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2024-12-31-accounts

Brighton & Hove Jewish Welfare Board

Annual report and unaudited financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Charity registration no. 255060

Brighton & Hove Jewish Welfare Board

Legal and administrative information

TrusteesMr M J Carlton
Mrs D Goodman
Mrs A S Crook
Charity number255060
Principal address168 Church Road
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 2DL
Independent examinerAyres Bright Vickers Limited
Bishopstone
36 Crescent Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 1RL
BankersLloyds Bank plc
171-173 North Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1GL

Brighton & Hove Jewish Welfare Board

Contents

Page
Notice of AGM 1
Chairman's report 2
Trustees' report 3 - 5
Independent examiner's report 6
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance sheet 8
Notes to the accounts 9 - 16

BRIGHTON AND HOVE JEWISH WELFARE BOARD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting and Election of the Board will take place by
Zoom video conference on Monday 8 September 2025 at 7pm. If you wish to receive an invitation please
email our Honorary Secretary, Mr. Pieter Hemsley at delemmer48@hotmail.co.uk by Thursday 14 August
2025.
Nominations for the Honorary Officers and Members of the Board should be sent to the Honorary Secretary
by email at delemmer48@hotmail.co.uk by Thursday 14 August 2025, and any Resolution to be placed
before the Meeting should also be sent to him in writing, duly proposed and seconded, by that date.

AGENDA

1. Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting.

2. Chairman's Report.

3. Hon. Treasurer's Report and presentation of the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024.

4. Election of Honorary Officers and Members of the Board.

5. Any other business.

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Brighton & Hove Jewish Welfare Board

Chairman's report

For the year ended 31 December 2024

Once again I have the privilege, as Chairman, to share an update on the work of the Brighton and Hove Jewish
Welfare Board.  The Welfare Board has existed since 1846 to support those in our community who need financial
assistance. We are here as guardians of communal funds to ensure they are distributed to those in need.
Over the years our remit has expanded to fit the needs of our clients.  We help with TV licenses, school uniforms,
disability aids and offer regular subventions to those who struggle to make ends meet on an ongoing basis.  We
are able to offer one-off assistance too, for those unexpected financial needs.  We hope that our support can
often be a transition to help people get back into work or through a difficult time.  And all of ourwork is done
respecting the dignity of our clients and ensuring full confidentiality for anyone applying for our assistance.
We have been very lucky that for the last year we have had the added support and guidance of Jodie Sacks, our
Jewish Care community social worker, who has been able to help with assessments, signposting to additional
statutory services and also those within the wider Jewish community.  Jodie is a huge asset to our community
and we are very grateful to her for her input.
My great thanks to Pieter Helmsley, who has acted as our Board secretary for the last three years. Pieter has
been a huge help to me personally over the last year while I was unwell and has supported the Board with some
new policies and updates.  He is sadly now stepping down to concentrate on other roles, so if you are interested
in joining us, please do get in touch.  My thanks also to all the members of the Board who work tirelessly to
support those most vulnerable in our community, with particular thanks to our Treasury team - Gary Epstein and
Marc Carlton - who ensure that monies are paid in a timely fashion to all our clients so that no one has to wait on
money and also ensure that our investments are well managed so that our funds will continue to be available for
as long as we have clients.
Please do get in touch with us if you would like to join the Board, would like to make a donation that will go
directly to helping those who need it most or, if you need some assistance.  We are here to ensure there is no
one struggling financially in our community.
Thank you to all those in the community who have supported our work over the last year.  Please know that your
contributions have made life better for others.
Fiona Sharpe
Chair
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Brighton & Hove Jewish Welfare Board

Trustees' report

For the year ended 31 December 2024

The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts
and comply with the charity's constitution, the Charities Act 2011 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities:
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) (effective 1 January 2015)”

