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2024-03-31-accounts

COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 01422574 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 278387

ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

31 MARCH 2024

COHEN ARNOLD

Chartered accountants & statutory auditor New Burlington House 1075 Finchley Road LONDON NW11 0PU

ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

PAGE
Trustees' annual report (incorporating the director's report and strategic
report) 1
Independent auditor's report to the members 8
Statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure
account) 13
Statement of financial position 14
Statement of cash flows 15
Notes to the financial statements 16

ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

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

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered charity name Achisomoch Aid Company Limited Achisomoch Aid Company Limited
Charity registration number 278387
Company registration number 01422574
Principal office Enterprise House
2 The Crest
London
NW4 2HN
Registered office New Burlington House
1075 Finchley Road
London
NW11 0PU
The trustees Mr I M Katz (Retired 3 April 2023)
Mr J Emanuel
Mr M A Hackenbroch
Mr R Denton
Mr A Katz
Mr S Meyer (Appointed 28 July 2023)
Auditor Cohen Arnold
Chartered accountants & statutory auditor
New Burlington House
1075 Finchley Road
LONDON
NW11 0PU
Bankers Barclays Bank Plc
Edgware Group
126 Station Road
Edgware
Middlesex
HA8 7RY
Solicitors Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP
4 More London Place
London
SE1 2AU
Investment advisors Raymond James Investment Services
230 Golders Green Road
London
NW11 9AT

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ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

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

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing documents

The charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee and as such, its governing documents are its Memorandum and Articles of Association.

Its registered charity number is 278387 and its company registration number is 01422574.

Achisomoch Aid Company Limited also uses the name AAC.

Appointment, training, and recruitment of trustees

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

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 trustees delegate the day-to-day management of the charity to the CEO Matti Fruhman and the senior management team.

As the organisation continues to grow both in terms of the number of donors and recipient charities, the trustees have continue to invest in terms of personnel which represents a commitment by the trustees for the charity to develop its strategic objectives for the years ahead and maintaining its high level of service to its donors and charities. Staff are remunerated in line with roles with similar responsibilities in the charity sector.

In April 2023, Mr I M Katz, a founder trustee and current chairman retired as trustee, after 44 years of dedicated service. The charity acknowledges the huge debt owed to him in respect of all his work over the years. He will take on the role of Lifetime President and be available for continued advice and support.

At the same time, Mr M A Hackenbroch and Mr A Katz were appointed as joint chairs.

Related parties and co-operations with other organisations

None of our trustees receive remuneration from their work with the charity, besides Mr I M Katz who received £14,600 for his IT services. 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.

None of the trustees have any beneficial interest in the charity.

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ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

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

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The charity is established to advance religion in accordance with the Orthodox Jewish Faith and for such purposes as are recognised by English Law as charitable and in furtherance of the aforementioned objects.

The charity's principal activity throughout the year was the provision and distribution of donations and grants to other charitable institutions, organisations and authorised individuals. The charity aims to maximise its grants and donations on an annual basis.

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

The objectives of the charity are to support the activities of religious Jewish organisations, especially in the field of education and relief of poverty. The trustees review institutions and organisations recommended by its donors and ensure they meet appropriate criteria in line with the charity's objectives.

To achieve its objectives, the charity operates an online platform specifically designed to facilitate community-based charitable support. It operates a donor-advised scheme, under which donations received are credited to the respective donor's account. Donors provide guidance on the allocation of their funds via the online platform. Subject to alignment with the charity's objectives, the charity implements the donors' instructions accordingly.

Grant making policy

Grants are made to charitable institutions, organisations and authorised individuals which accord with the objects of the charity.

Research and development

The charity continues to invest in the following areas:

Investments

The charity investment objectives include ensuring that there is minimal risk to its capital. The charity is satisfied that this objective has been met by its low-risk investment and thereby fulfilling the trustees' responsibilities.

STRATEGIC REPORT

The following sections for achievements and performance and financial review form the strategic report of the charity.

