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Charity number: 285662

THE NORRICE LEA CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

THE NORRICE LEA CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers 1
Trustees' Report 2 - 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 - 15

THE NORRICE LEA CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Michael D Goldstein Nicola Jacobs David Sonn Miriam Kingsley

Charity registered number 285662 Principal office 32 Linden Lea London N2 0RQ Independent Examiner Jake Lew FCA BKL Audit LLP 35 Ballards Lane London N3 1XW Bankers HSBC plc 90 Baker Street London W1U 6AX

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THE NORRICE LEA CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objectives

The Charity is established for the advancement of the Jewish religion, and this object is being pursued. A material part of this activity is grant making and grants made in the year are set out in note 5 to the Accounts.

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

b. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives

The Charity has given grants of £82,000 (2023: £28,500) to worthy organisations as decided by the Trustees.

c. Main activities undertaken to further the Charity's purposes for the public benefit

The Charity undertakes to give grants as the Trustees deem fit. We have referred to the Charities Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning future activities. In making distributions to institutions and individuals, the Trustees have had due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission.

Achievements and performance

a. Main achievements of the Charity

The Trustees meet regularly to consider potential grants, to assess the performance of the investment portfolio and to discuss fundraising. The grant making policy remains in line with previous years in compliance with the objects of the Charity. In 2024, no grants were received by the charity (2023:- £50,000) and grants of £82,000 were paid compared with £28,500 in the previous year.

b. Investment policy and performance

Investment powers are unrestricted. The Trust's investment advisers continue to be Walker Crips Investment Management Limited. All investments are registered in their nominee companies. All the nominee companies are separate legal entities and do not trade. The portfolio contains a range of globally diversified equity and other funds, managed by external fund managers. It also contains a proportion of cash, deemed by the Trustees to provide an appropriate liquidity and volatility cushion to the overall portfolio. The investment performance of the balanced portfolio is considered by the Trustees to be satisfactory.

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THE NORRICE LEA CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Financial review

a. Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.

b. Reserves policy

The Trustees consider that the current level of reserves meet the objectives of the Trust and at the same time have the capacity to meet unforeseen calls on the Charity.

c. Material investments policy

The Settlement purchased £40,019 (2023: £217,687) of new investments during the year.

d. Principal funding

During the year, the Charity earned investment income of £27,741 (2023: £22,684) and received a grant of £Nil (2023: £50,000). The charity also made grants of £82,000 (2023: £28,500). The Trustees consider the charity's annual performance to be satisfactory.

e. Review of the year

During the year, the Charity received grant of £Nil (2023: £50,000) and had investment income of £27,741 (2023: £22,684). Expenditure during the year amounted to £88,003 (2023: £31,929) consisting of grant expenditure of £82,000 (2023: £28,500) and support costs of £6,003 (2023: £3,429 ). There was £594 realised gains on investment assets (2023: £Nil). Unrealised gain on investment assets were £55,311 (2023: £42,263). Funds carried forward at the year end amount to £1,640,739 (2023: £1,645,096) consisting entirely of unrestricted funds.

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

The Norrice Lea Charitable Settlement is a registered charity, number 285662, and is constituted under a Trust deed dated 30th September 1982.

b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

Recruitment and appointment and induction of new Trustees is by the existing Trustees. New Trustees, if necessary are asked to attend training courses. All decisions affecting the charity are made by the Trustees. The Trustees have sought to identify the major risks to which the charity is exposed and have taken appropriate steps to manage those risks. The Trustees employ external legal advice and investment advice as required.

The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.

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THE NORRICE LEA CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Plans for future periods

The Trustees are considering further support to assist the Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue in terms of its needs to support the spiritual and pastoral requirements of its members and the physical security of its buildings and site. Current economic conditions are such that this could be met with surplus funds in excess of normal grant requirements.

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees 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).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its 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 Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. 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.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on and signed on their behalf by:

Michael D Goldstein David Sonn
................................................ ................................................
Michael D Goldstein David Sonn
Trustee Trustee

28/10/2025 28/10/2025

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THE NORRICE LEA CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Norrice Lea Charitable Settlement ('the Charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner's Statement

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 that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.

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.

