Charity registration number 1159388
Company registration number 09075504 (England and Wales)
ADOT FOUNDATION
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
ADOT FOUNDATION
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mrs I Kirschel Mr L Kirschel
Charity number 1159388 Company number 09075504 Registered office 3rd Floor 114a Cromwell Road London SW7 4AG
Independent examiner
Ahsan Miraj FCA Bright Grahame Murray Emperor's Gate 114a Cromwell Road Kensington London SW7 4AG
ADOT FOUNDATION
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the accounts | 6 - 13 |
ADOT FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2021.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", issued in March 2005.
Objectives and activities
The charitable objects of the company, as approved by the Charity Commission, is the advancement of education for the public benefit by the provision of grants to other charities and/ or organisations which provide public education and by the provision of educational resources that develop an individual's personal, emotional, moral and spiritual capability.
The objectives and activities fully reflect the purposes that the company was set up to further. The Trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's advice on public benefit when reviewing the objectives and activities and when planning for future activities.
Covid 19 - Overall risk to operations
Since 31 December 2019, the spread of COVID-19 has severely impacted many local economies around the globe. In many countries, businesses are being forced to cease or limit operations for long or indefinite periods of time. Measures taken to contain the spread of the virus, including travel bans, quarantines, social distancing and closures of non-essential services have triggered significant disruptions to businesses worldwide, resulting in an economic slowdown. Global stock markets have also experienced great volatility and a significant weakening. Governments and central banks have responded with monetary and fiscal interventions to stabilize economic conditions. The entity’s financial position and performance is likely to be affected by these events for future periods.
The trustees are not aware of any significant impact from the COVID-19 pandemic on the charity's operations. However, the trustees continue to assess its impact on an ongoing basis .
Achievements and performance
The company has during the period sponsored organisations that operate in the social media in order to advance individual's personal, emotional, moral and spiritual capabilities. This has been achieved both through the company and its wholly owned subsidiary undertaking, A Dot Limited, a company registered in England and Wales.
Financial review
The Trustees are satisfied with the results of the period.
It is the policy of the company that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
The Foundation's policy is to hold any surplus funds in interest bearing bank accounts.
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
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ADOT FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
Plans for future periods
The Adot Foundation has recently acquired rights to "the scientific path to spirituality" which it will convert into short form volumes to support its purpose of developing individual's personal, emotional, moral and spiritual capability. The foundation, has and will continue to work alongside and collaborate with other charities such as Tivka and Shema B'ni as it continues to support educational programmes to generate awareness of key issues impacting today's society.
Structure, governance and management
The foundation was incorporated by guarantee on 6 June 2014. It has no share capital and is limited by guarantee. The liability of each member in the event of winding up is limited to £1 per member. At 31 July 2021 the company had two members.
The governing document is the Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 6 June 2014 as amended by a special resolution registered at Companies House on 26 November 2014. The power of appointing Trustees is vested in the Board of Trustees.
There are no paid employees of the company and it operates from the premises of one of the Trustees. The Charity has a close relationship with Consolidated Developments Limited, Consolidated Property Corporation Inc and Consolidated Hotels Limited, companies in which Mr L Kirschel is a director and has a beneficial interest. During the period these companies together with Mr L Kirschel personally made donations to Adot Foundation totalling £48,873 (2020: £100,000).
The charity also has a close relationship with The Kirschel Foundation, a charity in which the trustees of this charity are also involved. During the period the Kirschel Foundation made donations of £12,873 to the charity.
Adot Foundation set up a trading subsidiary A Dot Limited. The purpose of A Dot Limited is to sell merchandise through its shop. The shop is still being fitted out and has recently opened. During the year, Adot Foundation has supported A Dot Limited to fund its set up costs. This amounted to £356,570 as at the balance sheet date.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mrs I Kirschel Mr L Kirschel
The trustees' r eport was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mr L Kirschel
Director
28 April 2022
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ADOT FOUNDATION
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ADOT FOUNDATION
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Adot Foundation (the charity) for the year ended 31 July 2021.
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 accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('The 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:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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4 the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Ahsan Miraj FCA Bright Grahame Murray Chartered Accountants
Emperor's Gate 114a Cromwell Road London SW7 4AG
Dated: 28 April 2022
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ADOT FOUNDATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
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| funds | funds |
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| 2021 | 2020 |
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| Notes | £ |
£ |
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| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 72,714 | 122,500 |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 3 | 25,188 | 34,609 |
| Net income for the year/ | |||
| Net movement in funds | 47,526 | 87,891 |
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| Fund balances at 1 August 2020 | 309,044 | 221,153 |
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| Fund balances at 31 July 2021 | 356,570 | 309,044 |
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.
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ADOT FOUNDATION
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 JULY 2021
| Notes Fixed assets Intangible assets 8 Investments 9 Current assets Debtors 10 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 11 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Income funds Unrestricted funds |
2021 £ 371,574 435 372,009 (30,650) |
£ 15,210 1 15,211 341,359 356,570 356,570 356,570 |
2020 £ 306,529 5,779 312,308 (17,662) |
£ 14,397 1 14,398 294,646 309,044 309,044 309,044 |
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The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 July 2021.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company.
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 28 April 2022
Mr L Kirschel Trustee
Company registration number 09075504
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ADOT FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Adot Foundation is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 3rd Floor, 114a Cromwell Road, London, SW7 4AG.
