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THE BEIS NADVORNE CHARITABLE TRUST

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 291070

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS

FROM 1 OCTOBER 2019

TO

30 SEPTEMBER 2020

THE BEIS NADVORNE CHARITABLE TRUST

Charity Registration Number 291070

Contents Page
Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees’ Annual Report 2 - 4
Independent Examiner’s Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Unaudited Accounts 8 - 13

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THE BEIS NADVORNE CHARITABLE TRUST

Charity Registration Number 291070

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

TRUSTEES

M. S. Landau M. Leifer Mrs. S. D. Leifer

REGISTERED CHARITY’S CONTACT AND PRINCIPAL ADDRESS

Shears & Partners Limited 88 Edgware Way Edgware Middlesex HA8 8JS

DETAILS OF FORMATION

The Charity is constituted by Declaration of Trust dated 18 July 1984 and was registered with the Charity Commission on 19 February 1985 under Charity Registration Number 291070

BANKERS

National Westminster Bank plc

HONORARY INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Stephen Sacks FCA for Shears & Partners Limited Chartered Accountants 88 Edgware Way Edgware HA8 8JS

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THE BEIS NADVORNE CHARITABLE TRUST

Charity Registration Number 291070

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

The Trustees of The Beis Nadvorne Charitable Trust (“the Charity”) present their Annual Report along with the Unaudited Accounts (“the Accounts”) of the Charity for the year from 1 October 2019 to 30 September 2020. The Accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Accounting Policies set out on Pages 8 & 9 and comply with the Declaration of Trust and applicable law.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Summary of purposes of the Charity as set out in its Governing Document

The Trustees shall stand possessed of the Trust Fund upon trust to pay or apply the whole of the income and the capital of the Trust Fund to or towards or in furtherance or for the benefit of such one or more charities, charitable institutions or charitable purposes in any part of the world in such shares and in such manner as the Trustees in their absolute discretion may from time to time determine provided always that:

  1. The Trustees shall have power if they so think fit to make payments direct to individual persons in any part of the world (provided that such persons shall qualify as charitable beneficiaries according to English Law) and shall not be limited to making payments to organisations or institutions.

  2. Nothing herein contained shall empower or authorise the Trustees to apply any part of the Trust Fund or the income thereof other than for the purposes which are charitable according to English Law.

Charities and Public Benefit

The Trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and are satisfied that the Charity complies with that guidance.

Grant Making Policy

To act according to the Declaration of Trust which enables grants to be made from both income and capital. All applications to the Charity for grants, donations or loans are considered carefully by the Trustees at regular meetings. On most occasions, if the Trustees feel that the application meets their approval in principle, they will meet the applicants face to face and discuss with them the most effective way of providing assistance. The Trustees usually then have a further meeting before making a decision as to whether assistance should be granted, and if so, in what form and to what level.

The Trustees find that, in most cases, this is the most effective way of aiding Charitable Institutions and Beneficiaries as it allows the Trustees a degree of flexibility in terms of deciding whether they will assist by way of a Donation or a Charitable Loan and also ensures that each application to the Charity is considered fairly.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Summary of the main achievements of the Charity

The Trustees continued to support The Beis Nadvorne Synagogue, Institutions of Higher and Further Education, and Institutions caring for the poor and sick, who qualify as Charitable Beneficiaries under English Law.

During the current year, the Trustees are delighted to announce that the Charity in the year ended 30 September 2020 made donations of some £502k (2019: £505k) to Charitable Beneficiaries and Institutions that support such Beneficiaries.

Monies are raised by way of Charitable Donations received from Charitable Foundations, Corporate Donors and Individuals. The Charity also owns a portfolio of residential properties which provide rental income for the Charity to distribute. The returns on investment from the Investment Properties are detailed in the Investments Policy below.

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THE BEIS NADVORNE CHARITABLE TRUST

Charity Registration Number 291070

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (Continued)

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Review of the Charity’s Financial Position at the end of the period

Although the Charity’s Incoming Resources decreased by some £79k ( 2019: increase £263k ), the Trustees decreased its Resources Expended by some £4k ( 2019: increase of £253k ) and, including a surplus on the disposal of one of the Charity’s Investments in the sum of £137k (2019: £Nil). The Trustees took the view that the Covid-19 pandemic made the value of its Investment Properties uncertain and they have reduced the valuation of its portfolio by some 20% or £834k (2019: £Nil). consequently there was a deficit for the year of some £720k ( 2019: surplus £23k ). The Charity’s Funds therefore increased by the same amount ( 2019: increased by the same amount).

