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2022-02-28-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 08542368 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1154533

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2022

FOR

CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF SOUTH LONDON

Joseph Kahan Associates LLP Chartered Accountants 923 Finchley Road London NW11 7PE

CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF SOUTH LONDON

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2022

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 2
Independent Examiner's Report 3
Statement of Financial Activities 4
Statement of Financial Position 5 to 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 12

CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF SOUTH LONDON (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08542368)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2022

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 28th February 2022. 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 charity's objects are specifically restricted to the following:

  1. The advancement of the Orthodox Jewish religion in accordance with the principles of Chabad Lubavitch,

  2. The advancement of Orthodox Jewish religion education and,

  3. The relief of poverty, homelessness and financial crisis management.

Public benefit

The benefits of the above activities afforded to the Jewish population of South London by the provision of the advancement of Orthodox Jewish religion and religious education in the education of a by and large completely ignorant Jewish community who have not been raised religiously and are not able to read Hebrew, find their way through Jewish prayer book, keep a kosher kitchen and observe all the rites and practices according to the Jewish code of law.

The education services offered to the local Jewish population are many and largely free, with some specialists lectures having a suggested voluntary donation. However, no one is refused from attending any lectures due to their not being able to pay.

Whilst the above activities are offered in and focus primarily on the Jewish population of South London, it is not restricted as such, and anyone is invited to attend.

The object of the relief of poverty, homelessness and financial crisis management, again while being aimed primarily at the local Jewish population, is not restricted to those as such, and there have been instances where persons of a non-Jewish faith have received the same standard of care, warmth and counselling as their Jewish counterparts.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Reserves policy

The charity's reserves policy is to maintain sufficient reserves to enable the charity to continue its activities and services at a meaningful level, should there be a drop in income. The trustees review this position on a regular basis.

In view of this the trustees aim to maintain a level of reserves sufficient to meet three months basic operating cost once the refurbishment of the Chabad House building project is completed.

The Statement of Financial Activities shows surplus for the year of £3,011 (2021 : £10,299).

Total funds as at 28th February 2022 stood at £429,446 of which £8,918 were restricted funds ( 2021 Total funds £426,435, of which restricted were £8,918).

The charity continued to embarked on a specific fundraising project namely the Refurbishment of the Chabad House at 42 St George's Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4ED.

Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. The trustees have considered the effect of the COVID-19 outbreak that has been spreading throughout the world in early 2020 on the Charity's activities. The assessment related to disruption that might be caused to the Charity's operations. At the date of approval of these financial statements, the trustees have assessed the extent and quantum of the disruption which remains uncertain at this time. The trustees have prepared cash flow forecasts and profit projections which demonstrate the charity can continue as a going concern.

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF SOUTH LONDON (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08542368)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2022

FUTURE PLANS

The charity is in active negotiations with the Trustees of Chabad Lubavitch UK to transfer over the freehold of the Chabad House at 42 St George's Road, Wimbledon , to the charity by way of a grant.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a memorandum and articles of association, and constitutes a limited company , limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

All Directors of the company are also Trustees of the Charity, and there are no other Trustees. All of the Trustees named above served throughout the year. The Board has the power to appoint additional trustees as it considers fit to do so.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number

08542368 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1154533

Registered office

42 St George's Road Wimbledon London SW19 4ED

Trustees

E Itzinger S Giffen M Zavdi D Duboy

Independent Examiner

Akiva Kahan FCA ICAEW Joseph Kahan Associates LLP Chartered Accountants 923 Finchley Road London NW11 7PE

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 24th October 2022 and signed on its behalf by:

D Duboy - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF SOUTH LONDON

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Chabad Lubavitch of South London ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 28th February 2022.

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

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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

Akiva Kahan FCA ICAEW Joseph Kahan Associates LLP Chartered Accountants 923 Finchley Road London NW11 7PE

Date: October 2022

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF SOUTH LONDON

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2022

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
3
Accountancy
Sundries
Building repairs and refurbishment
Charitable activities
Depreciation
Governance
Travel & motor expenses
Computer consumables
Rent
Total
NET INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Unrestricted
fund
£
96,258
2,150
4,905
2,987
39,449
26,739
-
4,071
1,608
11,338
93,247
3,011
417,517
420,528
Restricted
fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8,918
8,918
2022
Total
funds
£
96,258
2,150
4,905
2,987
39,449
26,739
-
4,071
1,608
11,338
93,247
3,011
426,435
429,446
2021
Total
funds
£
35,732
-
-
2,776
20,497
1,255
905
-
-
-
25,433
10,299
416,136
426,435

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF SOUTH LONDON (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08542368)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 28TH FEBRUARY 2022

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
7
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
8
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year
9
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
11
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Unrestricted
fund
£
746,762
3,972
(255,206)
(251,234)
495,528
(75,000)
420,528
Restricted
fund
£
-
8,918
-
8,918
8,918
-
8,918
2022
Total
funds
£
746,762
12,890
(255,206)
(242,316)
504,446
(75,000)
429,446
420,528
8,918
429,446
2021
Total
funds
£
772,853
19,081
(276,199)
(257,118)
515,735
(89,300)
426,435
417,517
8,918
426,435

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 28th February 2022.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 28th February 2022 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF SOUTH LONDON (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08542368)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - continued 28TH FEBRUARY 2022

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 24th October 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:

D Duboy - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF SOUTH LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2022

1. 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.