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ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

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

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Income

During the year a total of £71,077,333 (2023: £64,968,296) donations were received. The level of donations received during the year exceeded the amounts received in all previous year's accounts, the trustees are pleased with the level of donations received. This represents an increase in income of nearly 10% compared to the previous year.

Investment income of £384,894 (2023: £107,404) includes income from deposits held in the bank and money market funds prior to distribution to charities. The trustees are pleased with the rate of return achieved.

Expenditure

During the year a total of £69,927,078 (2023: £62,742,663) has been distributed in accordance with the objectives of the charity as shown in the attached financial statements.

The benefits that these charities provide include:

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ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

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

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Risk management

The trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the charity faces and confirm that systems have been established to enable reports to be produced so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen these risks.

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. The trustees are satisfied that these systems and procedures manage any perceived risks.

It is imperative that the charity ensures that our compliance remains of the highest standard in order to discharge our duty of care. We see this as an investment which adds real value to all our donors giving peace of mind that funds donated are being distributed to charities who themselves have a high level of governance.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The trustees monitor the charity's performance progress against is strategic objectives and the financial performance of its operations on a regular basis. Performance is assessed against the strategy and expectations using financial and non-financial measures. The most significant KPIs used by the charity are as follows:

ty are as follows:
2024 2023
£ £
Donations received 71,000,000 65,000,000
Grants and donations paid 70,000,000 63,000,000
Investments 10,000,000 10,000,000
Cash at bank 7,100,000 6,900,000

During the year, the charity donated funds to 2,435 (2023: 2,337) different charitable institutions.

Reserves policy

At the year end, the charity's unrestricted funds stood at £2,196,995 (2023: £1,390,510) and restricted funds stood at £15,727,907 (2023: £15,924,495). Included in unrestricted funds is £256,933 of intangible assets.

Restricted funds relate to funds where the relevant donor will request funds are donated to specific recipients. Once sufficient checks are undertaken to ensure the recipient's objectives are both charitable and in line with the objectives of the Charity, then donations are made in line with these requests.

It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, at a level, which the trustees think appropriate after considering the future commitments of the charity and the likely administrative costs of the charity.

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ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

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

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

The trustees plan to maximise the level of donations received whilst continuing to make distributions in accordance with their grant making policy and to ensure that an appropriate level of reserves is maintained.

The overall aim of the charity is to continue to grow both its revenue and client base. This is both a short term and long-term aim. These aims are to be achieved by continued excellence in-service, cutting-edge technology and a gold standard in compliance.

TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT

The trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

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ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

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

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

AUDITOR

Each of the persons who is a trustee at the date of approval of this report confirms that:

The auditor is deemed to have been re-appointed in accordance with section 487 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees' annual report and the strategic report were approved on 24 January 2025 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

Mr M A Hackenbroch Trustee

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ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

OPINION

We have audited the financial statements of Achisomoch Aid Company Limited (the 'charity') for the year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise the statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure account), statement of financial position, statement of cash flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

BASIS FOR OPINION

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

CONCLUSIONS RELATING TO GOING CONCERN

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

OTHER INFORMATION

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

OPINIONS ON OTHER MATTERS PRESCRIBED BY THE COMPANIES ACT 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

MATTERS ON WHICH WE ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT BY EXCEPTION

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the trustees' annual report including strategic report.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

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ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES

As explained more fully in the trustees' responsibilities statement, the trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

AUDITOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK), we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:

We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

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ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Cohen Arnold is eligible to act as an auditor in terms of section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.

USE OF OUR REPORT

This report is made solely to the charity's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

David Goldberg FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)

For and on behalf of Cohen Arnold Chartered accountants & statutory auditor New Burlington House 1075 Finchley Road LONDON NW11 0PU

Our audit was completed on 24 January 2025 and our opinion was expressed at that date.

