LJS Company number.. 09113305 Charity number.. 1159292 win J¥ rp The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (A company limited by guarantee) Trustees. Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 Contents Page Reference 8NI adminislralive details of thg charity Trustees, report 3-13 Slatament of financial activllles 14 Statement of financiBI position 15 Statèment of cash flow8 18 Notes lo the financlal statements 17-29 Independent 8udilor's report 30-33
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY FOR THEYEAR ENDED31 DECEMBER 2025 Trustees Sue Head. Chair Gaby Lazarus, Chair Scoll Dinwiddi8 Vlcg Chalr Peter Crouch IC0.Opted Treasurèr) Noemi CsogOT Barbara Fidltsr Rafaelle Gelein Harriett Goldenberg James Johnson Chloe Lasher Karen Newman Tsvetyana Pelrova Ellen Schrnidl Simon van soMen Joel Wolchover Appointed 19 June 2025 Resigned 19 June 2025 Appointed 14 November 2024 Appointed 19" Junè 2025 Appointed 13th FebTuary 2025 Term Ended 19 June 2025 Appointed 19" June 2025 Appointed 19 June 2025 Terrn Ended 19 June 2025 Appointed 19 June 2025 T8rm Ended 19 June 2025 Appointed 19 June 2025 President Rita Adr Honorary Lawyer Jacob Gifford Head Ex&¢ullve Dlfector Jonathan Bruck Company reglstered nUmr 09113305 Charlty giStered nUMr 1159292 Regl8tered offlco 28 SlJohn's Wood Ro8d, London NW8 7HA Independ•nt auditor B8fneS Roffe Audit LimSled, 3 Brook Business Cenlre, Coimey Mill Roa¢J, Uxbrldge, UB8 2FX Bankers CAF Bank Ltd, 25 Kings HillAvgnue, Wesl Malling. Kenl M19 4JQ Investment managgys Redmayne Bentley LLP, 9 Bond Court, Leeds, Wosl Yorkshire LS1 2JZ
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Icontlnugdl The Trustee8 are pleased to present their Report together wilh financial sialemenls of the charitable Company for the year ended 31 December 2025. Vlslon and values The Liberal Jewish Syn8gogue I'lhe LJS'I is the oldest and largest of forty Progressive Jewish communities in the UK. Republic of Ireland, the Nelherlands and Denmark. The LJS is an inclusive, diverse arid egalitarian ¢ommunily of all ages. We work together to explore Jewish traditions, lexls and values, applying thern lo the challenge of living ethical lives in thè context of the social, inlelleclu81. technological, scientific and environmental realilies of the Iwenty first century. We seek lo sustain and develop the Jewish people's sacred task.. lo build a jusl and compassionale world based on our comrnilment and responsibility to each other as Jews and to our friends and neighbours of other faiths, cultures and ethnicities. We strive to enr¢ch and celebrate our Jewish identity in the context ol shared spirituality and crealivlly, intellectual challfjnge and meaningful relationships. The LJSisguided by118values'. Kehillah.. the LJS seeks lo be a warm, welcoming and compassionate community for all those who vAsh to engagg Wlth Judaism 2. A vodah.. the LJS cherish&s meaningful, shared worship and spiritual engagement within the conlexi of Liberal Judaism 3. Torah.. Ihe LJS prloritises life-long leaming and the intellectual stimulation and thallenge of Jewlsh texts, ideas and pradice 4. Gemilut Chasadim.. thè LJS nurtures meaningful relallonships through pastoral care and spiritual encounter and encourages social neiworking across generations, and between fallhs and cultures 5. Tikkun 01am.' the LJS values and engages in purposeful activity that is designed lo repair and heal thè world 6. Bal TashGhil.' the LJS strives lo increase awareness of the climate emergency and lo reduce our human impact on the environment 7. Chayyim.. the LJS celebrates and commemorates all life cycle events that help lo give meaning to people's lives 8. Din v'cheshbon.. the LJS Is commilled to transparent and responsible governance of the congregation and financial accountabillly by ils trustees 9. Yahadut Milkad&m&l.' Ihe LJS encourages ils members, conlribulion lo the dynamic growth and development of Liberal Judaism in the UK, Europe, Israel and beyond 10. Bakkesh Shalom.. the LJS èndorse5 the Slate of Israel's Decl8r8lion of Independence a$ a counlry based on the principles of 'liberly, justice and pea¢è' and'lhe full social and poli1r1 equalty of all its alizens,. Activities The actlviliBS of the LJS ara organised into four strategic areas: spirilualily. learning. community, and suslainabilily. A slrategic plan is produced to provide the direction and fo¢us for work duiing a three-year period. The plan is reviewed each year by the Honorary Officèrs, Council, Exe¢utive Director. Rabbis, sènior members of slaff and Commiltee Chairs. It provides the framework for the programme of sèrvices, aGliville$ and evenls for thè next year, which is then used lo produce an updated strategic plan and annual budget. Both Ihe plan and budg81 are approved by Council. Progress against the plan and quartedy management accounts are analysed regularly and reported to the Honorary Officers and Council. The Ihree-year Strategic Plan, 'Reaching our Goals., was developed in early 2022 and has now been successfully cornpleled with a new three year Strategic Plan being developed. The 2022-24 plan allowed the Synagogue and ils commill8es lo focus on both the immediate issues and the medium-l¢mi future. along with the c051 and impact they would have on the Synagogue. The new plan will focus on relenlion. engagement, and growth.
Th8 Liberal Jewish Synagogue TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Icontlnuedl Spirituality (Includlng muslc) 2025 was a momentous year for Liberal Judalsm,. on Sunday 18 May 2025. the member eommunilies of LSberal Judaism and Movement for Reform Judaism voted lo unite into onè Movement for Progressive Jud8i8m for Ihe UK and Ireland. The new Movement represents around 30°h of synagogue affiliated Jews with the goal of rèaching out to roughly the saffle percentage of non-affilialod Jews who are known lo align with Progressive Jewish values. Wth this in mind the Movemenl has a mission to'.- Str&nglhen communilles Amplify Progressive voices Inspire thfy next generation Opgn dooTS lo Jewish life The naw Movement eamg into being as a Company on the 7. January 2026 and w& await lo see the positive impact il will have and how we can work with it. Religious services for Shabb81 and festivals, as well as lrfe-cycle celebrations. are central lo Ihe LJS and are led by Senior Rabbi Alexandra Wright, Rabbi Igor Zinkov and Rabbi Lily Solochek. All our services in 2025 were hybrid, available on both Zoom and the dedicated LJS YouTube channel. In Septernber, Ihe Rabbinic team was bolstered by the arrival of Rabbi Lily Solochek who, as well as conlribuling lo thè services, has created a number of new Kulanu evènts and initiatives. We were delighted to hav6 a very impr6ssive atlendance, both in pèrson and online, on shabbats, during the High Holy Days and al other feslivals and c6lebralions, helping lo build and cement the community atmosphere and togethèmess which has increased since the terrible events in Israel on 7 October 2023 and in Manchesler on Yom Kippur 2025. Community work and events linked to sorvi¢es continues and goes f¥om strength Ic* strength with a large number of Nosh and Drosh lunches and talks, Chavurah suppers and nèw Kulanu events being held. Additionally, a suc¢es5ful communal Pesach Soder and Rosh Hashanah luneh were held wilh numbers up comp8ied lo 2024. The LJS continues its strong commitment lo music as an integral part of services, education programmes, community events, and heiilage. The professional and members choirs, both led by Director of Music, Cathy Heller JonBs, continue to support Ihe shabbat and 16slwal services and continue lo maintain thè high standards achieved each year. swiitu8lilyhlghlights during2025.' The appointment of Rabbi Lily Solochek as a permanent member of the rabbinic team Increased allendanc8 for the High Holy Days The numbers of events and varied topics covered in Nosh and Drosh, Chavurah suppers. and other even15 linked to services The creation of a planned series of Kulanu evènts The community coming together in rèspect of both the 2023 October lerrorist attack and the synagogu@ attack on Yom Kippur 2025 and the mutual support experiend then and since Existing and new conn¥ctions to Jewish organisalions such as West Centi81 Liberal Chavurah Club and Deafshul who use our facilities and havg joined us on raligious occasions. Learning The LJS continues lo provide a wealth of opporiunilies for life-long learning from nursery age lo adult. The Nuisery has been building on its SU¢C$SS since receiving 118 'oulslanding' OFSTED report. A new Initiative, Little LJS, is being delwered which has helped numbers grow. Rimon ieslruclured al th& end of 2024 and welcomed Rabbi Elana Dellal as Director ol Youth and FartTrily Engagement. Under the Chairmanship of Scotl Dinwiddie, the Edu¢8lion Committeè was re-establishèd looking at ways to support Rabbi Elana in the ever continuing quest lo improve Rlmon and also lo involve and link Rimon lo the wider life of the synagogue. Rimon numbers continue lo rise, and the curriculum is constantly being reviewed and developed. Nurnbers lor KT remain healthy and this helps provide a steady supply of Rimon leaching assist8nl$ who 5UPPOrt the younger sludents on a Salurday moming.
