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2023-08-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07637296 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1144117

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

FOR

GAN MENACHEM HENDON LIMITED

DAS Accounting Services Ltd 105 Eade Road OCC Building A 2nd Floor Unit 11D London N4 1TJ

GAN MENACHEM HENDON LIMITED

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7 to 8
Cash Flow Statement 9
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 10
Notes to the Financial Statements 11 to 16

GAN MENACHEM HENDON LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2023. 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 objects of the charity are to advance and promote for the pubic benefit Jewish religion and culture as well as religious understanding by providing educational facilities and services for children.

In order to achieve these objects the charity operates a nursery which offers a safe and supported environment for the education of the children of the Jewish faith. The school gives them a good grounding to progress into primary school.

Public benefit

The trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the aim 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.

Volunteers

We take the opportunity to thank all those that provided voluntary support to the organisation. Specifically to the Trustees who actively manage the charity's risks and financial position, and who provide days of their time in order to ensure the continuity and excellence of the charity.

STRATEGIC REPORT

Achievement and performance

Charitable activities

The Headteacher Mrs M Lieberman has been involved with the nursery since its inception and constantly monitors the progress of its children. The Trustees believe that the quality of the teaching is good and staff are committed to meeting the needs of individual children. A curriculum is planned for each child to enhance their learning and development which allows them to play and show individual creativity.

This year, the school maintained a similar number of children in the school as last year of approximately 73 with increased levels of efficiency and quality. The children are all from local families.

The charity has a specific policy whereby bursaries are paid in the form of reduced fees to pupils who come from disadvantaged families in the Jewish community. The amount paid in the year under review was £3,850 (2022: £5,750). The charity also gives back to the community by employing local qualified teachers and assistants.

Financial review

Financial results

The net deficit for the year amounted to £63,756 (2022: net deficit £14,481).

Total income received was £500,580 (2022: £519,501). This comprised mainly income from nursery activities which amounted to £407,443 (2022: £436,828). Total expenditure amounted to £564,336 (2022: £533,982). Of this sum expenditure on nursery activities amounted to £532,463 (2022: £501,607). The biggest element of this was staff costs of £374,212 (2022: £337,444). Governance costs amounted to £15,190 (2022: £9,798).

Investment policy and objectives

Under its Memorandum of Association the charity has power to invest in any way the trustees wish.

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GAN MENACHEM HENDON LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

STRATEGIC REPORT

Financial review

Reserves policy

The trustees recognise the need to adopt a suitable policy on reserves and the need to maintain a level of reserves to cover any unforeseen contingencies in its day to day operations.

An adequate level for such reserves is deemed to be equivalent to three months expenditure which was estimated to be £139,159 (2022: £131,636). This compares to a balance on unrestricted funds deficit at the year end of £85,711 (2022: £21,955).

Although there is a shortfall the charity is working to build up reserves to this level.

Principle risks and future plans

The main risk faced by the charity is the decline in number or students and in unpaid fees. The local demand for Jewish nurseries mitigates this risk and the Trustees take a careful approach to recovering all fees charged.

The charity moved into their new premises in 2019. The new premies offer state-of- the-art equipment and facilities that have revamped and enhanced the experience for its nursery children.

The charity continues to explore ways to enhance the surplus in the charity for more financial security and unexpected events.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

Gan Mencahem Hendon Limited is a charitable company limited by guarantee and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

According to Charity Commission guidance the charity looks to maintain a minimum of three trustees with no maximum number. 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. At each Annual General Meeting one third of the trustees will retire and will then be eligible for re-election. The charity is actively seeking to appoint additional trustees.

No trustee had any beneficial interest in any contract with the charitable company during the year.

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.

All current Trustees are appraised of new developments in charity law and practice. All new trustees are provided with all relevant information pertaining to the charity's affairs to ensure that they can understand and meet the responsibilities the role entails.

Mr M Freundlich acts as chair and principal trustee in managing the day to day operations of the charity.

