EMPOWERING TODAY FOR A THRIVING TOMMOROW S H A R E WHA T You CAN BPJILI)ING MISHON ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2023
Our Mission To empower those facing barriers and adversity by pr viding access to essential resources and opportunities for personal velopment and fostering self sufficiency to create foundations for a brighter future. Our Values This year we continued lo focus on community-led solutions lo deal with the exacerbaied level of hunger, disadvantage and need caused by inflation and rising food prices. Living In a time of rapid change. the charity faced an increased volume ol referrals for budgetary relief from ihose facing sudden job loss, illness andlor unexpecied expense with many facing family breakdowns as a result of emotional ill health all threatening their future in an instant Yel, we did not desert them. We did not abandon them. With the support of compassionate people, trusts, and local authorities including the Tallulah Lewis Trust, Arbib Lucas, Respite Association, JAPH, JCHF, Mccarthy and Stone Foundation, Julia and Hans Rausing Trust, Sport England, Henry Smith, Hackney Council IHAF and HSF programme) and Haringey Council (HAF and HSF programmel, we were able lo sland boldly beside them during the darkest hours and meet the rising need. Compassion, deiermination and innovation from our many dedicaied volunieers and partners have helped us reach where we are today. Together we have enabled people facing daily challenges to weather life's storms and hope lor a better future. Together we will continue to pioneer new methods for sourcing and delivering additional programmes to help BUILD BACKBONE-and build stronger families and brighter futures. Thank you lor your steadlasl support of our mission and your empathy to support those in need Besi Wishes l.Compassion- we believe in the inherit worth and dignity of every individual and have a deep sense of empathy and compassion for those in need. We rec nise that everyone deserves to be treated with kindness, spect and fairness. 2. Empowerment- We believe in empowering individuals to lead independent, fulfilling lives and work towaros to enable self-sufficiency and personal growth. 3. Hope and Empathy- We believe in the capacity for positive change. W foster resistance and provide while also displaying empat challenges faced by those of hope and the Is N Weiss Chair EMPOWERING TODAY FOR A THRIVING TOMMOROW
GIViiNG P,ACK 2023 & BEYOND DOING 1101)F '@' ii'lll l )() .Xl( )l)I-- I{) l]ILixliiil/.&' %()[ Il'LIIiu liiiil i)I'i)I'lil@' Ii'5111)() 11()I; Peri Is our young t volunieer. She has help&d her parents for a number ol year5 a5 they sort. pack and deliver food parce15 lor M15hon a5 Mr5 F. quotes.. Its an ab501ule rivilege lo be a volunteer lor M15hon. It5 not driving thai gives me I joy- its seeing the delighrful faces ol children as we delwer the packages ol food and they know Ihai Ihis is their basic nourishmeni... Going in her parents, footsteps. Peri ai Ihe young age 0115 ¢reated her own Go fund me and rwsed a total of £7500 10 SUPPOrt Children in needll Iiis with the sUPPOrt ofpeople like Peri and our large bank of80 volunfeer5 who prowde additional resources and manpower which has helped us carry otsi our mission most cost etYe¢tfve manner ensuring funds a allocated dilecity to benefit beneficiaries. p) 11 Ic., i)i)i't'i'li- c.-i'L-Ic'. '&) ii'jll l )(} I [( )I;l-.11) I I i&)È)I iIIL"I'Q){i.%EI(1 (1&)1]i{111(1 't) ii'jll l )( ) N l()I;F--11) %il X @i ii'lll l)() 11()I; () Ll(Iili'@'%% Il I'{)l)l L ill i)k i)()i'L)I'ii' Lill(111i%LiIII LIIIILI(JÉ). 11()i jii.%l Ili@) %i'iiipi(Iiii%. EMPOWERMENT David unfortunately lasted tnise CU51ody, youn with caring for David 51rug led7 a5 a child. With battling paients over children's ut when to act as big brother and helping his fathei out 15 mother ran off his pain know no bound5. Mishon stepped In 10 lind starving Children. a kitchen Ihat could barely be ¢alled so and a laiher torn behveen earning a living and caring lor his ¢hildren. Mishon made sur& 10 send In d&ly nourishing hot food, stotked the cu food and snacks and ot volunteers io refurbish the kitc boards and refrigerator with en so thai it can ri called kitchen agdn. Ie also broughi in volunteers to spend time with Ihe c and mentor them in their educational lessons. David faced. 1M and gloom. Given the tools, resources 8nd support 10 q&n control confidence and autonomy in his life, D&wd and many ofhers like hjm are able to succeed in their joumey from disempowerment fo empowerment. ouv ren Iliiillc'il LIL L È'%.% li) l)Ll.%IL" 11@'@'Il% %i IL li Li% ki11111,1511111@'(l %i)L iii Sari's sister has recently been diagnosed Wllh cancer. La month was the long- awaiied appoinimeni io amputate her leg. Since her diagnosis, the family have hardly seen their paren15 and 51Ster as they've been more in hospitsl than at home 18-year-old Sari has taken over Ihe burden of running Ihe home and keeping the children occupied. Together with Mishon. she's doing an amazing job."1 was so worried about the upcoming holidays" she told our support worker Hay& "How would l occupy dl my siblings when there's no school, no homework, no routin& and no parents? Ju51 an atmosphere of gloom pervading the house. Yet with your support of daily boxe5 of food and novemies for the kids,vouchers for th& grocery store so that the children can ehoos& food of their liking, crafts and guess what? ev&n vouchers io the loy shop so each hcild could Choose their own toys1 This didn't even fil into our dreamsl Her relief 15 palpable. 