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2021-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1142505

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

FOR

CHASDEI SHOLOM

Raffingers LLP, Statutory Auditor Chartered Certified Accountants 19-20 Bourne Court Southend Road Woodford Green Essex IG8 8HD

CHASDEI SHOLOM

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2021

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Report of the Independent Auditors 4 to 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance Sheet 9
Cash Flow Statement 10
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 11
Notes to the Financial Statements 12 to 15

CHASDEI SHOLOM

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2021

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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

Objectives and aims

The objective of Chasdei Sholom is the prevention and relief of poverty in the community, by providing grants to individuals in need, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.

Public benefit

The trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit, when reviewing the aims and objectives and in planning the charity's future activities.The aims of the charitable company for the public benefit are detailed in the 'Objectives and Activities' section of this report and the main activities undertaken in order to carry out the charitable company's aims for the public benefit are outlined under 'Achievements and Performance' below.

Grantmaking

The trustees support charities whose Objects are in line with the Objects of this charity. The charity accepts any grant application subject to the trustees' review. Financial help is then given according to circumstances and funds then available.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

The period proved very successful in terms of both donations received and grants paid.

During the year, the charity provided much needed financial support to needy families and individuals and grants to other qualifying institutions that are involved in the relief of poverty

Due to the recent Covid-19 pandemic, there was an increase in donations received from the public who were keen to support the charity's response to the pandemic which included responding to additional requests from both needy individuals and institutions that required additional funding.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Investment policy and objectives

Under its Trust Deed the charity has the power to invest in any way the trustees wish.

Reserves policy

The trustees have not established the level of reserves (that is those funds that are freely available) that the charity ought to have. Reserves are needed to bridge the funding gaps between spending on activities and receiving resources through voluntary donations and grants. The trustees consider that the ideal level of reserves as at 31 March 2021 would be three months of resources expended. However, Chasdei Sholom is principally operated as a grant giving charity, and the trustees' policy is to seek to distribute bulk of the income arising in each financial year as at becomes available.

The actual reserves at 31 March 2021 were £66,065 which is significantly less than the target figure. The trustees therefore, are considering ways in which further unrestricted funds may be raised.

Financial results

The financial results for the year to 31 March 2021 are shown in the attached financial statements.

Total income increased from £969,786 to £1,978,354 and total expenditure increased from £1,053,271 to £1,954,425 in comparison with the previous period.

There was a net increase in funds of £23,929 (2020 - decrease of £83,485) with total unrestricted funds carried forward of £66,065 (2020 - £42,136).

FUTURE PLANS

The charity is planning to generate more income for the much needed grants that it makes.

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CHASDEI SHOLOM

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2021

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

Chasdei Sholom is constituted as an unincorporated charity and was formed on 21 June 2011. The charity is registered with the Charity Commission (Charity Registration Number 1142505) and is governed by its Constitution.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The Articles of Association stipulate that there must be a minimum of three trustees and there is no maximum number of trustees. All trustees must be members of the charitable company. Additional trustees may be appointed by the existing trustees at any time, either to fill a casual vacancy or as an addition to the existing trustees. Any trustees so appointed will hold office only until the next Annual General Meeting and will then be eligible for re-election. No trustee had any beneficial interest in any contract with the charitable company during the year.

The charitable company strives to ensure equal opportunities and diversity in both the employment of staff and trustee appointments. Selection criteria and procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities.

Potential trustees are invited to informally attend trustee meetings prior to appointment and a comprehensive induction programme is available. Additionally individual trustees may undertake external training in a particular area of their role on the Governing Body.

Organisational structure

The board of trustees administers the charity and meets at least four times in a year.

Risk management

The trustees have undertaken a full risk assessment of the organisation covering financial, operational, regulatory, governance and management. Various systems and checks have been put into operation, which are reviewed annually.

Covid-19

The Covid 19 pandemic which has had a significant social and economic impact on communities worldwide, resulted in an increased demand for assistance. The trustees adapted their activities to comply with government's policies and guidance and were able to raise significant additional funds to enable them to continue their work.

Fundraising

The charity has a good reputation within the local community and has a large pool of regular donors who wish to have a part in the charitable activities of the charity. Existing donors often recommend and encourage other philanthropists to pledge their support to the success of the charity. As such, the trustees do not engage professional fundraisers nor do they undertake public collections or cold calls.

The charity is committed to the principals set out by the Fundraising Regulator in its Code of Fundraising Practice. When donors are approached, this is done with sensitivity and respect and with regard to their circumstances.

The trustees are pleased to report that no complaints were received in the past twelve months in relation to its fundraising activities.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1142505

Principal address

23 Portland Avenue London N16 6HD

Trustees

Mrs R Schwartz Rabbi E Schwartz Mr J Stern

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CHASDEI SHOLOM

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2021

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Auditors

Raffingers LLP, Statutory Auditor Chartered Certified Accountants 19-20 Bourne Court Southend Road Woodford Green Essex IG8 8HD

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 27 January 2022 and signed on its behalf by:

Rabbi E Schwartz - Trustee

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHASDEI SHOLOM

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Chasdei Sholom (the 'charity') for the year ended 31 March 2021 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.

Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHASDEI SHOLOM

Responsibilities of trustees

As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements which give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHASDEI SHOLOM

Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

We have been appointed as auditors under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

The extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities including fraud:

Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, was as follows:

We assessed the susceptibility of the charity's financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by:

To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we:

In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to:

There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the trustees and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any.

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHASDEI SHOLOM

Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors.

