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2021-12-31-accounts

COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 01810883 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 515316

United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds Company Limited by Guarantee

Financial Statements

31 December 2021

United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Financial Statements

Year ended 31 December 2021

Page
Trustees' annual report (incorporating the director's report) 1
Independent auditor's report to the members 7
Statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure account) 11
Statement of financial position 12
Statement of cash flows 13
Notes to the financial statements 14

United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report)

Year ended 31 December 2021

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2021.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity name United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds
Charity registration number 515316
Company registration number 01810883
Principal office and registered 151 Shadwell Lane
office Leeds
LS17 8DW
The trustees
S P Dorsey
R J Manning (Retired 26 May 2021)
E M Ziff
M I Lewin
R Dewar
Company secretary L Moss
Auditor Ford Campbell Freedman Limited
Chartered accountants & statutory auditor
2nd Floor
33 Park Place
Leeds
LS1 2RY
Bankers HSBC Bank plc
PO Box 105
33 Park Row
Leeds
LS1 1LD

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

Structure, governance and management

The operations of the United Hebrew Congregation Leeds ("UHC") are governed and structured in accordance with its Articles of Association adopted in 2018, its byelaws as outlined below, and with the practices, customs and traditions of an orthodox Synagogue.

The structure of the Council of the UHC remains the President, one Vice President and the chairs of the finance, facilities, administration, adult services, youth services, events, and marketing and communications committees, and the immediate past president, in addition to elected and appointed ordinary members.

The Council normally meets once every six weeks to determine policy and direction and to provide governance and management of the many functions, duties, tasks and activities of the UHC.

In addition, a Board of Trustee Directors continues to provide strategic oversight of and support to the Council and organisation but is not involved in its day-to-day running.

The Board plays a key role in determining the appropriate investment policy relating to funds acquired from the recent legacy, with the support and advice of its professional advisers, Rathbone Brothers Plc. These arrangements are designed to provide a high level of assurance for the future sustainability of the organisation.

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

Objectives and activities

Introduction

The United Hebrew Congregation, Leeds seeks through its principal activities and by its constitution, to advance the religious and educational needs of the Leeds Jewish Community. In furtherance of that activity it holds certain properties and assets.

This report sets out the activities of the UHC for the year ended 31 December 2021, to meet its aims as set out above.

The activities of the UHC have been seriously impacted through most of the year by the effects of Covid-19 and the constraints relating to social distancing and "lock-down" requirements. The UHC has sought to pro-actively adapt to these conditions with the help of innovative ideas and the use of electronic means of communication.

Subject to the above qualification, religious services have been provided throughout the year with extra services for special occasions. In addition, the needs of our members have been met by the organisation of other activities, some religious, some educational, some social and cultural, and some life cycle event driven and pastoral.

Religious Services

The normal pattern of service is as outlined below.

Religious services are held at least twice daily, every day of the year for adult members. On Jewish festivals additional services have been held, as appropriate.

Up to four services for children and young people are held every Shabbat (Saturday) run by trained and supervised youth leaders. Children and youth services are successful and well attended.

All main synagogue services are either conducted by or assisted by our senior minister Rabbi Chazan Albert Chait MBE and lay leaders.

The effects of Covid-19 have curtailed or reduced the frequency of many of these services during 2021. However, the UHC has made use of social media to produce both Kabballat Shabbat and Havdalah services as well as Zoom conferencing for Shiva and other group meetings and requirements.

Educational Activities

Our senior minister, Alby Chait, provides educational services for all UHC members by sermons and learning sessions, either in groups or individually, by leading discussions and leading study in Torah.

The aims of the United Hebrew Congregation, Leeds are undertaken specifically to ensure the charitable objectives meet the public benefit requirement of the Charities Act 2011.

Strategic report

The following sections for achievements and performance, financial review and plans for future periods form the strategic report of the charity.

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

Achievements and performance

The UHC funds have all been applied towards the furtherance of our aim, to supply the services required of us and to make sure that the facilities are fit for purpose.