11(Ii'e)%.6ji]u IliÈi%Èi clièill&)iiu&)%. Il]&) L"Iiill'ill' l)I'i)i'ji1e)Il li ci)I I11)I'@)li&)ii%ji'E) iiiiil iiiiilii frilL"&)lÈ)Il ill)l)I'(lilL"I I ii'iil i il Fi IL"LI% With feelings ofioy, magic IransfornTration and moments ofrespite and happiness ouryoung partitipanis look fo*ward to holidaypetiods memories to cherish forever.
14()1]]@) @i.%%@)I]ljcil% l-l()li(Icll' L?ILII).% With support from In Kind Direct, the charity was able to introduce a home essential assist scheme providing crucial items for ensuring a comfortable and sale living environment including Cleaning Supplies and personal Care Items.. Soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toilet paper. amd other basic sanitary producis. Holiday clubs providing a wide range of activities and opportunities lor children and young people to socialize, learn, and have fun in a safe and supervised environment were provided during school holidays. Creaiive activities, sports, health nutriiion workshops. and trips were offered allowing individuals io make new friends, develop skills and explore new interests and environments, encourage self-expression, and nurture talent. Healthy meals and snacks were s0 provided through the holiday provision, ensuring children and young people received the necessary nutrients for ihei day and did not face holiday hunger. l-()()(l ul(J @.XPl'La.%% Hunger can affect people from all walks ol life with many just one job loss, missed paycheque or emergency away from hunger. Bul hunger doesn't affecl everyone equally - some groups like children and seniors are al much higher rale effecting health, development and wellbeing. The charity provided nourishment and support through "Access to essential and nutritious cooked meals for individuS and families * Voucher scheme - providing beneficiaries with the opportunity lo choose and purchase their own food, allowing them to maintain their dignity and autonomy Senior lood hamper boxes delivered to pensioners over the holiday period "Mobile pantries benehciaries were able to buy good quality fo at a Iw.- cost with a package value 01 £15 - £20 at a cost of £3.50 - £4.00 With thanks to our volunteers, we were also able to rescue good food from local wholesalers. restaLJranls and other from going to waste and distribute to local families in need making healthier food the easier choice for struggling families (?l()Il]jIiu l)['ji"@ With a mission to brin brightness and conh'dence to individuals and families financial hards ips, our clothing drive locuses on collecting and distri uting brand-new garments to ensure that recipients receive high-qualty, unwom clothing, The charity collaborates with retail stores, and clothing brands to solicit generous contribuiions o! new clothing Items. This collaborative approach ensures a dwerse selection of Styles. sizes, and seasons. catering lo the diverse needs of the recipients. We Implement a Ihoughtlul and dignified distribution process, where Individuals and families can choose the armetrts that suit their s This ap roach promoies inclusivity ang allows recipients to se le and size. they fee ect clothing confident In, empowering them to face the challenges they may be experiencing. Fiii'iiilii['@) l )I'ji'@ Where it is a piece of furniture that has broken or is missing and there is a need lor replacement, the charity conducts a thoiough needs assessment with beneliciaries to detemiine their specific furnituie requirements for some it may be not enough beds for the children, a broken fridge, or a dryer. Once we are clear on their living situation, family size, and an specific needs or preferences they may have we can match up furniture ot ers may be looking to give away.we ensure only items of good quality are received by beneficiaries. If we cannot match up, we will look at securing sponsors to over the costs of a new item. (?['j.%j% ()['LiIil.% Crisis grants were given in response to situations where individuals were facing immediate and severe hardships and emergencies and unable to meet their urgent and essential needs due to unforeseen circumstances such as unexpecied medical expenses, essential household items and respite breaks where individuals were on the verge of breakdown. These grants helped individuals stabilize their situation and put them back on their feet %p()I'l l)I'()Q['cill]11]@) Our swim club operates with a clear mission, offering swimming classes tlored to various age groups focusing on leaching proper swimmin chniques, improving endurance and speed, and fostering overall ski development with an emphasize on the importance of discipline. teamwork, d 5POrtsmanship.