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects are:
The work of the Board continued during 2024. The Board succeeded in giving both regular and one-off financial
help to many Jewish people in financial need, in Brighton and Hove and the surrounding area.
The Board owns two detached properties, divided into eight flats, which continue to be let at a subsidised rent to
people in need within the Jewish community. Since April 2023 these properties have been fully managed by
JLiving (the largest provider of sheltered housing to the Jewish community in the UK), with input and liaison with
members of the Brighton & Hove Jewish Welfare Board as and when required.
The property in Westbourne Villas continues to experience structural (mainly damp) issues and has been
expensive to repair and maintain. Both properties were fully tenanted throughout most of the year but the
significant repair costs, combined with rent arrears, meant that the properties produced a trading deficit.
The Jewish Home in Brighton, Hyman Fine House, was closed by Jewish Care in 2022. A sale of the building
was agreed in late 2024 and completed in January 2025. The building is owned by a Trust and application is
pending with the Charity Commission to change the terms of the Trust so that the sale proceeds can be used for
the general welfare benefit (rather than solely residential care) of the Brighton, Hove and Sussex Jewish
community.  Jewish Care will remain as the sole corporate trustee with the money managed by a small
committee of stakeholders from within the community, to provide social care for the Jewish community
Brighton, Hove and Sussex.
The Board’s constitution was reviewed and amended in November 2024 to better reflect the number of members
and the modern working practices of the charity.
The policies adopted in furtherance of these objects have not changed during the year.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the
charity should undertake.
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Brighton & Hove Jewish Welfare Board

Trustees' report (continued)

For the year ended 31 December 2024

Achievements and performance

Throughout the year, Board members maintained regular face-to-face, telephone and online contact with their
clients, reviewing their financial circumstances and offering additional assistance where appropriate.
Jewish Care employ a full-time social worker (Jodie Sacks) who is based at the Brighton and Hove Jewish
Community Hub (BNJC). She has greatly assisted the work of the Board by introducing, interviewing and
generally helping potential new clients.
We currently have less clients than in previous years but they have a lower average age and generally require
greater financial support.
The Board maintained and improved its two freehold properties thereby enabling our charity to provide
subsidised housing to eight tenants.

Financial review

In 2024 our income from investments, properties and donations was less than the cost of our charitable activities
and this year we had a cash flow deficit of £38,561 (2023 surplus: £16,080).
The state of our balance sheet and accounts continues to be healthy and the value of our listed investments
have held up in an uncertain time for the markets. The total reserves of the charity at the year endwas
£1,573,600 (2023 : £1,594,521).
The trustees consider that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s
current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in
place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
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Brighton & Hove Jewish Welfare Board

Trustees' report (continued)

For the year ended 31 December 2024

Structure, governance and management

The charity was established by the creation of an association constitution which was adopted on 21April
1994 (amended 21 May 1998, 23 May 2002 and 28 November 2024).
Trustees are elected from the membership in accordance with the charity's constitution.
The trustees who served during the year were:
Mr M J Carlton
Mrs D Goodman
Mrs A S Crook
The officers who manage the charity are as follows:
Ms F SharpeChairman
Mr G EpsteinHon Treasurer
Mr M CarltonAssistant Hon Treasurer
Mr P HemsleyHon Secretary
The members of the charity are as follows:
Mrs Y Breuer                                                                   Mrs A Crook
Mrs S Crown                                                                   Mrs L Graham
Dr M Rosenberg Mr D Shinegold
Mr J Lever (appointed 28 November 2024)Mrs D Goodman (appointed 28 November 2024).
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Mr M J Carlton

Trustee
Dated:10 June 2025
Mrs D Goodman
Trustee
Dated:10 June 2025
Mrs A S Crook
Trustee
Dated:10 June 2025
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Brighton & Hove Jewish Welfare Board

Independent examiner's report

To the Trustees of Brighton & Hove Jewish Welfare Board

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 7 to 16.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees 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(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an
independent examination is needed.
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 explanations 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 next statement.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no other matter except that referred to in the previous paragraph has come to
my attention:
Andrew Dalglish FCCA
Ayres Bright Vickers Limited
Bishopstone
36 Crescent Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 1RL
Dated: 10 June 2025
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Brighton & Hove Jewish Welfare Board

Statement of financial activities including income and expenditure account

For the year ended 31 December 2024

Unrestricted Endowment
funds
funds
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
2
5,677
-
Charitable activities
4
(26,753)
-
Investments
5
39,928
-
Total income
18,852
-
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
3
57,413
4,812
Net movement on investments
8
22,452
-
Net movement in funds
(16,109)
(4,812)
Fund balances at 1 January 2024
1,254,976
339,545
Fund balances at 31 December 2024
1,238,867
334,733
Total
2024
£
5,677
(26,753)
39,928
18,852
62,225
22,452
(20,921)
1,594,521
1,573,600
Total
2023
£
9,194
16,854
33,111
59,159
47,891
41,910
53,178
1,541,343
1,594,521
There are no recognised gains and losses other than those passing through the profit and loss account.
The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
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Brighton & Hove Jewish Welfare Board

Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2024

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
Investments
13
Current assets
Debtors
10
Cash at bank
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
12
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Capital funds
Endowment funds - general
Income funds
Unrestricted funds
2024
£
£
334,733
1,127,550
1,462,283
4,464
108,173
112,637
(1,320)
111,317
1,573,600
334,733
1,238,867
1,573,600
2023
£
£
339,545
1,045,098
1,384,643
7,195
204,003
211,198
(1,320)
209,878
1,594,521
339,545
1,254,976
1,594,521
2023
£
£
339,545
1,045,098
1,384,643
7,195
204,003
211,198
(1,320)
209,878
1,594,521
339,545
1,254,976
1,594,521
1,384,643
209,878
1,594,521
339,545
1,254,976
1,594,521
The accounts were approved by the Trustees on 10 June 2025
Mr M J CarltonMrs D Goodman
TrusteeTrustee
Mrs A S Crook
Trustee
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Brighton & Hove Jewish Welfare Board

Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 31 December 2024

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Brighton & Hove Jewish Welfare Board was established by the creation of an association constitution which
was adopted on 21 April 1994 (amended 21 May 1998, 23 May 2002 and 28 November 2024).

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document,  the
Charities Act 2011 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: 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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing
from 1 January 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The accountsare prepared insterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in
these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The accounts have been prepared on the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies
adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the accounts, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that thecharity has
adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees'
continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted and designated funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their
charitable objectives.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the
charity.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified
of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution,
the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a
contingent asset.

1.5 Resources expended

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay
out resources.

Governance costs

Governance costs include the costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of
trustee meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters.

Support costs

Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis
consistent with the use of resources.
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Brighton & Hove Jewish Welfare Board

Notes to the financial statements (continued) For the year ended 31 December 2024

1 Accounting policies

(continued)

Grants with performance conditions

Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output to be
provided, such grants are only recognised in the SoFA once the recipient has provided the specified service
or output.

Grants payable without performance conditions

These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions
to be met relating to the grant which remain in the control of the charity.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold land and buildings2% straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale
proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year.
Freehold land is not depreciated.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to
determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If anysuch
indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extentof the
impairment loss (if any).
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use,
the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects
current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the
estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of
the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in expenditure
for the year, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is
treated as a revaluation decrease.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased
to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to
the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed
the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset
in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried
in at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation
increase.

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-termliquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
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Brighton & Hove Jewish Welfare Board

Notes to the financial statements (continued) For the year ended 31 December 2024

1 Accounting policies

(continued)

1.9 Financial instruments

The Charityhas elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12
‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the
instrument.
Financial assets are offset, with the net amounts presented in the accounts when there is a legally
enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to
realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables and cash and bank balances, are initially
measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost
using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the
transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables, are initially recognised at transaction price
unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured atthe
present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Debt instruments are subsequently
carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade payables are recognised initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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Brighton & Hove Jewish Welfare Board

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

For the year ended 31 December 2024

2 Donations and legacies

Donations and appeals
Legacies receivable
Gift aid
Donations and appeal funds
Donations received
Annual appeal
Legacies receivable
S Levine
3
Charitable activities - Expenditure
Depreciation and impairment
General relief
Passover relief
TV licences
Donation to Helping Hands
Share of support costs (see note 9)
Share of governance costs (see note 9)
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Endowment funds - general
2024
£
3,941
500
1,236
5,677
1,148
2,793
3,941
500
500
2024
£
4,812
48,744
850
1,176
2,580
58,162
2,503
1,560
62,225
57,413
4,812
62,225
2023
£
9,194
-
-
9,194
6,939
2,255
9,194
-
-
2023
£
4,812
37,321
800
1,272
-
44,205
2,216
1,470
47,891
43,079
4,812
47,891
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Brighton & Hove Jewish Welfare Board