As can be seen from the annual accounts for the year, the Statement of Financial Activities shows an excess of expenditure over income of £58,206

The UHC has continued to benefit from the £1.7m legacy with many parts of the building complex now refurbished.

The Trustee Directors had previously decided to invest £1m through the professional guidance of Rathbone Brothers Plc. At the end of 2021, Rathbones were holding a portfolio of investments and accumulated income with a combined market value of £1,138,549 - this in spite of the dramatic fluctuations in share prices as an ongoing consequence of Covid-19. On a cautious note, it should be appreciated that the monies have been invested for the medium to long term with the objectives of achieving both growth and income. Future gains or losses will only crystallise at the time when any of the investments are actually realised.

The accounts include an annual provision for the depreciation of the building in the accounts. This ensures that the accounts are presented on a basis that reflects the consumption of this asset over time, in this case 100 years on a professionally procured valuation. As indicated above, it is our intention to repair and maintain the building to the current high standards such that the consumption of this main asset is negligible in practice.

The underlying excess of expenditure over income for the year ending 31 December 2021 was anticipated although not the continuing impact of Covid-19.

The primary cause of this deficit continues to be attributable to the fall in membership numbers over past years and the associated loss of revenue. In more recent times, new members have been joining and it is hoped that this trend will continue and help to reduce the operating shortfall in the near future.

Fund raising, donations and sponsorship have all played an important and significant part in defraying our operating costs for which enormous thanks go to all our generous members and supporters. It should be noted that we have claimed for Covid-19 related grants wherever possible and have used this money to support the changed operations of the UHC during lockdown.

Apart from income directly attributable to our charitable status, the UHC is fully dependent on membership contributions and other voluntary donations or legacies. Members' contributions are generally paid in full in a timely manner, which demonstrates the strength and significance of this covenant/level of support. Debt collection is paramount.

The trustees have met the objectives of the charity noted above throughout the year, by continuing the religious and educational activities.

The trustees would like to thank the large number of volunteers (estimated to be around 85: security rota 45, Kiddush rota 15, Council and Committees 30, wardens and various service leaders 15, less those who serve across more than one of these categorises) who have assisted during the year. Without them the charity would not function at its current level.

Key measures of success for the organisation are attendances in Synagogue and membership numbers. Membership numbers at 31 December 2021 stood at 879 adults (2020: 875) plus just under 200 children.

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

The Synagogue takes its place as one of the three large orthodox communities in the Leeds city region seriously and normally hosts many school children in the course of a year to visit the Synagogue and to learn about our religion.

Financial review

During the year, the UHC generated an overall surplus of £30,215 (2020: deficit £343,496) - as reflected on page 11 of these accounts.

In considering the above figure, the following points should be noted:

Following a review the UHC legacy fund of £26,500 has been reclassified and moved from restricted funds to unrestricted funds.

The unrestricted funds have increased by £75,964 whilst the restricted funds have reduced by £45,749. The net difference reflects the overall surplus for the year of £30,215 referred to above.

This takes the reserves overall of the charity to £2,893,418 (2020: £2,863,203) – the full details of which are as reflected in notes 28 and 29 of the following accounts.

The Directors and Trustees consider the assets of the charity are adequate to fulfil its obligations for the foreseeable future. The trustees regularly review the free reserves available to meet day to day expenses.

The Council review all costs in detail. This, with improved systems, processes, and financial controls, provides significant assurance over the future viability of the synagogue.

Plans for future periods

The UHC Council, together with the UHC staff, continue to promote a proactive and engaging approach towards members. Pursuing an active programme of weekly events, as well as increasing collaboration with the other main Leeds Orthodox Synagogues in the provision of education, religious and speaker events and charitable activities, is intended to maintain the strength of the UHC and its members.

UHC's brand of vibrant engaging orthodoxy that is founded on being 'proud to be Jewish' will continue to be developed. To this end, we continue to work on our social media and web presence, and a variety of specific projects, events and initiatives. Our ethos is to do all of this to the highest standards to inspire and engage across all our membership. We are seeing the benefits of this in a positive feel-good factor feeding through into new members continuing to join the Synagogue.

