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EREZ (MANCHESTER) LIMITED DIRECTOR'S AND TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

COMPANY NUMBER 752222 (England and Wales) CHARITY NUMBER:234332

EREZ (MANCHESTER) LIMITED

Contents
Page
Report of trustees and director 3
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9
Independent Examiner’s Report 11

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EREZ (MANCHESTER) LIMITED REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND DIRECTOR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

The trustees, who are also director and secretary of the company present their annual report under the Charities Act 2011 and the financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2024 and confirm that the latter comply with the requirements of the Act, the memorandum and articles of association and the Charities SORP 2005.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Director, Secretary and Trustee Y Reich Trustee Y M Salomon Chief Executive Officer Y Reich Company Number 752222 Charity Registration Number 234332 Accountants & Independent B Olsberg & Co, Chartered Accountants, Examiners Enterprise House, 3 Middleton Road, Manchester M8 5DT Registered Office c/o B Olsberg & Co, Chartered Accountants Enterprise House, 3 Middleton Road, Manchester M8 5DT

The company was incorporated on 5 March 1963 and is registered with the Charity Commission.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

GOVERNING DOCUMENT

The charity is incorporated as a limited company and is therefore governed by a memorandum and articles of association dated 5 March 1963 which has not been amended. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Machzikei Hadass Communities which is a registered charity.

GOVERNING BODY

The structure of the Charity consists of two trustees, one of whom is a director and one is a secretary. The board of Trustees is authorised to appoint new Trustees to fill vacancies arising through resignation or death of an existing trustee.

The trustees have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the 2006 Charities Act to have regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission.

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TRUSTEES INDUCTION AND TRAINING

The trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the charity having received guidance from the existing trustees prior to appointment. New trustees are further encouraged to attend training sessions organised by the charity.

ORGANISATIONAL MANAGEMENT

The Trustees of the Charity, are legally responsible for the overall management and control of the Charity and meet regularly.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining reserves at current levels combined with an annual review of the controls over key financial systems, will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions.

OBJECTS, AIMS, OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The charity is constituted as a limited company by guarantee and is therefore governed by its memorandum and articles of association. The Trustees wish to support all worthy orthodox Jewish causes and the Charity achieves its objects by making donations to Machzikei Hadass Communities Charity when requested.

The charity’s objects and its principal activities are:

  1. To advance education and religion in accordance with Orthodox Judaism.

  2. To relieve poverty.

The Charity has acquired investment properties in order to generate income. The charity is organised so that the trustees meet regularly to manage its affairs. The charity does not employ any staff or use voluntary assistance. Administration of the charity is dealt with by the trustees.

PUBLIC BENEFIT

The trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the charity commissioners general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the trust’s aim and objectives and on planning future activities and setting the grant policy for the year.

AIMS AND INTENDED IMPACT

Within these objects, the trustee's aim to provide help whether financial or otherwise to all Jewish persons and institutions in need through its parent organisation Machzikei Hadass Communities.

OBJECTIVES FOR THE YEAR

The aim this year is to continue to give support wherever needed and to provide help to even more people in need through the Machzikei Hadass Communities Charity.

STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THE YEAR'S OBJECTIVES

These included granting interviews and meetings with potential beneficiaries with a view to furthering their activities.

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PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES OF THE YEAR

The charity received rental income from its investment properties.

GRANT MAKING POLICY

The policy is to assist the Machzikei Hadass Communities Charity, the parent charity, by transferring monies to them in furtherance of its objects stated above.

REVIEW AND ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR FINANCIAL REVIEW

Transactions and Financial Position

The Statement of Financial Activities shows a total income of £78,419 (2023 £79,803) and rental income expenses of £53,737, resulting in a net surplus for the year of £24,682 (2023 - £6,177).

Funds available are sufficient to permit the charity to continue in operation and to support the Machzikei Hadass Communities.

FINANCIAL REVIEW AND RESULTS FOR THE YEAR

The Trustees consider that the performance of the charity this year has been satisfactory. The charity continued to receive rental income from its properties.

RESERVES POLICY

The trustees intend to retain reserves for the benefit of its parent charity Machzikei Hadass Communities.

INVESTMENT POLICY AND OBJECTIVES

Under the memorandum and articles of association the charity has the power to make any investment which the trustees see fit and at the balance sheet date the charity owned several properties.

Property investment of the nature held by the charity is considered by the trustees to constitute a risk free form of investment compared to other investments which are volatile and where capital is at risk depending on market trends. The trustees continue to monitor this situation.

FUTURE PLANS

The trustee's plans are to continue to invest in the property market and to add to their portfolio of income producing and low risk assets in order to increase the income and stability of the Charity with a view to increasing the level of their philanthropic activities.

