2022-09-30-accounts

Jewish Small Communities Network CIO Registered Charity Number: 1168499

Annual Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 30[th] September 2022

Jewish Small Communities Network CIO

Reference, administrative Information and Governing Document

Charity Name : Jewish Small Communities Network CIO

The charity became a registered charity on the 29[th] July 2016 Charity Registration Number: 1168499 The charity is governed by a constitution adopted on 28[th] July 2016

The Trustees who served during the period are as follows:

Martin Sluckis Appointed 29[th] July 2016 Alexander Wiseman Resigned 19[th] September 2022 Derek Blank Appointed 29[th] July 2016 Anne Goldstein Appointed 19[th] September 2022

Principal Office

26 Ferndale avenue Whitefield Manchester M45 7QP

Bankers

Natwest 463 Bury New Road Manchester M25 1AB

Independent Examiner

Sugra Akbar FCCA

Accountex Pro Chartered Certified Accountants 16 Cestrian Street Bolton BL3 2BD

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Jewish Small Communities Network CIO Year ended 30[th] September 2022

Trustees Report

Objective and activities
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	To advance the Jewish faith for the public benefit in particular by: a) Providing information and advice to enable members of Jewish small communities to practise and live within the faith; b) Relieving need related to ill health and disability in particular but not exclusively among people in Jewish small communities; c) Advancing education in Jewish history and culture; and d) Promoting the elimination of anti-Semitism and promoting public education about anti-Semitism. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes, which are not charitable
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit	In person meetings, seminars and conferences, plus online information, resources and toolkits made available via our website, email newsletter, audio Podcast and other digital media. JSCN also attends the meetings of various community organisations to represent and advocate for the views of our communities.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity commission onpublic benefit	The trustees have had regard to the guidance on public benefit
Contribution made by volunteers	Volunteers have continued to contribute towards raising awareness of JSCN and with the development of the heritage project. This was with the support of existing 8 volunteers, no new volunteers were recruited in the period.

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	Achievements and performance	The year was characterised by the final phase and culmination of our major project “Connecting Small Histories”. This project has given us a good foundation and established a track record in delivering good quality projects and outcomes. An exciting new heritage project has been prepared, but we need to re-write subsequent to one partner dropping out. The level of major benefactor donations remained the same. Whilst some increased support, others reduced theirs. Small donations remained at about the same level. We have developed both an Associate Membership Scheme (for communities) and an Affiliate Scheme (for other organisations). Both are slowly gaining some traction. More staff time is need to development this. Project activities during the year have been in line with our level of income, ie. low or no cost. Our ONE Shabbat event was again very successful, following the same format as last year. This year we offered partners various forms of inclusion in the event on a sliding sponsorship scale. This was enthusiastically taken up by many organisations, allowing us to cover material costs and a significant amount of event management time costs, which was a financial improvement over last year. Planning took place during 2021-22 for our first National Conference to take place at the end of October, for volunteers and educators providing Judaism Talks to Schools and Groups. Planning was carried out by a working group under the chair of JSCN CEO. The conference will include all the leading experts in this field. A Facebook discussion group will setup to enable post-conference discussions to continue. The conference was conducted online and none of the speakers are charging fees. JSCN will absorb around £3,000 project management time. No other costs are involved.

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Jewish Small Communities Network CIO Year ended 30[th] September 2022

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Achievements and performance (continued)

Subject to a good evaluation, another conference on this topic will be scheduled for 12 months time. Having established the value of the conference, we will plan for sponsorship and donations to cover costs. Future applications are being prepared for both another Heritage Project, and a bid for core funding to National Lottery. We will also plan to recruit additional major sponsors, and to encourage partners to participate in our project through sponsorship.

Financial review

Financial review
Review of the charity`s financial position at the end of the period and amounts if reserves held	The charity held the following funds at the year- end: £4,642 out of which restricted reserves were £600 (2021 : £6,290) with restricted reserves £661.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	The charity is planning towards building reserves fortherunning costs of6months ofthe charity.

Structure, governance and management

Structure, governance and management
Type ofgoverning documents	Written constitution
How is the charity constituted	Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Trustees selection methods	(1)Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. (2)In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.

Approved by the trustees on 05[th] April 2023 and signed on their behalf by:

Full name: Martin Sluckis

Position: Trustee (chair) Trustee

Full name: Derek Blank

Position: Trustee Trustee

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Independent Examiners Report

Report to the trustees of Jewish Small Communities Network CIO

On accounts for the year ended 30[th] September 2022 which are set out on pages 7 – 8. Charity number: 1168499

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30[th] September 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of the report

As the charity's trustees, 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 Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: • the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or

• the accounts did not accord with the accounting records

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed:

Date: 05[th] April 2023

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Jewish Small Communities Network CIO

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT Year ended 30[th] September 2022

Receipts Grants received Donations Other income Interest received Total receipts Payments Charitable services Partnership working grant Small equipment Telephone & Internet Postage, Printing & Stationary Independent Examination & Accounts Licence fee Travel Insurance Consultant fee Event fee Book purchase Publicity Software Sessional Heritage project research Production Sundry Total payments Asset & Investment purchases Equipment Sub total Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end	Year Ended Year Ended 30.09.2022 30.09.2021 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total funds funds funds funds £ £ £ £ - 7,320 7,320 31,280 7,691 - 7,691 2,595 174 - 174 - 3 - 3 2
	7,868 7,320 15,188 33,877
	120 1,867 1,987 805 - 3,009 3,009 - 608 - 608 - - - - 13 530 5 535 - 300 - 300 300 280 - 280 - 500 - 500 - 140 - 140 - - 2,500 2,500 - 15 - 15 - 57 - 57 - - - - 288 - - - 270 6,730 - 6,730 7,750 - - - 31,184 - - - 13,940 176 - 176 8
	9,455 7,381 16,836 54,558
	- - - -
	9,455 7,328 16,663 54,558
	(1,587) (61) (1,648) (20,681)
	5,629 661 6,290 26,971
	4,042 600 4,642 6,290

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Jewish Small Communities Network CIO

For the year ended 30[th] September 2022

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT THE END OF THE PERIOD

Cash funds Bank Total cash funds Liabilities Accountancy & Independent examination Signed on behalf of trustees: Trustee 1 Name: Derek Blank Trustee 2 Name: Martin Sluckis	Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds £ £ £ 4,042 600 4,642
	4,042 600 4,642 300 Signature Date of approval 2nd May 2023 2nd May 2023

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