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GAN MENACHEM HENDON LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Organisational structure

Gan Menachem Hendon Limited, a company limited by guarantee, was set up to provide educational facilities for Jewish children in North London. The charitable company commenced its activities on 1 September 2011.

The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year were:

Mr M M Freundlich Mr J Wilhelm

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The liability of each member in the event of winding up is limited to £10.

The charity and the nursery are run by a Governing Council that maintains control of the funds retained and are solely responsible for their disbursement. The Governing Council consists of the Trustees and additional governors appointed from the local community. The Headteacher Mrs M Lieberman has the responsibility for the day to day running of the nursery and reports to the Governing Council on all matters relating to the nursery.

Wider network

At present Gan Menachem Hendon Limited does not consider itself part of a wider network.

Related parties

Gan Menachem Hendon Limited has no tied organisations or companies.

Risk management

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the trust is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

07637296 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1144117

Registered office

Japonica House 8 Spring Villa Road Edgware London HA8 7EB

Trustees

Mr M M Freundlich Mr J Wilhelm

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GAN MENACHEM HENDON LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Independent Examiner

Mr Pesach Davidoff FCCA DAS Accounting Services Ltd 105 Eade Road OCC Building A 2nd Floor Unit 11D London N4 1TJ

Report of the trustees, incorporating a strategic report, approved by order of the board of trustees, as the company directors, on 27 June 2024 and signed on the board's behalf by:

Mr M M Freundlich - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF GAN MENACHEM HENDON LIMITED

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Gan Menachem Hendon Limited ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 August 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company 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 your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, 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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  2. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  3. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

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.

Mr Pesach Davidoff FCCA

DAS Accounting Services Ltd 105 Eade Road OCC Building A 2nd Floor Unit 11D London N4 1TJ

27 June 2024

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GAN MENACHEM HENDON LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

2023
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
3
93,137
Charitable activities
4
Charitable activities
407,443
Total
500,580
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
5
Charitable activities
564,336
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(63,756)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
(21,955)
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
(85,711)
2022
Total
funds
£
82,673
436,828
519,501
533,982
(14,481)
(7,474)
(21,955)

The notes form part of these financial statements

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GAN MENACHEM HENDON LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07637296)

BALANCE SHEET 31 AUGUST 2023

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
11
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
12
Cash at bank
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
13
NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year
14
NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)
FUNDS
15
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
2023
Total
funds
£
23,212
100,635
1,117
101,752
(180,781)
(79,029)
(55,817)
(29,894)
(85,711)
(85,711)
(85,711)
2022
Total
funds
£
22,305
122,239
11,490
133,729
(146,983)
(13,254)
9,051
(31,006)
(21,955)
(21,955)
(21,955)

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 August 2023.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 27 June 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:

The notes form part of these financial statements

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GAN MENACHEM HENDON LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07637296)

BALANCE SHEET - continued 31 AUGUST 2023

Mr M M Freundlich - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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GAN MENACHEM HENDON LIMITED

CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
Interest paid
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Net cash used in investing 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
2023
£
(703)
(1,025)
(1,728)
(8,645)
(8,645)
(10,373)
11,490
1,117
2022
£
9,817
(1,088)
8,729
(16,000)
(16,000)
(7,271)
18,761
11,490

The notes form part of these financial statements

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GAN MENACHEM HENDON LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET EXPENDITURE TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING RECONCILIATION OF NET EXPENDITURE TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
2023 2022
£ £
Net expenditure for the reporting period (as per the Statement of
Financial Activities) (63,756) (14,481)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges 7,738 7,435
Interest paid 1,025 1,088
Decrease in debtors 21,604 19,313
Increase/(decrease) in creditors 32,686 (3,538)
Net cash (used in)/provided by operations (703) 9,817

2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS

At 1.9.22
Cash flow
At
£
£
Net cash
Cash at bank
11,490
(10,373)
11,490
(10,373)
Total
11,490
(10,373)
31.8.23
£
1,117
1,117
1,117

The notes form part of these financial statements

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GAN MENACHEM HENDON LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The Charity is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 4 Breasy Place, Burroughs Gardens, London, England, NW4 4AT.

