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2025-09-30-accounts

Building a Place Where Girls Belong

BJNW Annual Report 2025 Charity No. 293460

Welcome Inside

The Front Door

Trustees’ Foreword

P.3

Report of the Trustees

- P.4 P.15

Trustees’ Review

- P.16 P.17

Independent Examiner’s Report Statement of Financial Activities

P.18

P.19

Balance Sheet P.20

Notes to the Financial Statements - P.21 P.26

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

Trustees’ Foreword

Dear Supporters & Community Members

This year has been one of both progress and responsibility for BJNW. Alongside delivering a full programme of enriching activities for over 850 girls ~~aged 6 to 16, we have focused~~ on strengthening the foundations that allow this work to continue — safely, sustainably and with integrity.

At the heart of BJNW is BJ House at 173 Golders Green Road: a much-loved home where girls discover talents, build confidence, form friendships and spend their leisure time within a safe, culturally appropriate framework. Yet this cherished building now requires urgent refurbishment to meet growing demand, strengthen security and support future expansion.

Although the charity’s assets include the value of BJ House, these funds are tied up in the property and are not available for refurbishment, compliance, development or day-to-day growth. To secure BJNW’s long-term future, a new Charitable Incorporated Organisation has been established, enabling appropriate finance while ensuring continuity of purpose, governance and service delivery.

In today’s climate, creating a safe haven for Jewish girls is more important than ever. Throughout this transition, BJNW’s work has continued uninterrupted — providing safety, belonging and joy in a trusted environment where girls can thrive.

We are deeply grateful to our trustees, funders, ambassadors, volunteers and youth leaders for the trust they place in BJNW. Your support helps ensure that this house stands strong — now and for the years ahead.

“ Open the door wider. Make room for more girls.

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“ A place to arrive just as you are and feel ~~you belong~~

Who We Serve & Why It Matters The Entrance Hall

BJNW supports girls aged 6–16, offering consistent, structured opportunities for connection, growth and joy. For many, BJNW is more than an activity programme — it is a place to arrive, to feel steady, and to belong during formative years.

Girls arrive with different experiences and needs. Some are confident and curious; others are navigating social, emotional or environmental challenges. BJNW provides a welcoming place where every girl is met with care, encouragement and respect — a space where she can feel safe, valued and able to grow at her own pace.

Rooted in the local community and shaped by cultural sensitivity, our programmes are designed to promote wellbeing, belonging and positive development, particularly for girls who benefit from additional support.

Belonging

Feeling seen, included and connected.

Nurture

Care, kindness and positive role models.

Joyfulness

Creating memories through shared experiences.

Wellness

Supporting physical and emotional wellbeing.

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What We Do The Rooms of the House

Stars in the

Spotlight Music, drama and dance productions (600+ participants).

BJNW delivers a wide range of activities throughout the year, combining fun, creativity and personal development. Together, these programmes form the different “rooms” of BJNW — each offering something distinct, while contributing to a shared sense of belonging.

Friendship Circles

Weekly Shabbos and group sessions offering consistency, connection and emotional support (42 weeks a year).

Summer Camps

Residential and local camps reaching 110+ girls annually.

Kindness Clubs

Teen Talk Magazine

Kindness initiatives delivered in partnership with ‘Care & Share’, including cooking for needy families.

Monthly publication written and produced by participants.

Convention (Yrs 10 & 11) European weekend-away experience for older teens.

Fit Futures

Pathways to Possibilities

Inclusive sports and fitness for girls excluded from mainstream provision (250 girls).

After-school courses building creative, academic and life skills (180 girls).

Inspiration Events

Teen

Including seasonal programmes and pre-holiday carnivals.

Programmes

Themed evenings and group activities.

“ My daughter felt inspired by her leaders, who were such ositive role models. p

— Mrs S., Parent, Summer Camp

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Impact at a Glan ~~ce~~

The Strong Walls

What Girls Gain

Belonging

Friendships and social confidence

Nurture Positive role models and support.