The financial objective of the UHC is to break even in the short to medium term. The Synagogue's finances are constantly monitored with both the Trustee Directors and the Council working hard to implement appropriate plans to achieve that objective.

The UHC recognises its place at the heart of the Leeds Jewish community. It will continue to look outwards to play its role to help ensure the Leeds Jewish community is also vibrant and strong.

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

Trustees' responsibilities statement

The trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, 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).

Company law requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Auditor

Each of the persons who is a trustee at the date of approval of this report confirms that:

The trustees' annual report and the strategic report were approved on .............................. and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

M I Lewin Trustee

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Year ended 31 December 2021

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds (the 'charity') for the year ended 31 December 2021 which comprise the statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure account), statement of financial position, statement of cash flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of United Hebrew Congregation -

Leeds (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charity and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the trustees' report.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

Responsibilities of trustees

As explained more fully in the trustees' responsibilities statement, the trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

While planning our audit, we have made enquiries of management and those charged with governance around any actual or potential litigation and claims against the company for non-compliance with specific laws and regulations. The same has been done in respect of any instances of fraud or irregularities. The responses received have been communicated with the engagement team at the planning stage.

We have not been informed of any specific laws or regulatory related issues that could materially impact the financial statements in addition to this, there has been no suspected fraud or irregularities reported to the us.

While planning our audit the engagement partner selected appropriately trained staff to be engaged in the audit and the team are allocated based on their competence and capabilities.

The audit work undertaken is a substantive work based audit approach, reviewing to source documentation where appropriate and includes a review and walkthrough of the systems which management have put in place. These tests are directional. Therefore, they are designed in a way to maximise audit effectiveness and the possible identification of any material fraud, irregularities, or instances of systems and procedure breaches. Our testing did not identify any issues that requires any additional reporting.

These tests and other areas of our audit work are designed to enhance our ability to detect cases of material fraud and certain irregularities. It should be noted that our audit is carried out using a material based approach and therefore does not test every transaction, as such, it would not detect all instances of irregularities and specifically fraud which is inherently more difficult to detect.

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of United Hebrew Congregation -

Leeds (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charity's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Dale Coleman FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)

For and on behalf of Ford Campbell Freedman Limited Chartered accountants & statutory auditor 2nd Floor 33 Park Place Leeds LS1 2RY

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Statement of Financial Activities (including income and expenditure account)

Year ended 31 December 2021

2021 2020
Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 5 295,514 55,436 350,950 416,718
Other trading activities 6 2,408 2,408 1,971
Investment income 7 27,389 27,389 20,509
Other income 8 99,764 9,530 109,294 109,591
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Total income 425,075 64,966 490,041 548,789
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Expenditure
Expenditure on raising funds:
Costs of other trading activities 9 5,154 5,154 4,783
Expenditure on charitable activities 10,11 399,235 30,685 429,921 785,066
Other expenditure 12 59,643 53,530 113,172 133,476
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Total expenditure 464,032 84,215 548,247 923,325
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Net (outgoing) expenditure (38,957) (19,249) (58,206) (374,536)
Net gains on investments 13 88,421 88,421 31,040
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Net income/(expenditure) 49,464 (19,249) 30,215 (343,496)
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Transfer between funds 28 26,500 (26,500)
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Net movement in funds 75,964 (45,749) 30,215 (343,496)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 2,729,858 133,345 2,863,203 3,206,699
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Total funds carried forward 2,805,822
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87,596
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2,893,418
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2,863,203
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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.

The notes on pages 14 to 27 form part of these financial statements.

