Charity registration number 1129246
FRIENDS OF ASHDOD
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
FRIENDS OF ASHDOD
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees Mr C Y Spitzer Mr A Jakubovitsch Mr M Margulies (Appointed 5 January 2023) Charity number 1129246 Registered office 82 Darenth Road London N16 6ED Accountants Mr J Silver FCCA Precision Ltd 32 Castlewood Road London N16 6DW
FRIENDS OF ASHDOD
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 |
| Statement of financial activities | 2 |
| Balance sheet | 3 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 4 - 7 |
FRIENDS OF ASHDOD
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023.
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 governing document, the Charities Act 2011 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 objects are the advancement of the orthodox Jewish faith, orthodox Jewish religious education, and the relief of poverty in the orthodox Jewish community.
In order to achieve these objectives the charity provides grants to Orthodox Jewish Houses of Worship, educational institutions, charities, individuals in need and other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty in Great Britain and abroad.
The trustees consider all requests which they receive and make donations based on the level of funds available. The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
The charity received £27,364 in donations during the year and £27,278 was paid out by way of grants and support costs. Grants over £5,000 made during the year to institutions are as detailed in the accounts. These grants were made in line with the stated objects of the charity and were for educational and relief of poverty purposes.
Financial review
The charity's statement of financial activities shows total free reserves of £(543), the trustees intend to further their fund-raising efforts to recover the shortfall in funds in the short term.
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level which will not impinge on its ability to support Charitable institutions.
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is constituted and governed by a Trust Deed dated 25 March 2009. The charity is managed and controlled by the Trustees who meet regularly.
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mr J Marguilies (Resigned 5 January 2023) Mr C Y Spitzer Mr A Jakubovitsch Mr M Margulies (Appointed 5 January 2023)
The power to appoint new trustees is vested in the current board. It is not the intention of the trustees of the charity to appoint any trustees. Should the situation change in the future, the trustees will apply suitable induction and training procedures. The trustees administer the day to day running of the charity.
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
.............................. .............................. Mr C Y Spitzer Mr A Jakubovitsch Trustee Trustee Dated: ......................... Dated:.........................
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FRIENDS OF ASHDOD
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| Unrestricted Unrestricted | Unrestricted Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 3 | 27,364 | 10,628 |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 4 | 27,278 | 10,778 |
| Net income/(expenditure) for the year/ | |||
| Net movement in funds | 86 | (150) | |
| Fund balances at 1 April 2022 | (629) | (479) | |
| Fund balances at 31 March 2023 | (543) | (629) |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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FRIENDS OF ASHDOD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
| 2023 Notes £ Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 177 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 10 (720) Net current liabilities Income funds Unrestricted funds The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on ......................... .............................. .............................. Mr C Y Spitzer Mr A Jakubovitsch Trustee Trustee |
£ (543) (543) (543) |
2022 £ 91 (720) |
£ (629) (629) (629) |
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FRIENDS OF ASHDOD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Friends of Ashdod is a unincorporated charity.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, 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 charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
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. 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 due to the ongoing financial support from the community. 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 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.
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FRIENDS OF ASHDOD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
1.6 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.
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.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.7 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 preparation of these financial statements did not require management to make judgements, estimates or assumptions that affect the amounts reported.
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FRIENDS OF ASHDOD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
3 Donations and legacies
| **Unrestricted ** | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 27,364 | 10,628 |
4 Charitable activities
| Charitable | Charitable |
|
|---|---|---|
| Expenditure | Expenditure |
|
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Grant funding of activities (see note 5) | 26,728 | 10,228 |
| Share of governance costs (see note 6) | 550 | 550 |
| 27,278 | 10,778 | |
| Grants payable | ||
| Charitable | Charitable |
|
| Expenditure | Expenditure |
|
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Grants to institutions: | ||
| The J and R Margulies Charitable Trust | 12,500 | 10,228 |
| Chevras Mo'oz Ladol | 12,428 | 10,228 |
| Other | 1,800 | 9,800 |
| 26,728 | 10,228 |
5 Grants payable
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FRIENDS OF ASHDOD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
6 Support costs
| Support costs Governance costs £ £ Legal and professional - 550 - 550 Analysed between Charitable activities - 550 |
2023 £ 550 550 550 |
2022 £ 550 |
|---|---|---|
| 550 | ||
| 550 |
7 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
8 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | |
| Total | - | - |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
9 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Accruals and deferred income | 720 | 720 |
11 Related party transactions
During the year the charity donated £12,500 to a charity where one of the trustees of this charity is also a trustee.
Other than the above there were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2022 - none).
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