TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT, WITH ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE FORUM FOR DISCUSSION OF ISRAEL AND PALESTINE (FODIP) For the Financial Period ST 14 MAY 2020- 31 AUGUST 2021
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT. WITH ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE FORUM FOR DISCUSSION OF ISRAEL AND PALESTINE (FODIP) Registered Charity Number 1189476 CIO - ASSOCIATION Registered 14 May 2020 For the Financial Period 14TH May 2020_ 31 AUGUST 2021 Patrons: Lord Harries of Pentregarth Rabbi Dr Tooy BAyfield Shaylth Dr Abd21 Hakim Mur2d Members R¢v Bob Day (Joint Chair)- resigned 15 September 2020 Rabbi Warren Elf MBE (Joint ChairfTreasurer) Dr Jane Clements (Joint Chair)- appointed 15 September 2020 Canon Marcia Wall Muddassar Ahmed Jawad Amin (appointed M2wch 2021) Fodip FODIP - The Tr-orutTh for Discussion of Isrdel alld Palestine P40 I Spinningfields Quay Street Manchester M3 3JE Registered Addrt&s from 14 Mav 2020 Manchester mltifait1E Centre Unit l& The Wesley Centre Rtsyee R(Ad Manchester M15 5BP admi
THE FORUM FOR DISCUSSION OF ISRAEL AND PALESTINE (FODIP) For the FRnanci21 Year 14- MAY 2020- 31V AUGUST 2021 FODIP is a charit2ble incorporated organlsation (regfftstered on 14 May 2020) established to improve inter faith relations In tbe UK in the context of the Israeli Palestinian confiicL Trustees report Our Aims FODIP'S objects are: The promotton of racial and religio barniony for th¢ IKn¢fit of the public in particular but not exclusively by: a) Promoting mutual understanding and respect between Jews, Christian4 Muslims and the wider public in the UK. b) The provision of assistance. through dialo.(we and educatioru where cotnmunity relations are threaten¢d by differences in perspectiNes regarding the IsraelilPalestinian confiict and other global problems" c) Resourcing the public concerning religious issues and approaches to peace and justi¢e, involving events and people in the Middle East Objectives In order to fulfil these ain, FODIP works through three main are&s of activity: On a local level, resourcing and facilitating dialogue and educatÈon among local faith and inter faith groups on the Israeli Patestinian conllicL Through Study Touts to Israel and Palestine" At nationaj leiiel, acting as a point of infomtIOn and advice. consulti and providing material for nalional organisations and institutions. Governance The members has met quarterly during this Ferio¢ and more frequently for infornl meetings and project delivery. Aetivities This w&s an unprecedented year due to COVID FODIP Caled out a range of activities for the period May 2020- August 2021 in pursuance of is objectiv¢s and aims. The members consider that these activities SumSed in this reporL provide benefit both to those who participat¢ in S]riC events and the ryder comtnunities represented.
THE FORUM FOR DISCUSSION OF ISRAEL AND PALESTINE (FODIP) For the Financial Period 14TH MAY 2020- 31. AUGUST 2021 Trustees rqwrt continued Tr2ining and Development As part of the commitment to provide skills enabling people in faith comn]unities to speak about scnsÉtive Èssues. FODIP delivered a 2 part traintng session on their ' Flear to Hear methodology. This was attended by partner organisation& members and staff. Growing our links and networks is integral to inctease our reacl staff. and members attended various onlin¢ events and workshops in order to achieve thi& OnlEne Webinars Due to the pandetnic. FODtP moved nlY of it's planned in workshops online using Zoom. FODIP hosted the online seminars usino e.xperts: professionals: academics and people with lived expcriences. This enabled the important conversations and learning to Continue. They were held using ZooTn: this increased participation and rcachcd far and wide with participants being able to join from around the Jo obe. These M'ere recorded and madc available on YouTube. The webinar titles tn¢luded: The Sharia Courts in Israel: A Deep Insight Addressing Alltisemitism and Islamophobia in Relation to Israel-Paiestine Exploring Palestinian Nationalism and Zionism with FODIP Practical Challenges: A View from Bethlehem Seek to Promote or Hind¢r Peace?: Palestine and Israel How IslamophobRa and Antisemitisjn can impact dialooue on Palcstine and Israel Roots of Understanding with FODIP Supporting other Inlltiatives Scottish Interfaith Week In November 2020 FODIP weTe invited to take part in the annual Scottish Interfaith Week. FODIP host¢d an online InfomtiVe Sessio 'lntroduction to Religious Appmacbes to P81estine Israel in Judaism, Christiantty and Islam.. This was part of a longer programme. FODIP'S Christmas 2020 FODIP put in an appance at the St Edburgb's ChurclL Bicester Christmas Tree Festival.