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.

Tangible fixed assets

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

Short leasehold - Over the period of the lease Fixtures and fittings - 25% on reducing balance

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.

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

Financial instruments

The Charity only enters into basic financial instruments transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in non-puttable ordinary shares.

Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Balance Sheet when there is an enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Debtors

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF SOUTH LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Financial instruments

Basic financial assets, including trade and other debtors, are initially recognised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Such assets are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are represented by cash in hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, and other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

Creditors

Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other creditors, loans from third parties and loans from related parties, are initially recognised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Such instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

3.

Donations
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Accountancy
Sundries
Building repairs and refurbishment
Charitable activities
Depreciation
Travel & motor expenses
Computer consumables
Rent
Direct
Costs
£
-
-
-
39,449
-
-
-
-
39,449
2022
£
96,258
Support
costs
£
2,150
4,905
2,987
-
26,739
4,071
1,608
11,338
53,798
2021
£
35,732
Totals
£
2,150
4,905
2,987
39,449
26,739
4,071
1,608
11,338
93,247

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF SOUTH LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2022

4. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

2022 2021
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 26,740 1,255

5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 28th February 2022 nor for the year ended 28th February 2021.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 28th February 2022 nor for the year ended 28th February 2021.

6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Building repairs and refurbishment
Charitable activities
Depreciation
Governance
Total
NET INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Unrestricted
fund
£
35,732
2,776
20,497
1,255
905
25,433
10,299
407,218
417,517
Restricted
fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8,918
8,918
Total
funds
£
35,732
2,776
20,497
1,255
905
25,433
10,299
416,136
426,435

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF SOUTH LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2022

7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

The charity has entered into a formal thirty year leasehold agreement with the Trustees of Chabad Lubavitch UK, the owner of the property situated at 42 St George's Road, Wimbeldon, London SW19 4ED.

8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

2022
£
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 10)
-
Trade creditors
-
Amounts owed to participating interests
254,366
Accruals and deferred income
840
255,206
9.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
2022
£
Other loans (see note 10)
75,000
10.
LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
2022
£
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bank overdrafts
-
Amounts falling due in more than five years:
Repayable by instalments:
Other loans more 5yrs instal
75,000
11.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
At 1/3/21
in funds
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
417,517
3,011
Restricted funds
Restricted Fund
8,918
-
TOTAL FUNDS
426,435
3,011
2021
£
4,568
1
270,790
840
2021
£
4,568
1
270,790
840
276,199
2021
£
89,300
2021
£
4,568
89,300
At
28/2/22
£
420,528
8,918
2021
£
89,300
2021
£
4,568
429,446

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF SOUTH LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2022

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

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

Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
96,258
TOTAL FUNDS
96,258
Comparatives for movement in funds
At 1/3/20
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
407,218
Restricted funds
Restricted Fund
8,918
TOTAL FUNDS
416,136
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
35,732
TOTAL FUNDS
35,732
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(93,247)
3,011
(93,247)
3,011
Net
movement
At
in funds
28/2/21
£
£
10,299
417,517
-
8,918
10,299
426,435
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(25,433)
10,299
(25,433)
10,299
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(93,247)
3,011
(93,247)
3,011
Net
movement
At
in funds
28/2/21
£
£
10,299
417,517
-
8,918
10,299
426,435
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(25,433)
10,299
(25,433)
10,299
10,299

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF SOUTH LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2022

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1/3/20
£
407,218
8,918
416,136
Net
movement
in funds
£
13,310
-
13,310
At
28/2/22
£
420,528
8,918
429,446

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 131,990 (118,680) 13,310
TOTAL FUNDS 131,990 (118,680) 13,310

12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

The restricted funds relate to the refurbishment of the Chabad House at 42 St George's Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4ED, from which the charity operates. Chabad Lubavitch UK took out a bank loan in the year 2018 to support the charity with the refurbishment of the Chabad House and advanced an amount of £286,389 to Chabad Lubavitch of South London ( CLOSL) from the loan finance raised. This loan is being repaid by CLOSL over fifteen years the balance on the loan account is £254,366 (2021- £270,790).

The property is owned by the Chabad Lubavitch UK, registered charity number 227638, which is the main Lubavitch organization in the UK.

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