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Charity number: 1192714

CHABAD OF CROUCH END AND WEST HARINGEY

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

CHABAD OF CROUCH END AND WEST HARINGEY

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers 1
Trustees' report 2 - 8
Trustees' responsibilities statement 9
Independent examiner's report 10
Statement of financial activities 11
Balance sheet 12
Notes to the financial statements 13 - 19

CHABAD OF CROUCH END AND WEST HARINGEY

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Trustees Rabbi Yehuda Pink, Trustee Rabbi Shneur Cohen, Trustee Rabbi Shneur Wineberg, Trustee

Charity registered number 1192714 Principal office 13A Harben Parade Finchley Road London NW3 6LH

Accountants Wolffe Accountancy Services Ltd 34 Braydon Road London N16 6QB

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CHABAD OF CROUCH END AND WEST HARINGEY

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Chabad of Crouch End and West Haringey Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts Year ending 31 December 2024

Trustees:

Rabbi Yehuda Pink

Rabbi Shneur Cohen

Rabbi Shneur Wineberg

The Trustees named on page one have served throughout the year unless indicated otherwise.

Appointment of Trustees is governed by the Constitution of the charity. The Board of Trustees is authorised to appoint new Trustees to fill vacancies arising from resignation or death of an existing Trustee.

The Constitution authorises the Trustees to make or hold investments in the general funds of the charity.

Description of Organisation:

Chabad of Crouch End and West Haringey was launched in Dec 2017, and was registered independently with the Charity Commission as a CIO on 08 December 2020 under registration number 1192714. The constitution was last updated and modified in December 2020.

Organisational chart

1. Trustees - Hold the charity to its stated goals and ensure its compliance with all necessary laws and regulations

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CHABAD OF CROUCH END AND WEST HARINGEY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Constitution, objectives, policies and public benefit:

The Charity is governed by a constitution and its objectives are:

(a) The advancement the Jewish religion for the benefit of the public, including through communal prayers, lectures, and celebration of festivals.

(b) Provision of education to adults and children in the heritage, culture and language of Judaism.

(c) Provision of welfare and social support for Jewish people, especially those who are socially excluded.

We have an open door policy for all our activities welcoming both members and people with no affiliation. Further details of our activities for the benefit of the public particularly in the area of community cohesion can be found later in this report.

The policy of the Charity continues to be to seek additional finance and support in order to enable it to continue and expand its objectives and activities.

The Charity’s main sources of income are from members’ donations and grants received from charitable trusts.

Fund Raising

The charities fundraising is primarily carried out by the Rabbi, through direct approaches to individuals and other charitable trusts. In 2024, the fundraising objectives were met. No complaints were received about the nature of fundraising carried out on behalf of the Charity.

The Trustees are grateful to all the benefactors whose generous contributions remain an important element in the ability of the charity to continue its work.

Changes in policy:

The Charity’s policies have remained the same throughout the year.

Organisational structure and Management of the Charity:

The Management of the Charity is vested in the trustees, comprised of three members elected for a period of nine years. The trustees have experience in a wide variety of fields and posses a broad range of knowledge and expertise that is of great help in the management of our affairs.

The Trustees and the Rabbi meet regularly to discuss any relevant matters. The day-to-day management of the charity is delegated to staff.

Charity Governance Code

The third edition of the code for charities was published in July 2017. The code lays out seven key areas of governance together with recommended practice for each principle. The Trustee have

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CHABAD OF CROUCH END AND WEST HARINGEY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

considered each principle to satisfy themselves that the Charity’s current governance structure explained below satisfactorily addresses each of these principles and, where appropriate, what enhancements might be made.

Risk Management and Child Protection Policies:

The trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks that the charity faces and confirm that systems have been established to enable regular reviews to be carried out so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen these risks.

In particular, insurance cover is in place and the finances of the charity are kept under review. Appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, supported by regularly reviewed policies, are made for all those who work with children or other vulnerable groups. All volunteers who work with children or vulnerable adults undergo training and hold certificates confirming that they have received the level of training appropriate to their work.

The charity has appointed a suitably trained member of staff to act as Senior Safeguarding Officer for both children and vulnerable adults. All new employees and volunteers are given an induction into the charities policies and procedures and existing employees and volunteers all undertake an annual review of all policies that are applicable to them. Copies of all are policies are available on request,

Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities:

The Trustees are required under the Charities Act 1993 and the constitution of the charity 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 its results for the period. In preparing those financial statements the Trustees are required to:

(a) Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.

(b) Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.

(c) Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the charity will continue in business.

(d) Prepare the financial statements in accordance with all applicable financial reporting standards, statements of standard accounting practice and charity statements of recommended practice.

