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COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 00880620 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 251044

BETH SHMUEL SYNAGOGUE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

31 MARCH 2021

COHEN ARNOLD Chartered accountants New Burlington House 1075 Finchley Road LONDON NW11 0PU

BETH SHMUEL SYNAGOGUE LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

PAGES
Trustees' annual report (incorporating the director's report) 1 to 4
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 5
Statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure
account) 6
Statement of financial position 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 to 16

BETH SHMUEL SYNAGOGUE LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2021.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered charity name Beth Shmuel Synagogue Limited Charity registration number 251044 Company registration number 00880620 Principal office and registered 169 - 171 Golders Green Road office London NW11 9BY The trustees Mr S Klein Mr S Stimler Mr S Mozes Company secretary Mr S Klein Independent examiner David Goldberg, FCA DChA New Burlington House 1075 Finchley Road LONDON NW11 0PU

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BETH SHMUEL SYNAGOGUE LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The Charity is constituted as a Company Limited by guarantee, and is therefore governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.

It is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission and its charity number is 251044. The company registration number is 00880620.

Appointment, training and recruitment of trustees

The trustees have no beneficial interest in the company as it is a company limited by guarantee and are chosen by agreement of trustees at an annual meeting. The choice is based on applicants' business and community knowledge.

It is not currently the intention of the Trustees of the Charity to appoint new Trustees. Should the situation change in the future, the Trustees will apply suitable recruitment and new trustees are subject to trustee induction training which includes an understanding of the content of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, their legal obligations under Charity Act and Company Law, the organisational structure of charity and the recent financial performance of the charity. Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events which enhance their knowledge and skill thereby improving the performance of their role.

Management of the charity

The day-to-day affairs of the Charity are administered by a committee of volunteers which were elected by the synagogue membership. The council of Trustees manage and supervise the activities of the committee.

Related parties and co-operations with other organisations

None of our trustees receive remuneration or other benefit from their work with the charity. Any connection between a trustee of the charity with a supplier company must be disclosed to the full board of trustees in the same way as any other contractual relationship with a related party. In the current year no such related party transactions were reported.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The Charity's object and its principal activity is to advance and promote the practice and teaching of traditional Judaism.

The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities and setting the grant making policy for the year.

The Charity receives income mainly from private donations which it utilises to operate and maintain the Beth Shmuel Synagogue and its allied charitable activities.

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BETH SHMUEL SYNAGOGUE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The trustees consider that the performance of the charity has been satisfactory this year as the Statement of Financial Activities shows a net surplus of £81,967 (2020: £15,673).

Total income in the year was £386,878 (2020: £635,174) a decrease of over 39% on the previous year. The income decrease is due to a fundraising effort in the previous year, which assisted the charity to purchase the adjoining property to the synagogue in the current period.

Total expenditure in the year was £304,911 (2020: £1,319,501). The cost decrease in the current period, is due to additional expenditure in the previous period relating to the part sale and part donation of the mikvah to The Woodstock Mikvah Limited, a charity connect by a common trustee.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Risk Management

The trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises:

This work has identified that financial sustainability is the major financial risk for the charity. A key element in the management of financial risk is a regular review of available liquid funds to settle debts as they fall due to ensure sufficient working capital by the charity. Attention has also been focused on non-financial risks arising from fire, health and safety of the service users. These risks are managed by having robust policies and procedures in place, and annual checks and tests by third party companies to ensure a safe environment. The trustees are satisfied that these systems and procedures manage any perceived risks.

Reserve Policy

The Charity has a reserve policy to ensure that it is in a position to continue its charitable activities at a level consistent to those which have been maintained in recent years or above that level and to cover contingencies.

As at 31 March 2021 the charity had £1,699,566 (2020: £1,617,599) unrestricted funds.

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

The charity plans continuing the activities outlined above in the forthcoming years subject to satisfactory incoming resources.

SMALL COMPANY PROVISIONS

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption.

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BETH SHMUEL SYNAGOGUE LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

The trustees' annual report was approved on 8 December 2021 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

Mr S Klein Trustee

Mr S Mozes Trustee

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BETH SHMUEL SYNAGOGUE LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BETH SHMUEL SYNAGOGUE LIMITED

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Beth Shmuel Synagogue Limited ('the charity') for the year ended 31 March 2021.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT

As the trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), which is one of the listed bodies.

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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or

  4. the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

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 accounts to be reached.