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES TtL¢ts[eswttsrann4 rertYth nts ec[c0 Year Etthd 31 2023. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Statusand Administration Mithn iscorned sted. datsd 2Cth Seemt2012and ISaRLed Charitylth nUMt 1149271. Recruitsneniand app¢xnmntofnewuusteesvrtxJld L in linewtt)theTruadeed andYth th&conseniofth& tru5tee5 Thectrtena setfortrE 5urt4bleCi¢1te 50rrEonewo Is senSe lotrE need5and deTtWKigof trE (Ygan15aba5yl asthosewth Ir expenenTrofthe chdjl our beneficiarie5fatr. TrEre Isr chiefexeythE offiTrr. TrE d .tTrdayaffat5 areunda by adeed leatn a rrtHrytS beFdfoftrE trustees benefiuJ Intere51in JI tstsu5kes gweth¥rti freety. Public Benefit Trebws wnfirm trotthey have refet0the guld3rKec(rtned in CommissN)ns' guidar tÉnQfften rwrotre wmsand planning tyaes3ndseIMrQ grant rvJ year. 1. Basls OF Accountlng The Accounts have been prepared under the histoiicJ cost convention in accoidance wth the Charitie5 Act (Accounts and Reports) 2011. and the Financial Reporting Standaid for Srnaller Entities 102, and follow the recommendations in Accounting and Reporting By Chariiies.. Statement of Re¢omrnended Practice (effective from April 20151 DonaLlons and Flnd AccounLlng Donations received lor the general main purpose ol the Charity is included as unrestricted funds in the statement ol Financial Activities when receivable Donation5 and Grants lor activities restricted by the donors are taken to restricted funds il the wishes and conditions of the donor are legally binding on the trustees Board ofTtustep5 Trustees i) office trgrttheYearwe.' Mrs NithaWe&s Mr Isaac Hig Mr Naftoli Cham Bku Re$ources expendgd Objectivesand Activttses TrEAtTE ollhecFwntyate a5fdlThfyE. l.To promcrteand prote£tthe p IcJand rrEtrtd FEath offaJThle5vfv are In rEed because ofthe¥rxxiaJor ec1¢ Ur[rEtar. throug the prow51Offi[wr1Sn. supp)¢ thErPUba0bPsarthr VaCj 2.The prynclJ0[arWOthereX¢l[ ectsand puttKEesasthetruee5 5eeft prOEdthat1tr are regyded as¢hatitable bythe Eru1 Tr¢tr hrfÈ bÈÈnddlg thÈ tsfp Tre bustÉÈs tonfiTm thÈirt(mpl&ancÈwththÈdutyto duè regard tott b1 tÈnÈfftguidantÈpu VnÈ Chaity c(mmiSsrn Wdhen rryewngthÈthty'S amsand d)iÉthes an In plannir¥J futurÈacknibÈS Resetve5 pdic Free rese rtystsnd atE66,187 resti1Crt at£39,660ofwthth £sI,4as cKrtattr Innir¥J ofAp.ril 2(r23 tor aCtbe$v)Ith tc)krlace in March 20L. Re5thcted monES have retrId loward5theend ofihe YefOr hKh £749) is aJIadKoU[st thefolknwngy. of Free resersta atspprox.. 6 roup runryng till DetEr 2 5CUtrentrunnir¥J c05ts.FkNwer, thetrusw 1 th Irease In LmaloUrSe[7Trs as afesuttoftrE Coaof wll be led in theeventwhereweare ur to securefurKlslo 5UPPK¥ttrE addthn&peqJe reachiry cKrtto I( pth5 inthe1LYe RISK ASSESEMEMrs Resources expended are accounted for on an accrual basis. Certain expenditure is appointed to cost categorie5 based on the estimated atllount attributable to that activity in the year. These estimates are based on the time and level ol acu'vity as appropriate. Governance Cost5 are those incurred in connection with the adrninistration of the charity and compliance wilh constitutional and siatutory requiremenis. The irrecoverable element of VAT is included wilh the itern ol expense to which it relates. ress made. ished ty 2. Nel incoming resources During the year no trusiees received any remunerats'on, benefits in kind or reimbursement of expenses. 