Charity registration number 326314 (England and Wales)
S O CHARITABLE TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
S O CHARITABLE TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees N Ohayon S Ohayon A Ohayon Charity number 326314 Registered office 19 Oxford Terrace Gateshead Tyne & Wear NE8 1RQ Independent examiner RMT Accountants & Business Advisors Ltd Gosforth Park Avenue Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 8EG Bankers Lloyds Bank plc 15 West Street Gateshead Tyne and Wear NE8 1DP
S O 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 - 12 |
S O CHARITABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 5 April 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 S O Charitable Trust is constituted under trust deed dated 2 September 1982 and is a registered charity, number 326314.
The main object of the charity is to apply the income of the trust fund and such capital as decided upon by the trustees by way of donations / grants to local and national Jewish charities.
We have referred to the guidance in the Charity Commission general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities.
Achievements and performance
During the year the charity continued to receive income by way of rents and investment income. The Trustees continue to look for suitable projects to support in the future. Grants paid during the period total £75,933 (2024: 147,413)
Financial review
This report relates to the period 2024-2025 during which income and expenditure related solely to the charity’s core activities, as noted on page 4.
During the year a surplus of £102,356 was generated (2024: deficit of £16,077). All charity funds are unrestricted and the balance held at 5 April 2025 was £1,396,334 ((2024:£ 1,293,978).
The 'free reserves' of the charity (defined as those unrestricted funds not designated for specific purposes or tied up in fixed assets) stood at £218,041 at the year end (2024: £266,556).
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
Structure, governance and management
The Charity was formed as a trust under a trust deed dated 2 September 1982 and is registered with the Charity Commission - Registration number 326314.
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: N Ohayon S Ohayon A Ohayon
The Trustees are satisfied that the assets of the charity are available and adequate to fulfil its obligations.
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S O CHARITABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
A Ohayon Trustee
12 March 2026
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S O CHARITABLE TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF S O CHARITABLE TRUST
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of S O Charitable Trust (the charity) for the year ended 5 April 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 2011 Act. 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
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.
Stephen Slater (FCA)
Member of the Institute of the Chartered Accountants in England and Wales RMT Accountants & Business Advisors Ltd Gosforth Park Avenue Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 8EG
Dated: 18 March 2026
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S O CHARITABLE TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Investments | 3 | 149,167 | 144,667 |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Raising funds | 4 | 119,145 | 47,144 |
| Charitable activities | 5 | 78,537 | 149,681 |
| Total expenditure | 197,682 | 196,825 | |
| Net gains on investments | 9 | 150,871 | 36,081 |
| Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds | 102,356 | (16,077) | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Fund balances at 6 April 2024 | 1,293,978 | 1,310,055 | |
| Fund balances at 5 April 2025 | 1,396,334 | 1,293,978 |
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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S O CHARITABLE TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 5 APRIL 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Investment properties 11 Investments 12 Current assets Debtors 13 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 15 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 16 Net assets Income funds Unrestricted funds |
2025 £ £ 1,172,855 5,438 1,178,293 332,449 59,374 391,823 (15,830) 375,993 1,554,286 (157,952) 1,396,334 1,396,334 1,396,334 |
2024 £ £ 1,022,855 4,567 1,027,422 386,667 45,818 432,485 (7,977) 424,508 1,451,930 (157,952) 1,293,978 1,293,978 1,293,978 |
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The accounts were approved by the Trustees and authorised for issue on 12 March 2026.
A Ohayon Trustee
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S O CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
The Charity was formed as a trust under a trust deed dated 2 September 1982 and is registered with the Charity Commission - Registration number 326314.
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” (“FRS 102”) 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)" (effective 1 January 2019). 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, modified to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. 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.
1.4 Incoming resources
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. All income represents income received from properties and investment income.
1.5 Resources expended
Charitable expenditure relates to direct charitable activities.
Governance costs are general costs which have been incurred in order that the charity can operate effectively and to generate the information required for public accountability.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Motor vehicles 25% straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
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S O CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.7 Investment properties
Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation, is initially recognised at cost, which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure. Subsequently it is measured at fair value at the reporting end date. The surplus or deficit on revaluation is recognised in profit or loss.