David Goldberg, FCA DChA Independent Examiner

New Burlington House 1075 Finchley Road LONDON NW11 0PU

8 December 2021

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BETH SHMUEL SYNAGOGUE LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

2021 2021 2020
Unrestricted
funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 5 267,065 267,065 585,912
Investment income 6 115,541 115,541 49,262
Other income 7 4,272 4,272
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Total income 386,878 386,878 635,174
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Expenditure
Expenditure on raising funds:
Costs of raising donations and legacies 8 (4,443)
Investment management costs 9 (36,296) (36,296)
Expenditure on charitable activities 10,11 (268,615) (268,615) (1,315,058)
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Total expenditure (304,911) (304,911) (1,319,501)
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Net gains on investments 14 700,000
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Net income and net movement in funds 81,967 81,967 15,673
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Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 1,617,599 1,617,599 1,601,926
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Total funds carried forward 1,699,566 1,699,566 1,617,599
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 8 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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BETH SHMUEL SYNAGOGUE LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

31 MARCH 31 MARCH 2021
2021 2020
Note £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets 19 2,820,778 1,349,043
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 20 153,342 113,086
Cash at bank and in hand 82,284 164,859
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235,626 277,945
CREDITORS: amounts falling due
within one year 21 (106,838) (9,389)
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NET CURRENT ASSETS 128,788 268,556
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TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES 2,949,566 1,617,599
CREDITORS: amounts falling due
after more than one year 22 (1,250,000)
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NET ASSETS 1,699,566 1,617,599
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FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted funds 1,699,566 1,617,599
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Total charity funds 24 1,699,566 1,617,599
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For the year ending 31 March 2021 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 8 December 2021, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

Mr S Klein Trustee

Mr S Mozes Trustee

The notes on pages 8 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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BETH SHMUEL SYNAGOGUE LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 169 - 171 Golders Green Road, London, NW11 9BY.

2. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006.

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through profit or loss.

Beth Shmuel Synagogue Limited meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Going concern

The outbreak of Covid-19 during 2020 has presented the charity with some challenges with regards to periods of time the Synagogue was closed and the extra costs involved in ensuring that the Synagogue was a safe and secure environment. These risks are beyond the control of the charity and represents uncertainty to the income of the charity.

Notwithstanding the uncertainty, these financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles appropriate to a going concern, as the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in existence for the foreseeable future by meeting its obligations as they fall due, based on the current net asset position of the company and available sources of finance.

Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are disclosed in note 27.

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BETH SHMUEL SYNAGOGUE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Fund accounting

General unrestricted funds comprise the accumulated surplus or deficit on income and expenditure account. They are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity.

Restricted funds are funds subject to specific restricted conditions imposed by donors.

Designated funds are funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the Trustees for specific purposes. There are no Designated Funds as at Balance Sheet date.

Incoming resources

All income is included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

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BETH SHMUEL SYNAGOGUE LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Freehold property - 2% straight line Fixtures & Fittings - 10% reducing balance Torah scroll - 5% straight line

Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are not recognised until there is reasonable assurance that the company will comply with the conditions attaching to them and the grants will be received.

Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.

Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised when the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discount due.

Financial instruments

Financial instruments are classified and accounted for, according to the substance of the contractual arrangement, as either financial assets, financial liabilities or equity instruments. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

Trade and other debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised initially at transaction price plus attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, trade and other debtors that are classified as receivable within one year are measured at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be received net of impairment.

Trade and other creditors

Trade and other creditors are recognised initially at transaction price less attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition trade and other creditors that are classified as payable within one year are measured at the discounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid.

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BETH SHMUEL SYNAGOGUE LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Defined contribution plans

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.

When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as an expense in the period in which it arises.

4. LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital. The liability of every member is limited to £10 in the event of winding up.

5. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
DONATIONS
Donations received 267,065 267,065 585,912 585,912
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INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Income from investment properties 115,540 115,540 49,250 49,250
Bank interest receivable 1 1 12 12
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115,541 115,541 49,262 49,262
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OTHER INCOME
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
grant 4,272 4,272
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COSTS OF RAISING DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Costs of raising donations and legacies
- Donations 4,443 4,443
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6. INVESTMENT INCOME

7. OTHER INCOME

8. COSTS OF RAISING DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

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BETH SHMUEL SYNAGOGUE LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

9. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COSTS

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Investment management costs 36,296 36,296
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EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Operating costs of synagogue 264,416 264,416 1,312,691 1,312,691
Support costs 4,199 4,199 2,367 2,367
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268,615 268,615 1,315,058 1,315,058
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10. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE

11. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY ACTIVITY TYPE Activities

