Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 29/11/2023 (Charity opening) Period start date To 05/04/2025 Period end date
Charity name: Kosher School Meals Charity registration number: 1205960
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE JEWISH FAITH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN NORTH WEST LONDON THROUGH THE PROVISION OF KOSHER MEALS TO SCHOOL CHILDREN TO ENABLE TO THEM TO OBSERVE THE TENETS OF THE FAITH. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The charity raises funds through donations and grants to support schools in providing affordable, nutritious kosher meals to Jewish pupils. This helps address funding shortfalls for hot kosher lunches, ensuring children can maintain their religious observance without going hungry or missing meals. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees are suitably briefed on the guidance. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers
Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | In this financial year, the charity continued its fundraising and awareness efforts following its official launch in March 2024. Activities included community outreach, collaboration with schools, parents, local councillors, and stakeholders to identify needs and promote donations. - Coverage of charity launch by national and local papers (https://www.thejc.com/community/kosher- school-meals-charity-officially-launches-xbccb2tb , https://www.mylondon.news/news/north-london- news/london-jewish-kids-kosher-hot-27769591 , https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/23808173.kosher- school-meals-charity-set-barnet/ - Initial raising of funds through a fundraising event. - Successful lobbying of decision-makers to increase the amount of money dedicated to providing Kosher School Meals. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
No major grants were distributed this year due to the charity's early development stage and low income levels. Focus remained on establishing sustainable fundraising channels |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | No major grants were distributed this year due to the charity's early development stage and low income levels. Focus remained on establishing sustainable fundraising channels |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Total income for the period: £2,850 Total expenditure: 0 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity remains in its startup phase with modest funds. Reserves are held to enable future support for schools. Trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with no significant risks or uncertainties. A formal reserves policy will be developed as activity grows. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The charity remains in its startup phase with modest funds. Reserves are held to enable future support for schools. Trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with no significant risks or uncertainties. A formal reserves policy will be developed as activity grows. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | 0 |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Changes in funding for meals may render the charity’s fundraising objectives unrealistic however, the lobbying and pressure on decision- makers may still continue. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Foundation model governing document |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Appointment of charity trustees Option 1 (1) Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed [for a term of [three] years] by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. (2) In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Kosher School Meals |
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| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1205960 |
| Charity’s principal address | Flat 46 |
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| 1B Hodford Road | |
| LONDON | |
| NW11 8NL | |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Peter Zinkin | ||||
| Mike Mire | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Kofi Owusu Frimpong Position (eg Secretary, Assistant Chair, etc)
Date 31.01.26