Reserves Policy

The Charity’s Reserves are represented primarily in Fixed Assets as described in the section headed “Investments Policy”. The Trustees try to retain cash reserves where practical, however, the continued improvement of the Investment Property portfolio and Synagogue facilities are the primary objectives. The Trustees feel comfortable relying on their pool of donors and work hard to ensure that the Charity is not dependent on one or two individuals which ensures regular cash flow into the Charity. At the end of the year the Charity held an Unrestricted Fund Reserve amounting to £2.765m ( 2019: £3.485m).

The Charity does not normally retain cash however, it currently has large reserves, mainly incorporating the Revaluation Reserve £1,584k ( 2019: £2,729k ) which is unrealised and not yet available for distribution. The balance of Reserves is the Income and Expenditure Account £1,181k ( 2019: £756k ) which comprises property rental surpluses used to pay off borrowings which had been drawn down to fund property investments made in the past. The Trustees have taken the decision to temporarily cease making further property investments. In time, when the Trustees feel that the property market is at the point where it is in the interests of the Charity and its Beneficiaries to sell, the net proceeds will become available for distribution or reinvestment in other income producing assets.

Going Concern

The Trustees have prepared the Unaudited Accounts on a going concern basis because in their opinion it is appropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation.

Investments Policy

The Charity owns a portfolio of Residential Investment Properties and aims to achieve a return based on rental income in excess of 3.0% based on the Trustees’ valuation. The Trustees aim to achieve capital growth in the market value of these properties in excess of 3.0% per annum.

The Trustees are pleased to report that the rental income in the year from the Investment Properties was £168k ( 2019: £140k ), meeting the target with a return of 5.4% ( 2019: 3.25% ). The Trustees do not expect any long term negative consequences from Covid-19 for the Charity from the general downturn in the UK property market on the contrary, now that the UK property market is recovering the Charity is going to benefit from further Capital and Rental growth and that it is in the best interests of the Charity and its beneficiaries for the Charity to continue holding these Investments for the foreseeable future.

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THE BEIS NADVORNE CHARITABLE TRUST

Charity Registration Number 291070

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (Continued)

Risk Management

There are three major risks that have been identified by the Trustees. The first is the risk of a fall in property values and rental income. The Trustees feel that the risk is mitigated by their expertise in the property market, which they feel would allow them to protect the interests of the Charity. The Trustees meet regularly to assess the performance of the Charity’s property portfolio. The Trustees feel that, due to stability in rental income, it is in the best interest of the Charity and its beneficiaries for the Charity to continue to hold the properties for the foreseeable future.

The second is the risk of a reduction in donations. The Trustees feel that this is beyond their control, however, they continue to monitor the situation on an ongoing basis.

Thirdly, there is a risk that Charitable Loans will not be repaid. This is mitigated by the careful consideration and interviewing of applicants by the Trustees prior to any funding being provided. To date, the Charity has not had to write off any loans.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The Charity is constituted by Declaration of Trust dated 18 July 1984 and was Registered with the Charity Commission on 19 February 1985 under Charity Number 291070.

The Trustees in office in the year were as follows:

M. S. Landau M. Leifer Mrs. S. D. Leifer

The power of appointing new Trustees or a new Trustee thereof shall be exercisable by the persons who are, for the time being, the Trustees hereof.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Reference and Administrative Details are set out on Page 1 and form part of this report.

The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees’ Report above.

Signed on behalf of the Trustees


MRS. S. D. LEIFER Trustee

Date: 29 July 2021

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF

THE BEIS NADVORNE CHARITABLE TRUST

Charity Registration Number 291070

FOR THE YEAR 1 OCTOBER 2019 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the Unaudited Accounts (“the Accounts”) of The Beis Nadvorne Charitable Trust (“The Charity”) for the year ended 30 September 2020.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the Charity’s Trustees, 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 Accounts of the Charity carried out under Section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

The Charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which give me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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.

Stephen Sacks FCA

For SHEARS & PARTNERS LIMITED Chartered Accountants 88 Edgware Way Edgware HA8 8JS

Date: 29 July 2021

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THE BEIS NADVORNE CHARITABLE TRUST

Charity Registration Number 291070

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FROM 1 OCTOBER 2019 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

Note 2020 2019
£ £
INCOMING RESOURCES
Income and Endowments from:
Donations (2) 472,039 550,777
Investments (3) 168,293 139,808
Total Income (12) 640,332 690,585
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RESOURCES EXPENDED
Expenditure on:
Raising Funds (4) (133,958) (114,198)
Charitable Activities (5) (529,458) (553,296)
Other (6) - -
Total Expenditure (12) (663,416) (667,494)
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(23,084) 23,091
Other Recognised Gains/(Losses)
Surplus/(Deficit) on Revaluation of Investments (833,744) -
Net Gains/(Losses) on Investments (12) 136,960 92,557
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (719,868) 115,648
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total Funds Brought Forward (12) 3,484,871 3,369,223
Total Funds Carried Forward (12) £2,765,003 £3,484,871
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The Notes on Pages 8 to 13 form part of the Unaudited Accounts.