THE FORUM FOR DISCUSSION OF ISRAEL AND PALESTINE IFODIP) For the Finanei21 Period 14TH MAY 2020_ 315f AUGL:ST 2021 Trustees report continued Balfour Project FODIP delivered onlinc training discussing interfaith relations in the UL within the context of Israel and Palestine. to a group of young Feople who were part of the Balfour Project Fellowship Programme. Support 2nd Advice Ongoing support and advice has been provided to edUtioll institutions. councils. individuals and interfaith groups. A letter by then Education Secrelory Gavin Williamson stated FODIP &s a trusted and teputable organisation to support dialogue on the i&sue of Palestine and Isra¢l. FODIP Ambassadors FODIP were d¢li(yhted to receive a grant from AWdS for AEI through the National Lottery to fund the delivery of a programme of workshops with youn . people. The Young Amb&ssadors worked hard in developing a nurnb of workshops %hch they co-del jirered. These workshops focused on faith blliOnS in the LK Antisemitism and Islamophobi4 Difficult dialogue on the Holv Land and collaborated on a oroup discussio with a 0Up of Palestinians and Israeli4 on how th¢y build tsusi and cooperation between the two groups. Listening Events University of Salford FODIP were engagcd by Untversity, of Salford to help them start a conversation aTound their adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Associations (IHRA) defmition of antisemitism. FODIP facilitated a Listenino Event to provide a safe space for the Uniiiersity to consider wa)'"s to address antisemitism on ¢ampus and in the wider community. and to explore perspectives on the IsrnelTralestine dilemm& It allowed space to consider the implications of the adoption for the University and stakeholder& Local Councils Du¢ to local councils, education institutions and interfaith organisalions facing difficuIty in managing con]munity relations in May 2021, FODIP were askcd to int¢rv¢nc and help navigate cooperation especially between councils. their residents. parents. pupils and community members.
THE FORUM FOR DISCUSSION OF ISRAEL AND PALESTINE (FODIP) For the FiDancial Period 14- MAY 2020- 31- AUGUST 2021 Trxwtees report continued SportiDg Equals FODIP were commissioned to deliver a small number of interactive workshops to young people in 5 boroughs of London. These workshops focused on learning and undersL2nding faith communilics in the UK. Due to COVID, on]y onc was delivered itl person and the others were delivered through an online interactive ptesentation and workshop. Women's Sports Prngramme We resumed our interfaith wom¢n"s only k¢¢p a¢tiv¢ s¢&sions when the government re.tsulations allowed this to happen. Local trainers lead the women in physical exercise and keep fit sessions. These lake place once a week. taking a break for religious holldays and festivals. Social distancing was observed and hand santtizcrs Nvere provided to provide :omen mainly fron] traditional backgrounds a safe and private space. Funding We are grateful to our donors and fimders who enabled us to keep goino and enabled us to plan strategically for future tttnes.
THE FORUM FOR DISCUSSION OF ISRAEL AND PALESTINE (FODIP) For the Financial Period J4- MAY 2020- 31 AUGUST 2021 Financial Reserves R¢s¢rves Policy The members have agreed the reserves polÈcy to leave enough to meet three month5. numing costs. This means that the reserves for the year are as set at i l Augiist 2021 of £7200 (unrestricted) which is equal to three months, expenditure on costs (that is rent and nTrDagement). Principal funding sources The main source of incotne is througb small and donations. Restricted income came from 3 sources: Sport Englan(L Sporting Equals and The National Lottery AWd5 for All scheme. In addition, deljvery of seminars. consultation expertise and facilitation where appropriate. attract payD]ent for such services, as do sales of publications. Investment policy and objectives The associatton has no long-tenn investmellts. All c&8h reserves are held in the Unity Tnl current bank account. Plalls for future period Aims for th¢ forthcoming twelve months are: To establish a sound financial base To build capacity To utilise the ongoing programmes to raise th¢ profile of th¢ organisation: To continue to deliver our i major progran]mes. Rabbi Warren Elf MBE Joint ChairtHonorary Treasurer
THE FORUM FOR DISCUSSION OF ISRAEL AND PALESTINE (FODIP) For Ihe Financial Pcriod 14TH MAY 2020- 31ST AUGUST 2021 FODIP Accounts, 14 May 2020 31 August 2021 Income Donations Services Sport England Penny Appeal MB Reckitt Sporting Equals Awards for AKI Women's Sport Bank Refund 1579.90 3700.00 i 0000.00 8000.00 5000.00 6511.41 8335.00 52.00 24.46 Total Income £43202.77 Expelldithre Programtne Director Expenses Women's Sports Travel Phone Insurallce Bank Char. Website OtTice Penny Appd Projcct Accounts/Payroll Services 34835.(M) 148.89 856.00 23.41 72.00 38).00 107.71 570.12 1258.63 520.00 700.00 Total Expendithre £39620.64 Excess of Income over F,XnditU i582.li Bank balance at 14.5.20 23944.85 Bank balance at 31.8.21 27526.98
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent EXamineS Report Report to the trusteesl members of FODIP ffHE FORUM FOR DISCUSSION OF ISRAEL AND PALESTINE) On accounts for the year ended 31st August 2021 Charity no (if any) 1189476 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above chartty (Ihe Trusf) for the year ended 311 08 12021 Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance wth the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe Acr). I report in respe(X 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 Ihe applicable Directions grven by the Charity Commission under seclion 14515)(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 lch gNes me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accountirg records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord th the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no conMS and have oime across no other matters in connection with the examination to vthich attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Please delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not appty. Signed: Date". 3111012022 Nam8." Rhys M&4llister-Parkes Relevant professional qualification(s) or body {zf any): AqT and ACCA Qualified Address: 31 The Glen Runcom Cheshire, WA7 2TA IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of chaiity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Gtve here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to dlsclose. Nothing to note IER October 2018