Charity registration number 1171723
PROJECT LILY
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
PROJECT LILY
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees D Kirsch L Kagan E Seliger Charity number 1171723 Principal address 52 Portland Place London W1B 1NH Independent examiner Gravita AH Limited Aldgate Tower 2 Leman Street London E1 8FA
PROJECT LILY
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Statement of financial position | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 9 |
PROJECT LILY
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charity's trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 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)”
Objectives and activities
The Charity's objects are:
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a. To provide relief from mental stress and other stress related issues particularly affecting adults in the Jewish community, and
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b. Without prejudice to the generality of (a) to provide early intervention and support to such adults and in particular by providing therapists and an environment which takes account of and is sensitive to Jewish feelings, religion, culture and history.
Public benefit
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives
The charity's income for the period was £150,143. The charity paid expenses of £132,050 in the period. The net surplus of £18,093 was transferred to accumulated funds.
Financial review
Reserves policy
The trustees' policy is to operate on the basis of being able to continue to generate sufficient incoming resources to maintain reserves at a level sufficient to use towards meeting its charitable objects and to accord with its principal aims.
The charity has sufficient, but not excessive, funds to maintain its current level of charitable activity, and has achieved its reserves policy.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
It is the policy of the Charity 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.
Major risks
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.
Structure, governance and management
The charity was established by a charitable trust deed on 21 February 2017 and registered with the Charity Commission under charity number 1171723.
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PROJECT LILY
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
D Coffer (Deceased 24 August 2024) D Kirsch L Radford (Resigned 29 January2024) L Kagan (Appointed 23 July 2024) E Seliger (Apppointed 23 July 2024)
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
The appointment of the trustees is governed by the Trust Deed.
Their position as trustees is unremunerated and no trustee had any beneficial interest in any contract with the charity during the year.
Statement of trustees' responsibilities
The trustees 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).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the Charity for that year.
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 in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
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D Kirsch
Trustee
21/1/2025
Date: .............................................
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PROJECT LILY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF PROJECT LILY
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages from 4 to 8.
Responsibilities and basis of 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 charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 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 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; or
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2 the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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3 the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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.
Robin Davis FCA Gravita AH Limited
Aldgate Tower 2 Leman Street London E1 8FA
Dated: .........................
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PROJECT LILY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
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| funds | funds | ||
| Year | Year | ||
| ended | ended | ||
| 31 March | 31 March | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations | 2 | 150,143 | 89,057 |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 3 | 127,006 | 81,498 |
| Other | 7 | 5,044 | 3,628 |
| Total resources expended | 132,050 | 85,126 | |
| Net income for the year/ | |||
| Net movement in funds | 18,093 | 3,931 | |
| Fund balances at 1 April 2023 | 51,462 | 47,531 | |
| Fund balances at 31 March 2024 | 69,555 | 51,462 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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PROJECT LILY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
| Notes Current assets Debtors 8 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 9 Net current assets Net assets excluding pension liability The funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds |
2024 £ 7,753 67,155 74,908 (5,353) |
£ 69,555 69,555 69,555 69,555 |
2023 £ 1,954 53,130 55,084 (3,622) |
£ 51,462 |
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| 51,462 | ||||
| 51,462 | ||||
| 51,462 |
21/1/2025
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on .........................
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D Kirsch Trustee
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PROJECT LILY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Project Lily is an unincorporated charity. Charity Registration Number 1171723. The registered office is 52 Portland Place, London W1B 1NH.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Project Lily's Trust Deeds, the Charities Act 2011 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)” . 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 amounts 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
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Income recognition
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.
Income from government and other grants, whether "capital" grants or "revenue" grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
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.
1.5 Resources expended
Expenditure is included in the statement of financial activities when incurred and includes attributable value added tax which cannot be recovered. Resources expended comprise the following:
Management and administration comprises the costs which are directly attributable to the management of the charity's assets, organisational procedures and the necessary legal procedures for compliance with regulatory requirement.
1.6 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand.
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PROJECT LILY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.7 Financial instruments
The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ 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 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 payments 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.
2 Income from donations
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 150,143 | 79,057 |
| Grants | - | 10,000 |
| 150,143 | 89,057 |
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PROJECT LILY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
3 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Direct costs Professional and consultancy costs Share of support and governance costs (see note 4) Governance Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds Other charitable costs Operational management costs Office costs Consultancy fees |
2024 £ 37,130 89,876 127,006 127,006 2024 £ 48,874 2,602 38,400 89,876 |
2023 £ 27,731 53,767 |
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| 81,498 | ||
| 81,498 | ||
| 2023 £ 32,314 2,253 19,200 |
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| 53,767 |
4 Other charitable costs
5 Trustees
The Trust does not have any employees.
6 Employees
There were no employees during the period.
7 Other
| Bank charges Other charges |
2024 £ 590 4,454 5,044 |
2023 £ 419 3,209 |
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| 3,628 |
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PROJECT LILY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| 8 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Other debtors 9 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors |
2024 £ 7,753 2024 £ 5,353 |
2023 £ 1,954 |
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| 2023 £ 3,622 |
10 Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities
There were no contingent liabilities of the Scheme at 31 March 2024
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11 Capital commitments
There were no capital or financial commitments at 31 March 2024.
12 Related party transactions
During the period, a consultancy fee of £38,400 (2023: £19,200) was paid for work done on charitable activities to a company which one of the trustees is a director.
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