Charity registration number 327268
UNITED KINGDOM SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATURE IN
ISRAEL ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
UNITED KINGDOM SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATURE IN ISRAEL
Legal and Administrative Information
Trustees Mr John Levy Mrs Linda Falter Ms Diane Goodkind Dr Daniel Preter Charity number 327268 Principal Address PO Box 42763 London N2 0YJ Independent Examiner Susan Lewis 6 Park Road Newbridge NP11 4RF
UNITED KINGDOM SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATURE IN ISRAEL
Contents
| Trustees report | 1 |
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| Independent examiners's report | 2 |
| Statement of financial activities | 3 |
| Statement of financial position | 4 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 5 to 7 |
UNITED KINGDOM SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATURE IN ISRAEL
Trustees Report
For the second consecutive year Israel-Palestine has been convulsed by tension, violence and pain
Quite remarkably SPNI in Israel has not faltered in its conservation / environmental Mission even though facing a depletion of staff to military call-up over the year.
Specialist Nature Units have continued their niche activities; whilst the Society has expanded its rewilding programme from two experimental projects to over 12 schemes in various parts of the Country.
In October 24 UKSPNI mounted a most stimulating meeting in London on the theme of “ Rewilding" . This brought together a specialist from the Gazelle Park in Jerusalem, a major researcher from the London Zoological Society, a rewilding advocate in Mr Ben Goldsmith and Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg the most high profile environmentalist in the Anglo Jewish Community
UKSPNI through its members' modest donations helped subsidise a programme of Camps for youngsters in Israel. These are serving as both an educational vehicle as well as a vital de-stressing operation for civilians so badly traumatised by the violence visited on domestic Israel.
In the course of the year UKSPNI also provided a grant to subsidise preparatory work on a new Nature Trail in S.W. Israel, in the very zone so devastated by violence in October 23
SPNI is therefore fully focused on its Mission and the UK Group fully committed to help advance this work - despite the tragic Conflicts in area. Hopefully calm will be restored , soon , so that the dynamically-constructive work of this Organisation can be even more fully realised in the future
UNITED KINGDOM SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATURE IN ISRAEL
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF UNITED KINGDOM SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATURE IN ISRAEL YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.
The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the
Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
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To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
(under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
- To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of
the accounts presented with those records.
It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking
explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit,
and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view, and the
report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention to indicate that:
(1) Accounts have not been kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006
(2) The accounts do not accord with such records.
(3) Where accounts are prepared on an accruals basis, whether they fail to comply with relevant
accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006, or are not consistent with the
Charities SORP (FRS 102)
(4) Any matter which the examiner believes should be drawn to the attention of the reader to gain a proper understanding of the accounts.
S Lewis
Susan Lewis FCCA
Date: 5[th] August 2025
UNITED KINGDOM SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATURE IN ISRAEL
Statement of Financial Activities including Income and Expenditure Account For the year ended 5th April 2025
| Notes Income from: Donations and legacies Investments Total Income Expenditure on: Charitable Activities Net movement in funds Fund balances at 6 April 2024 Fund balances at 5 April 2025 2 3 4 |
3,589 5,748 9,337 2025 £ 38,662 12 38,674 35,085 |
4,855 12 4,867 30,568 -25,701 31,449 5,748 2024 |
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
UNITED KINGDOM SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATURE IN ISRAEL
| Statement of Financial Position £ Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 9,337 5,748 8 -400 -425 Net current assets 8,937 The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on …...................................................... 2025 £ Notes £ Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Income funds Unrestricted funds 8,937 15 December 2025 |
5,323 2024 £ |
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| 5,323 | ||
…............................................ Mr John Levy Trustee
UNITED KINGDOM SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATURE IN ISRAEL
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year Ended 5th April 2025
- 1 Accounting Policies
Charity information
United Kingdom Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel is a unincorporated charity in England and Wales. The principal address is PO Box 67678 London NW11 1LD.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have beenn prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 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)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions of the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 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 he nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principle accounting polices 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 forseeable 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.
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 Resources expended Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is possible that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are incurred.
Governance costs are those related to the general running of the charity and its infrastructure.
UNITED KINGDOM SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATURE IN ISRAEL
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year Ended 5th April 2025
1 Accounting policies
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1.6 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand.
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 future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the charity transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
| Donations and gifts Share of governance costs (see note 5) 2 Donations and legacies 3 Investment income 4 Charitable activities |
38,663 12 400 Unrestricted funds 2025 £ Unrestricted funds 2025 £ Unrestricted funds 2025 £ |
4,855 12 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Unrestricted funds 2024 £ |
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| 475 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ |
UNITED KINGDOM SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATURE IN ISRAEL
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year Ended 5th April 2025
| 5 | Support and governance costs | 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | véoz | |||
| Accountancy | 400 | 475 |
6 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them ) received any remuneration during the year.
7 Employees
There were no employeees in the year, or prior year.
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000
| 8 | Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |||
| Other creditors | 0 | 0 | ||
| Accruals and deferred income | 400 | 475 | ||
| 400 | 475 | |||
| 9 | Analysis of net assets between funds | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |||
| Fund balances at 5 April 2024 are representd by: | 9,337 | 5,748 | ||
| Current assets (liabilities ) | ||||
| 9,337 | 5,748 |