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My Shabbos Family
Annual Report and Accounts
2024 - 2025
Charity Number : 1201779
www.myshabbosfamily.org
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Chair’s Report
This year has been an exceptional one for My Shabbos Family . We have seen tremendous growth and achieved major milestones that have strengthened our ability to support our children with disabilities and their families. Our programs have expanded significantly, allowing us to reach more families than before. The demand for our services has grown, and we have risen to the challenge by scaling both the quantity and quality of what we offer.
Among our key achievements this year is the successful launch of new initiatives designed to provide holistic support to families. We introduced tailored respite programs, enhanced volunteer training, and improved accessibility for our services. These steps have not only streamlined our operations but also ensured that every child and family receives the care and attention they deserve . We also invested in technology to simplify application processes, reducing administrative burdens for parents and enabling quicker access to support. Our volunteers and staff have gone above and beyond, participating in specialized training sessions such as first aid, health and safety, and disability awareness. Their dedication has been the backbone of our success , and we are proud to have created a community that values compassion, inclusion, and excellence. As we look ahead, our vision remains clear: to continue breaking barriers and creating opportunities for every child to thrive. The journey is ongoing, and with your continued support, we can make an even greater impact. To our donors, partners, and supporters—thank you for believing in our mission and making this work possible. Your generosity is the foundation upon which we build hope and create brighter futures for the families we serve.
Mark Grosskopf Chair of Trustees
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The charity is constituted as a CIO.
The day-to-day affairs of the charity are administered by the Board of Trustees.
It is not currently the intention of the trustees of the charity to appoint new trustees. Should the situation change in the future, the trustees will apply suitable recruitment and training procedures.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The charity's object and principal activity is to help children with disabilities, primarily from the areas of the London Boroughs of Hackney and Haringey, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear and Greater Manchester. The charity aims to provide social interactions to children with disabilities whilst providing respite to their families.
My Shabbos Family offers many activities for these special children, including Buddy Programmes, Weekend and Holiday Clubs and Saturday afternoon group meals and events.
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Our Success In Numbers 4+ 40+ 70+ Different Programs Children Volunteers 400+ 600+ 2000+ Hours of Family Members Hours of Respite directly benefitting Volunteering
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Our Services
My Shabbos Family provides social interactions to children with disabilities whilst providing respite to their families. Devoted, energetic and experienced volunteers ensure a caring and loving environment whilst catering to each child’s individual needs. The charity aims to provide a higher level of social interaction to children with disabilities than they would otherwise get at home or in school.
The activities run by the charity included:
Buddy programmes Saturday afternoon group meals and events
Weekend and holiday clubs Sunday games clubs
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Buddy programmes
Young disabled people experience many barriers to building and maintaining social connections... leading to feelings of isolation, disconnection and loneliness. www.gov.uk Published 7 January 2025
We implemented a Buddy Programme where we offer support and assistance on a one – to – one basis. Each child is paired with a buddy, someone who loves them and cares about them, and this builds friendships, fosters inclusivity and encourages teamwork. This addresses the need of children with low social and emotional skills to establish sibling – like friendships. The buddy system not only promotes empathy but also enhances relationships with others. Each buddy is provided with the adequate training and support that they need in order to do their work in the best possible way. This means so much for the buddy volunteer as well – they feel that despite their young age, they are actually giving something and making a difference in their own way. Each child now has a mentor, someone who they look up to and can connect to, and who will always be there to support them. This gives the disabled child a surge of confidence and a spring in their step. With more than 70 dedicated volunteers, we are now able to help over 40 children on a one – to – one basis.
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Saturday afternoon group meals and events
We recognized how many children with disabilities come from low-income families who don’t always have the means to provide their children with a warm, nourishing meal, which is especially important for their development. In addition, weekends are an integral part of the week, it’s the time for families to unwind and refresh themselves. However, when dealing with a child with additional needs, this isn’t so simple.
