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2023-12-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1188590

Trustees Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements for

Year Ended 31[ST] December 2023 for

LOUGHTON CHIGWELL & DISTRICT SYNAGOGUE

Contents: Page
Chairman’s Report 2 - 3
Trustees Report 3 - 4
Reference and Administrative Details 5
Photographs from community events 2023
6 - 8
Independent Examiners Report See separate attachment
Accounts for Y/E 31stDecember 2023 See separate attachment

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’ – Chairman s report Mrs Lesley Adams

Since becoming Chairman in August, I have been beyond busy both in the foreground and behind the scenes to try and build on our wonderful community and make things happen that can enhance this.

Last summer we ran a Stay and Play and I’m hoping to try this again this year, I’m currently looking for a team to help me set this up.

We have our “Jam Room” every month for those that play an instrument to get together with other musicians organised by Dougie Adams which has become really successful.

Marlene Sugarman has become our Community Liaison Officer, which includes wishing every member a Happy Birthday by a phone call! Welcoming our new members with a bunch of flowers, and will very soon be heading my new project, of a confidential community “Helpline” for any member struggling with life problems, children, marriage, death of a relative, depression etc. I have trained councillors who are waiting to guide them in the right direction.

My next project which is starting very soon is to resurrect our much needed “Cooking with Compliments” providing a cooked meal for those sitting shiva, had a baby or unwell. I have a few members that have volunteered and looking for a few more to expand our team as well as keep an eye on the WhatsApp group.

Our security one man team, Les Gilbert who has done such an incredible job on his own so far will be getting help to run this arduous task. I have set up a team ready to help him. Thank you so much Les for your absolute dedication to this job!

I am also starting a bereavement social group for like-minded men and women to get together and socialise amongst themselves.

So, lots have been happening and will be happening, including our Rebbetzen Rochel who stood down from being our Administrator to concentrate on organising events for the shul, our ladies and children. Thank you so much for all you did as our administrator for the past four years.

I cannot do my job as your chairman without the constant support of our President Phillip Leigh who is always at the end of the phone to help and guide me, together with my teammates, Deborah Shulton and Pauline Witzenfeld, my deputy Steven Goldstone, my incredible hard working-board members and The Trustees as well as Rachelle and Catherine.

Lastly a massive thank to our wonderful Rabbi Yanky! Who has done a great job in organising events, running a new Cheder Club with Rochel, sorting out our new Wi-Fi and

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telephone system, something I had no idea what to do! And generally being there for all of us in happy and sad times.

I look forward to the coming year where I will hopefully continue to bring our community together with projects, entertainment and good food!

LOUGHTON CHIGWELL & DISTRICT SYNAGOGUE Trustees Annual Report for Year Ended 31[ST] December 2023

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023 . The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 Jan 2019).

Public Benefit Statement

All charity trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the commission in exercising their powers or duties.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and Aims

The object of Loughton and Chigwell District Synagogue is the advancement for the public benefit of the Jewish religion according to the precepts of traditional Orthodox Judaism by the maintenance of regular Sabbath and other religious services, Hebrew and religion classes and of such other activities as may promote the religious, spiritual and general welfare of people of the Jewish faith in, but not limited to, Loughton, Essex, and its environs.

Main Activities

We continued to run our weekly meal delivery service for the elderly, sick and vulnerable as well as engage regularly with our members through religious, social, and educational events that are now all held in person and are well attended. We also continue to run our Hebrew classes for 5–13-year-olds as well as various social groups and member services that have recently been started up as described by our new chairman Lesley Adams.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Main achievements

Our meal delivery service, the “Made with Love Chicken Soup Run” – continues to reach approximately 200 recipients each week. This service continues to be funded through the receipts of donations from the community as well as grants that were successfully applied for and awarded as well as an annual sponsored walk that was again organised by the volunteers raising over £10000. Our weekly Hebrew classes are still one of the only local classes available for children aged 5 – 13. This year, we transformed it into a club and joined the Jewq International programme. Each group studies different Judaic topics and participates in three tests throughout the year, earning special Jewq prizes for their achievements. The younger class focused on blessings, while the older class studied Jewish heroes. We are delighted to report that every child in cheder passed all the tests. Our programme also includes educational games, activities, crafts, and baking, making learning fun and engaging. Last summer, a group of Bar and Bat

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Mitzvah children graduated from cheder and have continued as helpers, contributing greatly to our programme.