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Iconllnuedl Adult education offers a rich programme of opportunities, which includes Classical Hebrew cla58es at all levels, and learning and discussion about Judaism and Jewish life. To suppori the adult edu¢allon programme, Rabbi Lily developed a 'Bite Size, education programme delivered in one hour se$snS for Jewish leaming OpportunitS. Learninghighlights during 2025.. The Nursery continues to build on its.oulslanding" Olsted report and numbers are growing Thè new Rimon management slru¢lurÉ is working well Rimon numbers continue lo increase whilst the curriculum is revised and renewed The Learning Circle. the Us's Adult leaming offer, conhnues lo deliv&r a diverse range of dasses with new and exciting topics and guest speakers added A new 'Bile Size. programme has been introduced. Community The Community Care team, led by Community Care Co-ordinalor. Aviva Shafrilz. and supporttrd by Naomi Kramer. the Rabbis and a loyal group of over 200 volunleers,1120 for the Asylum Seeker Family Drop In only), went from slrenglh to strength in 2025. Security risks. post the Yorn Kippur synagogue allack 2025. meant that the Drop In wa$ paused for a number of months. The core LJS community offer provides much needed 8UPPOrt lo a key demographic of the community and whilst well eslabli$hed, their amazbng work should not be overlooked or taken for granled. Events such as Video & Tea, Singing for the Mind, and thè Out & About Club grow in numbers 8llending with some of our events having wailing lists. The annual Keep In Touch tea party was a huge success whilst th8 much needed Drop-in for Asylum Seeker Familles ¢ontinues lo deliver much needed support for the most vulnerable of our ext6nded community. A hardy antl dèdicated nurnbér of voluntee¥s vlsileil the cemetery lo help clear ivy and tidy areas of th& cemetery. This included the planting of an empty area in fronl of the new toilets, a true community effort. The bereavernent group provides both much needed support and soryal opportunities. The LJS also continues to work partnership with local organisalions for thé public benefit of the isolated, eldgrly and disabled. When feasible, we also offer selecled charities the opportunity lo hire rooms al Ihts LJS at a preferential rale lo host their own galherlngs and meetings. Volunteers We ale an organisalion which is Merrb9r owned and led. M8mbers' conlribulion as volurbleers is at the heart of the Synagogue's activities, wilh Gaby Lazarus the LJS'S Volunteering Co-oidinalor continuing to find new recruits lo the amy of LJS volunteers. Al their annual 8ward ceremony, the Jewish Volunteer Network recognisèd the contributions lo volunteering of Al6x Weiss, who received a Lifetime Achievement Award. Michael Romain, namad Volunteer of thé Year, and The Bereavement Support Group who achieved the Team of the Year Award. Members also volunteer lo acl as Trustees serving on Council, while othèrs sil on a wide range of commitlees and working groups, where thèy use their experience and knowledge lo help the LJS deliver. maintain, and support its membership and infrastructu. Worklng in partnershlp Befo the coming logelhei of the Liberal Judaism movement and the Movemènt for Reforrn Judaism in 2025 Io forrn the Movement for Progressive Judaism, the LJS was the Ilagship synagogug of the Liberal Judai8m ILJ). It is now one of the leading synagogues of the new movement. Financial support was provided to LJ and also lo Leo Baeck College. which is the primary academic and education inslitsjtion for European Progressive Judaism. where many Progrèssive rabbis ara trained. The LJS also provides a home lor the West Central Liberal Chavurah Club. This club was formed by the remaining members of We51 Central Synagogue followlng its closuie and holds a monthly chavur8h al the LJS. These meetings maintain the Iradlllons associated with that synagogue. The LJS also welcomes Dealshul to number of events.
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 l¢onllnuedl The LJS is a member ol the European Unlon ol Progrgsslve Judaism and Ihe World Union for Progressivè Judaism, Ties wilh thes& organisalions have become c105er following the war in Ukraine. The LJS is also a member of the Bo3rd of Deputies ol Biilish Jews. the body which repie8ents the UK Jewish community. Five mernbers of the congregation serve as reprÈsentalives, ong of them representing younger members, and they play an acllve part in determining Board policy. Public benefit In addition lo ils religious and edu¢atlonal aims, the LJS functions as a centre lor communal activities lo which both tnembers and the wider community are re9ularly welcomed. This past year was a year of growth. The magnificent organisers and volunteers who 8UPPOrt the Synagogue with 8nlhusiasm and drive are an inspiration lo all those who allend. Aclivily and social events during 2025 included.. the Out & About Club, which provldes fortnightly enlertainrnent for eldeily, disablsd, and often isolaled members of the local community., Singing for the Mind, a weekly group led by a professional singing16ader, for those with memory problems and moderate dementia. and Ihèir caiers., Ihe monthly Restaurant Tuesday providing ex¢ellenl food and Company. at a very reasonable cost and an annual K6ep In Touch laa party. The LJS organises a monthly Drop-in for Asylum Seeker Families foi over 200 adults and their chlldren. Members and Friends givè financpal halp and donate food and elolhing as well as giving their time, The LJS 8UPPOrts inlgrfallh understanding through initiallve8 such as the annual mullifaith Chanukkah event. In addition lo its own 8clivilies, the LJS works with ntrighbouring churches and mosques, meeting regularly with religious leaders lo discuss issues of local. nationa5 and world concern or interèst. The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission COnrning public benefit_ They are satisfied that the infomalion given in this report, parti¢ularfy regarding the activities undertaken in conjunction with Ihe objectives of the chary. demonstrates that the requirements lo identify publi¢ benefit have been mel. Community highlights during 2025.. The growth in the number ol attendees taking part in LJS activities The incrtsase in the number of volunteers and the new system pul in place to support them Continuation ol pastoral care by the Community Care Co-ordinator, Rabbis, and volunteers lo provide direct assistance io those most in need. and lo advise on partnar organisab'ons. whith ran provide support where Ihe LJS cannol The continued financial and emotional support for asylum seeker familiès, providing essèntial items such as food, clothing, toilelries, and cleaning materials for those most vulnerable The recognition of our volunteers al the annual JVN volunteer awards. Sustainability Suslainabilily is not just about the futu of the organisalion., the LJS is also commilled lo the wider world and lo Ihe future of our planet. The Synagogue Coundl has identified that one of their key ch811enges is tha future suslainabilily of the synagogue, both in ie5pect of growing membership and managing finances, which are inextricably linked. There is an ageing membership population which is well sèrved by a numb&r of excellelll initialivos. However. whilst looking al those undef 60, il was identified that there was much less being offered lo add value to thair membership and attra¢t new members ol that age. and bring them into the LJS Community. A naw 3 year Strategic Plan was launched in 2025 with a focus on the growth and future susl8lnabilily of the LJS. The strategy focuses on five key groups identified by the Council.. Children snd teenagers University students Adulls125-45} Families Adults 45+
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2026 Icontlnued) These grouplngs are not ex¢lusive, and cOnggantS may ffil Into different catègories or several Categories. The focus on these is about identifying the needs and actlvilies that would support members of our community rather than about putting people inlo specific categories. The strategy also acknowledges the amazing work already being completed outside of these areas and which Is ongoing. Challenges identified lor the first year of the slralogy included: a membership fee review., the employmenl of an additlonal Rabbi,. the restructure of Rimon, and the planning ol new initiatives in respect of the groups hiuhlighted above. M8ny ol the above are being suc¢èssfully delivered,, however the oul¢omes will be seen over lime and constantly monitored. The finan¢ial sustainability of the LJS is dependent upon th& contribution of membership fees and other funding. A significant number of Membèrs and Friends pay spec4ally agrtr8d reduced rates. No one is evei ex¢luded by their inability lo pay. The Sorial Action Committee continues lo lead inilialives and participates in numerous actlvhies within the communily and beyond lo improve sustainability. We seek lo.. help reduce emissions which impact on our ènvironment and contribute lo global warming,. reduce the use of plastics and waste of all kinds, and reduce the use of limited and v8luable resources. The office team. led by the Ex8wiive DiTectOf, continues lo work ¢losely with the Rabbis. Honorary Officers, and Council lo make the Synagogue a vibrant and e¢o-friendly hub foi th@ community. Thts LJS is now part of the Eco-Judaism neiwork. and the Coun1 is committed lo working through the environmental audit. The education programrne5 go from strength lo strength, both in Rimon and Adult Edu¢8lion, which lead to incréased numbers of knowledgeable and Gomrnilled Members keen lo support Ihe future of the Synagogue. Sustainabillly highlights during 2025.. The creation and publishing of tho 2025-2027 three year Strategic Plan which aims lo engage. retain, and grow through new endeavouis and new opportunities. Delivery of key aspects of the strategy including a reslruclure of membership fees, employrnenl of an additional Rabbi, reslwclura of Rimon 8nd pleasingly the increase in membership which these have contributed lo. Delivèry of more focusod and deliberate initiBiives aim8d al key demographic5 of tha synagogue. Fundralslng The Synagogue adheres lo Ihe Fundraising Regulator's Code ol Fundraising Practice. Applying best practice lo protect supporterg, data, il never sells or èxchanges data with other organisalions and ensures that communicalion preferances can be changed al any lime. The LJS manages its own fundraSsing led by the President and Members and Friends who volunteer, together with adminislralivé support by the staff team. In 2025 a new Fundraising Committee wa5 Crèated lo ensure that fundraising happened by design rather than by luck. For examplè, the firsl Gala Dinner was held in 2025 with Felicity Kendal and Tracy-Ann Oberman being Ihe star guests. The event went extremely well and faised over £20,000. All fundraising activities alè approved and supervised by the Honofary Officers and Council. The LJS undertakes lo react lo and investigate any complaints regarding ils fundraising activities and lo 188rn from them and improve ils SeICe. During 2025. the ¢harily re¢eived no complalnls about ils fundraising activities. Fundralslng In support of others Each year. LJS Members and Frl&nds support four charities through Ihe annual High HOW Day Appeal.. one Anglo-Jowish. one based in Israel. one UK non-Jewi5h charily. and the United Jewish Israel Appeal IUJIAI. This past year. 2025, was a remarkable year, despite all the challenges Created by the èconomic conditions.. £81,587.23 was ra5sed for these excellenl causes.
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2026 Icontlnugdl The LJS supports the Out and About Club with its annual fundraising campaign whilsl also collecllng voluntary contributions for the UK Board of Deputies of British Jews, as well as making an annual grant contribution of over £100,000 lo support the Liberal Judaism movemenl. Plans for 2026 The LJS 18 looking fOard to an exciting 2026. The new Strategic Plan 18 providing important focAJS and having laid the foundallons in 2025 with restructures and naw fflembers of Staff, 2026 wlll be a year of new delivery, implemenlalion of new ideas and membership engagement. th thè merger ol Libeial Judaism and the Movement for Refoim Judaism taking place and Ihe first of January repSentIng the foimation oflhe new company. the LJS looks forward to working with the new Movèment. Focus for 2026 Review the current rabblnic structure and the future rabbinio needs of the LJS, and begin the process of recruiting a new Rabbi resulting from the reliremenl of Rabbi Alexandra Wright al the end of 2026 Begin to deliver new inltialives linked lo the 2025-27 Strategy Create new piogiammes and events for the core demographics identified in the Strategic Plan whi181 building on the excellent work already being delivered by cornmillees such as thg Communily Care Commilleè1'3Cs'l. Develop and deliver a Fundraising Strategy Review and develop our edu¢alion and young family programmes, including Rimon, wllh an emphasls on increasing involvement of younger Members and engagbng new Mèmbers and Friends Continue to increase the number ol volunteers Continue lo plan capital expendblure (some of it funded by legacy income), using a maintenan¢8 programme lo avoid the nèed for any signifi¢8nl unplannèd expenditurès Continue to re&W and improve ourwebsit6 and exlernal comfflunicalions Ensure the LJS Governance remains appropriatè for a modern ¢h8rity Continue lo review our comrnillees lo ensure that they remain relevant Work with Ihe new organisalion, the Movement for Progressive Judaism, and support il and ils new Structure, governance, and management Govemlng document and organisatlonal structure ThB Liberal Jewlsh Syn8gogue is a company limited by guarantee (company number 091133051 governed by ils inilial Articles of Association, datèd 31 October 2014 and subsequently updated al the AGM in June 2023. This limited company was also r6gislered as a ¢harily Icharily number 11592921 with the Charity Commission in November 2014. Prior to incorporation the LJS was an unin¢orporaled charitable organisalion. The members of the Council act as Trustees and adrninisler the chaiily and also a¢t as the D1ClOrS ol the charitable company. The Council can have up to 12 members, bul has the ability lo co-opt extra rnembers unlll the following AGM. It mèets monthly (except August). All committees and working groups meet on a règular basis and provide recommendations lo the Council for decision making. The Coun¢ll appoinls an Execulwe Director lo act in stewardship and rnanage the d8y-lo-day running of the organisalion. The Trustees have delegated 8ulhorily lor operational matters lo the Executive Director.
