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2025-01-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1197391

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

FOR

CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EPPING

Venitt and Greaves Chartered Accountants 115 Craven Park Road South Tottenham London N15 6BL

CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EPPING

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 10
Independent Examiner's Report 11
Statement of Financial Activities 12
Balance Sheet 13
Notes to the Financial Statements 14 to 18

CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EPPING

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 January 2025. 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 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

During 2024-25, Chabad Lubavitch of Epping deepened its impact in Epping and surrounding communities, strengthening Jewish life and fostering community connections through religious services, educational programs, and social support initiatives.

Significant activities

The charity received donations totalling £107,570 (2024: £171,397) and spent £118,542 (2024: £117,453) on charitable activities.

Public benefit

The trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the aims and objectives and in planning the charity's future activities.

Our activities have:

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EPPING

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

During the year, Chabad Lubavitch of Epping continued to deliver a wide range of programmes and services that directly further our charitable purposes of advancing the Jewish religion, promoting social inclusion, relieving hardship and isolation, advancing education, and supporting young people. All activities were provided for the public benefit irrespective of background, affiliation, age, or level of observance.

Our achievements for the year are summarised below under each charitable objective.

  1. Religious Advancement and Education

  2. Weekly Shabbat services provided a consistent place of prayer, community and support.

  3. Our "First Shabbat of the Month" initiative ran throughout the year, drawing 40-60 participants monthly and celebrating the diverse cultural backgrounds of the community (including Ukraine, Sicily, California and others), fostering unity and inclusion.

  4. High Holiday services were attended by approximately 250 people, offering multi-generational services, children's programming, community meals, and a dedicated High Holiday choir.

Sukkot included:

Lifecycle, Ritual Support & Pastoral Care

Religious Educational Events

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EPPING

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A core purpose of the charity is reducing social isolation, integrating individuals into the community, and ensuring that every person has a place to belong.

Community Events and Social Gatherings

Public Festival Presence & Civic Engagement

Pastoral and Emotional Support

Reducing Isolation

Volunteer Development

In line with our charitable objects, we supported individuals facing hardship, ill health, bereavement, disability, social isolation and emotional distress.

Direct Support

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EPPING

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

Practical Assistance

Education remains one of the charity's most impactful areas, spanning children, teens, adults and the wider public.

Cheder and Children's Jewish Education

Bar Mitzvah Education

Adult Education

Holocaust Education

School Partnerships

We strengthened our educational presence across several schools:

Davenant Foundation School, Chigwell School and other schools

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EPPING

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

Empowering and supporting local youth remained a major priority.

CTeen (Youth for ages 13-18)

Youth Skills and Leadership

Support for Teen Wellbeing

Civic Engagement

Strategic Growth

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EPPING

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

Public Representation

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal funding sources

The charity is financially dependent on income from charitable donations.

Reserves policy

The reserves policy is to ensure that there is a sufficient stream of income to meet the ongoing calls made on the charity including the possibility of providing capital assets for the needs of charitable institutions.

Going concern

The trustees are confident that the charity will be able to continue operating for the foreseeable future.

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EPPING

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

FUTURE PLANS

Looking ahead, the trustees have identified several key priorities to further the charity's aims and strengthen the long-term sustainability and impact of the organisation.

  1. Securing and Developing Permanent Premises

A major strategic priority is to secure suitable premises on or near Epping High Street. The charity plans to:

Establishing a permanent home will significantly enhance our capacity to deliver public benefit.

  1. Launching a Formal Membership Model

The charity intends to introduce a structured membership system for local households, enabling:

This model aims to secure the long-term future of Jewish life in Epping and surrounding areas.

  1. Strengthening Educational Programming

We plan to expand our educational offer through:

The charity aims to develop:

We intend to:

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EPPING

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

The trustees will focus on:

The charity plans to:

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document and constitutes a charitable incorporated organisation.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

It is not currently the intention of the trustees of the charity to appoint new trustees. Should this situation change in the future, the trustees will apply suitable recruitment and training procedures.

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EPPING

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Risk management

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

The principal risks identified for the year are as follows:

1. Financial Sustainability

As a growing community with rising demand, the charity relies heavily on voluntary donations.

Mitigation: development of a structured membership model; diversification of donors; long-term planning for premises; careful budgeting and oversight by trustees.

2. Premises and Operational Capacity

The charity currently operates without dedicated permanent premises, limiting programme capacity and increasing operational pressure.

Mitigation: active property search; architectural consultations; planning for a phased fit-out; securing interim venues as needed.

3. Safeguarding and Welfare

The charity works with children, teens and vulnerable adults. Robust safeguarding is essential.

