CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 Charity name: Chatham Memorial Synagogue Charity registration number: 800902 Objectives and Activities Sty4P refererKe P¥8 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as sel out in its governing document The provision of Jewish worship and education both for the Jewish communrty of north and mid Kent and for the wider community. Summary of the main activities in relation lo those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. P• 1.17 •rJ The synagogue routinely hosts visits from local schools. colleges and youth groups {e.g. cubs),. from members of other faith communities lo promote a greater understanding of the Jewish religion and traditions.. and Open Days for the general public. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard lo the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit P• 1.18 The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Chanty Commission on public benefit. Additional information (optional) You ma choose lo include further slalements where relevant about.. SORP refeierte NIA Pa 1.38 Policy on grant making 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Volunteers are integral to the running of the Synagogue- they undertake the following P*a 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Leading all religious services Maintaining the building and the rounds.
Welcoming visitors to the synagogue. Running of the Educalion Programme. Security Management. Guides for Open Days al the Synagogue. Management Team. Board of Trustees. Chatham Memorial Synagogue is commrtted to improving ils enviionmental footprint wherever possible. Other Achievements and Perfomiance SORP relwa Extended access to seNices The synagogue has held services regularly on the Jewish Sabbath and major festivals, both in the synagogue and simultaneously on Zoom. The continuation of this hybrid Servi formal ha5 enabled people who are unable to attend in person, for example because of health concerns or disabilities, lo be part of the services. It has also enabled many individuals from overseas lo attend, and the Synagogue has routinely had online visitors from Israel, United States, France, New Zealand and South Africa. Non-Jewish visitors, who are interested in learning about the synagogue and the Jewish religion, were also welcomed in person and on Zoom to services and other events. Summary of the main achievements of the charity. identifying the difference the charity's work has made lo the circumstances of ils beneficiaries and any wider benefits lo society as a whole. pa 1.20 Herila o 0 nDa The Synagogue was again able lo hold our annual Heritage Open Day. This attracted huge 130 vistlors over just one day. This compares to around 30 visitors at a similar event pri)r to the Pandemic. Visitors were able lo look around the building and cemetery, leam about the history of the building, the srte and of the Jewish communty in Medway, together with a little about Judaism. This was coupled with the opportunity to taste some traditional Jewish food while chotting to members of the Jewish Communty and others. Feedback from visrtors wa5 that this was much needed and effective way lo break down barriers beteen communities, and was Overwhelming positive with an aver e ratin of 9.5 out of 10.
Visitors, favourite areas from the tours were the history, the beautiful building. learning aut Judaism. and the personal stories, especially linking these into the Holocaust. 830A of attendees had never visited the Synagogue before, although many commented that they had walked past it on multiple occasions. Most visitors wanted to attend out of general curiosity, an interest in heritage andlor culture, or a desire to learn a bit at#)ut the Jewish community and ils customs. The vast majority felt the building was beautiful, with additional comments such as"It's a hidden geml" There were, however, expected comments about the dilapidation of the buikjing and burial ground wrth a desire to see these areas Teslored. Education Pro ramme Visits by local schools, youth groups and religious groups have continued at better than pre-pandemic levels, again with very positive feedback received from teachers about the level of detsil provided. and ils appropriateness for the children whose ages ranged from 5 to 11. The Synagogue has hopes to increase the scale of this programme over coming years. Inter Faith activities The Synagogue continues to be a core member of Medway Inter Faith Action. This year we again hekl a service as part of Inter Farth Vveek, with extra and clear explanations to enable our guests to understand the nuances of the service. Although. Post-Pandemic, the Medway Walk for Peace no longer comes as far as Rochester, the Synagogue was delighted to help organise this annual event, including leading the interfaith prayers alongside other faith leaders. Holocaust Memorial Da The Synagogue continues to be one of the core joint organisers of the annual Medway Holocaust Memorial Day event. This year the event was held in the Synagogue, and drew our largest ever audience of 150 people- capacity for the main Synagogue prayer hall. The event included participation from 7 schools as well as other farth groups and Kent Police. Communities and Faith Forum The synagogue continues to play a leading role in the Communrties and Faith Forum ICFFI. CFF was formed by the Synagogue for Medway's wider communities during the Pandemic. brin in to ether 50
organisations and communities across dtfferent farths, races, ethnicities and I(alItIeS to help thousands of individuals across Medway from March 2020 in terms of fTh)d. PSCriptiOns, getting to medi¢al appointments and many other tasks. CFF continues beyond Covid, with regular WhatsApp interaction between the different communrties on an almost dai basis. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Achievements against objectives sel Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives P•rn 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position al the end of the period Pw8 1.21 The charty has continued to cover its running expenses and routine repairs. A number of large granls were received for ongoing maintenance to the synagogue buildin and associaled rofessional fees. Reserves are held for future expenses and building repairs. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves slatin wh the are held Amount of reserves held Pwa 1.22 Pwa 1.22 The reserves balance at 31 December was £277,581. This is considered by the Trustees to be sufficient but not excessive al this time.. as the building and its burial ground comprise a significant herilage site, any unexpected repairs are likely to be subslanlial re uirin si nificant reserves. Not applicable Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materialty in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Pa 1.22 Pa 1.24 None P*a 1.23 No uncertainlies Additional information (optional You may choose to include further statements where relevant about".
