Registered number: 10416677 Charity number: 1171625
LUBAVITCH SYNAGOGUE
(A company limited by guarantee)
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
LUBAVITCH SYNAGOGUE
(A company limited by guarantee)
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Reference and administrative details of the company, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 3 |
| Trustees' responsibilities statement | 4 |
| Independent examiner's report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 - 8 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 9 - 15 |
LUBAVITCH SYNAGOGUE
(A company limited by guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Trustees | Sholem Ber Sudak, Trustee |
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| Yeruchem Raskin, Trustee | |
| Daniel Wolffe, Trustee | |
| Company registered number 10416677 Charity registered number 1171625 Registered office 34 Braydon Road London UK N16 6QB Independent Examiner BG Mordfield FMAAT 11 Hurstdene Gardens London N15 6NA |
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LUBAVITCH SYNAGOGUE
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the company for the 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025. The Annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Since the company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
Objectives and activities
Policies and objectives
The Lubavitch Synagogue provides facilities for prayer, religious study and communal activities at its premises in Stamford Hill, North London. It seeks to continue to foster the religious, educational and social development of its members whilst also extending its educational facilities to the wider community.
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
Financial review
Reserves policy
The trustees do not seek to maintain reserves, other than to ensure that they can continue the activities of the charity. Reserves at the year end were £5,300 (2024 - £3,136) of which £3,500 (2024 - £2,687) are restricted.
Principal funding
Income from donations, membership fees, grants and gift-aid aggregated £86,578. Expenditure in furtherance of charitable activities, which was in accordance with the guidance of the Charity Commission relating to Public Benefit, aggregated £82,969. Total resources expended were £84,415 resulting in a net surplus of £2,163.
Structure, governance and management
Constitution
Lubavitch Synagogue is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association.
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LUBAVITCH SYNAGOGUE
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Structure, governance and management (continued)
Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the company is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Memorandum of Association.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 1 February 2026 and signed on their behalf by:
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Daniel Wolffe Trustee
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LUBAVITCH SYNAGOGUE
(A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial . Under company law, the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 1 February 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
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Daniel Wolffe Trustee
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LUBAVITCH SYNAGOGUE
(A company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Lubavitch Synagogue ('the company')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the company (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company 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 company's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the 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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts 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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the accounts 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 accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Dated: 1 February 2026
BG Mordfield FMAAT
11 Hurstdene Gardens
London N15 6NA
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LUBAVITCH SYNAGOGUE
(A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 4 Other expenditure 5 Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 67,926 67,926 65,130 1,446 66,576 1,350 449 1,350 1,799 |
Restricted funds 2025 £ 18,652 18,652 17,839 - 17,839 813 2,687 813 3,500 |
Total funds 2025 £ 86,578 86,578 82,969 1,446 84,415 2,163 3,135 2,163 5,299 |
Total funds 2024 £ 84,203 84,203 84,719 1,312 86,031 (1,828) 4,963 (1,828) 3,135 |
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The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 9 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
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LUBAVITCH SYNAGOGUE (A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 10416677
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 7 Current assets Debtors 8 Cash at bank and in hand Current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 9 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets excluding pension asset Total net assets Charity funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Total funds |
291 3,643 3,934 (592) |
2025 £ 1,958 1,958 3,342 5,300 5,300 5,300 3,500 1,800 5,300 |
354 970 1,324 (1,138) |
2024 £ 2,950 |
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| 2,950 186 |
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| 3,136 | ||||
| 3,136 | ||||
| 3,136 | ||||
| 2,687 449 |
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| 3,136 |
The company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 01 February 2026 and signed on their behalf by:
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LUBAVITCH SYNAGOGUE
(A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 10416677
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Daniel Wolffe
Trustee
The notes on pages 9 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
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(A company limited by guarantee)
LUBAVITCH SYNAGOGUE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1. General information
The Lubavitch Synagogue provides facilities for prayer, religious study and communal activities at its premises in Stamford Hill, North London. It seeks to continue to foster the religious, educational and social development of its members whilst also extending its educational facilities to the wider community.
2. Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - 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 Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Lubavitch Synagogue meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Going concern
There is no material uncertainty about the charity's ability to continue.