3. IncofflB Prom DDnaLlons 2023 RESTRICTED 2023 UNRESTRICTED 2023 TOTAL 2022 TOTAL n5t0vthh thechdrty eysed. in partULSe EL3tedtotrE eSatssfiedttl&ystemSare In tlaTrto treXreto riHO £152.251 £40,914 £ 193.165 £169.430 Grant maki 8. Resources expended on charlLable icLlvlLle8 Venue hire Food parcels and voucheis Crisis granis Holiday activities and trips Volunieer costs Home essentials Staff ¢W (al0 of£4540 in grantstrlrius Responsibilrties ofthe twstep5 Chaity LawrewirÈs T[US to prepare fin81 sktements forÈ&h 4ateofafftsoftrÉ thaitya8atts Balan Sheetdate aNJolrfS irthring rertes. induding irto am expwKliture lortrEfinancidyear. pariry thsefirwoaj staietrEnts. trET[US thUJfrAkItse5t waea.. 1eCtsurtab aoUnti txAlci ar¥J autytheYD cor MakejLKhJeMentsand e matetrwtare reasonableand prudent FolrywaWle 0)jUnng stytthrds atheC?MeS SORP2015 aled M eX[lg arydepartures IntrEfirHnci3J sbteTrEn Prepare thelnarKd alenEntswtrE gomng baysunkn rt Is Y4utwp conbnue Inoperaty)n. TrEtrLEteesaxe reswnsile forsafegLwdiry ihe thaTiW' rea5(Yth step5tsthepreverthn th detKb(nQfftaarI0trr rylari Iiditor r¥J in tsthanty'S(ts. £2500 £96346 £3540 £19469 £750 £1706 £7533 fiylakiry A total of £31,5 which is on accrual basis was paid OLJt at the beginning ol April 2023 lor activities which took place In MArch 2023. Restricted monies have been received towards the end ol the year lor particular projects in the following year of which £7490 is allocated lor our group running till December 2023. rettstwll be tYepate(l ty De theTrueeson 2
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'8 UNQUALIFIED ttEPORT TO THE MEMBEttS OF MISHOM Ind8pendent Ex8mln8r'8 Report Lo Lhe Tru8Lee8 of M18hon l port on the accounts of the Charity foi the year ended 31 March 2023, which ale set out on pages 5 to 7. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The chaiity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is noi required for ihis year under the Charities Act 2022 (the 2022 Acil} and that an independeni examination is needed. It Is my responsibility to-. examine the accounts (under the 2022 Acil., to follow the produreS laid down in (he General Directions given by the Charity to state whether particular tnatters have corne to rny attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Direaions given by the Charity Cornmissioners. An examination includes a review of the accountsng records kept by the charity and a comparison ol the accounis presented wilh those records. 11 also includes consideration ol any unusual items or disclosu$ In the a¢eOLJnts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such tnatte15. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequendy I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent examiner's statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Direaions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a cotnpar150n of the accounts presented with those record5. It also includes consideration of any Unusu items or disclosures in the accoLJnts, and seeking explanations frorn you as trustees conceming any such tnatte15. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequendy I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by ihe accounts. Independent examiner's statement In connection with rny exatnination, no matter has corne to rny attents"on'. 