## **UK FRIENDS OF AFIKIM** 

**Trustees' report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023** 



## UK FRIENDS OF AFIKIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 

||Contents||
|---|---|---|
|Charity Information||2|
|Trustees Report||3-4|
|Independent examiner report||5|
|Statement of Financial Activities||6|
|Balance Sheet||7|
|Notes to the Accounts||8-9|
|Detailed Statement of Financial Activities||10|





## UK FRIENDS OF AFIKIM 

## CHARITY INFORMATION 

|Trustees|M Margulies|
|---|---|
||C Margulies|
||E Schwarcz|
|Charity Address|66 Cranwich Road|
||London|
||N16 5JF|
|Charity Number|1147959|
|Accountants|JS&Co Accountants Ltd|
||26 Theydon Road|
||London|
||E5 9NA|
|Bankers|HSBC Bank Plc|



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UK FRIENDS OF AFIKIM REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 

The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements of the charitable trust for the year ended 31 March 2023. The trustees have 

adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' issued in March 2005 in preparing the financial statements of the Charity. 

## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** 

## **Governing document** 

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

## **Risk Management** 

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. 

## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES** 

## **Objectives and aims** 

The objectives of the charity are the advancement and furtherance of the Jewish religion and Jewish religious education and the alleviation of poverty amongst the Jewish community throughout the world. 

During this era of social complexity, Israeli society is faced with a troubling situation: the increasing number of children at-risk.  At present, 330,000 Israeli children are classified as “at-risk” and live in a daily state of crisis. The parental functioning in these families is generally deficient due to a difficult economic situation, unemployment, emotional or physical abuse and more. This lack of family support, in addition to living in poverty, diminishes the chances of children at-risk to escape the cycle of distress that envelops them. 

In 2007, the **AFIKIM** Association, rose to the challenge and developed a unique intervention program.  The focus of the **AFIKIM** program is on children and their families. Our aim is to provide children at-risk with their immediate needs while integrating them into a long-term program geared towards excellence in education, values and character. This is achieved through learning enrichment and character development while simultaneously integrating their parents into the **AFIKIM** Center for Parental Empowerment. Working with the family as a unit strengthens the family’s stability and is the secret to advancing the child. 

**AFIKIM** After-School Educational Centers provide a positive year-round framework (incl. school vacations). Children join in 3[rd] grade and remain in the program through the 8[th] grade when they are better equipped for high school and their future. Daily, they receive lunch and supper, study Hebrew, math, English and lessons in life skills and values. Classes are delivered by professional teachers in small groups of 10. Each child also participates in extra-curricular activities, as well as a weekly computer course. Most significantly, the **AFIKIM** staff is in regular contact with the children's teachers to individualize the program as needed. 

To ensure a secure future for each child, their parents are integrated into the **AFIKIM** Parental Empowerment Centers where they develop skills for managing their homes and families, while enhancing their vocational skills. Activities are moderated by a professional facilitator and courses are administered by licensed teachers. This program helps the beleaguered parents cope with the challenging demands of parenting and of life. 

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The **AFIKIM** Association presently operates a network of after-school centres in Jerusalem, Kiryat Malachi, Lod and Kiryat Shmona. The unique program is built on the conviction that supportive frameworks both at home and at school assist children emotionally and academically, allowing them to grow and advance. 

The Uk Friends of Afikim also supports the poor and children at risk in the UK. We have recently increased our activities in this area thanks to the restricted grant received. 

## **AFIKIM's** integrated program is unique in a variety of ways: 

 **In-depth work:** Children are members of the center for six consecutive as opposed to the one-year programs of other after-school centers. 

 **Parental involvement:** Parents are members of the Center for Parental Empowerment for six years in order to rehabilitate the family unit. 

 **Academic excellence:** The teaching staff is comprised of professional teachers, rather than volunteers, and follows a Ministry of Education curriculum to advance required learning material. 

 **Focus on values and good character:** The center promotes ethical behavior and Jewish values in a daily values education program. 

 **Continuous programming:** Activities take place throughout the year including holidays and school vacations. 

 **Extracurricular activities:** The children are integrated into specialized workshops according to their personal choice and talent. 

 **Computers program:** The children (and parents) participate in computer courses order to bridge the digital gap. 

 **Cooperation with schools:** AFIKIM staff works closely with the children's teachers to monitor and advance the child's progress. 

## **FINANCIAL REVIEW** 

## **Reserves policy** 

It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserve of the charity, at a level which the trustees 

think appropriate after considering the future commitments of the charity and the likely administrative costs of the charity for the next year. 

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: 

M Margulies – Trustee 

31 January 2024 

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## **UK FRIENDS OF AFIKIM** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

## **YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023** 

We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023 set out on pages 6 to 10. 

## **Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Independent Examiner** 

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”) and that an independent examination is needed. 

It is my responsibility to: 

- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act; 

- to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act); and 

- state whether particular matters have come to my attention. 

## **Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement** 

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission.   An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records.   It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters.   The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. 