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THE BEIS NADVORNE CHARITABLE TRUST

Charity Registration Number 291070

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

Note 2020 2019
£ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets (7) 1,600 2,000
Investments (8) 3,110,000 4,300,000
3,111,600 4,302,000
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CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors (9) 8,465 7,252
Cash at Bank and in Hand 60,205 103,000
68,670 110,252
CREDITORS:Amounts falling due within one year (10) (105,550) (927,381)
NET CURRENT LIABILITIES (36,880) (817,129)
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TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 3,074,720 3,484,871
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due after more than
one year (11) (309,717) -
NET ASSETS £2,765,003 £3,484,871
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FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted Funds (12) £2,765,003 £3,484,871
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The Accounts were approved on 29 July 2021 and signed on behalf of all of the Trustees.

________ Trustee

M. LEIFER

The Notes on Pages 8 to 13 form part of the Unaudited Accounts.

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THE BEIS NADVORNE CHARITABLE TRUST

Charity Registration Number 291070

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS – 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

a. Basis of Accounting

The Unaudited Accounts (“the Accounts”) for The Beis Nadvorne Charitable Trust (“the Company”) have been prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of Investments and in accordance with:

The Charity constitutes a public entity as defined by FRS 102.

The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.

b. Donations

Donations which are accounted for in the Statement of Financial Activities (“SOFA”) when the Charity becomes entitled to the donation and any conditions for receipt are met.

c.

Investments

Investment Income comprises Rents Receivable and Interest Receivable on an accruals basis.

d. Raising Funds

Comprise property management expenses and interest payable which are accounted for on an accruals basis.

e. Charitable Activities

Charitable Activities represents Grants and Donations payable and are charged in the period in which payment of funds is conveyed to the recipient and Synagogue Running Costs which are accounted for on an accruals basis.

f. Other - Governance Costs

Governance Costs do not include costs of the preparation and examination of the annual Accounts, the Independent Examiner acts on an Honorary basis. Governance Costs would include the cost of any legal advice to Trustees on Governance and Constitutional matters.

g. Liability Recognition

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Charity to the expenditure.

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THE BEIS NADVORNE CHARITABLE TRUST

Charity Registration Number 291070

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS – 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 (Continued)

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

h. Fund Accounting

General Reserve

This represents funds that can be used in accordance with the objects of the Charity at the discretion of the Trustees.

i. Fixed Assets

Tangible Assets – Depreciation

Depreciation is provided at the following Annual Rates in order to write off the cost of each asset down to its estimated residual value over its useful economic life:

% On Written Down Value

Computer Equipment 33 Fixtures and Fittings 20

Investment Property

Investment Property is included at fair value. Gains/Losses are recognised in the SOFA. Deferred Taxation is provided on these Gains/Losses at the rate expected to apply when the property is sold.

Investments – Depreciation

No depreciation has been provided on Freehold and Long Leasehold Investment Properties in accordance with FRS 102.

Investments – Valuation

Freehold and Long Leasehold Investment Properties are included in the Unaudited Accounts at a valuation carried out by the Trustees in accordance with FRS 102.

j. Debtors

Debtors are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the Charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.

k. Creditors

The Charity has Creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.

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THE BEIS NADVORNE CHARITABLE TRUST

Charity Registration Number 291070

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS – 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 (Continued)

ANALYSIS OF INCOMING RESOURCES

Income and Endowments from:

2. DONATIONS
2020 2019
£ £
Charitable Foundations 193,542 159,625
Corporate Donors 213,223 358,072
Donations from Individuals (including Gift Aid) 65,274 33,080
£472,039 £550,777
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3. INVESTMENTS
Interest Receivable 59 68
Rents Receivable 168,234 139,740
£168,293 £139,808
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ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED
4. RAISING FUNDS
Bank Charges and Cost of Raising Finance 7,628 9,284
Interest Payable 66,360 40,241
Investment Property Management Expenses 59,970 64,673
£133,958 £114,198
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Charity Registration Number 291070

THE BEIS NADVORNE CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS – 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 (Continued)

5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Analysis of Grants/Donations Payable

Education
Relief of Poverty
Religious Organisations
Welfare
Total
2020
Grants to
Institutions
Grants to
Individuals
£
£
821
-
-
370,706
-
79,076
130
50,930
£951
£500,712
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£501,663