The Liberal Jewish Synagogu8 TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2026 l¢ontlnuedl The LJS recognlses Ihal an effective Council 15 essonlial if it is lo be successful in achieving ils objectives. The Council seeks lo represènt the membership and works lo have available to it all appropriate knowledga and skills lo run the synagogue. During 2025, the Trustèes. supported by the Finance, Operational. Risk and Governance Commillee, reviewed the Charity Govemance Code and identified a number of actions to improve the Governance of the Liberal Jewish Synagogue. Thls work is ongoing with governance of the LJS being reviewed on an annual basis. Appointment of Trustees The LJS articles were updated in 2023. bringing Ihern more in line wth the Charity Commission'5 Goveman Codè and modern charity standards. The charity is a religious inslitulion. and Ihere is a requirement lo be ol Ihtr Jèwish Farth lo be a Mernber. On Members of The Liberal Jewish Synagogue can be elected lo the Councll. Tiusleos ICoun¢il Members) are elected by tho Members of the LJS by a show of hands or a vole via zoom al Ihe Annual GeneTal Meeling. Trustees are elected for a maximum of two terms of three years. Any Trustee who has served two terms cannot stand for re-election until al least threè more years have passed. The Council elects from ts Members a Chairman, Honorary Treasurer. and any other positions as agreed by Council. lo con51ilule the Honorary Officers. Trustee Induction and trainlng Training for Truslegs is by a combination of practice, encouragetnent lo attend appropriato courses, and informal mentorship from other Trustees. Bèfore standing for election, Members are encouraged to sèrvè on committees. The LJS is a member of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations who provide training for Trustees and organisaiions such as the LJS. New Trustees ar& giv8n an induction pack comprising a copy of the LJS Guidance lor Trustèès, the Charity Commission 'Welcome Pack lor New Trustees,, a copy of the LJS Arlicles, the minutes of at least three Council m8etings. and a Charity Trustee form staling that they 8¢knowledge anij accept IheSr responsibilities as Trustees, whi¢h they musl sign and retum. They also attend briefing se55ions. Safeguarding is taken very seriously by the Council, and Trusltres attend Trustee safeguardSng courses to ensure that they understand their rgsptsnsibilities in this area. Related parties and co-operation with other organlsations None of our Trustees Teceives iemuneratson or other benefit from their work as a Trustee for the charlty wilhoul approval. Only expenses incurred in the performanc8 of Trusle6s' duties can be reimbursed. Any connection between a Trustee or a member of staff of the charity musl be disclosed lo the Cc4Jn¢il in the sam• way as any other contractual relationship with a related party. In the currenl year, any related pariy Iran5aclions are reportèd in Note 19 to Ihe accounts. Council is careful lo monitor for any polenli81 conflict of interest and respond accordingly.
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2026 Icontlnuedl Financlal review The results for the financial yeai lo 31 December 2025 reflect the irnpact of the downturn in Ihe economy on our costs and regular sources of income and investment porifollo. Whilst our income was down compared to 2024 (£1,896,627 v £2.364,8531, il must be bome In mind that the LJS received an exceptional £500,000 legacy in 2024. Due lo our Continued light control on our expenditure, ¢xpgndllure decreased in 2025 from 2024 (£2.344.407 v £2,378,0071. Overall, we made an operallng d8fldl Ibefore gains on Inveslmentsl of £447,780. A large chan96 from 2024 which showed a 8mall deficit of £13,154 which wa$ malnly due to the legacy of £500,0000 reIVed in 2024. Although il appears that wllhoul the exceptional legacy Income in 2024. Ihe Ino)me and expenditure figures for 2025 remalned 81alic, the reallly is that we are having lo work harderjusl to 8nsure the po811ion gets no worsg. The income from charitable aclivilles Is sllghlly reduced1£610,451 v £673,688. 20241. wilh some of this caused by a reduction in cemetery SrKome over which we have little control. However, the Synagogue remains a thriving community with regular religious and communlly events taking place and a number of rentals ol our èxcellonl spaces. Our commitment to d81iv8rlng our charitable aims and supporting our own and exl8nded communities remains strong and we continue lo work hard lo deliver this. During the year, our Memb&rs and Friends continuèd their generous support of the LJS, and we also benefited from Ihe conllnuing support of external donors such as the Ernest Hecht Charflable Foundation IEHCF) and from the Eranda TNSI which very generously provided support for Community Cara. Income Durfng 2025, unrestricted incorne, generated from memb8r8hip fees. donallons. investments and charitable aclivilies, rernained strong al £1,773,325 (2024.. £2,201,640), a decreasè of 19Q/o. Much of this can be explalned by the extraordinary legacy roceived in 2024. Following a fevlew of membership fees, based on the new 2025- 27 Strategy, a number of rnembershlp fees were decreased, whi181 many rernained ffxed for 2025, resulting In income decreaslng by 3D/o. Reducing some membershlp fees WBS deslgned lo both keep and attract new Mombers which in the long term will help lo sustain the lulure of the synagogue. Looklng al the figures al Ihe end of 2025, this was successful wllh an Increase In younger members and the number of Members who pay their fees. Charitable a¢llvilles ILJS Nursery. Rimon, funer815. venue hire) decreased from 2024, £673.688 10 £610,451 in 2025, with incom8 Increasing in rn081 controllable areas such as Rirnon and the Nursèry, bul decrease in cemetery income, which is beyond our control. The LJS is fortunate that somtr Members make additional donations lo assisl those who ar8 unable lo pay their full rnembership fees. The newly launched Partners Fund also encoura9es Membèrs lo make an ongoing substanlial financial commitment lo maintain the sustainability of the LJS. Tho LJS 15 grateful for this continuing support. as well as from those who remember the LJS with legaaes. Many of our a¢tivlllos could not run without Internal fundr818ing carnpaigns, external grants anLI the generosity of members. We are grateful lo lh¢ conlinulng project funding provided by the Eranda Rothschild Foundation and Emesl Hocht Charitable Foundallon. The Ernosl Hecht Charflablè Foundation grant, received In 2020 will be allocated lo projects over the next len years. The Nel Gains on Inve$lm&nls have increased substantially from 2024. Thi8 figure is rnad¢ up of galnsllosses on inv9$1mgnts, 8 proportion of lease exlenslons from Blazer Court Flats and the revaluation of property, which is the major change this year, The new flats al the Cemetery were Completed In 2025 moving a figuia of £265k from assets under construction in Note 10 in 2024 lo Note 12 In 2025. together wllh a revaluallon of £1.635,160. 10
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2028 l¢ontlnuedl Expendlture Our unreslrfded cosis Increased from £2.182,876 Sn 2024 to £2,244.211 in 2025 malnly causod by an incre880 in depreci81ion (£99,715 v £57.2861. Costs are generalty increaslng 8cross the boaid, and w9 work hard lo keep them down and under control. In 2025. salaries, our laryasl overhead, de¢reased by 2.680h, thanks to Careful control and staffing reslruotures when staff left. Future 2026 will b& a challenging year in many ways bul will In turn c81@ nèw opporlunilie$ to rgvléw what we do. and how we do it. The most obvlous challenge Is our Increasing costs. We w511 be re-lendering a numbef of the semces we rg¢eive and looking at our expendilure line by Ilne to see wherè savlngs can be made. In resp8Ct of Income, the flats al the Cemetèry wer8 completed In 2025 and rental incomè is being recelved. In 2028 rnember8hlp fees have been increased, whilst each operational 8fea ol the synagogu8 has been challenged lo reduce their expendlture by 10°/0. The LJS is a lafge and irnpressive bullding which requlres subslanlial Investment for malnlenancè. H8ving Installed new boilers and Improved wlring ovei recent years, Sn 2026 il Is Intended to upgrade the now 35 year old flre doors. In respect of how and why we do Ihlngs, the new Three Yeor Strategy wa8 successfully launched with challenging gxpectalions aiound fiv8 new priorlly areas:_ Childn and Teenagers Unlversily Students Adu115125-451 Families Adults 45+ As part of the Slralègy. a new addS1ional rabbi was employed in late 2025 and the impact will be properfy seen in 2026 towards helping the above key areas. However, the impact in the last quarter of 2025 was noliceable with the increase in the number of events for the 25-45 age group. The new membership fee slru¢lurg. introduced In 2025, will be reviewed in 2026 8s will the posslbilily of joining a burfal scheme starling in 2027, Investment policy Th8 Investmenl Commillee. whlch is a sUb-mmIttee of the Finance Operallon Risk and Governance (Finance Committee), includos the Honorary Treasurer and Members Inviled lor their expertise and knowledge of rinance and investmènts. Redmayne Bentley LLP, our inveslrnenl managers, continued to follow the Council'5 agreed pollcy of investing In elhical inveslmènls to achleve Capital growth. Al year end the lotal value of investments and Cash held by Me investment manager decreased from £2,369,343 10 £2,273,312,. however, funds were withdrawn during the year lo support the cashflow. The Investment Committee Is in regular contact with our investment managers and meets regularfy lo discuss the investmenls held and Ihelr pèrfomance. Reserves pollcy The pollcy of the Tiuslees Is lo maintain 816vel of reserves that will provide a slable base from which lo fund the charity's fulure acllvilios. including capital expenditure. The largel 8el Is £450,000 which represenls three