1.1 Accounting convention
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). 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 applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling , which is the functional currency of the charity . Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
As set out in the trustees' report during the early part of 2020 the international community was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused significant disruption to UK businesses. The trustees ha ve assessed the risk that the charity is not a going concern, with reference to its financial position and performance . The charity forecasts that it is able to continue to meet all of its obligations .
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
1.4 Incoming resources
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
1.5 Resources expended
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ADOT FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been listed under headings that aggregate all costs related to that activity.
1.6 Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.
Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Book rights Over 10 years Website Over 3 years
1.7 Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and a ny impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in net income/ (expenditure) for the year .
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the charity. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
1.8 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any ) .
1.9 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
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ADOT FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.10 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity 's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future p aymen ts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity ’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
2 Donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 72,714 | 122,500 |
| Donations and gifts | ||
| Donations received | 61,746 | 100,000 |
| Git Aid | 10,968 | 22,500 |
| 72,714 | 122,500 |
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ADOT FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
3 Charitable activities
| Grants to | Grants to | Grants to |
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| institutions | institutions |
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| 2021 | 2020 |
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| £ | £ |
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| Depreciation and impairment | 3,286 | 1,920 |
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| Grant funding of activities (see note 4) | 11,424 | 18,558 |
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| Share of support costs (see note 5) | 10,478 | 14,131 |
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| 25,188 | 34,609 |
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| Grants payable | |||
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Grants to institutions: | |||
| GOSH | - | 8,929 | |
| Tivka UK | 636 | 1,000 | |
| Mothers2Mothers | 4,188 | 5,000 | |
| Norwood Ravenswood | 500 | - | |
| Euston Foodbank | 100 | - | |
| Amud Hatzdokoh Trust | 3,000 | - | |
| Kisharon | 1,500 | - | |
| The Chicken Soup Shelter | 1,000 | - | |
| Landaid Charitable Trust | 500 | - | |
| Other | - | 3,629 | |
| 11,424 | 18,558 |
4 Grants payable
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ADOT FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
5 Support costs
| Support costs Governance costs £ £ Bank charges 88 - Insurance 150 - Subscriptions 264 - Accountancy 2,004 - Sundry expenses 1,702 - Advertising 3,730 - Computer expenses - - Legal and Professional 2,540 - 10,478 - Analysed between Charitable activities 10,478 - |
2021 £ 88 150 264 2,004 1,702 3,730 - 2,540 10,478 10,478 |
2020 Basis of allocation £ 62 Support costs - Support costs 336 Support costs 2,154 Support costs 375 Support costs 10,112 Support costs 1,092 Support costs - 14,131 14,131 |
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Support costs includes fees to the Independent Examiner of £ 2,004 ( 2020: £ 2,154 ).
6 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration (including reimbursed expenses) during the year .
7 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2021 | 2020 | |
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| Number | Number | |
| Total | - | - |
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ADOT FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
| 8 Intangible fixed assets Book rights £ Cost At 1 August 2020 19,197 Additions - At 31 July 2021 19,197 Amortisation and impairment At 1 August 2020 4,800 Amortisation charged for the year 1,920 At 31 July 2021 6,720 Carrying amount At 31 July 2021 12,477 At 31 July 2020 14,397 |
Website £ - 4,099 4,099 - 1,366 1,366 2,733 - |
Total £ 19,197 4,099 23,296 4,800 3,286 8,086 15,210 14,397 |
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ADOT FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
| 9 Fixed asset investments Cost or valuation At 1 August 2020 & 31 July 2021 Carrying amount At 31 July 2021 At 31 July 2020 Other investments comprise: Notes Investments in subsidiaries 12 10 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Amounts owed by subsidiary undertakings Other debtors 11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
Other investments 1 1 1 2021 2020 £ £ 1 1 2021 2020 £ £ 338,106 284,029 33,468 22,500 371,574 306,529 2021 2020 £ £ 28,742 15,808 1,908 1,854 30,650 17,662 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
ADOT FOUNDATION
12 Subsidiaries
Details of the charity's subsidiaries at 31 July 2021 are as follows:
| Name of undertaking | Registered | Nature of business | Class of | % Held |
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| office | shares held | Direct Indirect | ||
| A Dot Limited | 3rd Floor, 114A | Trading subsidiary of | Ordinary | 100.00 |
| Cromwell Road, | registered charity |
shares | ||
| London, SW7 | ||||
| 4AG |
13 Company limited by guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee and therefore has no share capital.
14 Related party transactions
At the balance sheet date included in debtors is an amount of £338,106 (2020: £284,029) due from A Dot Limited, the company's subsidiary undertaking.
At the balance sheet date included in creditors is an amount of £Nil (2020: 12,873) due to The Kirschel Foundation, a charity registered in England and Wales in which Mr L Kirschel is also a trustee. In addition, an amount of £23,500 (2020: £2,235) was due to Consolidated Holdings Limited, a company in which Mr L Kirschel is a director and has a beneficial interest.
During the year the charity received donations of £43,873 (2020: £90,000) from Mr L Kirschel, £5,000 (2020: £10,000) from Consolidated Property Corporation Limited, a company in which Mr L Kirschel is a director and has a beneficial interest and £12,873 (2020: £Nil) from The Kirschel Foundation.
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