Finances:

Our accounts are prepared on an income and a receipts and payments basis in line with the Charities Commission guidelines for small charities (income below £250,000).

As our main work is with an unaffiliated population, we do not rely on a membership for income, but on voluntary contributions and grants. Due to the increase in demand over time, we have increased our spending on personnel and venue costs to enable a greater impact. In line with this

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CHABAD OF CROUCH END AND WEST HARINGEY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

we launched out first ever crowdfunding campaign, which was very successful and demonstrated the impact that our work has had on a broad audience.

Area of Operation:

Chabad of Crouch End and West Haringey focuses on the Jewish populations of the western side of the borough of Haringey, primarily in the neighbourhoods of Crouch End, Muswell Hill, and Highgate. We open our activities to all-comers irrespective of whether or not they are formally affiliated with the community.

Review of Activities:

2024 was another year of growth and development. New area of activities were launched and new approaches taken to make inroads in new demographics. One significant area of growth was the launch of an initiative to

We have continued to work in accordance with the stated aims of the charity, which are promoting Jewish worship, education, community welfare and social support. Our activities can broadly be divided into two categories. Those that service the religious and spiritual needs of our members and those of a cultural and social nature which on the whole are non-denominational and open to all-comers. Our community welfare and social support activities are nondenominational and are kept separate from the religious side of our activities.

The trustees have reviewed the objectives and activities of the charity to ensure they continue to reflect our aims. In carrying out this review the trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and in particular its supplementary public guidance on the advancement of religion for the public benefit.

INCOME

Donations

A number of individuals contributed toward the operating costs of Chabad. There are 2 overall approaches donors take:

  1. Once a year or more. A number of donors chose to make a contribution toward the charity either once annually, or in connection with various times of the year - but not on a regular basis.

  2. Chai Circle. Some donors chose to join the Chai Circle, wherein they give a contribution on a monthly basis, typically by direct debit.

In total (including Gift Aid), approximately £30,640 of income were received via donations.

Grants

In October 2024 we received a 2 year grant (until October 2026) from the National Lottery Fund for the various activities falling under the umbrella of the Chabad Women’s Moon Circle

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CHABAD OF CROUCH END AND WEST HARINGEY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Programme. The programme aims to empower women and girls through arts activities, a regular book club, regular classes. cookery and food demonstrations, women speakers, relationship and parenting advice, mother and baby meet ups and packages. The grant provides £19,950 over the 2 years.

Ticket sales, sponsorships, and other sources of income

A further approximately £52,081 was brought in via sales, product costs, service provided, and event sponsorships over the year as well.

The Total income in 2024 stands at £102,671.

COSTS

There were £80,752 in expenses for the assorted range of activities throughout the year. These covered direct sales items, as well as advertising & marketing, various administrative fees, programme costs (supplies, food etc), IT and other tech products, necessary travel and so on.

ACTIVITIES

Chabad’s activities over 2024 were across a range of areas, including educational, communal/cultural, religious, and humanitarian, and were geared for demographics such as youth, young adults, women’s activities, adult specific ones, and the general public.

The following is a list of the key activities that took place over 2024, some of which were regular (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly), and some of which coincided with unique Jewish calendar dates or were one-off occasions.

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CHABAD OF CROUCH END AND WEST HARINGEY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

We look forward to 2025 and the furthering of this important mission, with Hashem’s help.

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CHABAD OF CROUCH END AND WEST HARINGEY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 21 October 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Rabbi Yehuda Pink Trustee

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CHABAD OF CROUCH END AND WEST HARINGEY

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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 & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity 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:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and 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.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 21 October 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

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CHABAD OF CROUCH END AND WEST HARINGEY

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Chabad of Crouch End and West Haringey ('the Charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity'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 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with 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) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  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.

Signed:

Dated: 21 October 2025

D Wolffe FCCA

34 Braydon Road London N16 6QB

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CHABAD OF CROUCH END AND WEST HARINGEY

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
5
Other expenditure
6
Total expenditure
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
30,640
52,081
82,721
23,217
54,954
78,171
4,550
870
4,550
5,420
Restricted
funds
2024
£
19,950
-
19,950
2,581
-
2,581
17,369
-
17,369
17,369
Total
funds
2024
£
50,590
52,081
102,671
25,798
54,954
80,752
21,919
870
21,919
22,789
Total
funds
2023
£
41,890
35,301
77,191
16,649
60,360
77,009
182
688
182
870

The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 13 to 19 form part of these financial statements.