Therefore, we provide a service where we pair up different special needs children to different families which are all fully vetted. They gladly host them for a meal, providing these children with a nutritious, satisfying meal and ensure they have a pleasurable time. We also provide exclusive programmes and group meals for these children, during the weekends. Led by dedicated individuals, these meals are a heart warming display of unity and inclusion as children with special needs come together with dedicated volunteers, an enjoyable experience for all. The atmosphere filled with warmth and camaraderie is an inviting and inclusive place, which makes all the children feel at home. The Saturday meals provide the children with wholesome and healthy food which is truly beneficial. These events offer the families of these children the respite they so desperately need and builds their resilience to be able to deal with the challenges of their child when he returns. We have over 60 families that have joined our charity, inviting special needs children for meals over the weekend, and in turn we have provided over 200 meals and countless hours of much needed respite to their families.
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Weekend and holiday clubs
The weekend and holidays can be a tough and challenging experience for many children, especially for children with disabilities. With lots of energy and time on their hands, and little constructive programme, these children and their families suffer. Their houses become a battleground as the other children are so desperately craving the attention from their parents that their special siblings are using up.
Therefore, we provide clubs over the weekend and throughout holidays for these children who have many different kinds of disabilities, including Down Syndrome and Autism. Together with devoted, energetic and experienced volunteers we create a caring and loving haven for them whilst catering to the needs of each individual child.
Our Weekend and Holiday Programmes offer social opportunities, a relaxing and safe place that provides friendship and support. Together with children just like themselves, each child is one of a group of children who all have unique needs and abilities, which gives them a strong sense of belonging and builds up their confidence and self esteem.
On a regular week we are helping 40 special needs children and their families, and over the holidays we are assisting even more. This provides over 400 hours of respite to these families who so desperately need a break.
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Sunday games clubs
Children with disabilities often face challenges in accessing inclusive recreational activities. Many mainstream clubs and play areas are not designed to accommodate diverse physical, cognitive, or sensory needs. This lack of opportunity can lead to social isolation, limited physical engagement, and reduced confidence. We observed that families of disabled children were seeking opportunities for their kids to socialize and engage in fun activities outside of school. Many parents expressed the need for structured programs that cater to different abilities.
In response, we launched a Sunday games club that offered a variety of accessible games—both physical and board-based—supported by trained volunteers. Activities were designed to promote teamwork, creativity, and motor skills while ensuring every child could participate comfortably. Over time, we have seen a significant improvement in social interaction among participants, increased physical activity, and enhanced emotional well-being. Parents reported feeling supported and valued, and the club became a hub for community bonding. The mother of Y, a severely autistic child, remarked with gratitude , “Before this club, my child had nowhere to play without feeling left out. Now, Sundays are the highlight of his week.” Our Sunday Clubs provide a safe, welcoming space where 25 children can participate in adapted games, interact with peers, and experience joy and inclusion.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves Policy
future commitments of the charity and the likely costs of the charity for the next year. As at 31 March 2025 the charity has total funds of £6,266, all of which are unrestricted funds.
Investment Powers and Policy and Objectives
The trustees regularly review the charity’s position and needs in respect of the investment policy. Risk Management
The trustees have identified and reviewed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finance of the charity and are satisfied that systems are in place to manage those risks.
The trustees’ annual report was approved on 29 September 2025 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:
MR M GROSSKOPF
Trustee
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YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of My Shabbos Family ('the charity') for the year ended 31 March 2025.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the 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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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the financial statements 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.
DAVID GOLDBERG, FCA DCHA Independent Examiner
New Burlington House 1075 Finchley Road London NW11 0PU
29 September 2025
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Unrestricted Total Funds £ Total Funds £
Note
STATEMENT funds £ 2025 2024
OF FINANCIAL INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
ACTIVITIES
Donations and legacies 4 29,422 29,422 11,301
TOTAL INCOME 29,422 29,422 11,301
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
EXPENDITURE
Expenditure on raising funds
Costs of raising donations and legacies 5 1,809 1,809 257
Expenditure on charitable activities 6,7 21,951 21,951 10,440
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 23,760 23,760 10,697
NET INCOME AND NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 5,662 5,662 604
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
604 604
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 6,266 6,266 604
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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STATEMENT
OF FINANCIAL
Total Funds £ Total Funds £
Note
2025 2024
POSITION
CURRENT ASSETS
7,266 1,564
Cash at bank and in hand
31 MARCH 2025
CREDITORS: amounts falling due
11 (1,000) (960)
within one year
NET CURRENT ASSETS 6,266 604
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
6,266 604
LIABILITIES
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
6,266 604
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS 12 6,266 604
These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 29 Sep 25, and are signed
on behalf of the board by:
MR M GROSSKOPF
Trustee
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales. It is incorporated as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) under the Charities Act 2011. The address of the principal office is 29 Rostrevor Avenue, London, N15 6LA.
2. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland’, the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.
3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.
Going concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of
future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
The Trustees do not consider there are any critical judgements or sources of estimation uncertainty requiring disclosure beyond the accounting policies listed below.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the
discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity’s purposes.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal and fall into one of two subclasses: restricted income funds or endowment funds.
Incoming resources
All income is included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured.
Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:
Expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events, non-charitable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods.
Expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its
beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable
activities.
Other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities.
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Financial instruments
A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
5. COSTS OF RAISING DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
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instrument.
Unrestric Total Total Funds
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the
Unrestricted
ted Funds £ £
amount receivable or payable including any related Funds £
Funds £ 2025 2024
transaction costs, unless the arrangement constitutes a
financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present
value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of Costs of
interest for a similar debt instrument. raising 1,809 1,809 257 257
donations
Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently
measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be
paid or received and not discounted.
Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised
cost. 6. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE
4. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestric Total Total Funds
Unrestricted
ted Funds £ £
Funds £
Unrestrict Total
Funds £ 2025 2024
Unrestricted Total Funds £
ed Funds £
Funds £ 2024
Funds £ 2025
Recreational
activities for
DONATIONS children 12,626 12,626 4,579 4,579
11,057 11,057 11,301 11,301
Donations
with special
needs
GRANTS
Grants 18,365 18,365
Support
9,325 9,325 5,861 5,861
Costs
Total 29,422 29,422 11,301 11,301
Total 21,951 21,951 10,440 10,440
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7. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY ACTIVITY TYPE
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Activities Total Funds Total
Support
undertaken £ Funds £
costs £
directly £ 2025 2024
Recreational
activities for
children 12,626 5,314 17,940 6,767
with special
needs
Governance
4,011 4,011 3,673
Costs
Total 12,626 9,325 21,951 10,440
8. ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS
Recreational
activities for Total £ Total £
children with 2025 2024
special needs £
Premises 1,120 1,120 780
General
4,194 4,194 1,408
Office
Governance
4,011 4,011 3,673
costs
Total 9,325 9,325 5,861
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9. STAFF COSTS
The average head count of employees during the year was Nil (2024: Nil). No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil).
10. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
There was no remuneration paid to the Trustees. The charity did not meet any individual expenses incurred by the Trustees for services provided to the charity.
11. CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year
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2025 2024
£ £
ACCRUALS 1000 960
12. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds
At 31
At 1 April Income Expenditure
March
2024 £ £
2025
General
604 29,422 (23,760) 6,266
Funds
At 31 At 31
Income Expenditure
January March
£ £
2023 2024
Total 11,301 10,697
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13. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
| Unrestricted Funds £ |
Total Funds £ 2025 |
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|---|---|---|
| Current Assets |
7,266 | 7,266 |
| Creditors less than 1 year |
(1,000) | (1,000) |
| Net assets | 6,266 | 6,266 |
| Unrestricted Funds £ |
Total Funds £ 2024 |
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| Current Assets |
1,594 | 1,594 |
| Creditors less than 1 year |
(960) | (960) |
| Net assets | 604 | 604 |
14. RELATED PARTIES
There were no transactions with related parties such that are required to be disclosed under FRS102.
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered charity name My Shabbos Family Charity registration number 1201779 Principal office 29 Rostrevor Avenue London N15 6LA
THE TRUSTEES Mr M Grosskopf Mr Y Z Erlich Mr G Wulwick
ACCOUNTANTS Cohen Arnold Chartered accountants New Burlington House 1075 Finchley Road London NW11 0PU