## **Trustees' Annual Report**
**For the Period Ending:** 30[th] June 2025
**Charity Name:** CARE AND SHARE NW LONDON
|**Trustees:**|Chaja Zwiebel|Trustee|
|---|---|---|
||Barbara Kreditor|Trustee|
||Michael Hommel|Trustee|
||Ruth Feldman|Trustee|
## **1. Objectives and Activities**
The relief of financial hardship and distress among individuals and families within the Jewish community of North West London. Our primary activity involves the preparation and distribution of high-quality, nutritious meals to those who lack the means to provide for themselves.
## **2. Achievements and Performance**
**CARE AND SHARE NW LONDON** with the This year marked a significant milestone for successful official launch of our flagship meal program.
- **Project Launch:** We successfully established our operational base, allowing us to streamline the delivery of food aid to those in need.
- **Ongoing Support:** We have maintained a consistent schedule of cooking and distribution, providing a lifeline for community members facing economic instability.
- **Quality Standards:** We pride ourselves on maintaining **exceptionally high levels of hygiene** . Every meal is prepared not only to meet health regulations but to ensure the food is **tasty, nutritious, and culturally appropriate** , restoring a sense of dignity to our recipients.
- **Community Engagement:** Our work has been made possible through the overwhelming generosity of the local community. We have received consistent donations of both funds and resources, reflecting a strong communal spirit of _Chessed_ (kindness).
## **3. Financial Review**
The charity has maintained a prudent financial position during its first major year of operation.
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|**Category**|**Amount (£)**|
|**Total Income**|9,172.41|
|**Total Expenditure**|(3,403.32)|
|**Net Surplus / Reserves**|**5,769.09**|
**Reserves Policy:**
The current reserves of **£5,769.09** are held to ensure the continuity of our cooking projects over the coming months and to act as a buffer for any unexpected increases in food procurement costs.
## **4. Structure, Governance, and Management**
The charity is managed by the Trustees, who meet regularly to oversee the strategic direction and financial health of the organization. All activities are carried out by a dedicated team of volunteers committed to the charity’s mission.
## **5. Public Benefit Statement**
The Trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission.
CARE AND SHARE NW LONDON provides a public benefit by alleviating food poverty and emotional distress within the Jewish community. By providing high-quality, nutritious meals, we improve the physical health and mental well-being of vulnerable individuals. Our services are provided based on need, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent community members from accessing basic sustenance and support.
## **6. Declaration**
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above.
## **Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees: Name:** _C Zweibel_ **Position:** Trustee **Date:** 18[th] March 2026
## **ANNUAL ACCOUNTS**
|**Statement of Financial Activities**
Income from donations:
Expenditure on cooking supplies:
Surplus carried forwards:
**Balance Sheet**
Cash at bank:
Net assets and liabilities:
Reserves brought forwards:
In year surplus:
Carried forwards reserves:
**Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees:**
**Name:** _C Zweibel_
**Position:**Trustee
**Date:**18thMarch 2026|**2026**
**Unrestricted funds**
£9,172
£3,403
**£5,769**
£5,769
**£5,769**
£0
£5,769
**£5,769**|
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