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees (who are also the director and secretary of Erez (Manchester) Limited for the purposes of Company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

Company law 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 charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approval

The report was approved by the board of directors and trustees on 26 June 2025 and signed on its behalf.

Y Reich Trustee

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EREZ (MANCHESTER) LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

Unrestricted
Funds
2024
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
£
Incoming Resources
Rental Income
78,419
Donations
-
Capital Gain
-
78,419
Resources Expended
Rental Income Expenses
Rates and Council Tax and Utilities
9,980
Interest
27,479
Bank Charges
107
Management and letting fees
6,917
Legal and Professional Fees
(5,980)
Repairs and Maintenance
11,186
Accountancy
1,200
Insurance
2,848
Total Resources Expended
53,737
Net Income Resources for the year
24,682
Revaluation
240,000
Balance Brought Forward
998,733
Balance Carried Forward
1,263,415		 Total
Funds
2023
£
78,780
1,023
-
79,803
4,232
42,777
184
4,950
-
18,600
1,200
1,683
73,626
6,177
31,000
961,556
998,733

The company had no recognised gains or losses in 2024 or 2023 other than as shown in the Statement of Financial Activities.

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EREZ (MANCHESTER) LIMITED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 AUGUST 2024

Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
2
Current Assets
Debtors
Bank
Creditors: Payable within one year
4
Net Current Assets/(Liabilities)
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
Creditors: due beyond one year
5
Net assets
REPRESENTED BY:
Called Up Share Capital
6
Unrestricted Funds
Capital Redemption Reserve		 2024
£
2,447,153
2,447,153
450
984
1,434
(420,488)
(419,054)
2,028,099
733,138
1,294,961
2
1,263,415
31,544
1,294,961		 2023
£
2,205,488
2,205,488
10,715
30,142
40,857
(421,645)
(380,788)
1,824,700
794,421
1,030,279
2
998,773
31,544
1,030,279

For the financial year ended 31 August 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 Companies Act 2006. No member of the company has deposited a notice, pursuant to section 476, requiring an audit of these financial statements under the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

The director acknowledges his responsibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 of the Companies Act 2006, relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the Financial Reporting Standard for Small Entities (Effective April 2008). Approved by the board on 30 June 2024

Y Reich

Director

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EREZ (MANCHESTER) LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

1. Accounting Policies

a. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and follow the recommendations in Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting for Charities (SORP) 2005 and include the results of the Company's operations which are described in the Director's Report and all of which are continuing.

b. Turnover comprises rental income.

c. Unrestricted funds are donations and other income received or generated for the charitable purposes of the Charity.

d. Grants and distributions are included in the year they are paid.

2.

Tangible fixed assets

Valuation
As at 1 September 2023
Additions
Revaluation
As at 31 August 2024
Depreciation
As at 1 September 2023
As at 31 August 2024
As at 31 August 2024
As at 1 September 2023
Land and
Buildings
£
2,204,992
1,665
240,000
2,446,657
2,446,657
2,204,992		 Furniture
Appliances and
Installations
Total
£ £
9,362
2,214,354
-
1,665
-
240,000
9,362
2,456,019
8,866
8,866
8,866
8,866
496
2,447,153
496
2,205,488

The properties were revalued by the trustees.

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EREZ (MANCHESTER) LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

3. Trustees Remuneration

No remuneration was paid to the trustees in the year, nor were any expenses reimbursed to them.


reimbursed to them.
4.
Creditors: Amounts falling due within 1 year
Tenant Deposit
Accruals and Income received in advance
Bank Loan

Loans


5.
Creditors: Amounts falling due beyond one year

MHC
Bank Loan
6.
Share Capital
Authorised:
Ordinary shares of £1 each
2024
2023
No
No
Allotted, called up and fully paid:
Ordinary shares of £1 each
2
2		 2024
£
7,800
1,200
16,996
394,492
420,488
2024
£
458,495
274,643
733,138
2024
£
100
2024
£
2		 2023
£
7,800
2,357
16,996
394,492
421,645
2023
£
523,520
270,901
794,421
2023
£
100
2023
£
2


7.

Related Parties

The company is controlled by the Trustees of the Machzikei Hadass Communities who own all the shares in this company.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF EREZ (MANCHESTER) LTD

I report on the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 31 August 2024, which are set out on pages 7-10.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purpose of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed. The Charity is required by law to prepare accrued accounts and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants (England and Wales).

Having been satisfied that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination it is my responsibility to

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanation from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

B OLSBERG FCA B OLSBERG & CO ENTERPRISE HOUSE, 3 MIDDLETON ROAD MANCHESTER M8 5DT

26 June 2025

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