Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Manchester Reform Synagogue CIO
Charity Details
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Charity Name: Manchester Reform Synagogue CIO
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Charity Number: 1205446
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Registered Address: Spaces, 125 Deansgate, Manchester M23 2BY
Trustees
Daniel Jeremy Franks – Chair Eric Langer Harold Weinstock
Structure, Governance and Management
Manchester Reform Synagogue CIO is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation governed by its constitution dated 27 Oct 2023. The charity is managed by its trustees, who are appointed in accordance with the provisions of the constitution.
Objectives and Activities
The charity’s objects are:
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To advance the Jewish faith in accordance with the principles of Reform Judaism.
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To provide facilities for religious worship, education, and community engagement.
During the reporting period, the charity remained dormant with no financial transactions. Trustees focused on strategic planning for the transfer of membership and assets from the existing Manchester Reform Synagogue entity to this CIO, ensuring continuity of charitable purpose and compliance with Charity Commission requirements.
Public Benefit
The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
Achievements and Performance
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Maintained governance and compliance for the CIO during its dormant phase.
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Developed a detailed plan for transferring assets and membership to the CIO.
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Scheduled trustee meetings and prepared draft transfer agreements.
Financial Review
The charity had no income or expenditure during the year. Nil accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. The CIO holds no assets or liabilities at year-end.
Reserves Policy
As the charity is dormant, no reserves policy applies at this stage. Following the transfer, trustees will adopt a reserves policy appropriate to the charity’s activities.
Plans for Future Periods
The trustees intend to:
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Complete the transfer of assets and membership from Manchester Reform Synagogue to the CIO within the next financial period.
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Begin active operations under the CIO structure, including managing synagogue activities and community programs.
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Submit final accounts and apply for closure of the old entity once the transfer is complete.
Risk Management
The trustees have considered risks associated with the transfer process, including legal compliance and safeguarding charitable assets. Appropriate professional advice will be sought where necessary.
Independent Examination
As required, the accounts will be subject to independent examination, even though the charity was dormant.
Approved by the trustees on [Insert Date] and signed on their behalf by:
[Name]
Chair of Trustees
Receipts and Payments Account for the Year Ended 31
December 2024
| Receipts | £ | £ |
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| Donations | ||
| Grants | 0.00 | |
| Other Income | 0.00 | |
| Total Receipts | 0.00 | |
| Payments | £ | |
| Charitable Activities | 0.00 | |
| Governance Costs | 0.00 | |
| Other Payments | 0.00 | |
| Total Payments | 0.00 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at Year End
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Assets £
Cash at Bank 0.00
Other Assets 0.00
Total Assets 0.00
Liabilities £
Creditors 0.00
Other Liabilities 0.00
Total Liabilities 0.00
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Notes
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The charity was dormant during the year with no financial transactions.
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Trustees confirm compliance with the Charities Act 2011 and CIO accounting requirements.
Declaration
This report and accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, the Charitable Incorporated Organisation (General) Regulations 2012, and the Charity Commission’s guidance for annual returns and reporting.
Approved by the trustees on 27 October 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Daniel Franks
Chair of Trustees