In addition, during last year we hosted a concert, a comedy night, an inspirational talk by Rabbi Schachet. We organized collections for Israel and an event with Magen David Adom featuring Jonathan, the former spokesman for the IDF. We celebrated two unsung heroes which was a very moving talk. held a drugs awareness talk, thanks to Sara and Barry Bennett. Ben served as a spoke’s child for Israel, and we held a cross-communal women's paint night. Our Hebrew reading crash course was a great success. We also had the joy of inaugurating a new Sefer Torah, thanks to the Lane family, in memory of our dear departed Lewis. Reverend Hayley Ace spoke to us on a Friday night, and Rabbi Chaim Miller also delivered an enriching talk on a shabbat.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Loughton Chigwell and District Synagogue are financially independent, with income being generated through membership subscriptions, donations, and fundraising events. Since the Charity started at the beginning of 2020 the accounts represent the charity’s third year. Our policy is to hold reserves for future investment in the community when required.

Key Messages

Summary

STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing Document

The charity was constituted as a Charity Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on 17[th] March 2020 and is controlled by its governing document, a constitution dated 5[th] January 2020, managed by trustees but with voting members other than its charity trustees – who’s respective powers are set out in the constitution.

Board of Trustees

There should be a minimum of 3 trustees at any time. New trustees can be appointed in place of a trustee who has retired or as an additional trustee up to a maximum of 9. New trustees are nominated, voted for, and appointed at the AGM. The Life President of the Synagogue automatically, by virtue of holding that office (“ex officio”), be a charity trustee.

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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Charity Registration Number: 1188590

Principal Address: 102 Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 1TE, England

Current Trustees at time of submitting report: Mr P Leigh

Mrs D Shulton Mr J Witzenfeld Mr L Gilbert (NB Mr M. Goldstone retired as trustee in May 2023)

Accounts independently examined by

Steven Bracey F.C.C.A

Approved by order of the Trustees on 3rd September 2024 and signed on its behalf by

_________ Mrs D Shulton – Trustee

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Loughton Chigwell & District Synagogue Accounts For The Year To 31st December 2023

Loughton Chigwell & District Synagogue Profit & Loss Account Year Ended 31[st] December 2023

Income:
Membership Contribution
Federation Burial fees
Cheder Donations
Gift Aid
Donations
Soup Run Grants
Soup Run Donations
Calendar Donations
Security Grant
Event Income
Rent Income
Shabbat UK
Expenses:
Ministers Salary
Caretakers Costs
Administration Costs
Teachers Salaries & Expenses
Rates & Water
Light & Heat
Insurance
Building Repairs & Maintenance
Security
Telephone & Broadband Costs
Burial Fees
Federation Dues
Event Costs
Cheder Costs
Festival Expenses
Motor & Travelling Costs
Professional Fees
Office Costs
IT costs
Cleaning & Sundry Expenses
Bank Charges
Shabbat UK
Soup Run Costs
Operational Profit Before
Exceptional Items
Less: Exceptional Items:
Alderton Close Improvements
Synagogue Improvements
Profit for the Year		 2023
£
93,474
8,846
794
37,837
38,432
6,000
36,215
2,445
4,250
22,800
7,975
2,846
261,914
2023
£
72,279
7,647
37,869
920
2,211
10,964
1,618
4,580
0
3,004
8,250
11,630
29,292
527
5,895
1,540
5,664
3,023
1,973
4,510
1,201
1,897
25,357
241,850
20,064
1,170
1,959
3,129
16,935		 2022
£
96,045
9,209
4,968
44,921
48,389
0
51,933
2,610
7,031
16,528
11,270
2,488
295,392
2022
£
46,973
8,673
24,299
10,125
4,070
8,995
4,469
5,478
4,714
4,205
9,021
14,164
15,028
3,940
13,808
8,634
4,466
5,076
4,265
3,527
2,229
2,295
47,891
256,345
39,047
1,240
31,562
32,802
6,245		 2022
£
96,045
9,209
4,968
44,921
48,389
0
51,933
2,610
7,031
16,528
11,270
2,488
295,392
2022
£
46,973
8,673
24,299
10,125
4,070
8,995
4,469
5,478
4,714
4,205
9,021
14,164
15,028
3,940
13,808
8,634
4,466
5,076
4,265
3,527
2,229
2,295
47,891
256,345
39,047
1,240
31,562
32,802
6,245
6,245

Loughton Chigwell & District Synagogue Balance Sheet As At 31[st] December 2023

Fixed Assets
Freehold Property
Security System
Torah Scrolls
Current Assets
Sales Debtors
Prepayments
Cash & Bank
Current Liabilities
Loans
Accruals
Net Assets
Represented By:
Capital Account
Balance brought forward
Profit/(Loss) for the year
Balance carried forward		 2023
£
450,000
19,945
57,376
527,321
20,867
16,742
13,836
51,445
427,379
3,084
430,463
148,303
131,368
16,935
148,303		 2022
£
450,000
(18,802)
57,376
488,574
23,733
10,144
27,384
61,261
414,629
3,838
418,467
131,368
125,123
6,245
131,368

Loughton Chigwell & District Synagogue

31st December 2023 Accounts

Independent Examiners Report

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31[st] December 2023.

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

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:

or

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

Steven Bracey F.C.C.A

21[st] August 2024