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Icontlnuodl monlh8' expenditure. As of 31 Dember 2025. the charity had free reservès of £3,349,64812024'. £1,530,450), based on the general funds (Note 161 Ihal could be drawn upon 11 Tequired by the Trustees for spÈcifi¢ purposes as agreed by them. This figure has incrèased due lo Iha wmplelion of the Ilals al the cemelery. If cash is required lo meet our requiremenis, thls can be realised from investments, including property. Details ol bolh Unre81ricled and R&8lricted Funds are summarised in Note 16 to Ihe accounts. The free reserves ¢uirenlly exceed the targel level,, the T¥uslees are mlndful of the need lo relain funds in reserve lo fund both unforese8n costs and thè ongoing malnl6nance costs of the synagogue's pmiSes. Given the anlidpaled level of work required in respoct of the building Ovèr the corning years, the Trustees consider the level ol resèrves h81d lo be rgasonabl& and approprfale bul will ba looklng lo increase Ihem11 possible. Rlsk management TheTruslees' Risk Managemenl Slralegy comprSses'. an annual assessrnent ol the principal risksand uncertainties that the Synagogue faces the e81ablishmenl of pollcies. systems and procedures lo miligale Ihosa Sdenlilled risks, and the implementation of PTocedures designed lo minirnise or manage ony potential irnpact on the synagogue should those risks malerSalise. The LJS Risk Reglsler Is regularly revièwed and updated by the Finance Ctsmmillee, Honofary Officers, Council and the Executive Director. This register sets out the malor risks lo whlch the synagogue is exposed and the systems whlch have been eslabllshed lo mitigate Ih08e risks. Th8 Truslges ¢onlinued lo recognise the risk lo the LJS from events around the world and the potential impacl they may have. 2025 was another difficult year with t h e economic climate meaninu increases in costs. Long. term finan¢ial suslainabllily rem8lns a major rfsk for the LJS, and this is reflected In the new Three Year Strategy which is looking al maSnt8ining ond growlng current young members and young famS1ies whilst also altracling new members. Internal f+n8ncial managernonl rlsks are reduced through the irnplemenlalion of internal controls in respect of th& recoiding and th& authorisalion ol all accounting Iransa¢llons. Budgets are sel for all types of expendlluft., these are monitored by Senlor Managernenl, th6 Finan¢ Commlttoe, Honorary Offic&rs and the CouncAI. Management accounts are produced on a quarterly basis. The Executive Director meets regularly wllh the Honorary Officers, and all flnancial delai18 are regularly mtsnilored by them. Allenlion is also focused on mibgaling n0n-finanal risks arising from children and vulnerable adults safeguardlng. fire, h&aFth and safely and securlty whlch are rnonilor&d by Commlttees and group8 of volunteers. Thls is overseen by Senior Management, Honorary Officers and Ihe Councll. statementof Trustees, responsibilitigs Th8 TIu8lees, who are also Directors of the Llberal Jewish Synagogue for the purposes of Company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and FSnaneial Slaletnenls in accordance wllh applicable law and with the United Kingdom Acoounling Standards Iunlled Kingdorn Generally Ap1a Ac£ounling Practice). Company law $quire5 the Truslees lo prepare financial slalemenls for each financial year whith give a true and fair vlew of the slate of affairs of the charitable company and of th8 incomè and expenditure of the charitable company for that period. 12
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue TrUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Icontlnugdl In preparlng these flnancial stalemenls, the Trustees are required to.. Select suitable accounting pollcle8 and then apply them conslslenlly observe the method8 and principles In Accounting and R8porting by Chaflliès: Slalemènl of Rocommended Practicè appllcable to charllles preparlng Ihèlr accounts In accordance wllh the Flnanclal Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republlc ol Ireland IFRS 102) makejudgemenls and estimate5 th81 arè reasonable and prudent stale whether appIable United Kingdom Accounting Standards have beon followed. subleci lo any materlal departurgs disclosed and èxplained In the ffinancial sialements, and prepare the financl81 statements on the going concern b8818 unless il Is Inapproprlale lo presume that Ihe ¢hartsble company wlll continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeplng proper accounllng records that dlsclose wilh reasonable accuracy Al any lime the flnancial p08111on of the charitable Company and enable them to ensure that th financial slalemenls ¢omply with Ihe Companles AGI 21XJ6. They are also responsibl& for safoguarding the assets of the oharitable company and h9nc8 for tsklng reasonable step5 for the prgvenlion and delecllon of Iraud and other irr8gul8rities. Each of the Trustees ¢onfirmslhal'. so far as the Tr(Jst@e Is aware, there Is no ralevant audll Information of which thè charitable company's auditor is unaware, and the Trustee has taken all the slep$ that they ought to have lakgn as a Trustee in ordèr to make Ihernselvos awaro of any relevant audit infofmalion and lo e818blish that the charltable company's audilor is aware of that Inforniatlon. This confirmatlon is given and 8houid be inlerpreled In accordan¢e wllh the provlslon8 of S418 of Ihe Companles Aol 2006. The Trustees are responsible for the mainlenance and Integrity of Ihe corporate and financial information included on the charilable company's website. Legislation In Ihe Unlled Kingdom governlng the preparallon and disseminallon ol finanaal stalaments may diff8r frorn legIslatsn Sn olh8r jurisdiclions. Sue Head Chair fyp Wiljl 13
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEM8ER 2025 Re3trl¢tfyd funds Endowrnent fud8 Totsl fund¥ resIrad- fundb Rerled Endowment funds fund8 Tol81 fund 2021 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2V24 2W24 Note INCOME FROM Donaiions and legatie$ Fundr4ng wts Inveslmenis Charitable xbvilie8 978,901 30.258 f53,71S 610,451 106.869 1.086.770 1.374,924 30,258 4.055 170,148 148.9n 610,451 673.688 147.563 1.522.487 4,055 184.623 673.688 16,433 15,650 TOTAL INCOME 1,773,32S 1116,869 16,433 1M98.627 2,201,640 147,563 15.850 2.364.853 EXPENDITURE ON h&ritable actl¥ltlfy$ 2.241211 100,196 2,344.407 11K4.876 195.131 2.378,tK)7 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 2,244.211 1QO.196 2.344,40Y 2,182,876 19S.131 2.378.007 NET INCOVE I IEXPENDITUREI BEFORE INVESTMENT GAIN81 ILOSSESI 1470,4N61 6,673 16h33 1447.7801 18.764 147.5681 15.6$0 119,1541 NET GAIMS I{LOSSESI ON INVESTMENTS 2.04J,041 (9.7071 2,033,334 45.269 14.2241 41.045 NET INCOME I IEXPENDITUREI FOR THE YEAR 1,SY2,15S 6,673 6,726 1.58$.554 84,053 147,5881 27.891 Trfer bBNveen fvnds 16 $4,336 153,1001 11.2361 24.270 116,6001 17.6701 NET MOVE MENT IN FUNDS 1,626A91 146,4271 1.685,5S4 88,303 (64.1681 3,756 27,891 RECONCIUAMON OF FUNDS Total fjJnd brouthl f<ww&td-59 pre8 8taied 16 7.647.467 373,146 323.983 8,544.596 7,385,477 437.314 320,227 8.143.018 PrioryeAradlusknerA 373,887 373.887 As r•$tsl 7,047.467 373.146 323,983 8,544,596 7.759.164 437,314 320.227 8,518,705 TOTAL FUNDS AT31 DECENBER 202fj 9,473.55B 326,719 329.473 10.130,100 7,847,467 373.148 323,983 8,544,S96 14
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025 2025 2024 FIXED ASSETS Tangiblg assets 10 5.000.448 5.202.155 Heritag& assets 54,460 64,450 Investnts 12 6003165 3,258.802 10,069.083 8.S13,407 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 13 266,403 180,911 Cash al bank and In hand 389 901 502 217 606,304 663,128 CREDITORS.. Amounts falllngdue wilhln on8 year 14 1391,2171 1417,9391 NET CURRENT ASSETS 266,087 245,189 TOTALASSETS LESS CURRENT LIAPILrriES 10,334.150 8,758.5 Provl8K)n8 for Iwbilil8 15 1204.0001 1214,0001 NET ASSETS 10.130.160 8,544,596 cHARy FUNDS Resiricted FurKIs 16 326.719 373,148 Endewment Funds 16 32&A73 323.983 Vnreslri¢ted FurKIs 16 9,473.gS8 7,847,467 TOTAL FUNDS 10,130.150 8.544.596 Thè financlal slalem?nts werè approved by Ihe Trust8es on and SIgrt on Ihair beh81f by.. Sue Head Chalr @Qw Patarcrouch Honorary Treasurer The notes on pg9•s 16 to 28 form part ofth•$è financial slatemenl8. Company number 09113305 15
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 2025 2024 Cash 110 from opgralln9 a¢Uvltlos Nel Income for th8 year 1,591,044 27,891 Adlu51mentfor: Depreciation charges Inter881 and dwldend$ re1¥¢ Revalualk>n On Invesbnent Rent rEceiv N&1 gaSn on Inv85tmgnts Iln¢reaseVdecr•ase in d8btors IDecre8seyincrea5e in creditors IDecrea8el in pension costs prO$10n 99.715 rT9.8271 11,63S,1601 183,7211 1398,1741 1105,492 126,7221 iio,0001 57,286 179.1331 126,8721 141,0451 10,871 90,175 114,IX)01 Not cash Ir8¢elvo(IVu8•d In operatlng acuvltles 1648,3371 25.173 Cash flow5 Irom InvesUng actlvltlos Purchase ol prcpety. plant and equipmgnt Purch88e of Investments Proc88ds from sale of Invesknenls Dlvldènd and Int8r8sl recelpl8 Renl receSved 1171,8481 12.849,5141 3,107,304 79,827 83,721 1154.7521 13,252,813 3,469,830 79,133 26,872 Net ca8h ug•d In Inve8tln9 a¢tlvStlè 449A90 168,270 Totsl cash fl 1198.847} 193,443 C&%h and cash equivbk8n15 at 1 January 2025 633,059 439,616 Cash and cash equlvalentsat 31 December 2026 633,059 Ca5hat bank and short tomi d&p1 Cash al bank and In hEnd C35h h81d by Investment managers 389,901 44A11 $02,2t7 130,842 Cash and cash •qulvaltnt8at 31 Decemb&i 2025 434,212 633,059 16
