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CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 803129
FRIENDS OF BEIS YISROEL TRUST
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 DECEMBER 2024
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FRIENDS OF BEIS YISROEL TRUST
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| PAGE | |
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| Trustees' annual report | 1 |
| Independent examiner's report to the trustees | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Statement of financial position | 5 |
| Statement of cash flows | 6 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 7 |
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FRIENDS OF BEIS YISROEL TRUST TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered charity name Friends of Beis Yisroel Trust Charity registration number 803129 Principal office New Burlington House 1075 Finchley Road London NW11 0PU
The trustees Mr J S Prager Mr R Wechsler Mr M Kesselman Independent examiner David Goldberg FCA, DCHA New Burlington House 1075 Finchley Road London NW11 0PU
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Charity is constituted as a charitable trust, and is therefore governed by its Trust Deed dated 14 March 1990.
The day-to-day affairs of the charity are administered by trustees. None of the trustees have any beneficial interest in the charity.
It is not currently the intention of the trustees of the Charity to appoint new trustees. Should the situation change in the future, the trustees will apply suitable recruitment training and procedures.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The charity's object and its principal activity continues to be that providing grants for the enhancement of education and religion and for the relief of poverty.
The charity receives income from donations which it utilises in the provision and distribution of grants and donations, and in particular to assist the Beis Yisroel Yeshiva Talmudical College of Jerusalem.
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities and setting the grant making policy for the year.
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FRIENDS OF BEIS YISROEL TRUST
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
During the year, the charity continued its philanthropic activities in support of religious, educational, and other charitable institutions and, aggregate donations in the sum of £610,000 (2023: £585,000) were paid in the year to 31 December 2024.
The financial results of the charity's activities for the year ended 31 December 2024 are fully reflected in the attached financial statements together with the notes thereon.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserve Policy
It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level which the trustees think appropriate, after considering the future commitments of the charity and the likely costs of the charity for the next year.
As at 31 December 2024 the charity has total funds of £207,621, all of which are unrestricted reserves.
Grant making policy
Grants are made to charitable institutions and organisations which accord with the objects of the charity, and in particular to Beis Yisroel Yeshiva.
Risk Management
The trustees have identified and reviewed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finance of the charity, and are satisfied that systems are in place to manage those risks.
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
The trustees plan to continue to make distributions in accordance with their grant making policy and to ensure that an appropriate level of reserves is maintained.
The trustees' annual report was approved on 27 October 2025 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:
MR J S PRAGER
Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FRIENDS OF BEIS YISROEL TRUST
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Friends of Beis Yisroel Trust ('the charity') for the year ended 31 December 2024.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements 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
Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), which is one of the listed bodies.
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 charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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the financial statements do not comply with the applicable 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.
[David DAVID GOLDBERG FCA, DCHA DocuSignedBC6977A458CD499... Lallbery by: Independent Examiner
New Burlington House 1075 Finchley Road London NW11 0PU
27 October 2025
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FRIENDS OF BEIS YISROEL TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | ||||
| fundsTotal funds | Total funds | |||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||||
| Donations and legacies | 4 | 592,218 | 592,218 | 805,260 |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ||
| TOTAL INCOME | 592,218 | 592,218 | 805,260 | |
| ===================================== | ===================================== | ===================================== | ||
| EXPENDITURE | ||||
| Expenditure on raising funds: | ||||
| Costs of raising donations and legacies | 5 | (1,425) | (1,425) | (1,241) |
| Expenditure on charitable activities | 6,7 | (610,869) | (610,869) | (588,256) |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ||
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | (612,294) | (612,294) | (589,497) | |
| ===================================== | ===================================== | ===================================== | ||
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ||
| NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME AND NET | ||||
| MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | (20,076) | (20,076) | 215,763 | |
| ===================================== | ===================================== | ===================================== | ||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 227,697 | 227,697 | 11,934 | |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 207,621 | 207,621 | 227,697 | |
| ===================================== | ===================================== | ===================================== |
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 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | £ | £ | £ | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 210,261 | 231,297 | ||
| CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one | ||||
| year | 11 | (2,640) | (3,600) | |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |||
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 207,621 | 227,697 | ||
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |||
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES | TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES | 207,621 | 227,697 | |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |||
| NET ASSETS | 207,621 | 227,697 | ||
| ===================================== | ===================================== | |||
| FUNDS OF THE CHARITY | ||||
| Unrestricted funds | 207,621 | 227,697 | ||
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |||
| TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS | 12 | 207,621 | 227,697 | |
| ===================================== | ===================================== |
These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 27 October 2025, and are signed on behalf of the board by:
MR J S PRAGER 031C22BA1D17472...