Joyfulness Creativity, teamwork and self expression

Wellness Confidence and emotional wellbeing

“

The best part is knowing there are girls here who are happy to see me. — Participant,

— Participant, Teen Weekend

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Voices from ~~the House~~

Finding Her Place Naomi’s Story (Age 13)

In their own words

When Naomi joined BJNW, school felt challenging both academically and socially. She often struggled to feel comfortable among her peers and found it hard to engage in traditional classroom settings.

— Dance Club Participant

At BJNW, Naomi was able to settle into a small, consistent Friendship Circle where sessions were predictable, supportive and pressure-free. This regularity helped her build trust and begin forming friendships at her own pace.

“ “ “

The camp atmosphere was wholesome, joyful and incredibly nurturing. The girls were noticed and valued.

Thank you for making me realise how much I have inside.

This is the place where I feel happy, confident and part of something.

— Tehila S. Dance Club Participant

— Mrs L. Parent, Summer Camp

— Ayala H. Participant, Teen

Through the Fit Futures programme, Naomi discovered that physical activity gave her confidence without academic pressure. Over time, she chose to take part in Stars in the Spotlight, rehearsing and performing as part of a large group production.

Today, BJNW is a steady part of Naomi’s week — a place where she feels supported, capable and included.

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Safety, People Thank You & Trus ~~t~~

For Helping Girls Feel At Home

Keeping the House Safe

We are grateful for the support of schools, community partners and funders who make our work possible, including:

A Safe Space for Girls

Safeguarding is central to everything we do. All staff and volunteers are DBS-checked and trained, with robust safeguarding policies fully in place.

DBS SAFEGUARDING CLEAR CHECKED TRAINING PROCEDURES

Our Team

Mrs. Lindy Finiasz

Treasurer & Senior Activities Coordinator

Mr. Eli Krausz

Trustee

Mr Robert Vorhand Trustee

Mr. Moshe Duvid Berkowitz Trustee

Mrs Chani Hager

Trustee

Mrs. Sarah Simmonds Safeguarding Trustee

Mrs. Henna Kaufman

Trustee

“ You’re not funding walls. You’re backing what happens within them.

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Make Room for More

Proposed Layout

Improved facilities will increase capacity, strengthen safeguarding and create room for learning, creativity, fitness and wellbeing.

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The coming year marks a pivotal moment for BJNW.

Our priority is the refurbishment and expansion of our home at 173 Golders Green, enabling us to welcome more girls into safe, high-quality programmes.

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Our Priorities

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Trustees’ Review

activities has thus far covered the respective costs. However, there has been an explosion in demand for the services of the charity and in order to continue to meet demand, as well as expand the reach of the charity, the trustees are striving to build reserves and improve cash flow.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

FUTURE PLANS

Objectives & Aims

The charity’s objects (“objects”) are specifically restricted to the following:

Public benefit

The Trustees confirm their compliance with the duty to have due regard to the Public Benefit guidance publishedby theCharity Commission when reviewing the charity’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities.

  1. BJ Foundation are planning to enter into capital refurbishment costs and will only undertake this if adequate funds are secured including a mortgage with a plan of payment.

  2. Additionally, any activity undertaken will only be carried out if there are adequate funds.

  3. We are volunteer led and have minimal overheads.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

BJ Foundation has now been registered as a CIO - Charity Number 1213252 and will commence being active from 1st October 2026 and all assets and liabilities will be transferred as per the asset transfer agreement. All areas that hadto beundertaking including the Land Registry have been dealt with and approved.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Risk management

Achievements to Date:

  1. Membership Growth: We have increased our membership by 10%, now proudly serving over 850 members.

The trustees have identified and reviewed the major risks to which the charity is exposed. Both manual and automatedchecks are regularly invoked, particularly those relating to the operations and finance of the charity. The trustees aresatisfied that these systems and procedures mitigate any perceived risks.