Activities
undertaken
Grant funding
Total funds Total fund
directly
of activities
Support costs 2021 2020
£ £ £ £ £
Operating costs of
synagogue 226,630
37,786

264,416 1,312,691
Governance costs

4,199
4,199 2,367
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226,630
37,786

4,199
268,615 1,315,058
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12. ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS
Governance
costs Total 2021 Total 2020
£ £ £
Legal and professional fees 2,099 2,099 567
Accountancy fees 2,100 2,100 1,800
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4,199 4,199 2,367
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13. ANALYSIS OF GRANTS
2021 2020
£ £
GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS
Advancement of the Jewish religion 5,780 1,057,550
Prevention or relief of poverty 22,950 32,000
Advancement of education 9,056 7,980
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37,786 1,097,530
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Total grants 37,786 1,097,530
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BETH SHMUEL SYNAGOGUE LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

14. NET GAINS ON INVESTMENTS

14. NET GAINS ON INVESTMENTS
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Gains/(losses) on investment property
700,000 700,000
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15. NET INCOME
Net income is stated after charging/(crediting):
2021 2020
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 23,872 18,395
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16. INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEES
2021 2020
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 2,100 1,800
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17. STAFF COSTS

The average head count of employees during the year was 1 (2020: 1). The average number of fulltime equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows:

2021 2020
No. No.
Number of staff 1 1
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No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2020: Nil).

18. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES

No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the trustees.

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BETH SHMUEL SYNAGOGUE LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

19. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Land and Fixtures and
buildings fittings Torah scroll Total
£ £ £ £
Cost
At 1 April 2020 1,370,803 149,141 47,726 1,567,670
Additions 1,493,822 1,785 1,495,607
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At 31 March 2021 2,864,625 150,926 47,726 3,063,277
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Depreciation
At 1 April 2020 121,419 86,008 11,200 218,627
Charge for the year 15,000 6,492 2,380 23,872
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At 31 March 2021 136,419 92,500 13,580 242,499
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Carrying amount
At 31 March 2021 2,728,206 58,426 34,146 2,820,778
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At 31 March 2020 1,249,384 63,133 36,526 1,349,043
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The historical cost of the land and building is £2,164,625 (2020: £670,803).

20. DEBTORS

DEBTORS
2021 2020
£ £
Trade debtors 9,616
Prepayments and accrued income 28,703 8,000
Other debtors 115,023 105,086
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153,342 113,086
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CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year
2021 2020
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 4,200 1,800
Other creditors 102,638 7,589
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106,838 9,389
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CREDITORS: amounts falling due after more than one year
2021 2020
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 1,250,000
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21. CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year

22. CREDITORS: amounts falling due after more than one year

National Westminster Bank Plc, the company's lenders have a fixed charge over two of the assets of the company.

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BETH SHMUEL SYNAGOGUE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

23. PENSIONS AND OTHER POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Defined contribution plans

The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £494 (2020: £416).

24. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS

Unrestricted funds

At Gains and
At 31 March

At 31 March
1 April 2020 Income Expenditure losses 2021
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 1,617,599 386,878 (304,911) 1,699,566
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At Gains and At 31 March
1 April 2019 Income Expenditure losses 2020
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 1,601,926 635,174 (1,319,501) 700,000 1,617,599
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ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021
£ £
Tangible fixed assets 2,820,778 2,820,778
Current assets 235,626 235,626
Creditors less than 1 year (106,838)
(106,838)
Creditors greater than 1 year (1,250,000)
(1,250,000)
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Net assets 1,699,566 1,699,566
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Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2020
£ £
Tangible fixed assets 1,349,043 1,349,043
Current assets 277,945 277,945
Creditors less than 1 year (9,389)
(9,389)
Creditors greater than 1 year
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Net assets 1,617,599 1,617,599
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25. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

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BETH SHMUEL SYNAGOGUE LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

26. RELATED PARTIES

During the previous year, the charity transferred ownership of the mikvah, a fixed asset held at cost less depreciation amounting to £2,257,550 to The Woodstock Mikvah Limited, a charity with a common trustee. The consideration of this transfer was £1.2 million and the balance was treated as a donation.

27. ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS

Useful economic lives of tangible assets

The annual depreciation charge for tangible assets is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful economic lives and residual value of the assets. The useful economic lives and residual values are re-assessed annually. They are amended when necessary to reflect current estimates, based on economic utilisation and the physical condition of the assets.

28. CONTROLLING PARTY

The charity was under the control of the Trustees throughout the current and previous year.

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