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CHABAD OF CROUCH END AND WEST HARINGEY

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
8
Current assets
Debtors
9
Cash at bank and in hand
Current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
10
Net current assets / liabilites
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets excluding pension asset
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
Total funds
375
20,926
21,301
(1,000)
2024
£
2,489
2,489
20,301
22,790
22,790
22,790
17,369
5,421
22,790
-
6,317
6,317
(7,194)
2023
£
1,747
1,747
(877)
870
870
870
-
870
870

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 21 October 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Rabbi Yehuda Pink

Trustee

The notes on pages 13 to 19 form part of these financial statements.

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CHABAD OF CROUCH END AND WEST HARINGEY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1. General information

Chabad of Crouch End and West Haringey was launched in Dec 2017, and was registered independently with the Charity Commission as a CIO on 08 December 2020 under registration number 1192714. The constitution was last updated and modified in December 2020.

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 Charities Act 2011.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

Chabad of Crouch End and West Haringey 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 Income

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Grants are included in the Statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.

2.3 Expenditure

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

2.4 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.

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CHABAD OF CROUCH END AND WEST HARINGEY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.4 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation (continued)

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 - 20%
Computer equipment - 20%

2.5 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.

2.6 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.

2.7 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

2.8 Financial instruments

The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.9 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 Charity 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 Charity 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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CHABAD OF CROUCH END AND WEST HARINGEY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

3. Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
£
£
Donations
30,640
-
Grants
-
19,950
30,640
19,950
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Donations
39,905
Gift aid
1,985
41,890
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
Income from educational services
52,081
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Income from educational services
35,301
Total
funds
2024
£
30,640
19,950
50,590
Total
funds
2023
£
39,905
1,985
41,890
Total
funds
2024
£
52,081
Total
funds
2023
£
35,301

4. Income from charitable activities

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CHABAD OF CROUCH END AND WEST HARINGEY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

5. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

Summary by fund type

Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
Educational activities
1,821
Educational supplies
10,211
General expenses
10,829
Charity donations
356
23,217
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Educational supplies
7,723
General expenses
6,591
14,314
Restricted
funds
2024
£
-
-
2,581
-
2,581
Restricted
funds
2023
£
-
2,335
2,335
Total
2024
£
1,821
10,211
13,410
356
25,798
Total
2023
£
7,723
8,926
16,649

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CHABAD OF CROUCH END AND WEST HARINGEY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

6. Other expenditure

Rent payable
Printing and advertising
Bank charges
Sundry expenditure
Computer expenses
Accountancy fees
Independent examiner's fees
Wages
Printing and advertising
Depreciation
Tavel expenses
Rent payable
Post and stationary
Light and heat
Printing and advertising
Bank charges
Consulting
Legal and professional
Computer expenses
Accountancy
Wages
Cleaning
Depreciation
Travel expenses
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
20,863
405
90
1,241
1,140
2,649
700
19,200
2,258
1,156
5,252
54,954
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Restricted
funds
2023
£
£
18,175
2,000
508
-
2,450
-
1,544
-
72
-
722
-
2,418
1,009
2,550
-
1,120
-
16,800
4,000
4,333
-
1,155
-
1,504
-
53,351
7,009
Total
funds
2024
£
20,863
405
90
1,241
1,140
2,649
700
19,200
2,258
1,156
5,252
54,954
Total
funds
2023
£
20,175
508
2,450
1,544
72
722
3,427
2,550
1,120
20,800
4,333
1,155
1,504
60,360

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CHABAD OF CROUCH END AND WEST HARINGEY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

7. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023 - £NIL) .

During the year ended 31 December 2024, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2023 - £NIL) .

8. Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2024
Additions
At 31 December 2024
Depreciation
At 1 January 2024
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2024
Net book value
At 31 December 2024
At 31 December 2023
Debtors
Due within one year
Other debtors
Fixtures and
fittings
£
3,323
1,900
5,223
1,798
1,046
2,844
2,379
1,525
Computer
equipment
£
551
-
551
331
110
441
110
220
2024
£
375
375
Total
£
3,874
1,900
5,774
2,129
1,156
3,285
2,489
1,745
2023
£
-
-

9. Debtors

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CHABAD OF CROUCH END AND WEST HARINGEY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

10. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
2024
£
-
-
1,000
1,000
2023
£
1,075
5,119
1,000
7,194

11. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current period

Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
Tangible fixed assets
2,489
Current assets
3,932
Creditors due within one year
(1,000)
Total
5,421
Restricted
funds
2024
£
-
17,369
-
17,369
Total
funds
2024
£
2,489
21,301
(1,000)
22,790

12. Related party transactions

The Charity has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the Charity at 31 December 2024.

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