2.3 Income
All income is recognised once the company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
2.4 Expenditure
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 allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the company's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
2.5 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
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(A company limited by guarantee)
LUBAVITCH SYNAGOGUE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, .
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
Fixtures and fittings
- 10% Straight Line Method
2.7 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
2.8 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.9 Average number of employees
There was 1 employee in 2025 (2024 - 1).
2.10 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the company and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
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(A company limited by guarantee)
LUBAVITCH SYNAGOGUE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
3. Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted funds 2025 £ Donations Synagogue Membership 18,591 Burial Fees - Grants for Security - Gift-Aid 3,312 21,903 Other Donations 46,023 Subtotal 46,023 Total 2025 67,926 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Donations Synagogue Membership 17,577 Burial Fees - Grants for Security - Gift-Aid 3,235 20,812 Other Donations 42,901 Subtotal 42,901 Total 2024 63,713 |
Restricted funds 2025 £ - 12,811 5,841 - 18,652 - - 18,652 Restricted funds 2024 £ - 13,523 6,967 - 20,490 - - 20,490 |
Total funds 2025 £ 18,591 12,811 5,841 3,312 |
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| 40,555 | ||
| 46,023 | ||
| 46,023 | ||
| 86,578 | ||
| Total funds 2024 £ 17,577 13,523 6,967 3,235 |
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| 41,302 | ||
| 42,901 | ||
| 42,901 | ||
| 84,203 |
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(A company limited by guarantee)
LUBAVITCH SYNAGOGUE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
4. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
| Unrestricted funds 2025 £ General Expenses 29,248 Security - Wages 22,016 Torah Reading 8,170 Synagogue Upkeep 5,696 Burial Society Charges - 65,130 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ General Expenses 30,779 Security - Wages 22,478 Torah Reading 8,230 Synagogue Upkeep 7,111 Burial Society Charges - 68,598 |
Restricted funds 2025 £ - 5,879 - - - 11,960 17,839 Restricted funds 2024 £ - 7,151 - - - 8,970 16,121 |
Total 2025 £ 29,248 5,879 22,016 8,170 5,696 11,960 |
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| 82,969 | ||
| Total 2024 £ 30,779 7,151 22,478 8,230 7,111 8,970 |
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| 84,719 |
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LUBAVITCH SYNAGOGUE
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
5. Other expenditure
| Unrestricted funds 2025 £ Depreciation of Furnishings 992 Legal and Professional Fees 400 Bank Charges 53 Interest Payable 1 1,446 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Depreciation of Furnishings 991 Legal and Professional Fees 173 Bank Charges 148 1,312 |
Total funds 2025 £ 992 400 53 1 |
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| 1,446 | |
| Total funds 2024 £ 991 173 148 |
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| 1,312 |
6. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2024 - £NIL) .
During the year ended 31 December 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 - £NIL) .
7. Tangible fixed assets
Cost or valuation At 1 January 2025 At 31 December 2025 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 9,913 |
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| 9,913 |
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LUBAVITCH SYNAGOGUE
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
7. Tangible fixed assets (continued)
Depreciation At 1 January 2025 Charge for the year At 31 December 2025 Net book value At 31 December 2025 At 31 December 2024 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 6,963 991 |
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| 7,954 | |
| 1,959 | |
| 2,950 |
8. Debtors
| Due within one year Other debtors |
2025 £ 291 291 |
2024 £ 354 |
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| 354 |
9. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Other taxation and social security Other creditors |
2025 £ 491 101 592 |
2024 £ 637 501 |
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| 1,138 |
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(A company limited by guarantee)
LUBAVITCH SYNAGOGUE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
10. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds 2025 £ Tangible fixed assets 1,958 Current assets 434 Creditors due within one year (592) Total 1,800 |
Restricted funds 2025 £ - 3,500 - 3,500 |
Total funds 2025 £ 1,958 3,934 (592) 5,300 |
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Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year
| Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 2,950 (1,363) (1,138) 449 |
Restricted funds 2024 £ - 2,687 - 2,687 |
Total funds 2024 £ 2,950 1,324 (1,138) 3,136 |
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11. Related party transactions
The company has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the company at 31 December 2025.
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