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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 287367
AGUDAS ISRAEL COMMUNITY SERVICES
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
Sugarwhite Meyer Accountants Ltd First Floor 94 Stamford Hill London N16 6XS
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AGUDAS ISRAEL COMMUNITY SERVICES
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
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| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 | ||
| Report of the Trustees | 2 | to | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 | ||
| Statement of Financial Position | 6 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 | to | 12 |
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AGUDAS ISRAEL COMMUNITY SERVICES REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
TRUSTEES C Pinter (deceased 1.10.24) J Schleider R Grussgott PRINCIPAL ADDRESS 97 Stamford Hill London N16 5DN REGISTERED CHARITY 287367 NUMBER INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Sugarwhite Meyer Accountants Ltd First Floor 94 Stamford Hill London N16 6XS
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AGUDAS ISRAEL COMMUNITY SERVICES
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
The information is shown on page 1 of the financial statements and forms part of this report
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objectives of Agudas Israel Community Services (AICS) are to assist vulnerable members of the community by providing information and support to enable them to make the most of available resources as well as of their own strengths and abilities to improve their lives and those of their families.
The charity operates an advice services, providing a wide range of benefits, immigration and employment advice, as well as an employment facility and other services including a number of training opportunities in partnership with other local organisations focusing on employment skills such ac CV writing and interview techniques.
Forward is a division of AICS established in 2019 with a mission to help and support those coming from disadvantaged backgrounds with getting into employment and business and maximise their earning potential, we do this by providing them with job preparation, advanced career training, workplace experience, job placement support and more.
The trustees of the charity confirm that they have considered The Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
The trustees are pleased to report that thanks to grants received we were able to continue our services which are in great demand. This was quite difficult, considering the fact that one of our advice workers did not return to work following the pandemic. This caused a great strain on our services, and we were often booked ahead for several weeks. We are aware of the high demand for our services, and the distress that having to wait for appointments can cause.
As the community grows exponentially, we are experiencing an increased demand for our services, especially, as we are the only organisation in the area providing expert advice in English, Hebrew and Yiddish, in a culturally appropriate setting. Additionally, the government's introduction of a Benefit Cap, as well as the restriction of Child Tax Credits and Universal Credit to two children per family, disproportionately affects our community, where larger families are the norm.
We have continued to run a weekly surgery in North West London, and there is a continued high demand for appointments. We have a very high level of customer satisfaction and are proud of the professional service we provide and would ideally like to increase our capacity and reach to meet the growing need for our services, but await a better financial situation.
We have seen continued growth and steady progress for Forward this year, with rising demanded for our services driven further by the cost of living crises, we have added and upgraded many courses and services, launched our new online learning portal to expand our reach even further and expanded our job preparation programme to include many additional important skills and added more options to our advanced career training courses.
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AGUDAS ISRAEL COMMUNITY SERVICES
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
It is the charity's policy that only funds that have cleared the bank be allowed to be used as payment for direct charitable and governance expenses. The trustees therefore ensure that the charity retains sufficient funds to cover immediate anticipated outgoings. They have contact at all times with potential donors who are able to assist with the charity's requirements.
Reserves at the year end stood at £6,508 deficit (2024- £859 deficit)
FUTURE PLANS
AICS’s plans for the future are to continue to support the most vulnerable members of the community by providing time appropriate advice in the fields in which it has developed high levels of expertise. Advisors continue to attend in service training to ensure that their knowledge and skills are kept up to date in a rapidly changing climate.
It continues to remain our priority to increase fundraising activities, bearing in mind that we are providing essential and otherwise inaccessible services to the most needy members of our community and to their families. The demand is increasing as the government continues to cut the resources available and as the community grows. We are mindful of the fact that we are the only available resource for this community for benefits, immigration and employment advice and support, and take our responsibilities seriously. We look to the wider community to support us in our work and enabling members of the community and their families to live their lives with dignity, and to be able to access the minimal resources they need to survive in the increasingly challenging environment of our times.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The charity was constituted by Declaration of Trust dated 15th May 1983.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
It is not currently the intention of the trustees of the charity to appoint new trustees. Should this situation change in the future, the trustees will apply suitable recruitment and training procedures.
Organisational structure
The trustees and administrator meet regularly in order to ensure that the charity runs smoothly and that all activities are run efficiently, as well as to deal with issues as they arise, and to pre-empt potential problems before they develop. They plan both current and future strategy, balancing the developing and increasing needs of the community with the resources of Agudas Israel Community Services.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 4 February 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
J Schleider - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF AGUDAS ISRAEL COMMUNITY SERVICES
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Agudas Israel Community Services
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Agudas Israel Community Services (the Trust) for the year ended 5 April 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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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.
