Trustees’ Annual Report for the year
From 1/11/2024 Year start date To 31/10/2025 Year end date
Charity name: Norwich Hebrew Congregation
Charity registration number: CIO 1187450
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The primary aims and objects of the charity are the provision of suitable premises and support for religious worship of the Jewish Religion. The principal activity of the Charity is the provision of religious services on the Sabbath, on High Holy days and on other Jewish festivals. Other important activities are the Hebrew education of Jewish children and the provision of a focus for Jewish culture, traditions, educational and social activities in Norwich and the surroundingarea. |
| 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. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
There are two Rabbis who between them conduct weekly services and services during the High Holy days and other Jewish festivals. Classes for the children are held most Sundays during normal school term time and our aim is that every child should be able to read Hebrew and have a good knowledge of Jewish history, festivals and customs. We have an active outreach programme for communicating facts about the Jewish religion, its beliefs and customs for non-Jewish children through school visits to the Synagogue and by Jewish teachers to schools across the county. Throughout the year a wide variety of social and educational events was held. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees confirm that the activities of the Charity were consistent with the public benefit objectives. |
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SORP reference
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All of the Committee and many of the members are active in religious, social and welfare activities on a voluntary basis |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
| 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. |
Para 1.20 | 1. Services have been held on every Sabbath. 2. All Jewish festivals have been celebrated. 3. Religious education for children has been provided in a series of Sunday classes. 4. A busy cultural programme has been provided with catering in our kosher kitchen. 5. The Association of Jewish Refugees has used the Synagogue for meetings. 6. The Congregation has been represented at the Board of Deputies of British Jews. 7. The Congregation has supervised Jewish Burials in the Jewish section of the City Cemetery. 8. Cross cultural and interfaith activities have played an important part in the programme of events. 9. An outreach education programme for non Jewish school children has been provided at the Synagogue and throughout the county. 10. A programme for visiting the sick and elderly and supporting families in need is in place. 11. The Congregation has been represented by its Honorary Officers at Civic events such as Remembrance Day and Holocaust Memorial Day |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Total Charity Funds as at 31 October 2025 was approx. £355,000. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | General Reserve is held to secure running costs for Synagogue and Congregation for up to 10 years |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | approx. £355,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Donations and bequests |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Reserves above a working capital amount held in interest bearing institutional instruments and accounts |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity’s trusts:
| Type of governing document (trust deed,royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | |
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| How is the charity constituted?(e.g unincorporated association,CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are elected by members at the AGM of the Congregation. The President serves a term of 3 years and can be reelected for a further 3-year term. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Inducted by President |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Norwich Hebrew Congregation |
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| Other name the charityuses | |
| Registered charitynumber | CIO 1187450 |
| Charity’s principal address | 3 Earlham Rd Norwich NR2 3RA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Barry Leveton | |||
| Dr Marian Prinsley DL |
President | ||
| Fay Cadywould | Secretary | ||
| Dr Peter Prinsley | |||
| Adrian Possener | Treasurer | ||
| John Cadywould | Vice President | ||
| Michael Wolf | |||
| Margaret Simons | |||
| Alan Gluckman | May 2025 | ||
| Stella Koenick | May 2025 | ||
| Oren Margolis | |||
| Alan Joseph | |||
| Deborah Carpenter | |||
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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