Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 2[nd] September 2024 To 1[st] September 2025
Charity name: KESSER YISROEL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
Charity registration number: 1160356
Objectives and Activities
| Objectives and Activities | Objectives and Activities |
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
The primary object of the association, as set out in its Trust Deed, is the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation, education or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
To achieve these objects, the Charity organises, maintains, and supports community-based educational initiatives, structured lecture series (Shiurim), and localised learning programs focused on Jewish ethics and law (Halacha) primarily targeting retired individuals. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
The trustees have given due consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit. They ensure that all educational activities, resources, and events are structured to benefit the community by making providing accessible, cohesive services and supporting lifelong learning. |
Achievements and Performance
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
During the year, Kesser Yisroel Educational Institute successfully sustained its core community learning schedules, ensuring consistent delivery of educational materials and lectures. Supported by a dedicated volunteer base and members, the charity maintained the consistency and outreach of its programmes, fostering a robust environment for communal education and supportive learning. |
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Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s The Charity maintained a stable financial position,
financial position at the end operating within its means to cover running and core
of the period program costs. During the year the Charity received
income of £25,205 (2024 – £22,450) and spent £23,455
(2024 - £23,215) on its charitable activities. Reserves at
the year-end were £1,750 (2024 - £nil).
Statement explaining the The trustees have reviewed the Charity’s needs for
policy for holding reserves reserves in line with the guidance issued by the Charity
stating why they are held Commission. As the Charity has no fixed overheads,
building assets, or salaried staff, it does not require a
capital reserve. The Charity operates a simple financial
model where voluntary donations received from
individuals are directly used to fund the cost of its
activities. The Charity’s policy for holding reserves is to
ensure sufficient reserves are held for the continuity of the
educational lecture series and to cover nominal
administrative costs (such as bank fees or regulatory
filings) based on projected donations.
Amount of reserves held At the year end the charity had reserves of £1,750 (2024 -
£nil).
Details of fund materially in No funds are in deficit.
deficit
Explanation of any The charity has no fixed costs and spends funds as and
uncertainties about the when raised. As such the trustees are satisfied that the
charity continuing as a going there are no uncertainties about the Charity continuing as
concern a Going Concern.
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Type of governing document | The charity is governed by a Trust Deed dated 17th July 2014 |
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| How is the charity constituted? |
The charity operates as an unincorporated association. |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
As per the Trust Deed, new trustees are appointed by a special resolution of the existing Trustees passed at a special meeting. Individuals are selected based on their skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the Chairty. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Kesser Yisroel Educational Institute |
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| Registered charitynumber | 1160356 |
| Charity’sprincipal address | 24 Woodville Road,London,NW11 9TN |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Robert Brayam | Chair | |||
| Michael Gehler | ||||
| Penina Lang |
The charity had no Corporate trustees No trustees held title to property belonging to the charity No funds were held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| e charity’s trustees | |
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| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
RobertBrayam |
Chairman |
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20/07/2026 |
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20/07/2026 |
Independent examiner's report to the Intee5 of Kesser yr0e1 Educational Institute I report to the trust*s on my examination of the accounts of Kesser Yisroel Educational Instiknte (the Trust) for the year ended 1st September 2025. Responslbilities and basis of report As the charity twstees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the Trusys accounts carried out under section 145 ofthe 2011 Act and in carying out my examinats'on I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Chartty Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independont examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come to my attents'on in connectton with the examination gNing me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were rjot kept in respect of the Trusl as required by section 130 of the Act, or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no conoms and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be dravm in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to te reached. Signed.. ,? Ld Name.. Oshi Alan Weissbraun Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any): Address: 32 Eastside Road, London, NW11 OBA Date.. 20 July 2026
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| For the period from |
02/09/2024 Period start date |
To | |||
| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 25,205 - - - - - - - 25,205 - - - 25,205 23,455 - - - - - - - - 23,455 - - - 23,455 1,750 - - 1,750 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ 25,205 - - - - - - - 25,205 - - - 25,205 23,455 - - - - - - - - 23,455 - - - 23,455 1,750 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
| Donations | 25,205 | - - - - - - - - - |
22,450 | ||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
25,205 |
22,450 | |||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| - | - - - |
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| Sub total | - | - | |||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| - | 22,450 | ||||
Charitable activities |
23,455 | - - - - - - - - - - |
23,215 | ||
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| **Sub total ** | 23,455 | 23,215 | |||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| **Sub total ** | - | - | |||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| - | 23,215 | ||||
| 1,750 | - |
- 765 | |||
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- - |
- | ||
| - | 765 | ||||
| 1,750 | - |
1,750 | - |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
20/07/2026
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Signature Details Details Cash at bank Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 1,750 - - - - - 1,750 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Robert Brayam Chairman |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| When due (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| Robert Brayam | 20/07/26 | ||
| Chairman |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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