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2019
Grants to
Institutions
Grants to
Individuals
£
£
5,866
-
-
313,793
-
76,374
15,125
93,546
£20,991
£483,713
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£504,704
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Grants to particular Institutions that are material in the context of Grants to Institutions were made to the following Institutions for the following purposes:

2020 Total Total
Number of Amount of
Donations Donations
Names of Institutions Purpose Paid Paid
£
Friends of Collel Chibath Yerushalayim Limited Education 2 821
Grants immaterial to total grants made to Institutions 1 130
Total grants made to Institutions 3 £951
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2019 Total Total
Number of Amount of
Donations Donations
Name of Institution Purpose Paid Paid
£
Friends of Collel Chibath Yerushalayim Limited Education 6 5,546
The Doughty Charity Trust Welfare 1 15,000
7 20,546
Grants immaterial to total grants made to Institutions 7 445
Total grants made to Institutions 14 £20,991
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THE BEIS NADVORNE CHARITABLE TRUST

Charity Registration Number 291070

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS – 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 (Continued)

5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES (Continued)

Synagogue Running Costs

Synagogue Running Costs
2020 2019
£ £
Consumables and Food 23,049 35,131
Depreciation 400 427
Motor and Travel Expenses 215 1,395
Repairs 796 8,741
Sundry Expenses and Cleaning 2,958 2,563
Telephone 377 335
£27,795 £48,592
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Summary
Grants and Donations Payable 501,663 504,704
Synagogue Running Costs 27,795 48,592
£529,458 £553,296
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6. OTHER - GOVERNANCE COSTS

Independent Examiner’s fees for reporting on the Unaudited Accounts

£ - £ - == ==

There were no fees paid to the Independent Examiner who acts on an Honorary basis.

7. TANGIBLE ASSETS

Computer Fixtures &
Equipment Fittings Total
£ £ £
Cost
At 1 October 2019 957 7,651 8,608
Additions/(Disposals) - - -
At 30 September 2020 957 7,651 8,608
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Depreciation
At 1 October 2019 (957) (5,651) (6,608)
Charge for the Year - (400) (400)
At 30 September 2020 (957) (6,051) (7,008)
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Net Book Value
At 30 September 2020 £ - £1,600 £1,600
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At 30 September 2019 £ - £2,000 £2,000
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THE BEIS NADVORNE CHARITABLE TRUST

Charity Registration Number 291070

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS - 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 (Continued)

8. INVESTMENTS
Long
Freehold Leasehold
Property Property Total
£ £ £
Valuation and Net Book Value
At 1 October 2019 3,600,000 700,000 4,300,000
Revaluation Surplus/(Deficit) (633,744) (200,000) (833,744)
Additions/(Improvements) 18,744 - 18,744
Disposals (375,000) - (375,000)
At 30 September 2020 £2,610,000 £500,000 £3,110,000
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Cost 1,306,088 264,564 1,570,652
Revaluation 1,303,912 235,436 1,539,348
£2,610,000 £500,000 £3,110,000
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9. DEBTORS
2020 2019
£ £
Prepayments and Accrued Income £8,465 £7,252
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10. CREDITORS:Amounts falling due within one year

Bank Loan/Overdraft (secured)
10,283 840,241
Trade Creditors 700 164
Other Creditors 94,567 84,288
Accruals and Deferred Income - 2,688
£105,550 £927,381
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11. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due after more than one year
Bank Loan (secured) £309,717 £ -
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Due after more than one year:
repayable between one and five years 51,499 -
repayable after more than five years 258,218 -
£309,717 £ -
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Bank Loan which at the year-end amounted to £320,000 (2019: £840,241), of which £10,283 (2019: £840,241) is repayable within one year, is secured by fixed charge over one of the Charity’s Freehold Investment Properties, the total valuation of which can be found in Note 8 to the Accounts.

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THE BEIS NADVORNE CHARITABLE TRUST

Charity Registration Number 291070

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS - 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 (Continued)

12. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS

Statement
Revaluation of Financial
Reserve Activities Total
£ £ £
At 1 October 2019 2,729,346 755,525 3,484,871
Incoming Resources - 640,332 640,332
Resources Expended - (663,416) (663,416)
Net Gains/(Losses) on Investments - 136,960 136,960
Revaluation Surplus/(Deficit) (833,744) - (833,744)
Reserves Transfer (311,720) 311,720 -
At 30 September 2020 £1,583,882 £1,181,121 £2,765,003
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13. TRUSTEES’ EXPENSES

There were no expenses or remuneration paid to the Trustees in the current year or preceding period.

14. EMPLOYEES

The Charity had no employees in either the current year or the previous period. All of the work of the Charity is carried out by the 3 Trustees (2019: 3)