Trustee
The notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Net (expenditure)/income | (20,076) | 215,763 |
| Adjustments for: | ||
| Interest payable and similar charges | 149 | 136 |
| Accrued income | (960) | – |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |
| Cash generated from operations | (20,887) | 215,899 |
| Interest paid | (149) | (136) |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |
| Net cash (used in)/from operating activities | (21,036) | 215,763 |
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| NET (DECREASE)/INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH | ||
| EQUIVALENTS | (21,036) | 215,763 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR | 231,297 | 15,534 |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR | 210,261 | 231,297 |
| ===================================== | ===================================== |
The notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is New Burlington House, 1075 Finchley Road, London, NW11 0PU.
2. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the 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.
3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties 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.
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 income is 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.
Income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement to the gift, receipt is probable, and its amount can be measured reliably.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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:
Expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events, non-charitable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods.
Expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.
Charitable activities
Grants payable are charged to the statement of financial activities once the charity has made a commitment to pay the grant and this has been communicated to the beneficiary or the grant has been paid, whichever is earlier.
Financial instruments
A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.
Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted.
Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost.
4. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Unrestricted | Total Funds | Unrestricted | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | 2024 | Funds | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| DONATIONS | ||||
| Donations | 592,218 | 592,218 | 805,260 | 805,260 |
| ===================================== | ===================================== | ===================================== | ===================================== |
5. COSTS OF RAISING DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Unrestricted | Total Funds | Unrestricted | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | 2024 | Funds | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Costs of raising donations | 1,425 | 1,425 | 1,241 | 1,241 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
6. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE
| Unrestricted | Total Funds | Unrestricted | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | 2024 | Funds | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Grants to Beis Yisroel Yeshiva | 610,000 | 610,000 | 585,000 | 585,000 |
| Support costs | 869 | 869 | 3,256 | 3,256 |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |
| 610,869 ===================================== |
610,869 ===================================== |
588,256 ===================================== |
588,256 ===================================== |
7. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY ACTIVITY TYPE
| Activities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| undertaken | Total funds | Total fund | ||
| directly Support costs | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Grants to Beis Yisroel Yeshiva | 610,000 | – | 610,000 | 585,000 |
| Governance costs | – | 869 | 869 | 3,256 |
| ------------------------------------- | ---------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |
| 610,000 | 869 | 610,869 | 588,256 | |
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| INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEES | ||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Fees payable to the independent examiner for: | ||||
| Independent examination of the financial statements | 1,680 | 3,600 | ||
| ========================== | ========================== |
8. INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEES
9. STAFF COSTS
No salaries or employee benefits were paid during the year (2023: £Nil).
10. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the trustees.
The charity did not meet any expenses incurred by the trustee for services provided to the charity. (2023: £Nil).
11. CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year
2024 2023 £ £ Accruals and deferred income 2,640 3,600 ========================== ==========================
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
12. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At | At | ||||
| 1 January | 31December | ||||
| 2024 | Income | Expenditure | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| General funds | 227,697 | 592,218 | (612,294) | 207,621 |
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| At | At | ||||
| 1 January | 31 December | ||||
| 2023 | Income | Expenditure | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| General funds | 11,934 | 805,260 | (589,497) | 227,697 |
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| 13. | ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS | ||||
| Unrestricted | Total Funds | ||||
| Funds | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Current assets | 210,261 | 210,261 | |||
| Creditors less than 1 year | (2,640) | (2,640) |
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| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ||||
| Net assets | 207,621 | 207,621 | |||
| ===================================== | ===================================== | ||||
| Unrestricted | Total Funds | ||||
| Funds | 2023 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Current assets | 231,297 | 231,297 | |||
| Creditors less than 1 year | (3,600) | (3,600) |
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| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ||||
| Net assets | 227,697 | 227,697 | |||
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| 14. | ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT | ||||
| At | At | ||||
| 1 Jan 2024 | Cash flows | 31 Dec 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 231,297 | (21,036) | 210,261 |
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15. RELATED PARTIES
No related party transactions were made in the year under review.
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