Charity registration number 299453 (England and Wales)
DEBORAH LOUISE ZAMET CHARITABLE TRUST ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
DEBORAH LOUISE ZAMET CHARITABLE TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees Mr J Zamet Mrs S Zamet Mrs R Peleg Charity number (England and Wales) 299453 Independent examiner Taylor Associates 1st Floor Gallery Court 28 Arcadia Avenue London N3 2FG
DEBORAH LOUISE ZAMET CHARITABLE TRUST
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 10 |
DEBORAH LOUISE ZAMET CHARITABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charity's [governing document], the Charities Act 2011 and "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).
Objectives and activities
The Foundation's objects are to advance funds for general charitable purposes with emphasis on the furtherance of Jewish charities and education.
The trustees' future aims are to make distributions in line with net incoming resources reported in the charity's most recent accounts.
The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
The Foundation's income for the year was £127,681 (2024: £75,736 ). The Trustees are pleased to report that the Foundation made donations to various charities amounting to £43,800 (2024: £44,150) in the year. The net surplus of £52,840 (2024: deficit of £921) was transferred to accumulated funds.
Financial review
The trustees can report that the foundation has made donations during the year totalling £43,800 (2024: £44,150) and hope to increase donations in future years.
The Trustees' policy is to operate on the basis of being able to continue to generate sufficient incoming resources to maintain reserves at a level sufficient to use towards meeting its charitable objects and to accord with its principal aims.
The Charity has sufficient, but not excessive, funds to maintain its current level of charitable distributions, and has achieved its reserves policy.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Structure, governance and management
The Foundation was established by a charitable trust deed on 23 November 1987 and registered with the Charity Commission on 23 June 1988 under charity number 299453.
The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mr J Zamet Mrs S Zamet Mrs R Peleg
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DEBORAH LOUISE ZAMET CHARITABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The appointment of the trustees is governed by the Trust Deed.
Their position as trustees is unremunerated and no trustee had any beneficial interest in any contract with the foundation during the year.
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity Is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Charity, and are satisfied that systems are In place to mitigate exposure to the major risks,
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 Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mr J Zamet
Trustee Dated: 28 January 2026
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DEBORAH LOUISE ZAMET CHARITABLE TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF DEBORAH LOUISE ZAMET CHARITABLE TRUST
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Deborah Louise Zamet Charitable Trust (the Charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
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:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements 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 financial statements to be reached.
Taylor Associates
1st Floor Gallery Court 28 Arcadia Avenue London N3 2FG 28 January 2026
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DEBORAH LOUISE ZAMET CHARITABLE TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 3 | 75,000 | 50,000 |
| Investments | 4 | 52,681 | 25,736 |
| Total income | 127,681 | 75,736 | |
| Charitable activities | 5 | 53,208 | 55,594 |
| Net losses on investments | 8 | (13,484) | (21,063) |
| Net income and movement in funds | 60,989 | (921) | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Fund balances at 1 April 2024 | 1,133,021 | 1,133,942 | |
| Fund balances at 31 March 2025 | 1,194,010 | 1,133,021 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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DEBORAH LOUISE ZAMET CHARITABLE TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Investments 10 Current assets Debtors 11 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other creditors Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities The funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds 13 |
2025 £ £ 1,124,450 48,055 30,555 78,610 9,050 69,560 1,194,010 1,194,010 1,194,010 |
2024 £ £ 1,047,591 29,526 60,654 90,180 4,750 85,430 1,133,021 1,133,021 1,133,021 |
2024 £ £ 1,047,591 29,526 60,654 90,180 4,750 85,430 1,133,021 1,133,021 1,133,021 |
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| 1,133,021 | |||
| 1,133,021 | |||
| 1,133,021 |
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 28 January 2026
Mr J Zamet Trustee
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DEBORAH LOUISE ZAMET CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
The Deborah Louise Zamet Charitable Foundation is an unincorporated Charity. Charity Registration Number 299453.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)". The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The Charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a statement of cash flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives, unless the funds have been designated for other purposes.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis. Overheads and other costs not directly attributable to particular functional activity categories are apportioned over the relevant categories on the basis of management estimates of the amount attributable to that activity in the period, either by reference to staff time or space occupied as appropriate.
Costs of generating funds are those incurred in, attracting voluntary income, and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds.
Charitable activity costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, e.g. allocating management and human resources costs by the number of staff, and finance and IT costs by work done.
Governance costs include those incurred in the governance of its assets and are primarily associated with constitutional and statutory requirements.
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DEBORAH LOUISE ZAMET CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.6 Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.
1.7 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks.
1.8 Financial instruments
The Trust has elected to apply the following:
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the Charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
3 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 75,000 | 50,000 |
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DEBORAH LOUISE ZAMET CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4 Income from investments
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Dividends received | - | 9,778 |
| Net interest from investments | 52,681 | 15,958 |
| 52,681 | 25,736 |
5 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Charitable | Charitable | |
|---|---|---|
| Expenditure | Expenditure | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Direct costs | ||
| Donations paid | 43,800 | 44,150 |
| Investment management fees and related costs | 9,408 | 11,444 |
| 53,208 | 55,594 | |
| Analysis by fund | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 53,208 | 55,594 |
6 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year, and no trustees expenses were paid for by the charity in either the current or preceding periods.
7 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| The average monthly number of employees during the year was: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Number | Number | |
| Total | - | - |
| There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000. |
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DEBORAH LOUISE ZAMET CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
8 Gains and losses on investments
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Gains/(losses) arising on: | £ | £ |
| Revaluation of investments | (13,484) | (21,063) |
9 Taxation
The charity is a registered charity and is exempt from tax on income and gains to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.for charitable purposes.
10 Fixed asset investments
| Listed | |
|---|---|
| investments | |
| £ | |
| Cost or valuation | |
| At 1 April 2024 & 31 March 2025 | 1,047,591 |
| Carrying amount | |
| At 31 March 2025 | 1,047,591 |
| At 31 March 2024 | 1,047,591 |
11 Debtors
| Amounts falling due within one year: Income tax recoverable Prepayments and accrued income Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2025 £ 33,550 14,505 48,055 2025 £ - 9,050 9,050 |
2024 £ 17,500 12,026 |
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| 29,526 | ||
| 2024 £ 700 4,050 |
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| 4,750 |
12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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DEBORAH LOUISE ZAMET CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| General funds Previous year: General funds |
At 1 April 2024 Incoming resources Resources expended Gains and losses At 31 March 2025 £ £ £ £ £ 1,133,021 127,681 (53,208) (13,484) 1,194,010 At 1 April 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended Gains and losses At 31 March 2024 £ £ £ £ £ 1,133,942 75,736 (55,594) (21,063) 1,133,021 |
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14 Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
During the year the Charity entered into the following transactions with related parties:
During the year the Foundation received donations of £60,000 (2024: £40,000) from trustee Jeffery Zamet.
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