B’NAI MACCABIM SYNAGOGUE (Incorporating Yeshua International Messianic Jewish Ministry)
CHARITY N[o] 1118992
ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 14[th] MARCH 2024
REGISTERED ADDRESS
42 Constellation Mobile Home Park Elsworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4JP
Telephone: 01954 268060
Email: chayarobertson@gmail.com
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B’NAI MACCABIM SYNAGOGUE (Incorporating Yeshua International Messianic Jewish Ministry)
CHARITY N[o] 1118992
| CONTENTS | PAGE |
|---|---|
| Administrative details | 3 |
| Executive Committee Report | 4 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activity | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the Accountants | 8 |
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B’NAI MACCABIM SYNAGOGUE (Incorporating Yeshua International Messianic Jewish Ministry)
CHARITY N[o] 1118992
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
B’Nai Maccabim Synagogue is governed by a constitution, adopted in April 2007, administered by a Board of Trustees.
| REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER | 1118992 |
|---|---|
| OFFICIAL ADDRESS | 42 Constellation Mobile Home Park |
| Elsworth | |
| Cambridgeshire | |
| CB23 4JP | |
| CUSTODIAN TRUSTEES | Ms Chaya Robertson |
| Mrs Julie Chalmers | |
| Mr Mark Chambers | |
| BANK | Barclays Bank plc |
| 41 High Street | |
| St Neots | |
| Huntingdon | |
| Cambridgeshire | |
| PE19 1AS | |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER | Elona Tenn-Dixon |
| 10 Hunter Close | |
| Borehamwood | |
| Hertfordshire | |
| WD6 2SW |
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDING 14[TH] March 2024
The Board of Trustees for B’Nai Maccabim Synagogue (incorporating Yeshua International Messianic Jewish Ministry) present their report and accounts for the year ending 14[th] March 2024.
The aims of the charity (hereafter referred to as BMS/YI) are to:
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Promote the belief in, and the teachings of, Messiah Yeshua as the fulfilment of Biblical Judaism.
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Encourage outreach to the general public and unite Jews by birth and Jews by choice.
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Promote a framework of fellowship and community within the UK and abroad.
To this end we provide:
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Weekly Shabbat Torah Services
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High Holy Day and Festival Services
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Literature and teaching materials in printed and web-based format for the UK and abroad.
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Regular Events, including but not restricted to:
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Prayer meetings and Bible Studies
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Conversion Classes
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Hebrew Classes
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Dance Workshops
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Provision for life-cycle events – marriages, funerals, bar/bat-mitzvah etc.
We provide training and support to synagogues in Zambia, Kenya and Tanzania and send regular humanitarian aid to orphanages and schools run by these synagogues. We also send humanitarian aid to other projects in the UK, Israel and Africa, and occasional other projects as deemed appropriate.
BMS/YI is administered by a Board of Trustees, working closely with the synagogue’s spiritual leaders.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
To prepare a report and Accounts for each financial year, giving a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity, including a statement of financial activity as required by the Charities Act.
In preparing these statements, we have complied with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) regulations of 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice. We believe that reasonable and prudent judgements have been made. The Board of Trustees is also responsible for maintaining adequate accounting records, for safeguarding the assets of the charity, and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Trustees have taken the decision not to insure against risk at this time.
AUDITORS
At the present time, the Trustees have agreed that the Annual Accounts are subject to an independent examination in accordance with the Charities Act of 2011.
SUMMARY
For the period of this report, BMS/YI has no direct employees but contracts for the services of a full-time Rabbi. The charity owns no property and rents meeting space on a monthly basis.
Approved by the Board and signed on its behalf by
Corder Chair/Trustee
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INDEPENENT EXAMINERS REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
Independent examiner’s report to the Board of Trustees of BMI/YI
This report is made on the accounts of BMI/YI for the Financial Year ending 14[th] March 2024 as set out on pages 6-8 of this report.
Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and the Examiner
As the trustees of BMS/YI, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. You consider that the audit statement of section 145(1) of the Charities Act of 2001 (The Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis procedures specified in the General Direction, given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(1), whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the Independent Examiner’s Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes the review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts kept with these records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeks explanation from you, as Trustees, concerning such matters. The procedure undertaken does not provide all the information that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do not express an audit view given by the accounts.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
- Which give me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements “to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 41 of ‘The Act’ and “to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records of ‘The Act’
Have not been met, or
- To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: ……………………………………………………………………….. Date: 19.01.2024 Name: Elona Tenn-Dixon Address:
Address: 10 Hunter Close Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2SW
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B’NAI MACCABIM SYNAGOGUE (Incorporating Yeshua International Messianic Jewish Ministry)
CHARITY N[o] 1118992
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| BMS Current Account |
YESHUA Current Account |
TOTAL FUNDS 2024 |
TOTAL FUNDS 2023 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incoming Resources | ||||
| Donations | £48,341.63 | £9,600.00 | £57,941.63 | £35,763.85 |
| Bank Interest/refunds | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0 | £0.00 |
| TOTAL | £48,341.63 | £9,600.00 | £57,941.63 | £45,162.56 |
| Resources Expended | ||||
| Rabbi & Expenses Refund | £23,700.00 | £0.00 | £23,700.00 | £21,250 |
| Hall Rental | £3,263.00 | £0.00 | £3,263.00 | £1,753.50 |
| Gifts/Humanitarian Aid | £14,240.53 | £7,050 | £13,681 | |
| Bank Charges | £0.00 | £66.00 | £66.00 | £71.50 |
| Equipment (copier rental and IT equipment) |
£0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £3,458.68 |
| Ministry Expenses (office supplies and charges, travel, vehicle, phone, internet, printing, subscriptions etc. |
£1,921.14 | £2,494.28 | £4.415.42 | £3,653.01 |
| Conference Expenses | £994.06 | £0.00 | £994.06 | £0.00 |
| TOTAL | £44,118.73 | £9,610.28 | 53,729.01 | £44,621.09 |
| Net incoming / outgoing resources before transfers |
£4,222.90 | £-10.28 | £4,212.62 | £ 541.47 |
| Net Movements in Funds | £4,222.90 | £-10.28 | £4,212.62 | £ 615.75 |
| Total Funds at 14/03/2023 | £6,474.36 | £27.08 | £6,501.44 | £5,322.03 |
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B’NAI MACCABIM SYNAGOGUE (Incorporating Yeshua International Messianic Jewish Ministry)
CHARITY N[o] 1118992
| Balance Sheet as of 14th March 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Balance in bank and at hand | ||
| BMS Current Account | £ | 6,474.36 |
| YESHUA Current Account | £ | 32.08 |
| Liabilities | £ | 0.00 |
| Net Current Assets | £ | 0.00 |
| General Funds | £ | 0.00 |
| Total Funds as of 14th March 2022 | £ | 6,501.44 |
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B’NAI MACCABIM SYNAGOGUE (Incorporating Yeshua International Messianic Jewish Ministry)
CHARITY N[o] 1118992
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTANTS
There are no notes to be brought to attention pertaining to this set of accounts
10 Hunter Close Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2SW
Dear Sir or Madam
I have examined the accounts of B’Nai Maccabim Synagogue (incorporating Yeshua International Messianic Jewish Ministry) and am fully satisfied that they have been managed in accordance with my enclosed statement.
Yours Sincerely
Elona Tenn-Dixon
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