  1. Expanded Activities: Our expanded activity roster now includes weekly meetings, drama productions, a summer

  2. Residential Camp, Sleepaway Weekends, Zumba, art, gym, swimming, and hairdressing. All activities were well attended and covered costs.

  3. Pantomimes Participation: We provided over 600 girls the opportunity to participate in our pantomimes, tailored fordifferent age groups.

  4. Holiday Playschemes: We successfully offered two engaging holiday playschemes

Our Goals for This Fiscal Year:

  1. Grow our membership base

  2. Increase and enhance the activities provided for our members

  3. Improve efficiency in communication with our membership base

  4. Conduct preliminary research to effectively raise additional funds needed for our main asset’s refurbishment

  5. Draw up plans for future building project.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Trustees

Mrs C Hager Mrs L Finiasz Mrs H Kaufman E Kraus R Vorhand

Independent Examiner

A Heller FCA London Accounting Group Ltd 5 North End Road London NW11 7RJ

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 8th June 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

Reserves Policy

The Trustees are working towards building free reserves of at least 3 months’ operating costs in order to protect services and to ensure adequate cash flow for the organisation’s needs. The charity does not have any major overheads, nomortgage or rent as it owns the premises, and no staff costs as all activities are run by volunteers. The funds are raisedfor each activity as and when necessary and income from charitable

Mrs L Finiasz Trustee

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for the Year Ended 30 September 2025

Examiner’s Report

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Beth Jacob Foundation

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Beth Jacob Foundation (the Trust) for the yearended 30 September 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 therequirements 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) ofthe Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

Since your charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirmthat I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with theexamination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. 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

  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 atrue 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 shouldbe drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

A Heller FCA

London Accounting Group Ltd 5 North End Road London NW11 7RJ

Statement of Financial Activities

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Youth activties
Other income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Youth activties
Other
Total
NET INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
248,549
90,551
18,378
357,478
76,325
236,844
31,884
345,053
12,425
1,348,083
1,360,508		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
36,000
-
36,000
-
22,727
-
22,727
13,273
61,692
74,965		 30.9.25
Total
Funds
£
248,549
126,551
18,378
393,478
76,325
259,571
31,884
367,780
25,698
1,409,775
1,435,473		 30.09.24
Total
Funds
£
311,302
70,415
10,601
392,318
39,512
227,093
36,683
303,288
89,030
1,320,745
1,409,775

Date: 8th June 2026

The notes form part of these financial statements

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for the Year Ended 30 September 2025

for the Year Ended 30 September 2025

Balance Sheet

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
4
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
5
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
6
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
1,301,198
67,170
(7,860)
59,310
1,360,508
1,360,508		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
74,965
-
74,965
74,965
74,965		 30.9.25
Total
Funds
£
1,301,198
142,135
(7,860)
134,275
1,435,473
1,435,473
1,360,508
74,965
1,435,473		 30.09.24
Total
Funds
£
1,301,198
116,137
(7,560)
108,577
1,409,775
1,409,775
1,348,083
61,692
1,409,775

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 8th June 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:

Mrs L Finiasz Trustee

Notes to the Financial Statements

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 inaccordance 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 UKand Republic ofIreland’ and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

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 thecharity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement andthe amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and hasbeen classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directlyattributed 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.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2. TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees’ remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 September 2025 nor for the year ended 30 September 2024.

Trustees’ expenses

There were no trustees’ expenses paid for the year ended 30 September 2025 nor for the year ended 30 September 2024.