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Statement of Financial Position

31 December 2021

2021 2020
Note £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 19 1,751,520 1,785,403
Investments 20 1,125,867 1,013,301
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2,877,387 2,798,704
Current assets
Stocks 21 14,475 13,998
Debtors 22 15,482 14,614
Investments 23 12,682 37,763
Cash at bank and in hand 14,625 41,151
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57,264 107,526
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 25 41,233 43,027
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Net current assets 16,031 64,499
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Total assets less current liabilities 2,893,418 2,863,203
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Net assets 2,893,418 2,863,203
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Funds of the charity
Restricted funds 87,596 133,345
Unrestricted funds 2,805,822 2,729,858
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Total charity funds 28 2,893,418
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2,863,203
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These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on ........................, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

M I Lewin Trustee

The notes on pages 14 to 27 form part of these financial statements.

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Statement of Cash Flows

Year ended 31 December 2021

2021 2020
Note £ £
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income/(expenditure) 30,215 (343,496)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 34,467 30,896
Net gains on investments (88,421) (31,040)
Dividends, interest and rents from investments (27,389) (20,140)
Other interest receivable and similar income (369)
Interest payable and similar charges 2,096 2,784
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets 8,000
Accrued (income)/expenses (15,066) 7,835
Changes in:
Stocks (477) (3,436)
Trade and other debtors (868) (129)
Trade and other creditors 13,272 3,054
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Cash generated from operations (52,171) (346,041)
Interest paid (2,096) (2,784)
Interest received 369
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Net cash used in operating activities (54,267) (348,456)
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Cash flows from investing activities
Dividends, interest and rents from investments 27,389 20,140
Purchase of tangible assets (584) (24,698)
Purchases of other investments (27,059) (632,013)
Proceeds from sale of other investments 2,914 22,950
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Net cash from/(used in) investing activities 2,660 (613,621)
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (51,607) (962,077)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 78,914 1,040,991
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 24 27,307 78,914
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The notes on pages 14 to 27 form part of these financial statements.

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year ended 31 December 2021

1. General information

The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 151 Shadwell Lane, Leeds, LS17 8DW.

2. Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.

United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historic or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

3. Accounting policies

Depreciation policy

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are not recognised until there is reasonable assurance that the company will comply with the conditions attaching to them and the grants will be received.

Government grants are recognised using the accrual model and the performance model.

Under the accrual model, government grants relating to revenue are recognised on a systematic basis over the periods in which the company recognises the related costs for which the grant is intended to compensate. Grants that are receivable as compensation for expenses or losses already incurred or for the purpose of giving immediate financial support to the entity with no future related costs are recognised in income in the period in which it becomes receivable.

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets and investments measured at fair value through income or expenditure.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Going concern

There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are not recognised until there is reasonable assurance that the company will comply with the conditions attaching to them and the grants will be received.

Government grants are recognised using the accrual model and the performance model.

Under the accrual model, government grants relating to revenue are recognised on a systematic basis over the periods in which the company recognises the related costs for which the grant is intended to compensate. Grants that are receivable as compensation for expenses or losses already incurred or for the purpose of giving immediate financial support to the entity with no future related costs are recognised in income in the period in which it becomes receivable.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, unless it reverses a charge for impairment that has previously been recognised as expenditure within the statement of financial activities. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, except to which it offsets any previous revaluation gain, in which case the loss is shown within other recognised gains and losses on the statement of financial activities.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Land and buildings - 1% Straight line excluding land Fixtures, fittings and computer - 3.33% and 25% Straight line eqiupment

Investments

Listed investments are measured at fair value with changes in fair value being recognised in income and expenditure.

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Impairment of fixed assets

A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.

For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets.

Stocks

Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost includes all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the stock to its present location and condition.

Defined contribution plans

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.

When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as an expense in the period in which it arises.

4. Limited by guarantee

The Charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity.

5. Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2021
£ £ £
Donations
Members contributions 218,890 55,336 274,226
Tax repayment 57,707 57,707
Donations 18,917 100 19,017
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295,514 55,436 350,950
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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

5. Donations and legacies (continued)

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2020
£ £ £
Donations
Members contributions 211,774 74,213 285,987
Tax repayment 49,781 49,781
Donations 80,850 100 80,950
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342,405
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74,313
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416,718
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6. Other trading activities

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Income from Bookshop 2,388 2,388 1,246 1,246
Income from Leisure circle 20 20 725 725
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2,408 2,408 1,971 1,971
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Investment income
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Income from listed investments 27,389 27,389 20,140 20,140
Bank interest receivable 369 369
-------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- --------------------------
27,389 27,389 20,509 20,509
========================== ========================== ========================== ==========================
Other income
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2021
£ £ £
Other income 54,046 9,530 63,576
Funeral and other related income 45,718 45,718
-------------------------- ---------------------- -------------------------------
99,764 9,530 109,294
========================== ====================== ===============================
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2020
£ £ £
Other income 39,426 10,682 50,107
Funeral and other related income 39,484 20,000 59,484
-------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------------
78,910 30,682 109,591
========================== ========================== ===============================

7. Investment income

8. Other income

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

9. Costs of other trading activities

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Book shop costs 2,000 2,000 (1,977) (1,977)
Other activites 1,662 1,662 4,862 4,862
Advertising 1,492 1,492 1,898 1,898
---------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- ----------------------
5,154
======================
5,154
======================
4,783
======================
4,783
======================

10. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2021
£ £ £
Running costs 279,671 25,364 305,034
Kiddush and Festival expenses 35,230 100 35,330
Donations to other charities 9,670 5,221 14,891
Support costs 74,664 74,666
------------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------------
399,235 30,685 429,921
=============================== ========================== ===============================
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2020
£ £ £
Running costs 627,508 31,117 658,624
Kiddush and Festival expenses 33,028 1,074 34,102
Donations to other charities 5,150 7,128 12,276
Support costs 80,062 80,064
------------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------------
745,748 39,319 785,066
=============================== ========================== ===============================

11. Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type

Activities
undertaken Total funds Total fund
directly Support costs 2021 2020
£ £ £ £
Running costs 305,034 305,034 658,624
Kiddush and Festival expenses 35,330 35,330 34,102
Donations to other charities 14,891 14,891 12,276
Governance costs 74,666 74,666 80,064
------------------------------- -------------------------- ------------------------------- -------------------------------
355,255 74,666 429,921 785,066
=============================== ========================== =============================== ===============================

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

12. Other expenditure

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2021
£ £ £
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets held for
charity's own use
Funeral and other related expenditure 59,643 53,530 113,172
-------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------------
59,643 53,530 113,172
========================== ========================== ===============================
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2020
£ £ £
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets held for
charity's own use 8,000 8,000
Funeral and other related expenditure 42,008 83,468 125,476
-------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------------
42,008 91,468 133,476
========================== ========================== ===============================
13. Net gains on investments
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Gains/(losses) on listed investments 88,421 88,421 31,040 31,040
========================== ========================== ========================== ==========================
14. Net income/(expenditure)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
2021 2020
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 34,467 30,896
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets 8,000
========================== ==========================
15. Auditors remuneration
2021 2020
£ £
Fees payable for the audit of the financial statements 6,900 6,540
====================== ======================
Fees payable to the charity's auditor and its associates for other services:
Taxation advisory services 504
======================
882
======================

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

16. Staff costs

The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:

2021 2020
£ £
Wages and salaries 188,534 182,809
Social security costs 13,319 12,593
Employer contributions to pension plans 6,191 6,285
------------------------------- -------------------------------
208,044
===============================
201,687
===============================

The average head count of employees during the year was 7 (2020: 7). The average number of full-time equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows:

2021 2020
No. No.
Number of other staff 7 7
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The number of employees whose remuneration for the year fell within the following bands, were:
2021 2020
No. No.
£80,000 to £89,999 1
£90,000 to £99,999 1
------------- -------------
1 1
============= =============

17. Trustee remuneration and expenses

No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the trustees.

18. Transfers between funds

There have been no fund transfers in the current or previous year.