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, 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 Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are requires to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts 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 if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

The trustees do not consider there are any critical judgments or sources of estimation uncertainty requiring disclosure beyond the accounting policies listed below.

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.

Tangible fixed assets

Fixed assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Depreciation

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its estimated useful life.

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GAN MENACHEM HENDON LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation 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.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

Financial instruments

Basic financial instruments are recognised at amortised cost, except for investments in non-convertible reference and non-puttable ordinary shares which are measured at fair value, with changes recognised in profit or loss. Derivative financial instruments are initially recorded at cost and thereafter at fair value with changes recognised in profit or loss.

3. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations
Grants
2023
£
44,184
48,953
93,137
2022
£
32,804
49,869
82,673

4. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

2023
Charitable
activities
£
School fees income
244,277
Local authority funding
163,166
407,443
2022
Total
activities
£
245,823
191,005
436,828

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GAN MENACHEM HENDON LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

5. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

6.

Charitable activities
GRANTS PAYABLE
Charitable activities
Direct
Costs
£
532,463
Support
costs (see
note 7)
£
31,873
2023
£
-
Totals
£
564,336
2022
£
6,912

7. SUPPORT COSTS

Governance
Management
Finance
costs
£
£
£
Charitable activities
16,556
127
15,190
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
2023
£
Independent examiner's fee
2,000
Depreciation - owned assets
7,738
Totals
£
31,873
2022
£
2,000
7,435

8. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

9. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 August 2023 nor for the year ended 31 August 2022.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 August 2023 nor for the year ended 31 August 2022.

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GAN MENACHEM HENDON LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

10. STAFF COSTS

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
Support staff
Admin staff
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
2023
£
358,214
12,329
3,669
374,212
2023
28
2
30
2022
£
323,099
10,943
3,402
337,444
2022
27
2
29

11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Fixtures
and
Computer
fittings
equipment
£
£
COST
At 1 September 2022
45,461
15,635
Additions
4,000
4,645
At 31 August 2023
49,461
20,280
DEPRECIATION
At 1 September 2022
24,642
14,149
Charge for year
6,205
1,533
At 31 August 2023
30,847
15,682
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 August 2023
18,614
4,598
At 31 August 2022
20,819
1,486
Totals
£
61,096
8,645
69,741
38,791
7,738
46,529
23,212
22,305

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GAN MENACHEM HENDON LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2023 2022
£ £
Trade debtors 83,635 98,699
Other debtors 17,000 23,540
100,635 122,239
13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors 2023
£
5,611
2022
£
8,426
Social security and other taxes 34,543 35,080
Other creditors 53,606 18,876
Bank loans 9,771 9,741
Deferred income 75,250 72,860
Accrued expenses 2,000 2,000
180,781 146,983
14. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
Bank loans due after more than one year 2023
£
29,894
2022
£
31,006
15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds At 1.9.22
£
Net
movement
in funds
£
At
31.8.23
£
General fund (21,955) (63,756) (85,711)
TOTAL FUNDS (21,955) (63,756) (85,711)
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds Incoming
resources
£
Resources
expended
£
Movement
in funds
£
General fund 500,580 (564,336) (63,756)
TOTAL FUNDS 500,580 (564,336) (63,756)

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GAN MENACHEM HENDON LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Net
movement At
At 1.9.21 in funds 31.8.22
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund (7,474) (14,481) (21,955)
TOTAL FUNDS (7,474) (14,481) (21,955)
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds Incoming
resources
£
Resources
expended
£
Movement
in funds
£
General fund 519,501 (533,982) (14,481)
TOTAL FUNDS 519,501 (533,982) (14,481)

16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

No transactions with related parties were undertaken such as are required to be disclosed under Charities SORP FRS102

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