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2024-04-30-accounts

Charity Registration No. 1159336

Company Registration No. 08978316 (England and Wales)

HASHOMER HATZAIR

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

Sobell Rhodes LLP The Kinetic Centre Theobald Street Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 4PJ

HASHOMER HATZAIR

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Pauline Rosalyn Levis
John Laurens Strawson
Deborah Helen Sacks
Lawrence Ross Joffe
Micha Drori
Yehuda James Erdman
Alison Prager
Secretary John Laurens Strawson
Charity number 1159336
Company number 08978316
Principal address 33 Alexander Road
London
United Kingdom
N19 3PF
Registered office 33 Alexander Road
London
United Kingdom
N19 3PF
Independent examiner Sobell Rhodes LLP
The Kinetic Centre
Theobald Street
Elstree
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 4PJ
Bankers Barclays Bank Plc
1 Churchill Place
London
E14 5HP
Solicitors Stone King LLP
Boundary House
91 Charter House
London
EC1M 6HR

HASHOMER HATZAIR

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 2
Independent examiner's report 3
Statement of financial activities 4
Balance sheet 5
Notes to the financial statements 6 - 11

HASHOMER HATZAIR

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law,Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2024.

The trustees have remained the same during the during and are:

John Strawson, Chair of the Trustees and Company Secretary Pauline Levis, Deborah Sacks Allison Prager Lawrence Joffe Yehuda Erdman Micha Drori

Trustees are appointed by the Board of Trustees under article 5 the Articles of Association. Trustees are sought from those in community with an interest and expertise in the areas of the objectives of the charity set in paragraph 2.

Objectives and activities

Objects and aims

The objects of the Charity are:

  1. the advancement of education, in particular in relation to Jewish Values, history and culture

  2. the promotion of religious, cultural, social and racial harmony, in particular between Jewish and other peoples,with a particular focus on Jewish young people.

These objectives are implemented through grants to organizations which carry out one or other of these objectives and to individuals so they can pursue activities which foster these objectives.

Grant making policies

There has been continuing regular support for the educational, cultural and social activities of Meretz UK (http:// www.meretz.org.uk) which has provided a series of seminars and public meetings on recently published books, cultural contribution and other forum which promote Jewish values and harmonious relations between Jews and non-Jews in Britain, Israel and Palestine. Activities have been both in person and online. The grant has remained at approximately £27,840 despite inflation.

Achievements and performance

The ability of Hashomer Hatzair to continue to operate and fund activities in Israel and the UK has in the main been due the reserves that had been acquired. This has proved to have been a wise policy although it cannot be permanent feature of our financial environment.

Financial review

The current financial year has been as challenging as the previous one, with the rental market continuing to face difficulties due to the prevailing high interest rates. Despite these constraints, the charity successfully entered into an agreement with Yeladim for the lease of the basement and ground floor.Plans initiated last year to convert the property for both residential and commercial purposes remain on hold. This delay is attributed to the current market conditions, rising interest rates, and the need to prioritize significant ongoing investments..In response to the urgent needs of communities near the Gaza border, the charity contributed £10,000 to the parent organisation to support displaced children. This contribution was directed towards providing critical resources and assistance to children affected by the ongoing crisis in the region. Additionally, the charity made an early contribution of £10,000 to Achvat Amim, originally scheduled for later in the year, to address pressing needs and ensure timely support for vital initiatives.The charity remains committed to its ongoing support of Meretz UK through regular grants, ensuring continued collaboration and positive impact in areas of shared focus.

HASHOMER HATZAIR

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

Policy on reserves

Our policy is to keep £50,000 in our funds. This figure has been reduced due to a review of overall financial situation.

The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

..............................

John Laurens Strawson

Trustee Dated: .........................

HASHOMER HATZAIR

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HASHOMER HATZAIR

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Hashomer Hatzair (the Charity) for the year ended 30 April 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the Charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charity 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 the Charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable 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 that in any material respect:

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 financial statements to be reached.

Sobell Rhodes LLP

Jeremy Leboff, FCCA Sobell Rhodes LLP The Kinetic Centre Theobald Street Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 4PJ United Kingdom

Dated: .........................

HASHOMER HATZAIR

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
Notes £ £
Income and endowments from:
Rental income 37,567 36,888
Expenditure on:
Expenditure 72,061 54,942
Total expenditure 72,061 54,942
Net expenditure for the year/
Net outgoing resources (34,494) (18,054)
Net movement in funds (34,494) (18,054)
Fund balances at 1 May 2023 2,108,521 2,126,575
Fund balances at 30 April 2024 2,074,027 2,108,521

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

HASHOMER HATZAIR

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 APRIL 2024

2024 2023
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Investment property 5 2,000,000 2,000,000
Current assets
Debtors 6 - 7,050
Cash at bank and in hand 79,718 108,579
79,718 115,629
Creditors: amounts falling due within 7
one year (5,691) (7,108)
Net current assets 74,027 108,521
Total assets less current liabilities 2,074,027 2,108,521
The funds of the Charity
Unrestricted funds 2,074,027 2,108,521
2,074,027 2,108,521

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 April 2024.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

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

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .........................