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ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2024 2023
Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 5 71,077,333 71,077,333 64,968,296
Charitable activities 6 2,456,335 (2,456,335)
Investment income 7 384,894 384,894 107,404
Other income 8 63,062 63,062 30,781
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Total income 2,904,291 68,620,998 71,525,289 65,106,481
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Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities
9,10
(2,097,806) (68,817,586) (70,915,392) (63,559,204)
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Total expenditure (2,097,806) (68,817,586) (70,915,392) (63,559,204)
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Net income and net movement in funds 806,485 (196,588) 609,897 1,547,277
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Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 1,390,510 15,924,495 17,315,005 15,767,728
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Total funds carried forward 2,196,995
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15,727,907
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17,924,902
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17,315,005
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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 16 to 28 form part of these financial statements.

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ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

31 MARCH 2024

2024 2023
Note £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible assets 15 256,933 153,222
Investments 16 10,234,642 10,006,282
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10,491,575 10,159,504
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 17 400,269 365,297
Cash at bank and in hand 7,094,027 6,857,224
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7,494,296 7,222,521
CREDITORS: amounts falling due
within one year 18 (60,969) (67,020)
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NET CURRENT ASSETS 7,433,327 7,155,501
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TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES 17,924,902 17,315,005
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NET ASSETS 17,924,902 17,315,005
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FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Restricted funds 15,727,907 15,924,495
Unrestricted funds 2,196,995 1,390,510
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Total charity funds 20 17,924,902 17,315,005
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These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 24 January 2025, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

Mr M A Hackenbroch Trustee

Company registration number: 01422574

The notes on pages 16 to 28 form part of these financial statements.

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ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024 2023
£ £
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income 609,897 1,547,277
Adjustments for:
Amortisation of intangible assets 2,794 2,084
Other interest receivable and similar income (384,894) (107,404)
Interest payable and similar charges 29,862 2,621
Accrued expenses 6,000 6,000
Changes in:
Trade and other debtors (34,972) (135,599)
Trade and other creditors (12,051) 22,370
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Cash generated from operations 216,636 1,337,349
Interest paid (29,862) (2,621)
Interest received 384,894 107,404
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Net cash from operating activities 571,668 1,442,132
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of intangible assets (106,505) (61,384)
Purchases of other investments (228,360) (10,006,282)
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Net cash used in investing activities (334,865) (10,067,666)
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NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS 236,803 (8,625,534)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 6,857,224 15,482,758
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR 7,094,027 6,857,224
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The notes on pages 16 to 28 form part of these financial statements.

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ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

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 New Burlington House, 1075 Finchley Road, London, NW11 0PU.

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 and the functional currency of the charity is sterling, rounded to the nearest whole pound.

The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles appropriate to a going concern, as the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future by meeting its liabilities as they fall due, based on the net current asset position of the charity and available sources of finance. The trustees recognise that they have the ability to exercise control over the charity's grant making charitable activities due to the absence of any legally binding obligations.

Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. These estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

The trustees do not consider there are any critical judgements or sources of estimation uncertainty requiring disclosure beyond the accounting policies listed below.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds

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

Restricted funds

Restricted funds are the accumulation of all donations given to the charity less commissions charged and grants distributed. These are subject to restrictions of the donor. Under normal circumstances these restrictions will be honoured if they fall within the objects of the charity.

A commission charge is made by the charity on all donations received. This charge is subsequently transferred to a separate account as unrestricted funds.

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.

Expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.

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.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Operating leases

Lease payments are recognised as an expense over the lease term on a straight-line basis. The aggregate benefit of lease incentives is recognised as a reduction to expense over the lease term, on a straight-line basis.

Foreign currencies

Foreign currency transactions are initially recorded in the functional currency, by applying the spot exchange rate as at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate ruling at the reporting date, with any gains or losses being taken to the statement of financial activities.

Intangible assets

Intangible assets consists of capitalised development costs related to research and development activities – this class of assets is carried under the cost model.

All research costs are expensed. Costs related to the development of products are capitalised when they meet the following conditions:

All other development expenditure is recognised as an expense in the period in which it is incurred.

Capitalised development costs are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

Amortisation

Amortisation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful life of that asset as follows:

Development costs

If there is an indication that there has been a significant change in amortisation rate, useful life or residual value of an intangible asset, the amortisation is revised prospectively to reflect the new estimates.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Investments

Fixed asset investments consist of money market deposits and are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at amortised cost.

