'), for
which, benefit membership fees are payable on an annual basis. The UBMS provides
leadership, training, and accountability structure for the affiliated synagogues, and acts as an
employer to the Rabbi appointed to the leadership of the synagogue.
The synagogue is also affiliated (via the UBMS) to the Union of Messianic Synagogues
(UMS). There are currently no membership fees for this affiliation.
Achievement of objectives and review of activities
Our objectives are set in the charity's Trust Deed and are summarised below:
To advance the Jewish faith through the teachings of Yeshua the Messiah in such
ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Tn￿teeS from time
to time may think fit.
To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by
the provision of funds, goods, or services of any kind, including through the provision
of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the

Trustees from time to time may think f.It.
Our objectives are set to reflect our faith and community aims. Each year the Trustees review
the objectives and activities of the synagogue to ensure they continue to reflect our aims. In
carrying out this review the Trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on
public benefit and its supplementary public guidance on the advancement of religion for the
public benefit.
Although we offer public services on Shabbat and at High Holy Days ThThere people are
welcome to come and learn about our faith and worship, this has been seriously affected by
the Covidl 9 virus pandemic. However, this situation has also had a positive effect on how we
work, as will be outlined later in this report.
The services are led by our Rabbi, who is supported by a leadership team who also contribute
to leading the synagogue liturgy and teaching. The leadership team continues to develop,
with the Rabbi providing ongoing rabbinic training and nientoring under the auspices of the
U.BMS/UMS, which acts as the oN'ersight organisation for the affiliated messianic
synagogues.
An important element of our faith is charitable giving (Tzedakah), including tithes and
donations to the synagogue. Those donations are used not only to fund the operational
expenditure of the synagogue, but also to provide help and relief of need and fmancial
hardship of the synagogue members and affiliated organisations. A special fund set up to
specifically support people in the community suffering fmancial hardship continues to make
several donations to those in need. Once again, this year we supported the work of the JNF by
sponsoring their tree planting programme and for the second time we supported a UK-wide
Mitzvah Day event where we had a big fundraising day in support of a local women's shelter
in Norwich.
It has been our aim and objective this last year to continue with the furnishing and refit of the
new building purchased three years ago. This has continued as finances have allowed and the
main office and sanctuary are now virtually completed, as well as the kitchen and creche area.
We are currently setting out design plans to develop the rear space in the building which has
been either under-used OT cornpletely unused. This development plan is continuing to gather
momentum and we anticipate being able soon to announce the fonnal plans for the complete
reconstruction of the rear area of the building.
The very rear room, which had been developed into a creative Studio to enable a start-up, not
for profit business, has had a change of use, once again caused by the pandemic. This change
will also be detailed later.
An important element of the synagogue function is ediication and welfare. The synagogue
offers a range of courses to the members througliout the year, such as Hebrew classes and
theology seminars. In addition, the synagogue continues to offer new conversion courses for
those requesting it. The nurnb￿- of these courses has been increased to cater for tlie growing
interesL not only locally but also nationally and internationally.
The synagogue also oversaw the immersions of those who had concluded their conversion
programme and welcomed the new 'Jews by choice, into the community as members. The