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

19. Tangible fixed assets

Land and Fixtures and
buildings fittings Total
£ £ £
Cost
At 1 January 2021 1,547,174 396,511 1,943,685
Additions 584 584
--------------------------------------- ------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
At 31 December 2021 1,547,174 397,095 1,944,269
======================================= =============================== =======================================
Depreciation
At 1 January 2021 93,750 64,532 158,282
Charge for the year 15,000 19,467 34,467
--------------------------------------- ------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
At 31 December 2021 108,750 83,999 192,749
======================================= =============================== =======================================
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2021 1,438,424 313,096 1,751,520
======================================= =============================== =======================================
At 31 December 2020 1,453,424 331,979 1,785,403
======================================= =============================== =======================================
Investments
Listed
investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2021 1,013,301
Additions 27,059
Disposals (2,693)
Fair value movements 88,200
---------------------------------------
At 31 December 2021 1,125,867
=======================================
Impairment
At 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2021
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2021 1,125,867
=======================================
At 31 December 2020 1,013,301
=======================================

20. Investments

All investments shown above are held at valuation.

Financial assets held at fair value

The listed investments are shown at market value as provided by the charity's investment managers Rathbone Brothers Plc.

21. Stocks

2021 2020
£ £
Total stock 14,475 13,998
========================== ==========================

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

22. Debtors

2021 2020
£ £
Prepayments and accrued income 10,708 9,351
Other debtors 4,774 5,263
-------------------------- --------------------------
15,482 14,614
========================== ==========================
23. Investments
2021 2020
£ £
Short-term deposits 12,682 37,763
========================== ==========================
24. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise the following:
2021 2020
£ £
Cash at bank and in hand 14,625 41,151
Short-term deposits 12,682 37,763
-------------------------- --------------------------
27,307 78,914
========================== ==========================
25. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2021 2020
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 16,815 31,881
Other creditors 24,418 11,146
-------------------------- --------------------------
41,233
==========================
43,027
==========================

26. Pensions and other post retirement benefits

Defined contribution plans

The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £6,191 (2020: £6,285).

27. Grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are not recognised until there is reasonable assurance that the company will comply with the conditions attaching to them and the grants will be received. Government grants are recognised using the accrual model and the performance model. Under the accrual model, government grants relating to revenue are recognised on a systematic basis over the periods in which the company recognises the related costs for which the grant is intended to compensate. Grants that are receivable as compensation for expenses or losses already incurred or for the purpose of giving immediate financial support to the entity with no future related costs are recognised in income in the period in which it becomes receivable.

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

28. Analysis of charitable funds

Unrestricted funds

At Gains and
At
1 Jan 2021 Income Expenditure Transfers losses 31 Dec 2021
£ £ £ £ £ £
General funds 1,515,192 407,588 (439,257) 42,265 88,421 1,614,209
Designated fund
legacy 1,058,289 (11,364) 1,046,925
Designated fixed
asset reserve 121,176 (11,689) 109,487
Designated
Chazan fund 3,758 150 (150) 3,758
Designated New
Year Appeal fund 31,443 17,337 (1,572) (15,765) 31,443
--------------------------------------- ------------------------------- ------------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- ---------------------------------------
2,729,858 425,075 (464,032) 26,500 88,421 2,805,822
======================================= =============================== =============================== ========================== ========================== =======================================
At Gains and
At
1 Jan 2020 Income Expenditure Transfers losses 31 Dec 2020
£ £ £ £ £ £
General funds 1,480,485 382,545 (403,878) 25,000 31,040 1,515,192
Designated fund
legacy 1,430,001 (371,712) 1,058,289
Designated fixed
asset reserve 132,865 (11,689) 121,176
Designated
Chazan fund 4,211 125 (578) 3,758
Designated New
Year Appeal fund 61,125 (4,682) (25,000) 31,443
--------------------------------------- ------------------------------- ------------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- ---------------------------------------
3,047,562
=======================================
443,795
===============================
(792,539)
===============================

==========================
31,040
==========================
2,729,858
=======================================

Designated building repairs fund and general building reserve have been combined into the fixed asset fund during the year for specific capital repairs and depreciation.

Designated Fund legacy contains funds ring-fenced by the trustees.

Chazan fund contains donations from members for Hebrew reading lessons. This money is then spent on projects in keeping with the ethos of the UHC.

