Charity registration number: 802647
The Kingsbury Jewish Community Trust
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Brooks Green Chartered Accountants 342 Regents Park Road London N3 2LJ
The Kingsbury Jewish Community Trust
Contents
| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
|---|---|
| Trustees' Report | 2 |
| Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 to 10 |
The Kingsbury Jewish Community Trust Reference and Administrative Details
| Trustees | Harold I Stone |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey R Levinson | |
| Wayne H Birnbaum | |
| Principal Office | 342 Regents Park Road |
| London | |
| N3 2LJ | |
| Charity Registration Number | 802647 |
| Independent Examiner | Brooks Green |
| Chartered Accountants | |
| 342 Regents Park Road | |
| London | |
| N3 2LJ |
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The Kingsbury Jewish Community Trust
Trustees' Report
The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Objectives and activities
Objects and aims
The oblective of the Trust is the furtherance of the Jewish Religion, support of the poor in the Kingsbury Jewish community and matters relating to the the Kingsbury Synagogue generally.
The charity aims to receive donations and rent and make grants to the Kingsbuty United Synagogue.
Objectives, strategies and activities
Gross income of the fund was £52,078. Expenditure amounted to £31,726.
Public benefit
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The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Structure, governance and management
Nature of governing document
The governing document is a Trust Deed dated 28 November 1989.
The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 9 July 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
......................................... Wayne H Birnbaum Trustee
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The Kingsbury Jewish Community Trust
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that 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 Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees 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.
Approved by the trustees of the charity on 9 July 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
......................................... Wayne H Birnbaum Trustee
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The Kingsbury Jewish Community Trust
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of The Kingsbury Jewish Community Trust
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 5 to 10.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity’s trustees of The Kingsbury Jewish Community Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the The Kingsbury Jewish Community Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material 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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accounting records were not kept in respect of The Kingsbury Jewish Community Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts 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 accounts to be reached.
...................................... Rowland Aarons Chartered Accountants ICAEW
342 Regents Park Road London N3 2LJ
9 July 2025
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The Kingsbury Jewish Community Trust
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
| Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies Other income Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds £ 2,475 41,700 44,175 (31,726) (31,726) 12,449 187,788 200,237 |
Total 2024 £ 2,475 41,700 44,175 (31,726) (31,726) 12,449 187,788 200,237 |
Total 2023 £ 12,478 39,600 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52,078 | |||
| (39,609) | |||
| (39,609) | |||
| 12,469 175,320 |
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| 187,789 |
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The funds breakdown for 2023 is shown in note .
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The Kingsbury Jewish Community Trust
(Registration number: 802647) Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 6 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year 7 Net assets Funds of the charity: Unrestricted income funds Unrestricted funds Total funds |
2024 £ 534,997 37,111 - 37,111 572,108 (371,871) 200,237 200,237 200,237 |
2023 £ 534,997 38,087 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 38,088 | ||
| 573,085 (385,296) |
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| 187,789 | ||
| 187,789 | ||
| 187,789 |
The financial statements on pages 5 to 10 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on 9 July 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
......................................... Wayne H Birnbaum Trustee
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The Kingsbury Jewish Community Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
1 Accounting policies
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
Basis of preparation
The Kingsbury Jewish Community Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement
The charity opted to early adopt Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash flow statement in these financial statements.
Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Income and endowments
Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Donations and legacies
Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.
Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.
Governance costs
These include the costs attributable to the charity’s compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and trustees’s meetings and reimbursed expenses.
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The Kingsbury Jewish Community Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Taxation
The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
Tangible fixed assets
Individual fixed assets costing £0.00 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Borrowings
Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the Statement of Financial Activities over the period of the relevant borrowing.
Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the charity has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees's discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
2 Income from donations and legacies
| Donations and legacies; Donations from individuals Legacies |
Unrestricted funds General £ 2,475 - 2,475 |
Total 2024 £ 2,475 - 2,475 |
Total 2023 £ 2,478 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,478 |
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The Kingsbury Jewish Community Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
3 Other income
| Rental income | Unrestricted funds General £ 41,700 |
Total 2024 £ 41,700 |
Total 2023 £ 39,600 |
|---|---|---|---|
4 Analysis of governance and support costs
Governance costs
| Other governance costs | Unrestricted funds General £ 31,726 31,726 |
Total 2024 £ 31,726 31,726 |
Total 2023 £ 39,609 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39,609 |
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The Kingsbury Jewish Community Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
5 Taxation
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.
6 Tangible fixed assets
| Cost At 1 January 2024 At 31 December 2024 Depreciation At 31 December 2024 Net book value At 31 December 2024 At 31 December 2023 7 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year Bank loans Other loans |
Land and buildings £ 534,997 |
Total £ 534,997 534,997 - 534,997 534,997 2023 £ 281,296 104,000 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 534,997 - |
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| 534,997 | ||||
| 534,997 | ||||
| 2024 £ 267,871 104,000 371,871 |
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| 385,296 |
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The Kingsbury Jewish Community Trust
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
| Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies (analysed below) Other income (analysed below) Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities (analysed below) Total expenditure Net income Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Total 2024 £ 2,475 41,700 44,175 (31,726) (31,726) 12,449 12,449 187,788 200,237 |
Total 2023 £ 12,478 39,600 |
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| 52,078 | ||
| (39,609) | ||
| (39,609) | ||
| 12,469 | ||
| 12,469 175,320 |
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| 187,789 |
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The Kingsbury Jewish Community Trust
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
| Donations and legacies Legacies and bequests Appeals and donations Other income Rental income Charitable activities Light, heat and power Insurance Property repairs Bank charges Bank interest payable |
Total 2024 £ - 2,475 2,475 41,700 41,700 (7,474) (1,988) - (60) (22,204) (31,726) |
Total 2023 £ 10,000 2,478 |
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| 12,478 | ||
| 39,600 | ||
| 39,600 | ||
| (10,756) (1,711) (166) (63) (26,913) |
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| (39,609) |
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