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

A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.

Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted.

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 charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The liability of each member in the event of winding up is limited to £1.

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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

5. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Restricted Total Funds Restricted Total Funds
Funds 2024 Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
DONATIONS
Donations 46,029,048 46,029,048 40,981,128 40,981,128
Gift Aid Donations 18,566,778 18,566,778 18,084,031 18,084,031
Taxation recovered on Gift Aid
Donations 4,676,016 4,676,016 4,531,873 4,531,873
Give As You Earn Donations 1,805,491 1,805,491 1,371,264 1,371,264
───────────────
───────────────
─────────────── ───────────────
71,077,333 71,077,333 64,968,296 64,968,296
═══════════════
═══════════════
═══════════════ ═══════════════
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Commission 2,456,335 (2,456,335)
═════════════ ═════════════ ════
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2023
£ £ £
Commission 2,208,747 (2,208,747)
═════════════ ═════════════ ════
INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024 Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
Bank interest receivable 384,894 384,894 107,404 107,404
══════════
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OTHER INCOME
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024 Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
Other income 63,062 63,062 30,781 30,781
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═════════ ═════════

6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

7. INVESTMENT INCOME

8. OTHER INCOME

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

9. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Grants and donations 1,109,492 68,817,586 69,927,078
Support costs 988,314 988,314
───────────── ───────────────
───────────────
2,097,806 68,817,586 70,915,392
═════════════ ═══════════════
═══════════════
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2023
£ £ £
Grants and donations 1,318,115 61,424,548 62,742,663
Support costs 816,541 816,541
───────────── ───────────────
───────────────
2,134,656 61,424,548 63,559,204
═════════════ ═══════════════
═══════════════
The list of grants to institutions during the year are disclosed in Note 26.
EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY ACTIVITY TYPE
Grant funding Total funds Total fund
of activities Support costs 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Grants and donations 69,927,078 829,025 70,756,103 63,404,056
Governance costs 159,289 159,289 155,148
─────────────── ────────── ───────────────
───────────────
69,927,078 988,314 70,915,392 63,559,204
═══════════════ ══════════ ═══════════════
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ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS
Grants and
donations Total 2024 Total 2023
£ £ £
Staff costs 365,638 365,638 321,846
Communications and IT 294,798 294,798 213,164
General office 131,564 131,564 93,466
Finance costs 29,862 29,862 2,621
Governance costs 129,427 129,427 152,527
Management services 37,025 37,025 32,917
────────── ──────────
──────────
988,314 988,314 816,541
══════════ ══════════
══════════

10. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY ACTIVITY TYPE

11. ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

11. ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS (continued)

The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:

2024 2023
£ £
Wages and salaries 330,069 292,107
Social security costs 29,603 24,780
Employers pension contributions 5,966 4,959
────────── ──────────
365,638 321,846
══════════ ══════════

In addition, staff costs of £14,814 have been capitalised.

The average head count of employees during the year was 10 (2023: 9). The average number of full-time equivalent employees during the year 4 (2023: 4). One employee received employee benefits of more than £90,000 during the year (2023: Nil). In 2023, one employee received employee benefits of more than £80,000.

Key Management Personnel

Key management personnel include all persons that have authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the charity. The total compensation paid to key management personnel for services provided to the charity was £173,196 (2023: £153,457).

12. ANALYSIS OF GRANTS

2024 2023
£ £
GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS
Advancement of health and saving of lives 3,824,606 3,718,925
Advancement of education 39,370,047 36,262,900
Prevention and relief of poverty 10,769,213 10,588,797
Advancement of Jewish religion 8,648,932 7,403,130
Advancement of community development 40,022 75,186
Relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health,
disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage 6,101,471 3,682,437
Advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science 74,471 60,587
Advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and
diversity 288,577 16,048
Advancement of amateur sport 67,223 93,618
Advancement of environmental protection or improvement 57,368 209,196
Other charitable purposes 685,148 631,839
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Total grants 69,927,078 62,742,663
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ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