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Ac¢ouKfiNG POLICIES Basis 01pparatIOn Bndslalèmenl of compliance The financlal statements have bgen prepared in accoidance wllh Accounting and Reportlng by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Pracllce appllcable lo charlligs preparing their accounts in accordance with the Flnancial Reporting Standard applS¢able in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021, the Fbnanclal Reporting S18ndard applicable Sn the UK and Republle of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006. The Liberal Jew18h Synagogu8 meets the dgfinition of a publlc bonefil enlily under FRS 102. Assets and liabllllies are initially recognised al historf¢81 cost or Iransacllon v81ue unless olh&rw88 slated in the relevant accounting policy. The accounts are presented in Sterllng and are rounded lo the nearest pound. In preparfng these ac¢ounls, the exempllon has been taken In rglallon lo prèparln9 a slroleglc report In accordance with the provisions appllcabl8 lo small companlfrs. Company iiif0mtl Thè Llberal Jewlsh Synagogue Is a prlvale company Ilmlted by guarantee and Incorporated in England. Ils registered office and principal pla¢8 of business Is 28 Sl John's Wood Road, London, NW8 7HA. Fiindaccounllng General funds are unreslrlctèd fund5 which are avallable for use al tha dlscrellon of th9 Trustees in furtherano of the gon&ral objectivès of the Ghaflty and whlch hav& nol baen deslgnaled for oth8r PLtrposes. The Ganeral Fixed Asset fund reprèsents the net book value of langlblefixed assets and herltage assets whl¢h Ore nol readlly reallsable In pursuit of thè charlly's day-to-day operation. D&signaled funds comp¥ise unrestricted funds that have been sel aside by the Trustees for partlcLtlar purposes. The aim and uso of each designated fund Is sel out inlhe notes lo Ihe financial statements. Re$lricled funds arè funds which are lo be used in accordance with speciflc reslrScllons Imposed by donors or which have been ralsed by the charity for partlcular puiposes. The costs ol raising and adminisloring such funds are charged against the spècific fund. The alm and use of each re81rlcted fund Is sel out in the notes lo the financial 8lalements. Investment income. galns and losses are allocalgd lo the appropriate fund. Transfers betW8&n funds occur for a number of rèasons Includlng when funds are closèd on complgtion of project. when fixed assgls are purch88ed or whan Trustees decSde lo relèase fundsfrom a deslgnaled lund. Incon7e All Income Is recognlsgd once thè oharily has enlillement lo the Income, 11 Is probable that the Income wlll be received and the amount of Income r8celvable can be measured rellgbly. For18ga¢S8s, enlillemenl Is taken as the earller of the d8le on which either.. the charlly Is aware that probate has been granted, the estate has been finallsed and no14'ficallon has been made by the executorlsl lo the Trust Ihal a dlslrlbulion will be made. or when a dlslribulion is received from th& &slalè. Receipt of a legacy. In whole or in part. Is only consldor8d probable when the amount can bg measured reliably and th& charity has been notified of the execulorfs intention lo maka a dislribulion. Vvhere légaciès have been notified to the chadly or the charlly Is aware of the grantlng of probate. and the criteria for income ie¢ognilion have not been mel, then thè legacy is treated as a conlingenl asset 8nd disclosed if material. Incomg from charitable actlvilies relates malnly to fees receSvad In respect of the LJS Nursery School. cemetery fees, and payments for books and malgrials for Rimor) Rellglon School students, venue hlre and synagogue aclivilies. Interest on funds held al Ihg bank on deposit is included when re1vable and the amount can be me88ur8d reliably by thè charity.. this is normally upon nollfficalion of the interest paid or payable by the bank. Dlvidends are recognlsed onco Ihe dividend has been declared. Interest and dividends from the Inveslmenl portfolio ar8 recognised on nollfic8llon by our investment manager (Note 12). 17
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 ACCOUNTING POUCIES Icontlnuodl Investment income relates to r6nt81 income Iwhlch is recognlsed when il comes duel, income from an as80¢1aled company {when il is received), and dividends and interesl received in relat4.on lo fixed asset inveslments held by the charity. Expe17ditu Expenditure is accounted for on accruals basis. Support costs, including governance costs, are allocated l(tr charilable costs agalnsl b0 grouped slraleglc areas.. Spiriluallly & suslainabi1Sly1900AI and Leamin9 & Cotnrnunily {10%). Irrecoverable VATIS included with the expense item lo which It relates. Governance oosis are the oosls of provlding inlomialion lo and allfrndance al Iru$1998' meetings and public accounlabllity. Goii?g coiicem Thg Trustees have reviewed the circumstances of the charily and consider that adeouale resources conllnue lo be available to lund th8 aclivllles of thè charity ol the foreseeable future, The Trustees Ih6r6foie (yJnsidgr that the18 a no material uncertainties about Ihè charit$ ablllty lo conllnue as a golng concem. Tangible fix8d assets anddBprecialion The charity's freehold property comprises land and bulldlngs including subsequent improvements lo the property. Depreciation is not charged on the land element. which is instead subj9cI to impairmgnl review. No depreciation charge Is made against th& building and improvgmenls as11 is consldered that the residual valuè of these is at least as great asthe carrylng value and not malerialty diffèrènt lo cosl. The charity operates a rolling repairs and maintenance programme to prolong the useful life otthe property and lo en5urg Ihat the above policy continues lo be appropriate. other tangible fixed asse15 are slated Bt cost less depreciallon. Depreciation is provlded at rates calculated lo w¥ile off the cost of fixed assets, loss their eslimaled rèsidual value, overlheir expected useful lives on the following bases.. Flxlures and fittings.. 4'Ato 20% Computer &qulpmenl.' 25% to 33% Cemetery improvements.. fo% Depreciation is not provided on assets under ¢onslruclion until they are brought into use. The asset under construction representèd four flats whlch were built by Newbourne Proportles Ltd. These flats r8pre8enl consideration for the salg of unused land lo the developer. The cost lo date represents the consideration towards the cost of conslructlon. Dufing the year. th& asset8 under constru¢llon were complg1gd and transferred to Investment property. HerilageAssels Heritage assets are assets of historical or religious importan¢e that are held to further the presorvallon, conservats'on and education objectives of the synagogue and conlrlbulg lo culture and acllvilles. They are capitalised immediately on purchase or receipts of donation. and hald at cost as depreciation is not con5idergd to be maleiial. The Truslggs perform an annual impairment review and depreciation is charged only if slgnlficanl impairmènt is found lo have Dccurred. Imffjslinenls Invgslmenls ale a form ol basic flnan¢lal Snstrumenl. They are initially recognised al their Iransoclign value and subsequently mèasured al their faSr value as at the reporting dat@ uslng the closing quoted market price. Th¢ 81alemenl of financial aclwilies Includes the net galns ar losses arislng on revaluation and dlsposals throughout Ihe yaar. Investment Property IJ inlliglly reco9nlsed al ¢08¢. After re¢ognlth"on. it 15 carried at falr vatue determined 8nnuolly by extemal valuers and dgrlved from the cuttent market rents and Inveslmpnt propariy yk18 lor Comp8rab real estste, adjusted 11 necessary for any difference In Ih8 nature. locallon or wndllion of the sptrcific 855et. Where an exlornal valuation was not opened, a Trustees. valuatn i& perfomied based on market rents. deprea81ion 15 provided. Changos in fair value ar8 recognlsed Ihrough piolt or10s$. 18
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2026 ACCOUNnNG POLICIES Icondni*dl I. 10 Stocks Stocks ar8 valued al lh8 lower of cost and nel reallsabla value on a fir81 In first oul basis. Debto Trade and other debtors are recognised atlhe selll&ment amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued 81 the amount repaid net of any trad8 dlscounls du8. 1.12 Cash al Bank and in hanrl Cash al bank and in hand includes cash and Short term hlghly Ilquld Investments wlth a short maturity of three monlhs or lessfrom the date of auqulslllon or op8nlng of the deposll or slmilar account. 1. 13 cdI10 CredllorÉ are normally racogni66d al thelr selllgrnenl amount after allowing for any Ir8de dlscounls due. 1.14 Provisioiisfor liBbililies ProvSslons are made wh8r8 èvent has tsken place that gives th& ¢harity a legal or construct$ obligation that prob8bly requires s8lllèmenl by a IranBfer of economic benefil, and a rellable ostlmale can bè made of the amount ol the obligation. Provisions are charged as an expense lo $181omenl of flnancial act1118$ in the year that the charlly b8comes aware of the obllgallon 8nd are measured al Ihg best eslimgle 81 the reporting date of the expenditurè required lo settle the obligation, laklng Into account relevant risks and uncertalntles. conllngent118bllltles are not recogn158d. They arisè as a resull of past events when11111 is not probable that there will be an oulllow of resources or that the amount cannot be reliably measured at the reporllng dalè, or1111 when Ihe exlgtence will be confirmed by the occurrenc& or non-oocurrenc& of uncertain future events not wholly wilhln the charity's control. Conllngonl liabilities ar8 disclosed In the Iln8ncl81 ststements unless the probabllity of an outtlow is remote. When paymgnls are eventually made. Ihgy are charged lo the provision carried in sl8lem8nl of financial poslllon. 1. 15 Judgements In 8pplw.iu accounllng pollcies andkeY80uos of esllmallon u17certainly The preparation of the Ilnancial slal8menls requlres managemenl lo maktt ludg&menls, eslirnates and 888umpllons that affect thé amounts ptsrted for assets and 118bllltles 8s 81 the reporting dale and the amounts reported for revenues and expenses during the year. Accmals.. Thè charlty makes an esllmale of accruals at the year-gnd baBed on invtslces r&¢eivgd atter the yèar end and work undertaken whlch has not been invoiced based on quolalion8 or esllm819s of amounts that may be due for payment. T8nglbl&llx8d assels.- Tanglble fixed asset8 are dgprecioled over Ihelr useful Ilve5 laklng Into account r8sldual valu8s where approprfale. The actual Ilv88 of the ass81B and resldu81 values are assessed 8nnually and may vary depending upon a number of factors. In r&-assessSng the 8888ls' Ilves. factors such as leohnologlcal Innovallon, product1Sfe Gyd85 and malnlenancg programmes are consld8red. The shortlall on a historic peiisloii &ngem6nt.' The charity ha8 made an eslirnale of the future costs required to lurHJ thè deficit on Ihe pen8lon 8chemo. Tho original provision was b8sed on an acluarlal valuatlon and re-evaluated In 2019. The provislon Is slated at Ihal amount less Subsequent payments m8dg to reducè the118bllity. In the interest of consistency, where have made Improv&mgntS to the layout or subsl8ncg Df the accounts we applled thè same approach to thg previous year (for comparative purposes). Prgsentallonal improvements do not affect the overall outcomè. 19