Designated funds for New Year appeal contains funds ring-fenced by the trustees.

During the year the New Year appeal was not specific, anything that was not spent was for general funds. Balance remaining relates to 2020 appeal and is for a specific purpose.

Following a review the UHC legacy fund of £26,500 has been reclassified and moved from restricted funds to unrestricted funds.

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

28. Analysis of charitable funds (continued)

Restricted funds

Restricted funds
At Gains and
At
1 Jan 2021 Income Expenditure Transfers losses 31 Dec 2021
£ £ £ £ £ £
Cemetery
Maintenance 14,530 50,115 (52,632) 12,013
Building Repairs 90,583 (15,000) 75,583
Leeds Jewish
Representative
Council
Contribution 5,221 (5,221)
UHC legacy 26,500 (26,500)
New Mums lunch 100 (100)
Sabbatical Fund
Video fund
Government
Coronavirus
Community
Support fund 9,530 (9,530)
Diverse
community funding 1,732 (1,732)
------------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- ------------- --------------------------
133,345 64,966 (84,215) (26,500) 87,596
=============================== ========================== ========================== ========================== ============= ==========================
At Gains and
At
1 Jan 2020 Income Expenditure Transfers losses 31 Dec 2020
£ £ £ £ £ £
Cemetery
Maintenance 24,824 87,087 (97,381) 14,530
Building Repairs 105,583 (15,000) 90,583
Leeds Jewish
Representative
Council
Contribution 7,126 (7,126)
UHC legacy 26,500 26,500
New Mums lunch 287 100 (387)
Sabbatical Fund 195 (195)
Video fund 1,748 (1,748)
Government
Coronavirus
Community
Support fund 8,950 (8,950)
Diverse
community funding 1,732 1,732
------------------------------- ------------------------------- ------------------------------- ------------- ------------- -------------------------------
159,137 104,995 (130,787) 133,345
=============================== =============================== =============================== ============= ============= ===============================

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

28. Analysis of charitable funds (continued)

Cemetery Maintenance contributions are used for the maintenance of the cemetery.

Building repairs contributions raised for major refurbishment of the charity buildings.

Leeds Jewish Representative Council contribution towards the work carried out by the organisation.

New Mums lunch funds raised to prepare a meal to support the new families.

Sabbatical fund are funds raised towards Alby Chait next sabbatical.

Video fund are funds donated to create a video about United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds.

Government Coronavirus Community Support fund provide funds to increase community support to vulnerable people affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

Diverse community funding are to be used to lead on positive Covid-19 messages and support for culturally diverse communities in Leeds.

Following a review of the UHC legacy, the fund balance has been transferred to the general fund reserve to reflect its continuing broader objectives of supporting the UHC charity, its members and the wider community.

29. Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2021
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 1,675,937 75,583 1,751,520
Investments 1,125,867 1,125,867
Current assets 4,018 12,013 16,031
--------------------------------------- ------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
Net assets 2,805,822 87,596 2,893,418
======================================= =============================== =======================================
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2020
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 1,694,820 90,583 1,785,403
Investments 1,013,301 1,013,301
Current assets 21,737 42,762 64,499
--------------------------------------- ------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
Net assets 2,729,858 133,345 2,863,203
======================================= =============================== =======================================

30. Financial instruments

The carrying amount for each category of financial instrument is as follows:

2021 2020
£ £
Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure
Financial assets measured at fair value through income and
expenditure 1,125,867
=======================================
1,013,301
=======================================

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United Hebrew Congregation - Leeds

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

31. Analysis of changes in net debt

At
At 1 Jan 2021 Cash flows 31 Dec 2021
£ £ £
Cash at bank and in hand 41,151 (26,526) 14,625
Current asset investments 37,763 (25,081) 12,682
-------------------------- -------------------------- --------------------------
78,914
==========================
(51,607)
==========================
27,307
==========================

32. Related parties

During the period the trustees made unconditional donations to the charity totalling £5,685 (2020 £11,414).

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