Youth Work continued under the guidance and oversight of one of our leaders, with a new
Discipleship Programme started up to ensure the spirittial progress of the young people in the
community.
Unfortunately, the Rabbi's ability to continue with our outreach and 'interfaith' work, which
included teaching and leading assemblies in schools to demonstrate Jewish life to children
who have not had any contact with it, has had to be suspended due once again to the
pandemic. It is intended to continue these when the situation allows it. Tliis includes speaking
invitations from local churches and other venues who have expressed an interest in learning
more about the Jewish faith in general and Messianic Judaism in part.icular.
As part of the Synagogue's continuing activities, we offer marital guidance, either before
marriage, or after for couples of 'mixed faith, backgrounds. We focus on couples and families
who have a Jewish/Christian faith combination. Our Synagogue is uniquely placed to
minister into such families and offers a major source of public benefit from this aspect of 01
work. develop
The effects of the Covid 19 pandemic - positive and negative.
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The obvious r￿st effect of the Covid 19 pandemic was to curtail the physical meeting in the
synagogue for Shabbat and other services in addition to the social events we hold. The second
negative effect was that the rear room, which had seen so much time and effort spent
preparing it to open as a space for a not-for-profit community activity business, had to close
within a few weeks of its successful opening. However, these negative effects have led to
some incredibly positive outcomes.
In the case of the rear room, the vast amount of hard work that had been done meant that
within a short time of the pandemic hitting us, and the subsequent hardships that were caused
within the local population due to job losses, we were able to open a food bank. This very
quickly grew and with the partnership which has developed with the local council, it has
grown into a much valued, appreciated and well utilised facility within the local community.
Initially, while we were unable to meet for regular services for the membership, it was
decided that we would stream the services for members to 'attend' within their own homes.
This was initially achieved by the simple process of utilising a mobile phone to record and
upload the services to an online plarfonn. What we did not foresee was the amazing response
from a growing number of people literally from around the globe.
It was decided that we would need to offer a much more professional package to cope with
this growth. A professional camera and broadcast system were installed, and the broadcast
services soon began to be attended by many hundreds and then thousands of participants, not
only locally and nationally, but from many countries all around the world.
With this growing level of interest, it is now planned to look at the possibility of expanding
the building to include a new online teaching facility, children's centre and other associated
projects. It is hoped that this will be achieved over the next year ,and has it has now become
the main focus of our future plans.

A full review of Synagogue activities has been undertaken by the Leaders and Trustees and
will be circulated to all members of the synagogue via the Virtual Jewish Community (an
internet community hub).
Public benefit
The charity carries out a number of activities in pursuance of its charitable aims. The Trustees
consider that these activities (summarised above) provide benefit to both the synagogue
mernbership and local and wider community of Norwich.
Plans for the future.
Within each of our main categories the following are the short- and medium-terni goals:
To research and plan for the development of our own building to further facilitate the
vision and ministy direction of the Synagogue. This will include a bid for funding to
extend the rear of the building.
To set up and embed within the community a series of smaller 'focus groups, working
with common/shared identities. These will enhance individual strengths and interests
while continuing to build community cohesion.
To develop internal structures further to allow the Rabbi to devote time to building the
wider European and worldwide dimension of the work of the UB.MS/UMS.
To expand the vision of the synagogue further into possible online work and ministry.
To continue to develop the Foodbank and Food hub situated in the rear of the
synagogue complex.
To develop a working model of supporting the weaker and more vulnerable members
of society, especially those of non-UK origin.
Financial revieMT
The Statement of Financial Activities for the year to 31 August 2020 is set out in an attached
document. It shows a new operating surplus of £22,391. This compares with last year's
deficit of £6,331.
Most of the charity's income comes from tithes and donations to the synagogue. Duiing the
year, the synagogue received £91,891 donations (compared with £73,121 in 2018/19). The
synagogue has a policy of dedicating a share of the donations to the Financial Support Fund.
The synagogue has a policy of dedicating a share of the donations to the Financial Support
Fuiid
The charity's main areas of expenditure during the year were salary costs (£46,581) which
covered both Rabbi and Part-time A(Iministrator, and the repair, maintenance and
refurbishment costs associated with the synagogue building. The Part-Time Administrator left
her employment with us during the time period covered by this report.
The details of the financial spending are listed in the Statement of Financial Activities. The
synagogue adheres to the UBMS policy of paying the national Living Wage as a minimum.