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
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 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.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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S O CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
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 Investments
| 4 5 |
Rental income Interest receivable |
2025 £ 140,295 8,872 149,167 |
2024 £ 134,435 10,232 |
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| 144,667 | |||
| 2024 £ 12,047 28,493 1,793 3,687 1,124 |
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| Raising funds | |||
| Fundraising and publicity Management charges Repairs and renewals Professional fees Insurance Rates, rent and electricity Charitable activities Donations and grants Share of support costs (see note 6) Share of governance costs (see note 6) |
2025 £ 14,549 97,858 4,885 1,075 778 119,145 2025 £ 75,933 1,584 1,020 78,537 |
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| 47,144 | |||
| 2024 £ 147,413 1,248 1,020 |
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| 149,681 |
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S O CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
6 Support costs allocated to activities
| Support costs allocated to activities | ||
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| Motor running costs Bank Charges Governance costs Analysed between: Charitable activities Governance costs comprise: Independent examination fee |
2025 £ 1,458 126 1,020 2,604 2,604 2025 £ 1,020 1,020 |
2024 £ 1,001 247 1,020 |
| 2,268 | ||
| 2,268 | ||
| 2024 £ 1,020 |
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| 1,020 |
7 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any expenses, remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
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S O CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
8 Employees
There were no employees during the year.
9 Net gains/(losses) on investments
| Net gains/(losses) on investments | ||
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| Revaluation of investments Revalution of investment properties |
2025 £ 871 150,000 150,871 |
2024 £ 1,081 35,000 |
| 36,081 |
10 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
11 Investment property
| Investment property | |
|---|---|
| Fair value At 6 April 2024 Net gains or losses through fair value adjustments At 5 April 2025 |
2025 £ 1,022,855 150,000 |
| 1,172,855 |
The fair value of the investment property has been arrived at on the basis of the trustees' best estimate of market value.
Investment property comprises:
| Market value £ Blackhill, Consett - 7 John Street 40,000 Unit 1, Mill Lane, Skipton 100,000 2 West Crescent, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear 100,146 11 Bumpers Lane, Sealand Industrial Estate, Chester 150,000 Seymour Parade, Seymour Lane, Southampton 325,000 31 Stephenson St, Gateshead 41,763 27 Berryhill Close, Blaydon, NE21 5JW 57,201 16a Whinneyfield Rd, Walkergate, NE6 4HX 62,328 70 & 72 Windsor Avenue NE8 4NG 107,292 47 Whitefield Terrace, Newcastle, NE6 5DU 72,249 270 Westbourne 116,876 1,172,855 |
Cost £ - 39,940 100,146 42,520 60,144 41,763 57,201 62,328 107,292 72,249 116,876 |
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| 700,459 |
The property shown with no cost represents a gift at no consideration.
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S O CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
| 12 Fixed asset investments Cost or valuation At 6 April 2024 Valuation changes At 5 April 2025 Carrying amount At 05 April 2025 At 05 April 2024 13 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Other debtors Amounts falling due after more than one year: Other debtors Total debtors 14 Loans and overdrafts Loans from related parties Payable after one year 15 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income |
Listed investments £ 4,567 871 5,438 5,438 4,567 2025 2024 £ £ 60,424 71,967 2025 2024 £ £ 272,025 314,700 332,449 386,667 2025 2024 £ £ 157,952 157,952 157,952 157,952 2025 2024 £ £ 929 929 14,901 7,048 15,830 7,977 |
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S O CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
16 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Loans from related parties | 157,952 | 157,952 |
17 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 6 April 2024 Incoming resources Resources expended Gains and losses £ £ £ £ 1,293,978 149,167 (197,682) 150,871 At 6 April 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended Gains and losses £ £ £ £ 1,310,055 144,667 (196,825) 36,081 |
At 5 April 2025 £ 1,396,334 |
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| At 5 April 2024 £ 1,293,978 |
18 Related party transactions
Included within creditors due within one year is an amount of £157,952 (2024: £157,952) owed to the trustees of the charity.
There are no set terms as to the repayment of this amount and no interest accrued thereon.
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