13. AUDITORS REMUNERATION

AUDITORS REMUNERATION
2024 2023
£ £
Fees payable for the audit of the financial statements 34,800 28,800
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14. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES

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

15. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

15. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Software
development
costs
£
Cost
At 1 April 2023 157,683
Additions 106,505
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At 31 March 2024 264,188
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Amortisation
At 1 April 2023 4,461
Charge for the year 2,794
──────────
At 31 March 2024 7,255
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Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024 256,933
══════════
At 31 March 2023 153,222
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16. INVESTMENTS
Cash or cash
equivalents
£
Cost
At 1 April 2023 10,006,282
Additions 228,360
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At 31 March 2024 10,234,642
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Impairment
At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024 10,234,642
═══════════════
At 31 March 2023 10,006,282
═══════════════

All investments shown above are held at amortised cost.

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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

17. DEBTORS

DEBTORS
2024 2023
£ £
Trade debtors 87,600 29,600
Prepayments and accrued income 4,783 15,180
Income tax recoverable 307,886 320,517
────────── ──────────
400,269 365,297
══════════ ══════════
CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year
2024 2023
£ £
Trade creditors 24,988 37,226
Accruals and deferred income 34,800 28,800
Social security and other taxes 41 41
Other creditors 1,140 953
───────── ─────────
60,969 67,020
═════════ ═════════

18. CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year

19. 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 £5,966 (2023: £4,959).

The defined contribution plan expenses are allocated to the unrestricted funds, which is consistent with the accounting treatment of staff costs.

20. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS

Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds
At At 31 March
1 April 2023 Income Expenditure 2024
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted fund 1,390,510 2,904,291 (2,097,806)
2,196,995
═════════════ ═════════════ ═════════════ ═════════════
At At 31 March
1 April 2022 Income Expenditure 2023
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted fund 1,178,234 2,346,932 (2,134,656)
1,390,510
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ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

20. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS (continued) ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS (continued)
Restricted funds
At At 31 March
1 April 2023 Income Expenditure
2024
£ £ £ £
Restricted Fund 15,924,495 68,620,998 (68,817,586)15,727,907
═══════════════ ═══════════════ ═══════════════
═══════════════
At At 31 March
1 April 2022 Income Expenditure
2023
£ £ £ £
Restricted Fund 14,589,494 62,759,549 (61,424,548) 15,924,495
═══════════════ ═══════════════ ═══════════════
═══════════════
21. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Unrestricted Restricted
Total Funds
Funds Funds
2024
£ £ £
Intangible assets 256,933
256,933
Investments 10,234,642
10,234,642
Current assets 2,001,031 5,493,265
7,494,296
Creditors less than 1 year (60,969)
(60,969)
───────────── ───────────────
───────────────
Net assets 2,196,995 15,727,907
17,924,902
═════════════ ═══════════════
═══════════════
Unrestricted Restricted
Total Funds
Funds Funds
2023
£ £ £
Intangible assets 153,222
153,222
Investments 10,006,282
10,006,282
Current assets 1,304,308 5,918,213
7,222,521
Creditors less than 1 year (67,020)
(67,020)
───────────── ───────────────
───────────────
Net assets 1,390,510 15,924,495
17,315,005
═════════════ ═══════════════
═══════════════
22. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying amount for each category of financial instrument is as follows:
2024 2023
£ £
Financial assets that are debt instruments measured at amortised cost
Investments 10,234,642
10,006,282
Current assets 7,494,296
7,222,521
───────────────
───────────────
17,728,938
17,228,803
═══════════════
═══════════════
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
Current liabilities 60,969
67,020
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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

23. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT

At
At 1 Apr 2023 Cash flows 31 Mar 2024
£ £ £
Cash at bank and in hand 6,857,224 236,803 7,094,027
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═════════════

24. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

The total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

2024 2023
£ £
Not later than 1 year 12,600 12,600
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years 12,091 24,691
───────── ─────────
24,691 37,291
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25. RELATED PARTIES

During the year, donations amounting to £223,325 were received from the trustees.

The following donations were paid to charities where Mr R Denton is also a trustee: Noam Educational Trust £156,255 (2023: £171,870) and Project S.E.E.D. Limited £244,029 (2023: £294,643).