This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

Signed: Jake Lew Dated: 28/10/2025

Jake Lew BKL Audit LLP 35 Ballards Lane London NC 1XW

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THE NORRICE LEA CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Note
Income from:
Voluntary income -The Velvet Foundation
Investments
3
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Total expenditure
Net (expenditure)/income before net gains on
investments
Realised gains on investment assets
Net movement in funds before other recognised
gains/(losses)
Other recognised gains/(losses):
Unrealised gains/(losses) on investment assets
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
-
27,741
27,741
88,003
88,003
(60,262)
594
(59,668)
55,311
(4,357)
1,645,096
(4,357)
1,640,739
Total
funds
2024
£
-
27,741
27,741
88,003
88,003
(60,262)
594
(59,668)
55,311
(4,357)
1,645,096
(4,357)
1,640,739
Total
funds
2023
£
50,000
22,684
72,684
31,929
31,929
40,755
-
40,755
42,263
83,018
1,562,078
83,018
1,645,096

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

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THE NORRICE LEA CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
8
Investments
9
Funds held by brokers
Current assets
Debtors
10
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
11
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets excluding pension asset
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
12
Total funds
762
48,870
49,632
(1,860)
2024
£
483,575
1,102,288
7,104
1,592,967
47,772
1,640,739
1,640,739
1,640,739
-
1,640,739
1,640,739
-
131,410
131,410
(1,740)
2023
£
483,575
1,019,212
12,639
1,515,426
129,670
1,645,096
1,645,096
1,645,096
-
1,645,096
1,645,096

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 28/10/2025

_______ and signed on their behalf by: 28/10/2025

Michael D Goldstein

David Sonn

Michael D Goldstein David Sonn Trustee Trustee

The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

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THE NORRICE LEA CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

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

1. General information

The Norrice Lea Charitable Settlement is a charitable trust registered in England and Wales (Charity Registration Number 285662). The registered office address is 32 Linden Lea, London N2 0RQ.

The description of the charity's operations and its principal activities are as stated in the trustees report.

2. Accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - 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 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The Norrice Lea Charitable Settlement meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

2.2 Going concern

The Charity has minimal fixed costs, along with a healthy cash balance at the year end. The Trustees therefore consider that based on the circumstances existing at the date of signature of the accounts the charity is able to continue as a going concern.

2.3 Income

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Grants are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance Sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.

2.4 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

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THE NORRICE LEA CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

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

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.4 Expenditure (continued)

Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

2.5 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

2.6 Freehold land and buildings

Freehold properties are recognised in the Balance Sheet at their cost.

2.7 Investments

Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance Sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as ‘Gains/(Losses) on investments’ in the Statement of Financial Activities.

2.8 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

2.9 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and 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.

2.10 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

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THE NORRICE LEA CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

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

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.11 Financial instruments

The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.12 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

3. Investment income

Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
Dividend income from UK equities
18,178
Investment income - bank and investment interest
9,563
27,741
Total
funds
2024
£
18,178
9,563
27,741
Total
funds
2023
£
17,159
5,525
22,684

4. Analysis of grants

JVN Project ImpACT
United Synagogue
Grants to
Institutions
2024
£
-
82,000
82,000
Total
funds
2024
£
-
82,000
82,000
Total
funds
2023
£
7,500
21,000
28,500

The Charity has made the following material grants to institutions during the year:

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THE NORRICE LEA CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

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

4. Analysis of grants (continued)

Name of institution
JVN Project ImpACT
United Synagogue
2024
£
-
82,000
82,000
82,000
2023
£
7,500
21,000
28,500
28,500

5. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Grants -JVN Project ImpACT
Grants- United Synagogue
Support costs
Total 2024
Total 2023
Grant
funding of
activities
2024
£
-
82,000
-
82,000
28,500
Support
costs
2024
£
-
-
6,003
6,003
3,429
Total
funds
2024
£
-
82,000
6,003
88,003
31,929
Total
funds
2023
£
7,500
21,000
3,429
31,929

Analysis of support costs

Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
Accountancy fees (including VAT)
1,860
Bank charges
60
Insurance
310
Investment management fees
3,224
Trust management fees
549
6,003
Total
funds
2024
£
1,860
60
310
3,224
549
6,003
Total
funds
2023
£
1,680
60
297
900
492
3,429

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THE NORRICE LEA CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

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

5. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of support costs (continued)

Accountancy fees relate to the independent examination cost.

6. Independent examiner's remuneration

2024 2023
£ £
Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner for the preparation and
independent examination of the Charity's annual accounts 1,860 1,680

7. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023 - £NIL) .

During the year ended 31 December 2024, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2023 - £NIL) .

8. Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2024
At 31 December 2024
Net book value
At 31 December 2024
At 31 December 2023
The property is stated at open market cost of acquisition.
Freehold
property
£
483,575
483,575
483,575
483,575

No provision for depreciation of the property is considered necessary as the trustees consider that the estimated useful life of the building results in the level of calculated depreciation in its value being immaterial. Freehold land is not depreciated.