The LlberalJewish Synagogue NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2026 Z INCOMÉ FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Endow Unreslitkd Reslncted ment funds funds funds 2024 2024 2024 Unr6gtrlct8d Restricted Endowment lund funds funds 2025 2025 2025 Total fund$ 2025 Total funds 2024 Membership fees recen18ble Donations $89,048 361,853 669,048 361.853 106,869 48,000 185.770 585.650 235.774 585,650 235,774 147,563 Restricted donatlons and grants Lega¢iè5 106,869 147,563 48,000 553,500 1.374,924 147.563 553,500 978,901 106,869 1,522,487 3 FUNDRAISING EVENT INCOME EThJow UnresW¢ted Resthcby mpnl fijtxls funds fvnds 2024 2024 2024 Unr•5trlctsd Rostrtcted Endtrwment lunds funds funds 2026 2026 2026 Total fund5 2025 Totsl funds 2024 Fundraising bv8nl inccrfne 30,256 30.268 4,OS5 4,06S 4 114VESTMENT INCOME Endow Unrestrrted Restricted ment fund5 funds funds 2024 Unr8strl¢ted Rtrstrlcted Endowmen¢ fun(ts funds funds 2026 2026 2026 Total funds 2025 Total fund5 2024 2024 2024 Inveslrnenl prortY r8ntal income 83,721 8,000 63.394 163.715 83.721 6,600 26,872 Sg,618 63.483 148,973 26,872 5B,818 18,650 79,133 15,650 164.623 Blazer Court property Inwmo Inlerestand divldends receivable 16.433 16.433 170.148 5 INCOMEFRCthI CHARITABLEACTIVITIES Unr95tflct8d Rostricted Endowmtrni funds funds funds Total Unre5trict8d Restricted ETh funds fvnds funds Total ent fij 2025 2026 2025 2025 2024 2024 202 2024 Nursery school Cemetery R81igion s(*ool Venue hire 307,817 180.512 45,864 18,409 11.892 45,957 307,817 180,512 45,864 18.409 11,892 4S,957 280,216 254,942 41.797 48,901 Y2,705 35,127 280,216 254.942 41.797 48,901 12,70S 35,127 High Holy Day lick818 Olhersynggogue e¢lfvilies 610 461 673.688 Ir 8yn8gouuo activit5 Sndude book salas and weddlng fees. 20
The Llbèral Jewlsh Synagogue NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE Ilncludlng Allocatlon ofsupport CoBtsI Learning & Community Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2025 CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE Splrituallty & Su$talnablllty 2026 Total 2025 Staff cos Dlrecl co81 P8nsion adlu8lm8nt Allocation oftolal support Costs 315,617 46S,633 110,0001 914,162 395,708 61.717 2.773 97.423 713,998 624.673 110,0001 1,015,736 101,574 1,685,Z12 558.Y99 100.196 2.344,407 Spifilua1ity & Sustainability 2024 Learnlw & Comrnunty Unr85tricted Resthded 2024 2024 Total 2024 Staff cost8 Dir8cl costs Pension adjustrnent Allocallon of total support cost 347,018 440,822 114.0(KJl 870.371 1.644,211 409.D84 32.873 4,517 190,614 760,819 664,309 114.0001 967,079 2.378.007 96,708 538.665 195,131 The pension adlu81menl in 2024 and 2025 is due to an actuari81 revalualSon of Ih8 liability for pensions. SUPPORT COSTS Admln15tration. bullding & fa¢llltles Governancè ¢o$ts 202S Total Support 2025 siaff costs Adminlstrallon Bu11ng and f8dlillès Legal andprofe8sional Goveman¢e Depr&c1ation 362.436 1T7.962 299,908 362.436 177,962 299,908 9,049 66,666 Yg.715 9,049 86,666 99,716 940,021 75.716 1,015.736 Administration. building and tsclliti8S Govemanc costs Total Support 2024 2024 2024 staff costs Administrallon Bullding and faolitbs Leg31 and professlon81 G0manCe Dopredalbn 339.843 175,632 325,315 339,843 175.632 325.315 21.245 47,758 57,286 21.245 47,758 67,286 898,078 69,003 967.079 Supptsrt costs are altocaled 90% to Splrftuality & Sustalnabllity and 10%to L88rnlng & Crynmunlty 21
The Liberal Jfrwlsh Synagogue NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 7 AUDtroR'S REMUNERATION The aLxlitorfs remuneratk)n amounted to £9,950 f2024.' £13,1300). ALLOCATION OFSTAFF The aver8ge monthly numbei of employe8s was 51 (2024.. 50), 12 were lull tim8 (2024.. 17J, 39were part time (2Q24.' 332. Ofthese, 39 {2Q24.' 33) 8re staff who work during torm Wm99 a8 teachers in the US Nursery or the Rimon religion school. The US also offers young people Ihe opportunity lo work as leaching assistants In Rimon. They iecg5v9 a 8tipond foi each s6$8ion theywork. 2025 2024 Th8 number ol fvll-tim& equivalents was.. PTE SpiritualNy & Susloinability Learning & Comrnunlty Support 11.8 11.3 26.2 24.3 9 STAFF COSTS 2026 2024 Staff costs were as fdlows.. Wages and salaries Ernployers. NIC other pension CA)sts 923.256 104.036 51,762 926,745 84.594 94,778 1,079,064 1.106.116 2026 2024 No. Tha numlxr ol higher pald gmployo88 wa8.. In the band £80,OC()- £90,000 Thtrr8 are threè key managament personnel within the charity. Durlng the year, thèy received remuneration of £277,667 {2024.' £270,253) including salary, employEr5' NIC and omployefs ntrIbutiOn lo pension. 10 TANGIBLE FIXEDASSErs Froghold Cem6t•ry property Improvemgnts Flxtur andflttlng Comput•r A$$ot undar equipmonl Constru¢tlon Totsi Ceét At l January 2025 Additions Transfer to inv&slment properligs At 31 Doc•mb8r 2026 4,4TT,428 310,372 155,164 625.121 13,870 33,762 2,814 264,840 6.611,511 171,84B 264.840 264.840 SS18619 4A77.426 465 536 J38 991 36.606 D¢proclatlon At 1 January 225 Chargefor the year Disposals At31 Do¢gmbèr 2026 41,194 45,591 340,720 50,605 27A42 3,519 409,356 99 715 391 325 At31 Dg¢&mb•r 2025 4.477A26 378.751 147,686 5.606 6.009.448 At 31 December 2024 4.477,426 184,401 6,310 264.840 5.202,155
The Llbaral Jewish Synagogue NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 11 HERITAGE INVESTMENTS 2026 2024 Cost 54,450 $4,450 54,450 S4,450 At 1 January 2025 and 31 Dember 2025 The figure represents Iho cost of the Sh08h M8morl81 which was deBigned by SSr Anish Kapoor and dedicated on 10 Nov8mber 1996. The memorlal is very important lo thè US and its mambers given thè Significan ol the Holocaust to the tse9h experIen ol the 20th Cèntury. In addition. the US holds 8 co1Ction ol painting5 8nd other 8rtef8cts. These are not includad In the balance sheet a$ historle eost information is not 8v8il8bl8 and they 8ro not considered to t4 of slgnificant value lo Iht open mark&l, being of particular relevanca to tha LJS. 12 FIXED ASSET INVESTIIENTS Invostmtnt Property Ll8tsd $9¢urltl•s Un118tsd Totil MArk•t Volug At1 Januory 2025 Addlllon8 Dlsposals Revaluation Unr8alis&d g8in8 on hveslm8nts At 31 Dacombor 202S Cash held by Investment manager 887,467 264,840 166,6061 1.635.160 2.369,343 2,384,674 12,646,630) 3.256.802 2,649,514 11601.2361 1.635.160 20,614 4,960.864 44,311 20,614 1229,001 44,311 2,731.801 At 31 D•cgmhr 2026 2,731,851 2,273,312 5,005,165 Invos¢mgnt8 at falr valuè eomprls9: 2025 2024 Investmènt propatty Listed inveslmonts Surplus cash Unquoted Inv¥stmgnts Total Investments 2,731,851 2.229,001 44,311 887.457 2.238,601 130,842 5,005,185 3,258,802 The unquoted invèstm8nt Is In Eljayess EnteFPri588 LimSt8d and Pound Lane Holdings Llmited. wholly owned sub$ldlaries of the LJS, which did not tr8da during the year. B18zer Court Limitsd is 8n agsocigted Company created io s8rvlce the residènllal property above the synajoguè through r6sld&nt management charges. This h8s not been ¢onsolldatsd as il is not a b8n9fi¢ially ownad company. 23
The LiberalJewish Synagogug NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 13 DEBTORS 2028 2024 Tradedeblors Prepayments and arUe Income 75,439 190.964 60,028 1m,883 266,403 160.911 14 CREDITORS 202S 2024 Amounts falilngwlthln on• y•ar Trad8 Cteditofs Other taxation and social s&curily Other creditors Accruats aThl d9fvrred income d8,522 26,240 11S,799 2L11,666 391.217 37,609 21,932 105,0 253,308 417.939 Is PROVISION FOR LIABIUTies 2026 2024 At 1 January 2025 IDecrea8el in pension prov(sion Al 31 Dec&mber 2025 214,000 110,0001 204,IJOO 228.000 114.0001 214,QOL) Thè pension provision shown above was 8djusted due lo an actuarial -valuation of th6 liability for one pension. Th& piovision was ¢8l¢ulaled in accordance with the provisions under FRS 902 and reprosants unfundÉd p&nsion Ilablllllès outside ol a pension schem&. 24
The Llberal Jewlsh Synagogue NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 16 STATEMENT OF FUNDS Unmstrlcted Fund8 2026 Ati At31 Dfr¢ember 2025 JAnuary 2026 Incomfr Expondltur• Transfors Inlout Galnsl ILos#•sl D6slgnaledFunds.' Dr Max Hulbert Legacy Fund Olga Fiekl Fund Rosa Min12 Leoacy Fund LJS Buildlng Renewal Fund General Legacy Fund 119,885 162,123 32,478 299,730 119.886 162.123 32,478 299,730 1,060.412 1,080,412 Genèral Fund8 Gera1 Fixtd As881 Furnl Total Unr8strfDt•d Funds 1,630,450 5 256 605 1,601.477 12,1444961 99.715 319,176 2,043,041 3.349,648 5 063 898 9 473 958 1773 325 STATEMENT(F FUNDS Unre&lrldèd Fltnds 2024 At1 Janu8ry 2024 At31 08eèmbèr 2024 Incomè Expendlturè Transfars Inlout Galn ILoss681 Desipnated F(mds.' Drmax Hulbeil L898cy FUTr Olga Flekl Fund R088 Minlz Legacy Fund USBulkllng Renewal Fund G8ner81 L8gacy Fund 119,885 162.123 32.478 299,730 446.196 1,060,412 119,885 162,123 32,478 299.730 446,195 1,oeo,412 Getra1 Funds General FixedAssel Fund Total Unrostrlttsd Funds 1.852,651 4848 101 2,04e.868 154752 2 201640 12.125,5911 1288,7671 313037 45.269 1.630.450 5,256,605 7 847 467 Unro$trl6t•d Fund& 202 DulgnatedFund$,' Dr MAX Hulbert Lggucy Fund.. Iha incotne arlslng from this unr8Strlcted lund Is used for pubUeÈtltsn5 and the intellectual promotlon ol LSberal Judalsm. Olgtt Fl•ld Fund.. Is ¢urrenlly usèd to further th8 rellglouèand charltable work ol the LJSln rglallon io the 8ld8dy Membèrs of the community but i¥ not rèstrlcted lo thls purposè. Rosa f4qlntz Logacy Fund.. the Incomè arising fromthl8unrestricied fund Is ullllsed asagreèd to support hlursèry, Youth and Education set111Qs. LBBulldln9 Renowol Fund., the Synagogue buiidlng Is now 35 years old.Thl8 unrestricted fund, e81abllshad In 2017. wlll tse used to fvnd bulldSng refurblshment proj6cts to malnt81n the fabric and functionality of the synagogue. General L•gaey Funil: Chosen 18gacl?5 Idtrpendlng on the ongoing Synagogue finance5 01 unless they Bre restricledl are allocated to thls unre8trlctgd fund and used to support thg rellglou6 and charllablg work ol Ihe synagogL. 25