The following donations were paid to charities where Mr J Emanuel is also a trustee: Friends of Yeshivat Meor Hatalmud £7,011 (2023: £52,870), The Friends of Neve Yerushalayim Seminary Trust £27,504 (2023: £32,807), Friends of Yeshivas Torah Ohr £64,728 (2023: £207,943) and UK Friends of Keren Tzlach £1,350 (2023: £8,872).

The following donations were paid to charities where Mr M Hackenbroch is also a trustee: Mesila UK Limited £26,842 (2023: £19,345) and PaL Charitable Trust £109,147 (2023: £53,767).

The following donations were paid to charities where Mr A Katz is also a trustee: Chinuch 20 £100,650 (2023: £42,443), Institute for Dayanim £31,409 (2023: £33,816) and Shema Koli £7,900 (2023: £6,590).

During the year £14,600 (2023: £6,600) was paid to Mr I M Katz for his IT services.

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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

26. LIST OF GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS

LIST OF GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS
£
Aish Hatorah UK Limited 308,657
Amud Hatzdokoh Trust 1,502,705
Amudei Olam Beam 617,054
Ateres Beis Yaakov Ltd 217,612
Beis Yaakov Primary School Foundation 344,082
British Friends of Beth Medrosh Govoha 570,250
Chabad Lubavitch of Sunny Isles Beach Inc 300,000
Chana Charity Ltd 423,262
Chazak Limited 305,948
Chevras Mo'Oz Ladol 778,075
Comet Charities Ltd 488,174
Community Concern London 309,316
Federation of Synagogues 361,244
Friends of Beis Soroh Schneirer 298,485
Friends of Galanta 213,548
Gateshead Kehilla Kollel Ltd 303,966
Gateshead Talmudical College 446,899
Give It Forward Today 240,380
Golders Green Beth Hamedrash Congregation 377,438
Hasmonean High School Charitable Trust 1,427,629
Hendon Adath Yisroel Congregation 379,842
Kef Kids 301,910
Keren Hayeled Charitable Trust 260,844
Kisharon 438,364
Kollel Beis Aharon 258,687
Lechol Miley Dmitav 1,193,371
Manchester Hachnosas Kalloh Fund 242,831
Mechinah Golders Green Limited 210,892
Menorah Foundation 289,921
Menorah High School For Girls 327,685
Mercaz Hatorah Netzach Yisroel 385,778
MGS Charitable Trust 343,730
Mifal Hachesed Vehatzedokoh 300,517
Mifal Tzedoko V'Chesed Limited 230,603
Mosdos Chasidei Dorog 619,950
Mosdos Viznitz Baeretz Hakodesh 283,752
MTT Foundation 337,489
Noa Girls 310,153
North London Welfare and Educational Foundation 878,614
Project S.E.E.D. Limited 244,029
Reb Shayale Kerestirer 765,926
Reb Shayale'S Tzeduke 221,667
Shir Chesed Beis Yisroel 308,886
Solomon Arnold for Widows 241,516
Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlome Trust 209,385
Tchabe Kollel Limited 206,600

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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

26. LIST OF GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS (Continued)

LIST OF GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS(Continued)
£
The Benzi Dunner Schools Trust 1,053,606
The Friends of Ohr Someach 370,529
The Menorah Primary School 448,054
The Minyan 788,908
Tomchei Yotzei Anglia 267,106
Torah (5759) Limited 209,523
Torah Temimoh Primary School 324,409
Torah Vodaas Limited 318,632
Tzidkas Ohr Yeshaya 244,000
Wst Charity Limited 403,386
Yesamach Levav 583,340
Yeshivah L'Zeirim 1,018,102
Yeshivas Beis Hillel 335,250
Yeshivas Toras Moshe 241,519
Yeshivat Ateret Shlomo Bet Shemesh 790,000
Yeshivos Letzeirim Ateres Shlomo 812,863
Yishaya Adler Memorial Fund 526,809
Other donations 41,563,376
───────────────
Total grants 69,927,078
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