E Meyer FCA BSc
Sugarwhite Meyer Accountants Ltd First Floor 94 Stamford Hill London N16 6XS
4 February 2026
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AGUDAS ISRAEL COMMUNITY SERVICES
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
| Unrestricted funds Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2 159,352 Investment income 3 5,350 Total 164,702 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 4 397 Charitable activities 5 Education and training 33,339 Community Service and advice 93,000 Support costs 1,200 Grantmaking 42,415 Total 170,351 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (5,649) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward (859) TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD (6,508) |
Restricted fund £ 20,000 - 20,000 - 20,000 - - - 20,000 - - - |
2025 Total funds £ 179,352 5,350 184,702 397 53,339 93,000 1,200 42,415 190,351 (5,649) (859) (6,508) |
2024 Total funds £ 171,396 - 171,396 468 55,436 109,758 3,854 - 169,516 1,880 (2,739) (859) |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 5 APRIL 2025
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 9 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 10 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES CREDITORS Amounts falling due after more than one year 11 NET ASSETS FUNDS 14 Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
2025 £ 11,859 13,842 (20,635) (6,793) 5,066 (11,574) (6,508) (6,508) (6,508) |
2024 £ 10,117 26,879 (23,503) 3,376 13,493 (14,352) (859) (859) (859) |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 4 February 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
J Schleider - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings
- 5% on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
Going concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
| 2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Government grants Social Welfare Education and training Grants received, included in the above, are as Social welfare 3. INVESTMENT INCOME Rents received 4. RAISING FUNDS Investment management costs Interest payable and similar charges 5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Education and training Community Service and advice Support costs Grantmaking |
follows: Direct Costs £ 51,995 91,214 - - 143,209 |
Grant funding of activities £ - - - 42,415 42,415 |
2025 £ 4,620 103,886 70,846 179,352 2025 £ 4,620 2025 £ 5,350 2025 £ 397 Support costs (see note 6) £ 1,344 1,786 1,200 - 4,330 |
2024 £ 11,210 60,642 99,544 |
2024 £ 11,210 60,642 99,544 |
2024 £ 11,210 60,642 99,544 |
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| 171,396 | ||||||
| 2024 £ 11,210 |
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| 2024 £ - 2024 £ 468 Totals £ 53,339 93,000 1,200 42,415 |
2024 £ - |
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| 2024 £ 468 |
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| 189,954 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
6. SUPPORT COSTS
| SUPPORT COSTS | ||||
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| Governance | ||||
| Management | Finance | costs | Totals | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Education and training | 1,344 | - | - | 1,344 |
| Community Service and advice | - | 1,786 | - | 1,786 |
| Support costs | - | - | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| 1,344 | 1,786 | 1,200 | 4,330 |
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
Governance costs
| Governance costs | ||
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| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Support | Total | |
| costs | activities | |
| £ | £ | |
| Independent examiner's fee | 600 | 600 |
| Independent examiner's other fees | 600 | 600 |
| Legal and professional fees | - | 2,300 |
| 1,200 | 3,500 |
7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 5 April 2025 nor for the year ended 5 April 2024.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 5 April 2025 nor for the year ended 5 April 2024.
8. STAFF COSTS
| STAFF COSTS | ||
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| Wages and salaries Other pension costs The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: Advisers |
2025 £ 46,536 749 47,285 2025 4 |
2024 £ 46,536 749 |
| 47,285 | ||
| 2024 4 |
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| COST At 6 April 2024 Additions At 5 April 2025 DEPRECIATION At 6 April 2024 Charge for year At 5 April 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 5 April 2025 At 5 April 2024 10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 12) Other creditors 11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR Bank loans (see note 12) 12. LOANS An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: Amounts falling due within one year on demand: Bank loans Other loans Amounts falling due between two and five years: Bank loans - 2-5 years Amounts falling due in more than five years: Repayable by instalments: Bank loans more 5 yr by instal |
2025 £ 2,778 17,857 20,635 2025 £ 11,574 2025 £ 2,778 15,457 18,235 11,111 463 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 31,827 2,366 34,193 21,710 624 22,334 11,859 10,117 2024 £ 2,778 20,725 23,503 2024 £ 14,352 2024 £ 2,778 19,525 22,303 11,111 3,241 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
13. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
| Unrestricted funds £ Fixed assets 11,859 Current assets 13,842 Current liabilities (20,635) Long term liabilities (11,574) (6,508) MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted Fund TOTAL FUNDS Comparatives for movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted fund £ - - - - - At 6.4.24 £ (859) (859) Incoming resources £ 164,702 20,000 184,702 At 6.4.23 £ (2,739) (2,739) |
2025 2024 Total Total funds funds £ £ 11,859 10,117 13,842 26,879 (20,635) (23,503) (11,574) (14,352) (6,508) (859) Net movement At in funds 5.4.25 £ £ (5,649) (6,508) (5,649) (6,508) Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (170,351) (5,649) (20,000) - (190,351) (5,649) Net movement At in funds 5.4.24 £ £ 1,880 (859) 1,880 (859) |
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14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
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14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted Fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 160,186 11,210 171,396 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (158,306) 1,880 (11,210) - (169,516) 1,880 |
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15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 5 April 2025.
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