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2023-12-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1131109

Company registration number 06893224 (England and Wales)

BEIS BRUCHA LIMITED

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

BEIS BRUCHA LIMITED

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr S Sinitsky
Mr R Hochhauser
Mrs C Moskovitz
Mrs N Weiss
Mr A Levison
Charity number 1131109
Company number 06893224
Principal address 208 Lordship Road
London
N16 5ES
Registered office 325-327 Oldfield Lane North
Greenford
Middlesex
UB6 0FX
Independent examiner Berish Hoffman FCA
Landau Morley LLP
325-327 Oldfield Lane North
Greenford
Middlesex
UB6 0FX

BEIS BRUCHA LIMITED

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees report 1 - 4
Independent examiner's report 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Balance sheet 7
Statement of cash flows 8
Notes to the financial statements 9 - 16

BEIS BRUCHA LIMITED

TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the Period ended 31 December 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 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 objects are:

  1. To preserve and protect the good health of women and their children, particularly from the Jewish Community, from across England, by providing:

  2. access to a facility of supported accommodation offering physical and emotional support;

  3. education in, and the health benefits, of breastfeeding;

  4. information on child-rearing topics including healthcare and nutrition;

  5. opportunities for new mothers to socialise and participate in social activities with other new mothers in a similar situation;

  6. links to mainstream health services

  7. To promote any other exclusively charitable objects and purposes as the trustees see fit, provided that they are regarded as charitable by the law of England and Wales.

In line with its objectives the charity provides supported residential care for disadvantaged, vulnerable women postbirth, particularly those contending with physical disabilities, domestic abuse, mental health issues & PND. Babies are cared for in a dedicated nursery whilst mothers recuperate. Qualified nursery staff support mothers in acquiring necessary skills to care for their newborn and themselves despite their limitations.

Our objectives are set to reflect our aims for the care and wellbeing of women and children. It is important to us that we maintain and enhance the care that we provide our residents.

This objective is, however, set in the context of the broader goals we set for Beis Brucha and its residents.

Our key objectives for the year included:

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

BEIS BRUCHA LIMITED

TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Achievements and performance

Beis Brucha’s management team, have continued to implement changes and upgrades in all departments. Improvements introduced previous financial periods have been carefully monitored and necessary adjustments introduced.

Partners working in conjunction with Beis Brucha

BEIS BRUCHA LIMITED

TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Financial review

The charity derives its income from donations, grants and voluntary contributions paid by mothers attending the home.

During the 8-month period to 31 December 2023 there was a proportional increase in income in comparison to the previous 12-month period.

Expenditure also proportionally increased in the period due to an increase in staff costs, rent & rates and food & kitchen consumables.

Income during the period totalled £693,190 (2023: £960,583) and expenditure totalled £787,832 (2023: £959,632).

At the period end, the charity's funds were in deficit. The trustees have plans to embark on an online crowdfunding campaign which will aim to reverse the shortfall.

The new management team running the office at Beis Brucha, has introduced a new accounting programme to simplify the buying process and streamline its long list of suppliers. This will also lead to cost savings and assist with improving the charity's financial position.

This approach, combining increased fundraising efforts and operational efficiencies, may help restore the charity’s financial stability.

Plans for future periods

The trustees anticipate that the charity will continue its work in the foreseeable future subject to satisfactory income.

Plans for the upcoming year include:

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 30th April 2009.

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

Mr S Sinitsky Mr R Hochhauser Mrs C Moskovitz Mrs N Weiss Mr A Levison

BEIS BRUCHA LIMITED

TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The power to appoint new trustees is vested in the continuing board. New trustees are appointed based on personal competence, skills, local availability and are given, in the view of the board, sufficient training to understand the nature of the charity and its workings. They are required to read the Charity Commission's 'The Essential Trustee' and are encouraged to read other Charity Commission publications. The day to day running of the home is delegated to a manager with qualified staff on the nursery side.

None of the trustees have 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.

Risk management

The charity has identified and assessed the major risks to which it is exposed, in particular those of safety and protection of the vulnerable whilst in the Charity's care as well as the finances of the charity. The charity is satisfied that systems are in place and routinely assessed including procedures for Child Protection, Health and Safety, Vulnerable Adults Policy and Financial Management and Controls.

The trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Mr R Hochhauser Trustee

27 September 2024

BEIS BRUCHA LIMITED

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BEIS BRUCHA LIMITED

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Beis Brucha Limited (the charity) for the Period ended 31 December 2023.