Mitigation: trustees will continue updating safeguarding policies, DBS compliance, and staff/volunteer training.

4. Security and Antisemitism

Jewish communal activity can attract security risks, especially during global events.

Mitigation: liaison with CST and local authorities; improved physical security at events; volunteer security presence where needed.

5. Over-reliance on Key Personnel

As a small organisation, a large proportion of activity depends on one rabbi and a limited volunteer base.

Mitigation: growing volunteer groups; developing youth leadership; improving governance structures; diversifying roles.

6. Increasing Community Demand

The scale of need-educational, pastoral, emotional-continues to grow as the community expands.

Mitigation: strengthening the youth programme, recruiting volunteers, expanding capacity through premises development, and increasing pastoral coverage.

7. External Crises and Community Vulnerability

Events such as conflict in Israel or global instability can increase emotional distress and support needs.

Mitigation: pastoral care networks, responsive programming, and ongoing community communication.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1197391

Principal address

1 Severns Field Epping Essex CM16 5AP

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EPPING

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

Trustees

Y Friedman M Adler E Y Tunk

Independent Examiner Venitt and Greaves Chartered Accountants 115 Craven Park Road South Tottenham London N15 6BL

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 11 November 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

Y Friedman - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EPPING

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Chabad Lubavitch of Epping

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Chabad Lubavitch of Epping (the Trust) for the year ended 31 January 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

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 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all 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 material 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 Trust as required by Section 130 of the 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.

M A Venitt, ACA

Venitt and Greaves Chartered Accountants 115 Craven Park Road South Tottenham London N15 6BL

11 November 2025

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EPPING

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

31.1.25
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
107,570
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
118,542
Other
1,080
Total
119,622
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(12,052)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
304,546
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
292,494
31.1.24
Total
funds
£
171,397
117,453
900
118,353
53,044
251,502
304,546

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EPPING

BALANCE SHEET 31 JANUARY 2025

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
5
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
6
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year
7
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
9
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
31.1.25
Unrestricted
fund
£
703,135
10,035
(46,885)
(36,850)
666,285
(373,791)
292,494
292,494
292,494
31.1.24
Total
funds
£
703,135
11,587
(36,385)
(24,798)
678,337
(373,791)
304,546
304,546
304,546

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 11 November 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

Y Friedman - Trustee

M Adler - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EPPING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

Governance costs

Governance costs are associated with the governance arrangements of the charity and relate to the general running of the charity. These costs include audit, legal advice for Trustees and costs associated with meeting constitutional and statutory requirements such as the cost of Trustee meetings and the preparation of the statutory accounts.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Freehold property - not provided

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EPPING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

2. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 January 2025 nor for the year ended 31 January 2024.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 January 2025 nor for the year ended 31 January 2024.

3. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

4.

Staff
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
Other
Total
NET INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
31.1.25
31.1.24
2
3
Unrestricted
fund
£
171,397
117,453
900
118,353
53,044
251,502
304,546
31.1.25
31.1.24
2
3
Unrestricted
fund
£
171,397
117,453
900
118,353
53,044
251,502
304,546
117,453
900
118,353
53,044
251,502
304,546

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EPPING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

5.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1 February 2024 and 31 January 2025
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 January 2025
At 31 January 2024
6.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.1.25
£
Other creditors
46,885
7.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
31.1.25
£
Bank loans (see note 8)
373,791
8.
LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
31.1.25
£
Amounts falling due in more than five years:
Repayable otherwise than by instalments:
Bank loans more 5 yrs non-inst
373,791
9.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
At 1.2.24
in funds
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
304,546
(12,052)
TOTAL FUNDS
304,546
(12,052)
Freehold
property
£
703,135
703,135
703,135
31.1.24
£
36,385
31.1.24
£
373,791
31.1.24
£
373,791
At
31.1.25
£
292,494
292,494

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EPPING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
107,570
107,570
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(119,622)
(12,052)
(119,622)
(12,052)
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(119,622)
(12,052)
(119,622)
(12,052)
(12,052)

Comparatives for movement in funds

At 1.2.23
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
251,502
TOTAL FUNDS
251,502
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
171,397
TOTAL FUNDS
171,397
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.1.24
£
£
53,044
304,546
53,044
304,546
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(118,353)
53,044
(118,353)
53,044
At
31.1.24
£
304,546
304,546
53,044

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.2.23
£
251,502
251,502
Net
movement
in funds
£
40,992
40,992
At
31.1.25
£
292,494
292,494

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CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EPPING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
278,967
278,967
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(237,975)
40,992
(237,975)
40,992

10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 January 2025.

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