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THE NORRICE LEA CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

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

9. Fixed asset investments

Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2024
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
At 31 December 2024
Market Value
Investment trusts
Open ended investment companies
Exchange traded funds
Fixed interest securities
Historic cost
Investment trusts
Open ended investment companies
Exchange traded funds
Fixed interest securities
2024
£
358,129
63,705
440,138
240,316
Listed
investments
£
1,019,212
40,019
(12,254)
55,311
1,102,288
2023
£
350,839
58,458
409,041
200,874
1,019,212
2023
£
199,657
12,272
268,484
195,745
676,158
Listed
investments
£
1,019,212
40,019
(12,254)
55,311
1,102,288
2023
£
350,839
58,458
409,041
200,874
1,019,212
2023
£
199,657
12,272
268,484
195,745
676,158
1,102,288 1,019,212
2024
£
199,657
12,272
252,653
235,904
2023
£
199,657
12,272
268,484
195,745
700,486 676,158

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

10. Debtors

Due within one year
Other debtors
2024
£
762
762
2023
£
-
-

11. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Accruals
Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
Balance at 1
January
2024
£
Unrestricted funds
General Funds
1,645,096
Statement of funds - prior year
Balance at
1 January
2023
£
Unrestricted funds
General Funds
1,562,078
Income
£
27,741
Income
£
72,684
Expenditure
£
(88,003)
Expenditure
£
(31,929)
2024
£
1,860
Gains/
(Losses)
£
55,905
Gains/
(Losses)
£
42,263
2023
£
1,740
Balance at
31
December
2024
£
1,640,739
Balance at
31
December
2023
£
1,645,096

12. Statement of funds

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

13. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current period

Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
Tangible fixed assets
483,575
Fixed asset investments
1,102,288
Funds held by brokers
7,104
Current assets
49,632
Creditors due within one year
(1,860)
Total
1,640,739
Total
funds
2024
£
483,575
1,102,288
7,104
49,632
(1,860)
1,640,739

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period

Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
Funds held by brokers
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
483,575
1,019,212
12,639
131,410
(1,740)
1,645,096
Total
funds
2023
£
483,575
1,019,212
12,639
131,410
(1,740)
1,645,096

14. Related party transactions

The Charity has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the Charity at 31 December 2024.

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The Norrice Lea Charitable Settlement

32 Linden Lea, London, N2 0RQ

Date: 28/10/2025

Your ref: LEW003

Berg Kaprow Lewis LLP 35 Ballards Lane London N3 1XW

Dear Sirs

The Norrice Lea Charitable Settlement

We confirm to the best of our knowledge and belief, and having made appropriate enquiries of other trustees and officials of the Charity, the following representations in connection with your report on the Charity's financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

  1. We acknowledge that the work performed by you is substantially less in scope than an audit performed in accordance with Auditing Standards and that you do not express an audit opinion.

  2. We confirm that the Charity was entitled to exemption from the requirement to have its financial statements for the financial year audited.

  3. We have fulfilled as trustees our responsibility for the financial statements which give a true and fair view in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of that Act relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the Charity. All the accounting records have been made available to you and all transactions undertaken by the Charity have been properly reflected in those accounting records. All records and related information, including the minutes of the trustees’ and members’ meetings have been made available to you.

  4. We confirm that we have maintained proper accounting records, as required by the Charities Act 2011.

Registered charity no. 285662

  1. We confirm, to the best of our knowledge and belief, that there have been no instances of non-compliance or breaches of any laws or regulations which are essential to the activities of the Charity’s activities.

  2. We confirm that assets are included on the balance sheet at no more than their recoverable amounts and that liabilities are included at their expected cost to the Charity.

  3. We confirm that we are not aware of any pending litigation which may result in a significant loss to the Charity.

  4. We confirm that there were no contingent liabilities at the balance sheet date.

  5. We believe that the Charity's financial statements should be prepared on a going concern basis on the grounds that current and future sources of funding and support will be more than adequate for the Charity's needs. We have considered a period of twelve months from the date of approval of the financial statements. We believe that no further disclosures relating to the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern need to be made in the financial statements.

  6. We confirm that there were no transactions with related parties of the Charity or amounts due to or from related parties at the balance sheet date which are required to be disclosed in the financial statements other than those which are detailed in the notes to the financial statements.

  7. We confirm that there have been no events since the balance sheet date which necessitate revision of the figures included in the financial statements or disclosure in the notes to the financial statements. Should further material events occur, which may necessitate revision of the figures included in the financial statements or inclusion of a note thereto, we will advise you accordingly.

  8. All grants, donations and other monies, the receipt of which is subject to specific terms or conditions, have been properly recorded in the financial statements as restricted funds.

  9. We confirm that all grants paid out during the year were to entities with no connections to any of the Trustees.

Yours faithfully

Michael D Goldstein

Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees

The Norrice Lea Charitable Settlement

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