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 ICAEW, 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.

Berish Hoffman FCA

Landau Morley LLP 325-327 Oldfield Lane North Greenford Middlesex UB6 0FX

Dated: 29 September 2024

BEIS BRUCHA LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
**31 Dec 2023 ** 31 Dec 2023 31 Dec 2023 **30 Apr 2023 ** 30 Apr 2023 30 Apr 2023
Notes £ £ £ £ £ £
Income from:
Donations and legacies 3 667,953 24,570 692,523 867,271 93,010 960,281
Investments 4 617 - 617 302 - 302
Total income 668,570 24,570 693,140 867,573 93,010 960,583
Expenditure on:
Raising funds 5 30,132 - 30,132 31,784 1,700 33,484
Charitable activities 6 761,489 24,570 786,059 819,838 106,310 926,148
Total expenditure 791,621 24,570 816,191 851,622 108,010 959,632
Net income/(expenditure) and
movement in funds (123,051) - (123,051) 15,951 (15,000) 951
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 May 2023 (20,012) - (20,012) (35,963) 15,000 (20,963)
Fund balances at 31
December 2023 (143,063) - (143,063) (20,012) - (20,012)

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

BEIS BRUCHA LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

31 Dec 2023 30 Apr 2023
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 12 20,243 4,788
Current assets
Debtors 13 1,546 39,030
Cash at bank and in hand 84,167 147,063
85,713 186,093
Creditors: amounts falling due within 14
one year (233,225) (188,262)
Net current liabilities (147,512) (2,169)
Total assets less current liabilities (127,269) 2,619
Creditors: amounts falling due after
more than one year 15 (15,794) (22,631)
Net assets excluding pension liability (143,063) (20,012)
Net liabilities (143,063) (20,012)
The funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds (143,063) (20,012)
(143,063) (20,012)

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the Period ended 31 December 2023.

The directors acknowledge their 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 Period 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 27 September 2024

Mr R Hochhauser

Trustee

Company registration number 06893224 (England and Wales)

BEIS BRUCHA LIMITED

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash absorbed by operations
19
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Investment income received
Net cash (used in)/generated from
investing activities
Financing activities
Repayment of bank loans
Net cash used in financing activities
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of Period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of Period
31 Dec 2023
£
£
(39,139)
(17,704)
617
(17,087)
(6,670)
(6,670)
(62,896)
147,063
84,167
30 Apr 2023
£
£
(7,507)
-
302
302
(10,007)
(10,007)
(17,212)
164,275
147,063

BEIS BRUCHA LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Beis Brucha Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 325-327 Oldfield Lane North, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 0FX.

1.1 Reporting period

The charity’s reporting period has been shortened changing the period end date from 30 April 2024 to 31 December 2023. This adjustment aligns the reporting year with the calendar year. Accordingly the comparative amounts presented in the financial statements (including the related notes) are not entirely comparable.

1.2 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, 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.

1.3 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.

1.4 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.

1.5 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.

Grants, including grants for the purchase of fixed assets, are recognised in full in the statement of financial activities in the year in which they are receivable.

1.6 Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 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. Costs include irrecoverable VAT.

BEIS BRUCHA LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.7 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures and fittings

15% on reducing balance

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.8 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.

1.9 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.

1.10 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

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
**31 Dec 2023 ** 31 Dec 2023 31 Dec 2023 **30 Apr 2023 ** 30 Apr 2023 30 Apr 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
Donations and gifts 667,953 - 667,953 867,271 - 867,271
Grants - 24,570 24,570 - 93,010 93,010
667,953 24,570 692,523 867,271 93,010 960,281

BEIS BRUCHA LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Income from donations and legacies Income from donations and legacies (Continued)
Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
**31 Dec 2023 ** 31 Dec 2023 31 Dec 2023 **30 Apr 2023 ** **30 Apr 2023 ** 30 Apr 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
Grants receivable for core activities
Other grants - 8,570 8,570 - 93,010 93,010
Other - 16,000 16,000 - - -
- 24,570 24,570 - 93,010 93,010

3 Income from donations and legacies

4 Income from investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
31 Dec 2023 30 Apr 2023
£ £
Interest receivable 617 302
Expenditure on raising funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
**31 Dec 2023 ** 31 Dec 2023 31 Dec 2023 **30 Apr 2023 30 Apr 2023 ** 30 Apr 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
Fundraising and publicity
Fundraising agents 27,429 - 27,429 31,370 - 31,370
Advertising 2,703 - 2,703 414 1,700 2,114
30,132 - 30,132 31,784 1,700 33,484