The Llberal Jewlsh Synagogue NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 16 STATEME14T OFFUNDS (conundI At31 D9¢fjmbor 202S Rostrlctod Fund•2026 J•nuary 202S IncL*n¢ Expendlturo Transfer5 In Galn8 1 Iloutl ILoS5051 Care for th9 Communiiy Fund DavKS Gok1stein Libr8ry Fund Drop in forAsylum FarThll85 E¢u¢ation Fund Mlnislers, Dlscrelthary Fund Peggy LgrKJ PublI110n8 Funrl 14nd About Club Pr8&thnl's Cup Fund R8slaurantTue8day Slnging lor the MINI Taxl FunL% EHCF Fund Angela Farst FUTr Total RtrIcted Fund8 90,472 S,085 45.7155 2.446 10.647 6,503 ao,200 4.06 9,748 10,64S 2,688 1144.000 1.910 379,146 36,600 136.15001 87.473 4.884 30.627 2,446 9.874 6,503 24,030 4,069 10,077 14,460 2,4e6 129.000 1,910 328.719 62.273 167,5011 2,000 12,7731 11,230 117.4001 87• 3,6B7 800 (Joo 18,272 16901 8,400 12S,0001 106.869 1100,1961 153.1001 SYATEMENTOF FUNDS A131 Galnsl D8cemÈer IL08$9&1 2024 Reslri¢t•d Funds 2024 January 2024 Inconp ExpendSlurtr Transfers inllout) Care for Ihe cOnThty Fund Dad Gold$¢eln Library Fund Drop In lorA$ylum Famlllg Educalon Fund MinK8tsr8' DIKrelbnary Fund Out and About Club Peggy LaNJ Publlc¥llons Fund Pre$Klenl's Cup FUTh Rabb5 J Rayner Blbliography Fund Rejlauranl Tuesday Slnglng forthe Mlnd Taxl Fund EHCF Fund Angela Ferst Fund Cemetery resurtacirvJ fund John Rayner Room Wndgw Martln Slowg La¢Y Total Rsslricted Funds 93.678 5,298 41,964 2,446 14,279 35,589 5,503 36.500 139.7081 12331 174,0251 J.472 5,(E5 45,755 2,446 10,647 30,200 5,503 4.osg 77,816 884 10,041 14,5161 115.4301 4,670 9.571 6,85D 2.236 179,000 1.910 13,751 14.6701 13881 18,3621 11,0501 9.74B 10,645 2,686 154,000 1,910 3.757 1,500 8.400 125.0001 113.7511 16.500 437,314 18.SOD 147,563 1195,1311 116,6001 373.148 26
The LlberalJewlsh Synagogue NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2026 16 STATEMENTOF FUNDS IcoDllnu&dl Ro¥trlcted Funds 2025 Care for the Commurtlty Fund: the fund is usèd for Mambgrs mo81 in n8*d. Davld Goldstein Llbrary Fund,. Ihis fund islo be used for books and equlpmant for tho LISLibrary. Drop-ln for Asylum Famlllo8: this fund wa5 creat8d for donation8 r8coived to support thè US Drop.in for Asylum Familios. Funded antirely by donations, the monigs raised support this proiect on 8n ongoing basis. Educatlon Fund- this fund supports youth and educational 8Clivilas and was formad by th& amalg8mÈtlon of the Colia Rapp Fund, The¢)Yore Goodman Fund, John Haggard MomoriBI Fund, Loulg P Jacobs Prvze Fund. Marsden F8mily Fund. Mlnlsters, DlsGretlonary Fund: thi# fund 56 for doTh8tion9 giv8n for our Rgbbls to U8e al Ihalr discretion to gUFPOrt th8 charltable objects ol the synagogu8. Pèggy Lang Publlcatlon8 Fund.. the fund was creatèd to support public8tion5 in further8ntte of Liberal Judalsm. Out and About Club= Is a community initiative whlch provides food and entertainment fortnightly for local elderly and disabled peopla. Funded &nlirety by donatlons, Iha monies 8r9 used to support thè club on an ongoing basts. Prosldgnt's Cup Fund: this fund provides for an 8nnuAI prize lo th& ywng person Showing the gr9818St comrnitmonl lo the communily. Rabbl J Raynor Blbllography.. thi$ fund IB to financo an LJS Researth Fallow to undert8k8 Scholady research into thè s8rmon5 and lectures of Rabbi John Rayner an(1 to facllltate the dissaminatlon ol hi$ thoughts and writing. R¥•taurant Tuesday: this fund Is used to proMd8 8 monthly meal for 8ldedy Mambers 8nd visltots. Slngong for th8 Mlnd: this fund is used lo ènable people with mèmory problems or dem&nlla to come tog8thar to sing. This includes Member8 and Non-membets, local and London-wido. Funded 8nliraly by donations, the grtyjp meets weakly. using thè monies raised for its ongoing professional support Costs. Taxl Fund.. this fund financas the cost ollaxis to and from the syn8gogue for thè èldèrly or infirm who ar8 unable to afford privAte transport but dgpond on it to gèt to the synagogua for religiou8 $eFvieBs and other 8¢livlties. EHCF Fund.. this designated fund h&s been Ostsblished from 8 gift given by the Ernest Hecht Charitable Foundation to be u8ad ovar the next tèn years to fund tho Singing for the Mind priMJram and to fund acllviiies and projects that promote onlln8 loarning, religlou5 ObswVan 8nd community events lor children and eldedy, Isolated or disabled Jdults. Monies will be allocaied annually to the specified projècts and programs. Angela Farst Fund.'Ihi5 fundwas sel upin 2016 followlng 8 specified lega¢y lo buyprayer book8 for community. Cfrmgtgry rèsurfaclng fund.. this lund WAS set up following 8 specific donation lo complele r88url8¢ing works al Ihg Llboral Jewish Cemot8ry. John Rayner Room Wlndow: the fund has been used forthe creation And Installation of & nw wSndow. Earth, In the John Raynar Room which complemènts tho &xisting window. Water. Martln Slowe Lggaey: A18ga¢y fund l&ft in p•rpgluily by Martin Slow6, a past Presidènt of the LJS. whlch wlll be receivÉd annually and 8Pgnt ono speclficpiojact as 8gr?8d with hls family. 27
The Llb8ralJewish Synagogue NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 18 STATEMENT OF FUNDS Iconllnugd} Endowmont Fund8 2020 At31 Qoln&l D•c8mbgr ILoB80•1 January 2026 Incom• Elpondlturg Tran•ler• Inlout 202 AngelaFersl c6motsryFutxl 323,88¥ 16A33 11.236) 19.7071 329,4Y3 Total End0V8nt Fund¥ 323,983 16.433 11,2361 19,7071 329.473 Endowmonl Funds 2024 A11 January 2024 At31 Galnsl Decembar ILoss8$1 2024 Income Exp&ndllure Transf8rs nloul Aroè18 Fèr8t Cefttary Fund 320.227 16.650 17,8701 14,2241 323,983 Tot81 Endi)wmenl Funol$ 320,227 15,650 17.6701 14,2241 323.983 AntyelA For•t Cgmot•ry End•wm•nt Fund.. thè 88lale of Angèts Ferst ha# b8qUgalhed a nd towards th maintenancg of the F8rsl farnlly grav8$ gt th8 US Camat8ry. Established In 2019, income generated from thè investmtsnt of th1$ fund may be used fr)r the malntènance of the e8melery only. 8UMMAftY QF FUNDS 2026 Ati January 2020 At31 In¢om8 EXpdture Trnn#f8v8 Inlout Galn Doc8mbBr 202S Dl9•ted Fund• Gpnoral Funds Qonoral Flxod •¢1 Fun 1,060,412 1,630.450 5,266.605 7,847.467 1.080,412 3,249,64B 4063,898 9.473,958 1,601,477 171,846 1,773,32S 12,144,496) 319,176 2,043,041 199,7151 1264,8401 12,244,211) M,336 4043,041 Rg8trletsd Funds Endowmwt Fund8 373,146 323,963 104869 16.43S 1100.1961 153,1001 11,2261 326,719 329,473 19.7071 54{596 1.896,627 12,344,407) 2,033,334 10.130,150 SUMMARYOF FUNDS2024 At1 January 2024 At31 Galn61 0ocmb8r (Lo8se81 2024 Income Expgndlture Transfer8 Oeslgnatsd Funds General Funds Gen&ralFix8d Asset FuTrl 1,0.412 1,852,651 4.84e,101 7.759,164 2,201,840 1,06Q,412 1.530.4SO 8.256.605 2.046,888 154.752 12,126,591) 167.2851 12,182,8761 1288,7671 313,037 24,270 45,2eg 45,289 7,847,467 Reslrkted FuNJ5 Endowment Funds 437.314 320,227 147.563 16,660 11%.1311 116,8001 373,148 323,983 17.6701 14,2241 8.616,70S 2,384,853 12.378,0071 41,045 8,544,596 28
The LiberalJewish Synagogue NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 17 ANALYSIS OFNET ASSETS BEIWEEN FUNDS Unro6trl¢tsd FundB 2025 R•strlct4d Fund8 ndowmont Funds Total Fund5 2025 Funds 2024 2028 2015 Tangib Ied 885ets Heritsge a8sels Invesirr*nis CurMI asset8 Credll(xs due 1hrt one year Prowslon& I¢ Ilabiliijes 6,009,448 84.450 4.346,973 666,304 1391,2171 1204,0001 009,448 54.450 6,006,166 656.304 1391,2171 1204.0001 5,202,155 54,450 3,256,8D2 663.128 1417.9391 P14.0001 328.719 321473 9N73,958 326,719 329,473 10.130,160 8,544,596 COMMITMENTS UNDER OPERATING LEASES As at 31 Decemr 2025, the charity had fulure minimum le888 payments under non-cancellable operatlng 18ases for office equipm9nt as follows.. 202S 2024 Not1ste¥ than 1 year Later than one year but lessthan five year5 Lalgr than fiv8 years 20,189 72,530 972 24.351 74,516 93.671 98.867 TRU8TEE8 REMUNERATION AND RELATED PARTIES None ol the Trustees recèived remuneration during 2025. During the year, a numbar of trustees made donations to LJS. Th8 aggregate value of these donations was £14.665 12024-. £1Q.000). No Tru5t8ès received ièimbursement in 2025 (£Nil in 2024). During the year, onè of the Trustees was the Chair of Liberal Judai5rn, th8 umbrella organisation for all Liberal Jewish synagogues. The LJS makes an annual conlributlon on behalf ol Members lo Llberal Judaism. Thèra are no further related p8rty trsnsacth)ns to disclose in thè current or prior year. 20 CORPORAMON TAX As a charity. Ihe LJS 15 ox6mpt from UK lax on Income and gains to the extent that these are applied to charitable object5. No UKtax chary8s havè arisen in the charity, during 2025 or in the previousye8T. 29
