Charity registration number 1203879
BAIS KOLSHIN
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
BAIS KOLSHIN
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | Rabbi M Spiegel |
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| B Hirsch | |
| M Lebrecht | |
| Charity number | 1203879 |
| Independent examiner | CHS Accountants Limited |
| Lower Ground Floor, | |
| 13 High Road | |
| London N15 6LT |
BAIS KOLSHIN
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Statement of trustees' responsibilities | 3 |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 |
| Statement of financial activities | 5 |
| Statement of financial position | 6 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 7 - 11 |
BAIS KOLSHIN
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's Trust Deed, the Charities Act 2011 and "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
The charity's objects are:
The advancement of the orthodox Jewish religion for the benefit of the public in London, and such other parts of the world parts of the world as the trustees may from time to time decide, through facilitating prayer services, religious observances, religious study, and religious practice in accordance with the tenets of orthodox Judaism.
Public benefit
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives
During the year the charity the charity received donations of £210,343 and made grants totalling £55,924. Total expenditure in the year was £150,526.
Financial review
The financial results for the year to 31 December 2024 are fully reflected in the attached Accounts and the notes thereon.
As at 31 December 2024, the charity had Unrestricted Funds of £59,817.
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level deemed appropriate after considering future commitments and the likely costs for the next year.
Structure, governance and management
Bais Kolshin is a registered charity governed by its Trust Deed dated 29 June 2023.
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Rabbi M Spiegel
B Hirsch
M Lebrecht
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
New trustees are appointed based on personal competence, availability and knowledge and familiarity with the community which the charity serves. New trustees are inducted into the workings of the charity by the existing trustees.
Organisational structure
The trustees administer the day-to-day affairs of the charity. None of the trustees have any beneficial interest in the charity.
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BAIS KOLSHIN
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Rabbi M Spiegel Trustee
31 July 2025
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BAIS KOLSHIN
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE PERIOD 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 and Wales requires the trustees 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 the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that 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.
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BAIS KOLSHIN
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BAIS KOLSHIN
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Bais Kolshin (the charity) for the period ended 31 December 2024.
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 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all 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 financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by 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 now been withdrawn.
I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with 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:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 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 financial statements to be reached.
Pini Shebson ACA
CHS Accountants Limited Lower Ground Floor, 13 High Road London N15 6LT
Dated: 31 July 2025
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BAIS KOLSHIN
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|
| funds | ||
| 2024 | ||
| Notes | £ | |
| Income from: | ||
| Donations and legacies | 3 | 210,343 |
| Total income | 210,343 | |
| Expenditure on: | ||
| Charitable activities | 4 | 150,526 |
| Total expenditure | 150,526 | |
| Net income and movement in funds | 59,817 | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | ||
| Fund balances at 29 June 2023 | - | |
| Fund balances at 31 December 2024 | 59,817 |
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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BAIS KOLSHIN
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Current liabilities 11 Net current assets The funds of the charity Unrestricted funds 12 The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 31 July 2025 Rabbi M Spiegel Trustee |
2024 £ 69,269 (9,452) |
£ 59,817 |
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| 59,817 | ||
| 59,817 | ||
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BAIS KOLSHIN
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Bais Kolshin is a registered charity governed by its Trust Deed dated 29 June 2023.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Trust Deed, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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 charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements 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 Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
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BAIS KOLSHIN
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
1.6 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade payables are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.7 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
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BAIS KOLSHIN
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
3 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | |
|---|---|
| funds | |
| 2024 | |
| £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 210,343 |
4 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Total Funds | |
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| 2024 | |
| £ | |
| Direct costs | |
| Charitable activities | 90,924 |
| Grant funding of activities (see note 5) | 55,924 |
| Share of support and governance costs (see note 6) | |
| Support | 998 |
| Governance | 2,680 |
| 150,526 | |
| Analysis by fund | |
| Unrestricted funds | 150,526 |
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BAIS KOLSHIN
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 5 | Grants payable | |
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| Total Funds | ||
| 2024 | ||
| £ | ||
| Grants to institutions: | ||
| The Rehabilitation Trust | 4,220 | |
| Amud Hatzdokoh Trust | 2,550 | |
| Other | 3,065 | |
| 9,835 | ||
| Grants to individuals | 46,089 | |
| 55,924 | ||
| 6 | Support costs allocated to activities | |
| 2024 | ||
| £ | ||
| Bank charges | 83 | |
| Trustee travel expenditure | 915 | |
| Governance costs | 2,680 | |
| 3,678 | ||
| Analysed between: | ||
| Charitable expenditure | 3,678 | |
| 7 | Net movement in funds | 2024 |
| £ | ||
| The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): | ||
| Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements | 1,680 |
8 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
Trustees were reimbursed for their travel costs in relation to carrying out the charity's activities. This amounted to £915 during the period.
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BAIS KOLSHIN
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
9 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2024 | |
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| Number | |
| Total | - |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
10 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
11 Current liabilities
| Trade payables Accruals and deferred income |
2024 £ 7,772 1,680 |
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| 9,452 |
12 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At | 29 | June | Incoming | Resources | At 31 | |
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| 2023 | resources | expended | December | |||
| 2024 | ||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| General funds | - | 210,343 | (150,526) | 59,817 |
13 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year ( - none).
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