The notes form part of these financial statements

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for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 (CONTINUED)

Notes to the Financial Statements

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 (CONTINUED)

3. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Youth activties
Other income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Youth activties
Other
Total
NET INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUND
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
203,876
70,415
10,601
284,892
-
227,093
28,212
255,305
29,587
1,318,496
1,348,083		 Restricted
Funds
£
107,426
-
-
107,426
39,512
-
8,471
47,983
59,443
2,249
61,692		 Total
Funds
£
311,302
70,415
10,601
392,318
39,512
227,093
36,683
303,288
89,030
1,320,745
1,409,775

4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Freehold
Property
£
COST
At 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2025 1,301,198
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 September 2025 1,301,198
At 30 September 2024 1,301,198
angible fxed assets comprises the property at 173 Golders Green Road, known as BJ House, where the
ctivities of the charity take place. This property is very dilapidated and in urgent need of repair and expansion
n order to fully comply with current legislation, as well as to cope with the huge increase in need as the
harity continues to grow exponentially. The trustees are working on raising much-needed funds for the
efurbishment of BJ House.
REDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
30.9.25 30.9.24
£ £
Other creditors 7,860 7,560

Tangible fixed assets comprises the property at 173 Golders Green Road, known as BJ House, where the activities of the charity take place. This property is very dilapidated and in urgent need of repair and expansion in order to fully comply with current legislation, as well as to cope with the huge increase in need as the charity continues to grow exponentially. The trustees are working on raising much-needed funds for the refurbishment of BJ House.

5. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

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for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 (CONTINUED)

Notes to the Financial Statements

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 (CONTINUED)

6. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted 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
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
TOTAL FUNDS		 At 1/10/24
£
1,348,083
61,692
1,409,775
Incoming
resources
£
357,478
36,000
393,478
At 1/10/23
£
1,318,496
2,249
1,320,745		 Net
movement
in funds
£
12,425
13,273
25,698
Resources
expended
£
(345,053 )
(22,727)
(367,780)
Net
movement in
funds
£
29,587
59,443
89,030		 At 30/9/25
£
1,360,508
74,965
1,435,473
Movement
in funds
£
12,425
13,273
25,698
At 30/9/24
£
1,348,083
61,692
1,409,775

6. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (continued)

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
TOTAL FUNDS		 Incoming
resources
£
284,892
107,426
392,318		 Resources
expended
£
(255,305 )
(47,983)
(303,288)		 Movement
in funds
£
29,587
59,443
89,030

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

At 1/10/23
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
1,318,496
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
2,249
TOTAL FUNDS
1,320,745
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in
areas follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
642,370
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
143,426
TOTAL FUNDS
785,796		 Net
movement in
funds
£
42,012
72,716
114,728
funds, included
Resources
expended
£
(600,358 )
(70,710)
(671,068)		 At 30/9/24
£
1,360,508
74,965
1,435,473
in the above
Movement
in funds
£
42,012
72,716
114,728

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 (CONTINUED)

7. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS

Included in unrestricted funds is a donated property held at its full value of £1.3m. While classified as unrestricted, the asset is not liquid and therefore not readily available to fund the charity’s activities.

8. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

During the year the charity reimbursed expenses totalling £397 to one of the trustees.

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 (CONTINUED)

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Charitable activities
Youth activities
Other income
Hall rent
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Fundraising costs
Charitable activities
Camp Yashar
Teen Talk
Pantomimes
Convention costs
Friendship Circles
Youth activities cost
Support costs
Finance
Bank charges
Other
Rates and water
Insurance
Light and heat
Repairs
Telephone, PPS & sundry
Advertising
Governance costs
Accountancy
Total resources expended
Net income		 30.9.25
£
248,549
126,551
18,378
393,478
76,325
128,386
6,654
47,994
16,268
15,018
42,040
256,360
262
3,356
2,141
4,497
3,211
11,920
8,208
33,333
1,500
367,780
25,698		 30.9.24
£
311,302
70,415
10,601
392,318
39,512
122,933
14,381
35,996
13,428
29,914
10,441
227,093
318
2,102
2,181
6,848
4,018
11,545
8,471
35,165
1,200
303,288
89,030

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More girls are waiting. Help build the space for them.

Beth Jacob Foundation Charity Number: 293460

bjnw.co.uk office@bjnw.co.uk 40 Ravenscroft Avenue, London NW11 8AU