Reserves policy
It is the policy of the Synagogue to maintain our unrestricted funds, which are the free
reserves of the Synagogue, at a level which is adequate to keep the Synagogue solvent. In
conjunction with the subscriptions and other incoming resources, this provides sufficient
funds to cover the administrative and support costs of the Synagogue.
In addition to the unrestricted general fund, the synagogue operates two restricted funds:
Financial Support Fund to support those suffering financial hardship.Financial
support fund to support those suffering financial hardship; and
Capital Fund for refurbisknnent and associated capital costs of the synagogue
building.Capital fund for refL￿bIs1]ment and associated capital costs of the sYnagO￿le
building.
Risk Management
The trustees have examined the major strategic, business, and operational risks which the
Synagogue faces and confm that systems are in place, or aiTangements have been
established, to manage risks that have been identified. Appropriate DBS checks, supported by
appropriate safeguarding policies, are made for those who work with children or vulnerable
groups within the Synagogue.
The synagogue makes use of the public liability insurance provided by UBMS.
This report was approved by the Trustees on 14th June, 2021 and signed on its behalf by the
Chair.
Terence Brown.
Chair of Trustees.

Adat Yeshua Messianic Synagogue
(Charity no. 1116976)
Receipts and payments accounts
Adat
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For the perlod from
Date
Date
To
31Au
2019
30Au
2020
Section A Receipts and payments
Unre5trirted funds
Building Fund
Irestritted)
Financial Support
Fund Irestricted)
Total funds
Last year
to the nearest£
to the T￿reSt £
tothe nearest£
to the nearest £
to the neaTest £
Al Receipts
Donatsons
91,891
16
73,121
Interest
16
Other
L740
87,906
1,740
93,647
3,125
76,248
Sub totol{Gross income for ARJ
3,468
2.273
Building Fund
(restricted)
A2 Asset and Investment sales, (see table).
Loan received towards refurbishment of the
synagogue building
Unrestricted fvnds
Financial Support Fund
Irestrirted)
Total funds
Last year
Sub total
Totol receipts
87,906
3,468
93,64
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A3 Payments
unrestritt￿ funds
Building Fund
restricted
Financial support Fund
restricted
Totsl fund5
Last year
Salary
AdministrdtFve costs
Food
Building costs
Repair and Maintenance
46581
3,227
358
4552
46￿1
3,227
358
52,540
3,459
2.417
4,401
7,569
943
943
F trriii
Equipment
Gifts (given)
Miscellaneous
Travel
532
532
1,026
199
975
975
278
278
2,500
370
Loans
Sub total
58.003
2343
72,170
A4 Asset and investment purchases {see
table)
Loan repayment
Office equipment
Building Fund
(restricted)
Unrestricted funds
Financial Support Fund
(restricted)
Totsl funds
Last year
10310
10.310
9510
900
Sub total
10310
10,310
10,410
Total payments
2.943
71,25
Net of receIpts/{payn￿￿tsj
A5 Transfers between funds
19,593
525
2.273
22,391
-6,331
7,226
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A6 Cash funds last year end
Ca5hfunds this yeor end
15,918
42,737
7,226
2.273
23.144
45.535
30,116
23,785
525
Sectlon B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted funds
Building Fund
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Financlal Support
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Details
to nearest £
to nearest £
to nearest £
Bl Cash funds
Current bank account
8213
525
2,273
Savings bank ara>urt
Cash
Petty Cash
Total cashfvnds
525
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Adat
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examinerfs Report
Report to the trustees/
members of
Adat Yeshua Messianic Synagogue
On accounts for the year
ended
Charity no
(if any)
31 August 2020
1116976
Set out on pages
Respective responsibilities The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The
of trustees and examiner charitvs trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section
144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 Act) and that an independent
examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to=
examine the accounts under settion 145 of the 2011 Act"
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 145{5){b) of the 2011 Act"
and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the
examinerfs statement Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records
kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those
records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the
accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required
in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts
present a 'true and fairf view and the report is limited to those matters set out in
the statement below.
Independent examiner's In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention, which
statement gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the
requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities
Act" and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply
with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
l. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Date:
Signed:
07/06/2021
Name:
Lenka Carbonell Marvan
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body (if
Institute of Chartered Accountancy in England and Wales (ICAEW)

any):
Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.
Give here brief details of any
items that the examiner
wishes to disclose.
No matters for disclosure noted.