Other matters which we are required to address

Other matter

In the previous accounting period, the trustees of the charity took advantage of audit exemption under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 as amended by the Charities Act 2011 (Accounts and Audit) Order 2015. Therefore, the prior period financial statements were not subject to audit.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Raffingers LLP, Statutory Auditor Chartered Certified Accountants 19-20 Bourne Court Southend Road Woodford Green Essex IG8 8HD

27 January 2022

Raffingers LLP is eligible to act as an auditor in terms of Section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006

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CHASDEI SHOLOM

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

for the year ended 31 March 2021

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
3
Grants to individuals
Grants to institutions
Support costs
Total
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
2021
Unrestricted
fund
£
1,978,354
207,517
1,738,038
8,870
1,954,425
23,929
42,136
66,065
2020
Total
funds
£
969,786
159,845
885,769
7,657
1,053,271
(83,485)
125,621
42,136

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CHASDEI SHOLOM

BALANCE SHEET

31 March 2021

2021
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
7
9,625
Cash at bank
65,440
75,065
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
8
(9,000)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
66,065
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
66,065
NET ASSETS
66,065
FUNDS
9
Unrestricted funds
66,065
TOTAL FUNDS
66,065
2020
Total
funds
£
17,746
24,640
42,386
(250)
42,136
42,136
42,136
42,136
42,136

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 27 January 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:

Rabbi E Schwartz - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CHASDEI SHOLOM

CASH FLOW STATEMENT

for the year ended 31 March 2021

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
Interest paid
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in
the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the reporting period
2021
£
40,920
(120)
40,800
40,800
24,640
65,440
2020
£
(64,243)
(7,407)
(71,650)
(71,650)
96,290
24,640

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CHASDEI SHOLOM

NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT

for the year ended 31 March 2021

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income/(expenditure) for the reporting period (as per the
Statement of Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Interest paid
Decrease in debtors
Increase in creditors
Net cash provided by/(used in) operations
2021
£
23,929
120
8,121
8,750
40,920
2020
£
(83,485)
7,407
11,835
-
(64,243)

2.

ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS

At 1.4.20
Cash flow
At
£
£
Net cash
Cash at bank
24,640
40,800
24,640
40,800
Total
24,640
40,800
31.3.21
£
65,440
65,440
65,440

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CHASDEI SHOLOM

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

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.

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Debtors

Debtors are recognised at their settlement amount, less any provision for non-recoverability. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid. Debtors more than one year are included in the accounts at their carrying value.

Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

Creditors and provisions

Creditors are recognised when there is an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of settlement can be estimated reliably.

Financial instruments

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value except for bank loans which are subsequently measured at the carrying value plus accrued interest less repayments. The financing charge to expenditure is at a constant rate calculated using the effective interest method.

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CHASDEI SHOLOM

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2021

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations and grants
3.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Grants to individuals
Grants to institutions
Support costs
4.
GRANTS PAYABLE
Grants to individuals
Grants to institutions
The total grants paid to institutions during the year was as follows:
Beis Yacob Hayashan
Chasdei Aharon
Cong. Kahal Chareidim
Eizer L'bachurim
Hachnasas Orchim Linas Hachesed
Irgun Haysomim Boneini
Irgun Kadmoinenu
Kehal Ohel Menachem Vitepsk
Keren Ezer Ne'suin Tchernobal
Keren Yesomim Fund
Khal Beis Moshe Aharon
Kollel L'horoah
Kolel Tifereth Meshilem D'tosh
Mesivta Ziev Hatorah
Mifal Hachesed Keren Ose Choyil
Mifal Keren Hachesed
Talmud Torah V'yeshiva Ketana
Tchabe Kollel Limited
Shaarei Marpe
Other grants below £45,000
Grant
funding of
activities
(see note
4)
£
207,517
1,738,038
-
1,945,555
2021
£
1,978,354
Support
costs (see
note 5)
£
-
-
8,870
8,870
2021
£
207,517
1,738,038
1,945,555
2021
£
47,484
135,541
50,000
40,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
73,070
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
47,850
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
266,981
48,000
479,112
1,738,038
2020
£
969,786
Totals
£
207,517
1,738,038
8,870
1,954,425
2020
£
159,845
885,769
1,045,614
2020
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Donations were paid to institutions whose objectives include the relief of poverty.

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CHASDEI SHOLOM

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2021

5. SUPPORT COSTS

SUPPORT COSTS
Governance
Management Finance costs Totals
£ £ £ £
Support costs 1,550 120 7,200 8,870

6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020.

7. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Other debtors
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other creditors
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 1.4.20
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
42,136
TOTAL FUNDS
42,136
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
1,978,354
TOTAL FUNDS
1,978,354
2021
£
9,625
2021
£
9,000
Net
movement
in funds
£
23,929
23,929
Resources
expended
£
(1,954,425 )
(1,954,425 )
2020
£
17,746
2020
£
250
At
31.3.21
£
66,065
66,065
Movement
in funds
£
23,929
23,929

8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

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CHASDEI SHOLOM

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2021

9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

At 1.4.19
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
125,621
TOTAL FUNDS
125,621
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
969,786
TOTAL FUNDS
969,786
Net
movement
in funds
£
(83,485)
(83,485)
Resources
expended
£
(1,053,271 )
(1,053,271 )
At
31.3.20
£
42,136
42,136
Movement
in funds
£
(83,485)
(83,485)

10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

During the year, the charity made net grants of £135,341 to Chadei Aharon Limited, a charity of which Rabbi E Schwatz and Mr Joel Stern are trustees.

During the year, the charity made net grants of £30,500 to Congregation Sharei Sholom Tchabe Limited, a charity of which Rabbi E Schwatz is also a trustee.

During the year, the charity made net grants of £10,673 to Start Upright, a charity of which Rabbi E Schwatz is also a trustee.

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