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

For the year ended 31 December 2024

4 Charitable activities - Income

2024
£
Charitable rent (deficit)/surplus
(26,753)
5
Investments
2024
£
Investment income
33,700
Interest receivable
6,228
39,928
Included within investment income are the following amounts:
£
Blackrock Common Investment Fund
2,630
CAF Charishare
-
Aegon General Investment Account
9,433
M & G Charibonds
12,737
M & G Charifund
2,399
National Westminster Bank 9% Non-Cum £1 Pref.
3,825
Schroders
2,676
Bank & Building Society interest
6,228
39,928
2024
£
Charitable rent (deficit)/surplus
(26,753)
5
Investments
2024
£
Investment income
33,700
Interest receivable
6,228
39,928
Included within investment income are the following amounts:
£
Blackrock Common Investment Fund
2,630
CAF Charishare
-
Aegon General Investment Account
9,433
M & G Charibonds
12,737
M & G Charifund
2,399
National Westminster Bank 9% Non-Cum £1 Pref.
3,825
Schroders
2,676
Bank & Building Society interest
6,228
39,928
2024
£
Charitable rent (deficit)/surplus
(26,753)
5
Investments
2024
£
Investment income
33,700
Interest receivable
6,228
39,928
Included within investment income are the following amounts:
£
Blackrock Common Investment Fund
2,630
CAF Charishare
-
Aegon General Investment Account
9,433
M & G Charibonds
12,737
M & G Charifund
2,399
National Westminster Bank 9% Non-Cum £1 Pref.
3,825
Schroders
2,676
Bank & Building Society interest
6,228
39,928
2023
£
16,854
2023
£
32,228
883
33,111
£
3,011
1,509
8,637
10,398
2,279
3,825
2,569
883
£
2,630
-
9,433
12,737
2,399
3,825
2,676
6,228
39,928
33,111

6 Employees

There were no employees during the year.

7 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
charity during the year.
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Brighton & Hove Jewish Welfare Board

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

For the year ended 31 December 2024

8 Net (losses)/gains on investments

Total Total
2024 2023
£ £
Revaluation of investments 22,452 41,910

9 Support costs

Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Printing and advertising
1,115
-
Insurance
648
-
Sundries
490
-
Legal fees
250
-
Accountancy
-
1,560
2,503
1,560
Analysed between
Charitable activities
2,503
1,560
2024
£
1,115
648
490
250
1,560
4,063
4,063
2023 Basis of allocation
£
956
100% Charitable activities
624
100% Charitable activities
54
100% Charitable activities
582
100% Charitable activities
1,470 Governance
3,686
3,686
Governance costs includes payments to the auditors of £1,560 (2023 : £1,470)
for independent examination fees.

10 Debtors

Amounts falling due within one year:
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
2024
£
4,378
86
4,464
2023
£
7,115
80
7,195
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Brighton & Hove Jewish Welfare Board

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

For the year ended 31 December 2024

11 Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 January 2024
At 31 December 2024
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
Depreciation charged in the year
At 31 December 2024
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
At 31 December 2023
The carrying value of land included in land and buildings comprises:
Freehold
12
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Accruals and deferred income
Freehold land and
buildings
£
440,597
440,597
101,052
4,812
105,864
334,733
339,545
2024
2023
£
£
200,000
200,000
2024
2023
£
£
1,320
1,320
Freehold land and
buildings
£
440,597
440,597
101,052
4,812
105,864
334,733
339,545
2024
2023
£
£
200,000
200,000
2024
2023
£
£
1,320
1,320
440,597
101,052
4,812
105,864
334,733
339,545
2023
£
200,000
2024
£
200,000
2024
£
1,320
2023
£
1,320
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Brighton & Hove Jewish Welfare Board

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

For the year ended 31 December 2024

13 Fixed asset investments

Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2024
Additions
Valuation changes
Disposals
At 31 December 2024
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
At 31 December 2023
£
1,045,098
80,000
22,452
(20,000)
1,127,550
1,127,550
1,045,098

Fixed asset investments revalued

Investments in shares are included at fair value. Fair values for listed investments have been determined by
reference to stock market values at the balance sheet date.

14 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).

15 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
funds
Endowment
funds
£
£
Fund balances at 31 December 2024 are represented by:
Tangible assets
-
334,733
Investments
1,127,550
-
Current assets
111,317
-
1,238,867
334,733
Total
£
334,733
1,127,550
111,317
1,573,600
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