The Liberal Jewlsh Synagogue INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LIBERAL JEWISH SYNAGOGUE Oplnion We have audited the firbancial statements of the Llb8ral Jew18h Synagogue Ithe'charitable company'l for the yèar ended 31 Decèmbor 2025 which comprlse the statement ol linanclal aclivilies, the balance sh9&1 and slalement of cash flows, the principal accounting poll¢ies and the notes lo the linanc181 stolemgnts. The *inanclal reporting framowoik that has been applied In Ihelr preparation is applicable law and UnSled Kingdom Accounting Standards, Including Flnancial R9POrting Standard 102 'Th8 Financlal Raporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, Iuniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion, Ih&flnanclal statements.. give a tiue and fair view of the stale of the ¢harllable ¢ompany'8 affairs as a131 Decembgr 2025 and of SIS ncome and expenditure for the year thenended., have been properly prepared in accordance with Uniled lfjngdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practi,. and have been prepared In accordance with the requlrements of th9 Companies Act 20C6. Basis for oplnion Wa conducted our audit in ac¢ordance with Inlernallonal Standards on Auditing {UKI IISAS IUKII and applicable law. Our responslbllllies under those $1gndard8 are further described in thg audiloi's r98ponslbllltles for the audit of the financial slalements section of our rèport. We are Independent of the charslable company In accgrdance wllh thg ethical requirements that are relevant lo our audit ol the financial statements In th9 UK, Includlng the FRC'S ElhioBI Standard, and we havg fulfllled our other ethical respon81bllllie8 in accordance with these requiiemenls. We believe that th& audit evidence we hove obtainèd is suffi¢lenl and appropriatè lo provldg a ba818 for our opinion. Conclusions relating to going concern In audiling the financial slalomenls. we havg con¢luded that lh8 trustees, use of the going concern basis of accounting in the praparalion of the financial stalgmenls Is appropriatè. Based on the work we hav& performed, we have not identified any material uncerlainlS6$ relallng to events or oondi1Sons that, indivklually OT cgllectlvely. may ¢asl slgnificanl doubl on the chorilable company's ability lo continue as a going concern for a perfod of al least twelve months from whenlhe finan¢lal slatemgnls are aulhoiised for Issue. Our responsiblllllg8 and the Tespon81bllllles of the Iru8t8e8wilh respect lo gThng concem are descrfbod Sn the relevant sections ol this report. Other information The other Informallon comprSses the information included In the annual report and financial slalemonls, including thg Trustees, rgport, other than tho flnanclal slalements and our auditor's report Ih9r&on. Thè Irustges ar responsible for thè other Informallon contained wllhln the annugl report and financial 81atemenls. Our opinion on the flnanclal slalements does not cov&r the othei information and, 8XCgPt lo the exlenl othernise explicitly staled In our report, we do not exprgss any form ofassuTan¢e conclusion Ihereon. In connecllon with oui audit of the financial slalem8nl, our responsibllily Is to read Ihg other Infomiallon and. In doing so, consider wh&lh&r the other Informallon Is malerSally Inconslslenl with the financial slalements or our knowledge obtained In the course olth& audit 01 olhenmise appears lo be materially misslaled. If we identify such moterlal Inconsislencle$ or apparent malgrlal mlsslalernenls, we are requlred lo determine whether this give8 fiBe to a malerfal misslatemenl in the financlal statements or8 material misstatement of the other Information. If. based Dn the work we heve pèrformed, we conclude that Iherg is o malerlal mls&lalem&nl c>f this other information, we are required lo rèport that fact. We have nolhin91o report in Ihls regard. 30
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORTTO THE MEMBERS OF THE LIBERAL JEWISH SYNAGOGUE Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion. basgd on Ihework undertakgn in the course of th& audit.. the information given in the Iruslees, report. which is also the directors, report for the purpose5 of company law. for th& financial year for which the financial slalemenls arè prepared is consistent with the financial statemen13', and the trustees, report, which is also the directors, report for Ihg purposes ol company18w, has beèn prepared in accordance with applicable legal requifomènts. Matters on whlch we are required to report by exceptlon In the light ol the knowledge and underslandlng of the Charitab company and ils envirtsnment obtained In th8 course of thè audit, we have not idenlifi¢d material rnisslatemtrnls in thè trustees, report. We have nothing to report in respect of the lollowing matlers in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us lo rèport lo you if, in OLtr opinion.. adequate accounllng records have not btrèn kept, or relums adequate for our audit have not been recewed from branches not visited by us., of the finan¢i81 stslements are not in agreemenl with the accounting records and returns.. or certain disd08ures of trustees, rernunerallon specifièd by law are not made; or W9 have not received all th& Information and exp18nalions we require for our audit., or the Iruslees were not enlillèd to prepare the financlal statements in accordance the small Companies regime and take advantage of the Small companies, exemptions In preparing the Irusta8s' report and from the requiTemenl to preparg a strategic reptsrt. Responsibilitles of trustees As explained mor& fully In the Iruslees. responsibilities slalempnl, tha trustees (who are also Ihe d1CtorS of the charitable company for Ihe purposes of company law) are responsible for the pr8p8ralion of the financial stalernenls and for belng satisfied that Ihey give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparallon of financial slalemenls that are free from material misstalemenl, whether due lo fraud or orror. In preparing the financial slalemenls, the Iruslees are responsible for assèssing the charitable company's ability lo continue as a going concern, disdosing, as applicable. matters felated to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend lo liquidatè the charitable company or lo cease operations, or have no realistic amernalfve bul to do so. Audltor's responsibilities for the audit of the financlal ststements Our objectives are to obtsin reanable Assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole aTe free from malerial misslalemonl. whether due lo fraud or error. and lo issue an Auditors, report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, bul is not a guarantee that an audlt conducted in accordance wilh ISAS IUKI will always detect a material misstalement when it exists. Misslalemenls can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, Ihey could reasonably be expected to influence thè economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial slalements. Irrègularities, including fraud. are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibililles. outlined above, lo delect material misslatemenls in respect of irregularitiès. including Iraud. Thè specific procedures lor this engagement and the exlenl lo which these are capable of detecting irregu18rillfjs, including fraud is detailed below. 31
The Liberal JevAsh Synagogue INDEPENDENT AUDrroR'S REPORTTO THE MEMBERS OF THE LIBERAL JEWISH SYNAGOGUE Our approach lo idenllfylng and assesslng the risks of m8lerlal misstsloment In re8pect of irregularili86, Inoludlng fraud and non-compliance wllh law and regulallons, was as follow8: The engagement partner ensured that the engagement team collectivety had the approwiatg competonc4. capabililles and skills lo identify or recogniso non-complianc9 wlth applicable laws gnd regulations: We Idenllfied the lows and regulaligns appllcable lo the charllable company Ihlough discussion wllh dlrecior8 and olh¢T manauernenl. and from our commercial knowledge and oxperfonc8 of the r91&vanl sector., The specific laws and rggulallons whlch wo consld8red may have a dlrect material effect on the finanolal slalemenls or the operallons of the tharitae company, ar¢ as follows.. Companles Act 2008. FRS102. Charities Act 2011. Employmenl1ggl$laUon. Tax leg181atlon. Vve asse888d the oxtenl of eompliano9 wllh the laws ond regulallons Id8niified abovo through maklng enqulries of management., and Laws and regulallons were communlcated wlhln the audil team al the planning MlIng, and during the audll as any furlher 18WS and regulation weie identified. The audit leom rfrmalned alert to In$lancg8 of noncompliance Ihrou9houl th& audlt. We a88e88ed tho suscepllbllily of the charllable company's financial slalemenls lo malerlal mlsslal¢menl, Includlftg oblalnlng an unders¢andSng of how fraud mlghl occur by.. Maklng enquiries of rnanagemenl as lo where they conSer there w88 suweptlbllSty lo f18ud and Ih8lr knowledgg of actual suspeoted and alleged fraud., Considering the Internal controls In place lo millgate rlsks of froud and non.eompllanoo wllh law8 and regulations., Reviewlng the finandal statements and Igsllng the disdosures agalnsl supportlng documenlallon., Perfomlng analyllcal procedures lo Idonlify any unusual or unexpected trends or anomalies., Inspectlng and lesling journal entries lo idenllfy unusual or un9xpecled Iransacllon¥'. A8SeS8lng whether ludg6ment and as8umplion8 made in delemiSnlng slgnificanl ac<ounllng 88lmales wgr¢ Indlcallve of management blas., and Invesllgatlng the rallonale behlnd $lgnlflcanl IransaeUon8, or transactions that ore unusual or outside the charSlable company's usual o)urse ol busln¢ss. The areas that we Idenllfled as belng 8uscepllble lo ml8slalemont through fraud wgre.. Managgmenl bias the eslimalgs and ludgemenls made., Management overrfde of controls,. and Posting of unusual louinals or Iransaotlons. Because of the inherent Ilmllallons of an audll, there is a risk that we wlll not d818ct all IrrggularStl8s, includlng those leading lo a material rni551alernenl in tho fin8nclal slalemenls or non-compllance with regulation. Th18 risk increases the more that MPlIanCe wllh 8 law or regulation Is removed from the ovenl$ and Iransadions rellected in the financlal slalements, as we will be less Ilkely lo bgoome 8W8re of inslanc9s of non-compliancè. The r4sk 18 also grgater regarding irregularities occurrfng due lo Iraud ralher Ihan error, a8 fraud Involv98 Intentlonal conceBlment, forgery. Golluslon, omlsslon or mlsrepresenlalion. 32
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue INDEPENDENT AUDrroFYS REPORT TOTHE MEMBERS OF THE LIBERAL JEWISH SYNAGOGUE A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial slaloments is located on the Financial Reporting Councll's webslle *.' www.frc.org.uklaudilorsresponsibillli88. This d8scrlption forms part ol our Auditors, report. Use of our report This report is made solèly lo the charitable company's members. as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might slate lo Ihe Charitable ¢ompany's members those matters we are required to slate lo Ihem in an Auditors. report and fof no other purposè. To the fullest gxlent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyon8 other than the charflable company and Ihe charitable companys members, a8 a body, for our audll work, fo¥ thi5 rgporl, or for Ihe opinions we have fomed. Simon Carr (Senior Slatulory Audilorl For and on behalf of Barnes Roffè Audlt Limltsd Chartered Ac¢ounlants & Slalulory Auditors 3 Brook Businass Centre Cowley Mill R08d Uxbridge Middlesex UB8 2FX 33