CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From 1 June 2023 To 31 May 2024
Charity name: Friends of the Bereaved Families Forum (FBFF)
Charity registration number: 1118221
Objectives and Activities
SORP referenre
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
Para 1.17
To promote racial and religious harmony by
advancing education and promoting dialogue
and understanding between Muslims and
Jews in United Kingdom, Israel and
Palestine.
To educate the Brttish public regarding the
IsraelilPalestinian conflict and to make them
aware of the fact that there are people on
both sides of the conflict who advocate
negotiations and dialogue leading to
reconciliation and
eace.
We support the work of the Parents Circle-
Families Forum, a joint IsraelilPalestinian
organisation made up of more than 700
families of Palestinians and Israelis all of
whom have been bereaved in the conflicts
between them. In spite of their losses they
renounce violence and advocate dialogue
wrth the other side wrth a view to
reconciliation and peace.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or servi￿$
identified in the accounts.
Para 1.17 and
1.19
In the UK many people support one side or
the other in the conflict and are convinced
that the other side is not interested in peace.
By bringing together on the same platform a
Palestinian and an Israeli who have each
paid the highest pri￿ in this conflict we aim
to show that peace is possible. This work is
extremely important in improving relations
between Jewish and Muslim communities in
the UK.
We raise funds to help the Parents Circle-
Families Forum in Israel and Palestine to
help them build bridges between the two
communities, through narrative projects,
dialo
ue meetin
s and other activities.
In all our work the Trustees have had regard
to the guidance on public benefit issued by
the Charty Commission.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para 1.18

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SORP reference
The charity makes grants to the Parents
CirclelFamilies Forum in Israel when funds
are available.
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Paia 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers
Other
Achievements and Perforniance
SORP referenre
We organised several events- some in
person and some online- explaining the
work of the Friends of the Bereaved
Families. These events are organised to
raise the profile of our charity and raise
funds for the charity. The events consist of
presentations from some of the families of
bereaved Israelis and Palestinians. A major
event took place on 3 De￿Mber, 2023.
'Holding on to Humanty, featured Robi
Damelin and Mohamed Abu Jafar in
conversation with award-winning journalist
Marina Cantacuzino, founder of The
Forgiveness Project.
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity's work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
Para 1.20
We also held a Joint Memorial Day event in
May 2024 in London attended by 100
people.
We publish occasional newsletters giving
information on activities and programmes for
fostering peace and collaboration between
Israelis and Palestinians.

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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1.41
Investment performan
against objectives
Paia 1.41
Other

Financial Review
Review of the charity's
financial position at the end
of the period
Para 1.21
At the end of the period the charity's
financial position was healthy. The tragic
events of October Ph
2023, and the
aftermath resulted in a large increase in
donations for the financial year. We made a
substantial grant to the Parents Circle and
retained some funds in the expectation of
employing a Development Manager in the
ear ended 31" Ma
, 2025.
In general, the charity aims to keep six to
twelve months, revenue expenditure in
reserves. For the year ended 31" May,
2024, this equals between £6,804 and
£13,608. As explained above, we retained
additional funds in the expectation of
employing a Development Manager in the
ear ended 31" Ma
, 2025.
£46,104
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reseNes
stating why they are held
Para 1.22
Amount of reserves held
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.22
Para 1.22
Para 1.24
Para 1.23
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The charity's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
Paia 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1.46
other

Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's
trusts..
Type of governing document
PaTa 1.25
Trust deed
How is the charity
constituted?
, dorated
association. CIO)
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Para 1.25
Charitsble trust
Para 1.25
Elected by trustees.
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Policies and prO￿dureS
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees
Para 1.51
The charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties
Para 1.51
Other
Reference and Administrative details
Chari
name
Other name the chari
uses
Re
istered chari
number
Charity's principal address
Friends of the Bereaved Families Forum
FBFF
1118221
Dymotts Cottage, Frogham Hill
Fordingbridge
Hampshire
SP6 2HW

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Name of person (or
body) entitled to
appoint trustee (if
an
Trustee name
Office (if any)
Dates acted if not for
whole year
Rabbi Daniel Smith
David Goldberg
Jess Brandler
Dr Caroline Elton
Chair
From 16111123
Rev Ruth Adams
From 16111123
Lady Gilda Lev
Diana du Luart
From 16111123
Secretary
From 16111123
Deborah
Nissenbaum
116123 to 116124
Brian Humphreys
Treasurer
116123 to 116124
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Cor
orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re
Director name
ortwasa
roved
Name of trustees holding title to propety belonging to the charty
Trustee name
Dates acted if not for
whole
ear

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
held in this capacity
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity's own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infonnation)
Type of
Name
Add￿sS
adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infonnation)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of ke
ersonnel details
Other o
tional information

Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, ￿port above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Daniella Acker
Treasurer
Date
21 November 2024

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Friends of the Bereaved Families
Forum
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Friends of the Bereaved
Families Forum (the Charity) for the year ended 31 May 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts
in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts 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 Charty Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's ststement
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my
attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material
respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charty as required by section 130
of the Act,. or
the accounts do not accord with those records
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.
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Joshua Kingston BSC. ACA
Burton Sweet Chartered Accountants
The Clock Tower
5 Farleigh Court
Old Weston Road
Flax Bourton
Bristol BS48 1 UR
Date.. 21 November 2024

FRIENDS OF THE BEREAVED FAMILIES FORUM (F.B.F.F.)
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024
CHARITY NO: 1118221
2024
2023
RECEIPTS
Voluntsry income to further charity's objectives
Donations
Events income
Total receipts
69,214
477
69.691
12,522
3,860
16,382
PAYMENTS
Costs of charitable activities
Bank charges and donation handling charges
Website, Internet
Adminlmarketinglcommunications
Event costs inc PCFF visit
Insurance
Sundries
Total payments
246
4,699
5,500
2.564
561
38
13.608
231
3,874
6,000
2,538
499
35
13,177
Net receiptsi(payments)
Less.. Grants to Parents Circle
56,083
30,000
3,205
5,500
Net excessl (deficit) of receipts over payments
26.083
(2,295)
FRIENDS OF THE BEREAVED FAMILIES FORUM (F.B.F.F.)
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31ST MAY 2024
2024
2023
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank
46,104
20,021
Total assets
46.104
20,021
CASH RESERVES
Unrestricted funds
Opening balance at 1 June 2023
Net receiptsl{payments) for the year
20,021
26,083
22,316
(2,295)
Closing balance at 31 May 2024
46,104
20,021
I hereby certify that the Receipts and Payments Account and the Ststement of Assets and Liabilities
for the year ended 31 st May 2024 are in accordance with the underlying records.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees on 21 November 2024
Daniella Acker
Treasurer