.............................. John Laurens Strawson Trustee

Company registration number 08978316 (England and Wales)

HASHOMER HATZAIR

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

The charity is limited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales, and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 towards the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation.

The address of its registered office is: 33 Alexander Road London N19 3PF

The principal place of business is: 33 Alexander Road London N19 3PF

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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). The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The Charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £1.

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value.

1.2 Going concern

The trustees have a reasonable expectation the company will continue to have adequate resources to fund its working capital for the foreseeable future. The trustees have carried out a detailed assessment of the viability of the charity following to uncertainty over current economic condition due to higher inflation.

As a result of their review, the trustees have taken appropriate measures to enable them to have a reasonable expectation that the charity will have sufficient working capital for a period of at least 12 months from the date these financial statements have been approved.

On the basis of the above, the trustees are of the opinion that there is no material uncertainty relating to going concern and therefore it is appropriate to prepare these financial statements on a going concern basis.

1.3 Income and endowments

All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably.

Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance by the charity before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that these conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.

HASHOMER HATZAIR

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.

1.4 Expenditure

All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.

Charitable activities

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Grant provisions

Provisions for grants are made when the intention to make a grant has been communicated to the recipient but there is uncertainty about either the timing of the grant or the amount of grant payable.

Governance costs

These include the costs attributable to the charity’s compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and trustees’s meetings and reimbursed expenses.

Support costs

Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, for example, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.

1.5 Investment properties

Investment property is carried at fair value, derived from the current market prices for comparable real estate determined annually by the trustees. The trustees use observable market prices, adjusted if necessary for any difference in the nature, location or condition of the specific asset. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.

1.6 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

1.7 Taxation

The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

1.8 Fund structure

Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees's discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside for specific purposes at the discretion of the trustees.

HASHOMER HATZAIR

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

2 Analysis of governance and support costs

Website costs
Insurance
Repair & maintenance
Bank charges
Telephone and internet
Sundry expense
Travel and subsistence
Accountancy fees
Legal and professional		 Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
-
-
-
-
1,200
-
-
330
288
2,279
127
5,160
13,202
22,256
330		 2024Support costs Governance
costs
£
£
£
-
750
-
-
1,469
-
1,200
4,948
-
330
-
156
288
288
-
2,279
1,093
-
127
883
-
5,160
5,004
-
13,202
19,611
-
22,586
34,046
156		 2023
£
750
1,469
4,948
156
288
1,093
883
5,004
19,611
34,202

3 Trustees

During the year the charity made the following transactions with trustees:

During the year the trustees were reimbursed for travel and subsistence of £127 (2023: £883). No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.

No trustees have received any other benefits from the charity during the year.

4 Taxation

The company is a registered charity and its activities are not subject to taxation.

5 Investment property

Investment property
2024
£
Fair value
At 1 May 2023 and 30 April 2024 2,000,000

6 Debtors

Debtors
2024 2023
Amounts falling due within one year: £ £
Trade debtors - 7,050

HASHOMER HATZAIR

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

7 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Notes
Deferred income
Accruals and deferred income		 2024
£
-
5,691
5,691		 2023
£
1,417
5,691
7,108

8 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1
Designated funds
General funds
Previous year:
At 1
Designated funds
General funds		 May 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 30 April
2024
£
£
£
£
2,100,000
-
-
2,100,000
8,521
37,567
(72,061)
(25,973)
2,108,521
37,567
(72,061)
2,074,027
May 2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 30 April
2023
£
£
£
£
2,100,000
-
-
2,100,000
26,575
36,888
(54,942)
8,521
2,126,575
36,888
(54,942)
2,108,521		 May 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 30 April
2024
£
£
£
£
2,100,000
-
-
2,100,000
8,521
37,567
(72,061)
(25,973)
2,108,521
37,567
(72,061)
2,074,027
May 2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 30 April
2023
£
£
£
£
2,100,000
-
-
2,100,000
26,575
36,888
(54,942)
8,521
2,126,575
36,888
(54,942)
2,108,521
2,108,521

9 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year.

HASHOMER HATZAIR

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

Detailed Statement of Financial activities
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Income and endowments from:
Rental income (analysed below) 37,567 36,888
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities (analysed below) 72,061 54,942
Total expenditure 72,061 54,942
Net outgoing resources (34,494) (18,054)
Net movement in funds (34,494) (18,054)
Fund balances at 1 May 2023 2,108,521 55,725
Fund balances at 30 April 2024 2,074,027 2,108,521

HASHOMER HATZAIR

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
Other income 2024 2023
£ £
Rental income 37,567 36,888
37,567 36,888
Unrestricted Unrestricted
Expenditures funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Grants payable- institutions (47,840) (20,740)
Website costs - (750)
Telephone and internet (288) (288)
Insurance (1,635) (1,469)
Repairs and maintenance (1,200) (4,948)
Sundry expenses (2,279) (1,093)
Bank charges (330) (156)
Travel and subsistence (127) (883)
Accountancy fees (5,160) (5,004)
Legal and professional fees (13,202) (19,611)
(72,061) (54,942)

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