## **Independent Examiner’s Statement** 

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 

- a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements: 

   - to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act; and 

   - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or 

- b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

Js&Co Accountant Ltd 26 Theydon Road London E5 9NA 

31[st] January 2024 

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## UK FRIENDS OF AFIKIM 

## STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 

for the year ended 31 March 2023 

|Notes<br>INCOMING RESOURCES<br>Incoming resources from generated funds<br>Voluntary Income<br>RESOURCES EXPENDED<br>Charitable activities<br>Supporting Afikim`s activities<br>Governance costs<br>Total resources expended<br>NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING)<br>RESOURCES<br>RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS<br>Total funds brought forward<br>TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD|Unrestricted<br>Restricted<br>2023<br>Total Funds<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>46,933<br>0<br>46,933<br>46,933<br>0<br>46,933<br>37,270<br>0<br>37,270<br>674<br>0<br>674<br>37,944<br>0<br>37,944<br>8,989<br>0<br>8,989<br>16,387<br>0<br>16,387<br>25,376<br>0<br>25,376|2022<br>Total Funds<br>£<br>53,411|
|---|---|---|
|||53,411<br>80,188<br>654|
|||80,842<br>-27,431<br>43,818|
|||16,387|



The Notes form part of the financial statements 

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## UK FRIENDS OF AFIKIM 

|Notes<br>£<br>£<br>CURRENT ASSETS:<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>25,976<br>25,976<br>CREDITORS: amounts falling<br>due within one year<br>3<br>-600<br>Net Current assets/(liabilities)<br>25,376<br>NET CURRENT ASSETS:<br>25,376<br>FUNDS<br>4<br>Unrestricted funds<br>25,376<br>TOTAL FUNDS<br>25,376<br>BALANCE SHEET<br>31-Mar-23<br>2023|£<br>£<br>16,963<br>16,963<br>-576<br>16,387<br>16,387<br>16,387<br>16,387<br>2022|£<br>£<br>16,963<br>16,963<br>-576<br>16,387<br>16,387<br>16,387<br>16,387<br>2022|
|---|---|---|
||16,963<br>-576||
||||
|||16,387|
|||16,387|
|||16,387|



The financial statements were approved by the board of Trustees on 31st January 2024 And signed on its behalf by: 

M Margulies - Trustee 

The Notes form part of these financial statements 

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## UK FRIENDS OF AFIKIM 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2023 

## 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

## Accounting convention 

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (FRSSE) (effective January 2015).  In preparing the accounts, the charity follows best practice as laid down in the Statement of Recommended Practice “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (SORP) issued in March 2005. Where there is a conflict between the FRSSE and the SORP, the SORP has been adopted in accordance with paragraph 419ff of the SORP. 

## Incoming resources 

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. 

## Resources expended 

Expenditure is accounted for on accurals 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 consitent with the use of resources 

## 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. 

## 2 TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS 

No trustee received remuneration, allowance for or reimbursement of expenses. 

## RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 

There was a £3,500 grant given to a relate party uk charity during the year 

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## UK FRIENDS OF AFIKIM 

## NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

for the year ended 31 March 2023 

## 3 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 

|DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR||||
|---|---|---|---|
|Accruals<br>MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS<br>Unrestricted funds<br>General fund<br>TOTAL FUNDS|At 1.04.22<br>£<br>16,387<br>16,387|2023<br>£<br>600|2022<br>£<br>576|
|||600|576|
|||Net movement<br>in funds<br>£<br>8,989|At 31.03.23<br>£<br>25,376|
|||8,989|25,376|



## 4 MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS 

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: 

|Unrestricted funds<br>General fund<br>TOTAL FUNDS|Incoming<br>resources<br>£<br>46,933<br>46,933|Rescources<br>expended<br>£<br>37,944|Movement in<br>funds<br>£<br>8,989|
|---|---|---|---|
|||37,944|8,989|



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## UK FRIENDS OF AFIKIM 

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31 March 2023 

|INCOMING RESOURCES<br>Voluntary Income<br>Grants & Donations:<br>Total incoming resources<br>RESOURCES EXPENDED<br>Charitable activities<br>Printing, Postage and stationery<br>Telephone<br>Grants to institutions<br>Governance costs<br>Accountancy<br>Bank charges<br>Total resources expended<br>NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR<br>RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS<br>NET INCOME FOR YEAR<br>Total Funds Brought Forward<br>Total Funds Carried Forward|Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>Restricted<br>Funds<br>Total<br>Funds<br>2022<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>46,933<br>46,933<br>46,933<br>0<br>46,933<br>6,228<br>6,228<br>442<br>442<br>30,600<br>30,600<br>37,270<br>0<br>37,270<br>600<br>600<br>74<br>74<br>674<br>0<br>674<br>37,944<br>0<br>37,944<br>8,989<br>0<br>8,989<br>8,989<br>0<br>8,989<br>16,387<br>0<br>16,387<br>25,376<br>0<br>25,376|2021<br>£<br>53,411|
|---|---|---|
|||53,411<br>4,387<br>518<br>75,283|
|||80,188<br>576<br>78|
|||654<br>80,842|
|||-27,431|
|||-27,431<br>43,818|
|||16,387|



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