111 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the reqU1MentS to keep accounting recoids in accoidance wth the 2022 Act., and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and cornply wth the accounting requirements of the 2022 Aci have not been met.. or 121 to which, In my opinion. attention should be drawn In order to enable a proper understanding ol the accounis io be reached. Mishon -l-Ii@ l)()cil'(l ()l- Ii'Li%IE)e.% Mrs. Nicha Weiss Mr. Isaac Honig Mr. NaPLoli Chaim Blau IIi(l@I)@)I](J@)Iil l-_Xcill]jlle)[' De Claron LLd UniL A 3 The Vale London NW118SB (?Iicll'ili' ()frfrice 2 Filey Averfue London N16 6NT inFo@mishonsupporL.co.uk l )ciiili@I'.% -l-%1 ) 17U ClapLon Common London E5 9AQ @)oj%l@i['@i(I clicll'ili. Ilclll]@): Mishon ChariLy Number: 11U9271 De Claron Ltd. LONDON NWII 8SB'. 22 January 2024
islion - yle 31.03.?0?3 statemlt ot Fiyiani"ial Acttiiities ylv 31. 03. 2023 y/ 31. 03. 9022 Unrestricted Fundb R¥sifiL¢?d Fundts. Unr¥striLt8d Fut5 Resirict¥d Fundb. Fundb" Funds" REsR thxwtions & Fevs tbndiions Purvntsl Contributions 19. 582. 62 19. 682. 62 11.251.00 o(K). 00 2FA). 00 11. 501. L9. 082. 62 L9. 582. 62 L3. 201. 00 .00 13. 001. ( Grontb XvLvived 21. 332. } 152. 251. 19 173. 583. L9 i.(w.c 154, 929. 00 L55. 929. ALllVlti£s to lurihvr the Churiiable AL'IQ 40. 914. 6 193, 165. 81 14. •51. 00 155, 179. 00 169, 430. C To¢lll Inr¢in¥ ResuurLII 40. 914. 62 153. 251. 19 193, [65. 81 14, 951. 00 155, 179. 00 169. 430. C Ci>bt of Gvner¥tin¥ Futsdb 2.921. 2, 921. Q) tiei Res()ttrLes Avuilubl For Cknariiublv Appl ic#iion 37, 933. 62 152, 251. 19 19), 244. 81 14. 251. 00 155, 179. 00 169, 430. C C05t of AL"¢iVitieb in Furiherth or th Cknri tublE AL-liVities Venuv Ilir¥ Fo] P{LétI2 4uJd Vchr Crisis Granls t>)lid¢ly ALtLVi I il'5 1 Trips Toys 4Uhd Stuliunery Volwitvvr Cusls [k)r E&svntials slf( C<)yl5 96. 346. 3. 540. IXI 19. 469. (Kl 96, 346. 3. 640. 19. 469. 118,622.00 4, 407. 00 28. 137. 00 I,WJ.00 L18. 621 4, 407. 28. 137. ( 1, 090. ( 450. C 750. 1. 700. IXI 7 533. 19 750. ¢XI L, 705. 7 533. 19 2. 00 5 139. 00 9 850. 00 14 989. 00 131.841 19 131. 843. 19 5. 339. (Kl 162. 856. (W) 168. 1.
A1%[MIATI} E5F5 Gtsvvfljkillitr C¥sl5 340. QO 340. (K) IT Exp 658. () 658. (h) 2(. 00 563. Tr) 214. 48 198. 38 AdviirtlsLII¥ rrvfg¥&ionol Fee & Ace ILO.00 LLO.00 563. S¢uiiVMry & Office Supply i. 38 214. 00 314. 00 28. 1. 8. 36 L, &10. 36 664. 00 314. 00 978. IK) Totul Chritble pewIllurE 131, 843. 19 131, 843. 19 5. 339. fy) 162. 8E4. 00 L68, L95. ( Tot¥1 RsAre$ EwtkdBd 1. 840. 36 131. 843. 19 133. 683. S5 6. ¢)03. ¢)0 163. 170. 00 169. 173. (K) het IhvemBtst in Furlds. 36. 153. 26 20, 4(. 00 56. 561. 26 8. 248. QO 7,991.00 257. (K) To / IFrLU) Reserves het Reserves for the Year 36. 153. 56, 561. 26 8. 948. 00 7,991. 257. (K) Tot¥1 Fun& BMA8hi Forwdrd 30. 034. L 19, 252. 00 49. 286. (K) 21, 78& 00 27. 243. 00 49. 029. (K) Totdl FwJ&* carri Ftsro&rd 66. 187. 26 39. f. 00 105. 847. 26 30. 03£ 00 19. ?52. 00 49. ?86. Dr BthR¢e 5k¢rt y/t, 3J_ 03. 2(V3 y/v 31. 03. Q022 ThR7 ASSETS H Ili HA & BLYK 105. 847. 26 49. 626. 00 105. 847. 26 49, 626. Th1 CLTrREhl LIABILITIES CREDITC&S." Accrual¥ 340. NEf ASSETS lli. 847. 28 49, 286. FLryD ACCMi RehtriLtd Uttre¥¢rir¢L.d FuThd¥ Tol4l Fund¥ 39. 660. 66. 187. 26 19. 952. , 034. (KJ 105, 847. 26
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