The charity's principal sources of funds lincluding any fundraising) Membership subscriptions, donations and grants PaTa 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Parn 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 The risks associated wrth mainlenance of a grade 2" listed building. During recent years the risk of attack due to anlisemilism or antisocial behaviour has risen, and this is a concern to the Charity. Since the Hamas attack in Israel on 7 October 2023 there have been wider community tensions which concern the Board of Trustees and Management Committee.
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document Para 1.25 Trust deed How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 Unincorporated . rated Trustee Selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body enlilled lo appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Exisling trustees maintain a skills register for the Charity. When a skill is identified as being needed, new Iruslees may be selected by recommendation from the existing Iruslees. based on their experience or expertise that meet this need. Potential new trustees. once nominated, musl be discussed by the Trustee Board and consensus reached before that individual is approached. The Synagogue Trust Deed specifies that all Trustees of the Synagogue must be Jewish. AddStlonal Informatlon loptlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Trustees are encouraged lo keep up lo date with information and guidance from the Charty Commission. Trustees are provided with updated information relating lo legalrties routinely, and are directed lo keep note of both the Charity Commission and NCVO newsletters. The charity is currently run entirely by volunteers. The Trustee Board holds overall responsibility for the running of the Charity, including fundraising and resloralion. The Board sets the strategic direction for the Charity including engagement with the wider community. and raising the profile of the Charty. The Management Committee is responsible for the day to day running of the Synagogue including services, social activity, routine maintenance, and the education ramme. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Par8 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works P•r• 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Par3 1.51 NIA Other NIA Reference and Administrative details
Chari name other name the char uses islered charil number Charity's principal address Chatham Memorial S NIA 800902 366 High Street Rochester Kent ME1 10J na ue
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Date8 acfed if not for whole ear Trustee narne Office Irf any) Name of person lor body) entitled oint tru8tse ifan Mr Jonathan Hyam Vveiner Mrs Josephine Lydia Freeman Treasurer Or Dalia Halpern- Matthews Chair Ms Cassandra Freeman Countess Phyllis Sondes Rabbi Sylvia Rothschild 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re rtwasa roved NIA Name of trustees holding trtle to property belonging to the charity Tru8ts8 n8rn0 Dalos act•d if not forT*tho ear NIA
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacrty NIA Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity s objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiation) Type of Namo Address adviser Stockbroker Evelyn Partners 45 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7BG Bankers Accountants Name of chief executive or names of senior staff member8 {Optional infomiation) NIA Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke rsonnel details Other o tional information Policies and procedures in force: Code of Ethics Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adutts Communicalions Standards histleblowing Conflicts of Interest ReseNes Data Protection Breach Management Equal Opportunities
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Chatham Memorial Synagoyue Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For Ihe pÈrlod from To 01mir2023 Section A Receipts and payments UnresLricL8d funds Rasi¥i£Lad funds Eiidowmèni funds Total funds La%tyear toth• nHr•# £ th• Tr••r•Jt£ bJth•n•arnGtE toth• n•4r•biE toth• n•4r•biE A1 Recel ts 7,7$4 330 x.gJ8 1.71• csji 3.415 7.754 330 28.•3S 18.912 4.531 3.415 6B6 10,212 Board of DepuDes Donatians 17.1•3 129.685 2.178 2.183 sthod Vislis Socia Events In5uran¢t Clarns Snd Incom• Sub tot•l( ross irJc¢yne lor AR) 17.19) 11.$74 14•,191 A2 Asw and In¥tment $al¢8, 1$00 tsblo). D•p05rt Int8TUI Invtm•nt Inc¥ 122 S,074 S191 122 6.074 6.19fj 14 J.984 J.988 Sub total 69,S77 17,193 80,770 15J,166 A3Pa m•nts 2.681 827 1.4J3 4.$9) Teknphtsni Alsim Inluranco 970 1A70 970 1,570 5,014 CgnIng 908rd gl Dep¥ Repr &)d proknonAlf¢ Catering Onhne donatlon fee• Sjndii 1.462 S691 2.730 574 10.650 16.341 9.279 674 457 1,074 41.613 82.679 32.169 57 281 5,70& 1,074 24,410 Sub total 17.19J A4 A5¥et and Investment urchases, Isee tae) Increaselldecreasel In Investment portlolio 37 0,337 120.3001 Sub totsl 37 0.337 125,3001 19,153 17,193 31,316 158,511 Net ofreceiptslfpaymentsj Capltallsed repalrs A5 Transfvrs between funds A6 Fund$ last year end Cash funds thls y•ar tnd .424 50,424 5,345 23,083 227,157 277.$81 227,157 277.581 255,586 227.157 CCXX R1 xcounts ISSI 2911012024
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustee$l members of Chatham Mem181 Synagogue On accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023 Charity no lif any) 800902 Set out on pages I report lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {llhe Trust") for the year ended 3111212023. Responsibilities and As the charity Iruslees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance wrth the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {Ihe Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Ch8rty Commission under section 145{S1{bl of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come lo my attention {olher than that disclosed below") in Connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accountiThJ records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of Ihe Acl or the accounts do nol accord with the accounting records Independent •xaminer's statement I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 29.10.2024 Name: Salty Meah Relevant professional qualificationls) or body lif any): FCCA Address: TC Group Star House, Star Hill, Rochester Kent, ME11UX IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examinats'on of charity accounts.. directions and guidan for exarniner51. Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018