5 Expenditure on raising funds

BEIS BRUCHA LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

6 Expenditure on charitable activities

31 Dec 2023 30 Apr 2023
£ £
Direct costs
Staff costs 315,450 406,679
Depreciation and impairment 2,249 845
Rent and rates 36,372 55,839
Insurance 1,682 2,598
Light and heat 23,906 36,971
Repairs and maintenance 86,989 60,263
Food & kitchen supplies 228,080 262,751
Nursery and home consumables 28,416 22,108
Agency staff 41,367 47,328
Wellbeing classes 2,693 897
767,204 896,279
Share of support and governance costs (see note 7)
Support 13,814 23,413
Governance 5,041 6,456
786,059 926,148
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 761,489 819,838
Restricted funds 24,570 106,310
786,059 926,148
Support costs allocated to activities
31 Dec 2023 30 Apr 2023
£ £
Office costs 5,860 6,829
Telephone 1,970 3,023
Sundries 1,252 3,209
Computer costs 1,220 90
Bank Charges 893 1,137
Loan interest 492 942
Consultancy fees 1,488 3,678
Overdue tax interest 639 4,505
Governance costs 5,041 6,456
18,855 29,869
Analysed between:
Charitable activities 18,855 29,869

7 Support costs allocated to activities

BEIS BRUCHA LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

7 Support costs allocated to activities (Continued) (Continued)
31 Dec 2023 30 Apr 2023
Governance costs comprise: £ £
Accountancy 5,041 6,456
5,041 6,456
8 Net movement in funds 31 Dec 2023 30 Apr 2023
£ £
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets 2,249 845

9 Trustees

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

10 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the Period was:

The average monthly number of employees during the Period was:
31 Dec 2023 30 Apr 2023
Number Number
Charitable activities 28 26
Management 1 1
Total 29 27
Employment costs 31 Dec 2023 30 Apr 2023
£ £
Wages and salaries 294,932 373,020
Social security costs 15,654 22,204
Other pension costs 4,864 11,455
315,450 406,679

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

11 Taxation

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

BEIS BRUCHA LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

12 Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and
fittings
£
Cost
At 1 May 2023 33,659
Additions 17,704
At 31 December 2023 51,363
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 May 2023 28,871
Depreciation charged in the Period 2,249
At 31 December 2023 31,120
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023 20,243
At 30 April 2023 4,788
13 Debtors
31 Dec 2023 30 Apr 2023
Amounts falling due within one year: £ £
Prepayments and accrued income 1,546 39,030
14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
31 Dec 2023 30 Apr 2023
£ £
Bank loans 10,119 9,952
Other taxation and social security 58,049 75,768
Trade creditors 120,872 97,142
Other creditors 30,212 -
Accruals and deferred income 13,973 5,400
233,225 188,262
15 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
31 Dec 2023 30 Apr 2023
£ £
Bank loans 15,794 22,631

BEIS BRUCHA LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

16 Retirement benefit schemes
31 Dec 2023 30 Apr 2023
Defined contribution schemes £ £
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes 4,864 11,455

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

17 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 May 2023 Incoming Resources At 31
resources expended December
2023
£ £ £ £
Grants receivable - 24,570 (24,570) -
Previous year: At 1 May 2022 Incoming Resources At 30 April
resources expended 2023
£ £ £ £
Grants receivable 15,000 93,010 (108,010) -

18 Related party transactions

Transactions with related parties

During the Period the charity entered into the following transactions with related parties:

The charity received donations totalling £56,550 (2023: £61,000) from The Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations, £16,736 (2023: £26,517) from Keren Association Limited and £10.000 from Gemach Limited , charities with common trustees.

BEIS BRUCHA LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

19
Cash generated from operations
(Deficit)/surpus for the Period
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
Movements in working capital:
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
Increase in creditors
Cash absorbed by operations
20
Analysis of changes in net funds
At 1
Cash at bank and in hand
Loans falling due within one year
Loans falling due after more than one year
31 Dec 2023
30 Apr 2023
£
£
(123,051)
951
(617)
(302)
2,249
845
37,484
(33,924)
44,796
24,923
(39,139)
(7,507)
May 2023
Cash flows At 31 December
2023
£
£
£
147,063
(62,896)
84,167
10,048
(167)
9,881
(22,631)
6,837
(15,794)
134,480
(56,226)
78,254