Charity registration number 1124507
Company registration number 06525914 (England and Wales)
SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr A Goodman
Mr D J Cowen
Mr G R A Matz
Mr R Moryoussef
Mr A R Kingsley
Mr B S Verby
Mr P Goldstone
Mrs S Isaacs
Mr J P Bernstein
Mrs W Schweiger
Mrs J Segal
Charity number
1124507
Company number
06525914
Registered office
The Firs
Bowdon
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 2TE
Auditor
Xeinadin Audit Limited
116 Duke Street
Liverpool
L1 5JW
Bankers
Barclays Bank plc
Mosley Street
Manchester
M60 2AU
Solicitors
Kuit Steinart Levy
3 St Mary's Parsonage
Manchester
M3 2RD
SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees report
1 - 3
Statement of Trustees responsibilities
4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 6
Statement of financial activities
7
Balance sheet
8
Statement of cash flows
9
Notes to the financial statements
10 - 21
SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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The trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the financial statements for the charity for the year ended 31 August 2024.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's Memorandum & Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016)

Objectives and activities

The objectives of the charity are to cater for the religious requirements generally of the Jewish inhabitants of Manchester and the surrounding districts, and in particular, to provide its members, and where appropriate for others, the normal facilities of a Synagogue in accordance with orthodox Jewish tradition, principally: a) daily religious services on weekdays, Sabbaths and Holy Days; b) pastoral services; c) educational facilities including a Sunday School for children; d) facilities for the burial of the dead; e) facilities for marriage; f) social events as appropriate; g) facilities for appropriate private social events; h) support for those in need, where appropriate, through other charitable bodies. In addition, the needs of the wider community are also catered for in terms of our annual civic remembrance service, outreach and educational activities for the non-Jewish community eg school visits for local children and participation in interfaith committees.

 

There were no significant changes in the principal objectives of the Synagogue for the period under review.

 

The directors confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity's objectives and in planning future activities.

Achievements and performance

Over the past year the Synagogue has run a wide variety of social and recreational activities for its members in addition to formal religious events such as daily, weekly and High Holy Day services. The Executive and Board continue to make concerted efforts to maintain vibrant social and religious activities for all age groups.

 

The Synagogue employs an adequate number of pastoral, administrative and teaching staff necessary to ensure its smooth functioning and also relies heavily on the services of unpaid volunteers for backup and other purposes.

Financial review

During the period under review the Synagogue received income of £544,020 (2023: £574,404) with £540,279 (2023: £616,752) utilised as direct charitable expenditure. The Synagogue had reserves of £4,616,522 (2023: £4,612,781) at the end of the period. None (2023: None) of these reserves were invested in income producing investments. The increase in the Synagogue's reserves is solely due to the surplus for the year.

The unrestricted reserves are maintained to support the continuing activities of the Synagogue. There is no formal policy to maintain a specific level of reserves.

The directors constantly monitor the level of reserves to ensure the Charity can meet its liabilities.

The Charity had reserves at the year end of £4,616,522 (2023: £4,612,781) of which £25,130 (2023: £14,992) were restricted.

The Synagogue's principal income comes from members subscriptions. Other activities and events are intended to cover their costs and modest entry prices are charged for social functions. Gift Aid Relief is claimed on eligible donations.

 

SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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Overarching risks are discussed at regular Executive and Directors' Board Meetings and where considered necessary appropriate professional advice is obtained where they perceive this is required for a specific risk or a particularly high risk. The Synagogue takes out appropriate insurances to protect its assets and also to protect it from third party liability claims.

Child protection risks are primarily dealt with by the Directors with responsibility for Youth and Education. The Synagogue maintains a Child Protection policy covering all areas of the Synagogue's activities involving young people and is reviewed annually by the Board. Procedures include Disclosure and Barring Service checks on all staff who work with children.

Physical security risks to the building and its occupants are managed by the Security Committee which works closely with the national organisation, the Community Security Trust, and the local Police. This Committee organises security at services and events. Financial risks are managed by the Treasurer in consultation with the Finance Committee which consists of past treasurers and directors.

The Charity has established a sound financial basis upon which to build for the future. The directors continue to seek further contributions and donations to help achieve its objectives now and in the future.

Structure, governance and management

The company was incorporated on 6 March 2008 and commenced its activities on 1 September 2008. The company was registered with the Charities Commission on 16 June 2008 and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. The company is limited by guarantee.

 

The charity has a Board of Directors, which delegates the day-to-day responsibility of the management and control of the charity to its Executive.

The President, Secretary, Treasurer and Warden who sit on the Board of Directors constitute the Executive and are elected at the Annual Meeting.

 

All expenditure is approved by the Board of Directors acting as a body and the directors ensure that full accounting records are maintained with management accounting records to ensure that all criteria for spending the funds of the Charity are fully met.

 

Appointment of the directors is by election at the Annual Meeting of the charity.

New directors are required to undergo an induction programme including an introduction to the objectives, scope and policies of the charity, Charity Commission information and director responsibilities.

Mr A Goodman
Mr D J Cowen
Mr G R A Matz
Mr R Moryoussef
Miss F M Hyman
(Deceased 26 November 2024)
Mr A R Kingsley
Mr B S Verby
Mr P Goldstone
Mrs S Isaacs
Mr J P Bernstein
Mrs W Schweiger
Mrs J Segal
Auditor

The auditor is deemed to have been re-appointed in accordance with section 487 of the Companies Act 2006.

SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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Disclosure of information to auditor

Each of the Trustees has confirmed that there is no information of which they are aware which is relevant to the audit, but of which the auditor is unaware. They have further confirmed that they have taken appropriate steps to identify such relevant information and to establish that the auditor is aware of such information.

 

 

Small Company Provisions

 

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption.

The Trustees report was approved by the Board of Directors.

Mr D J Cowen
Trustee
Dated: 23 January 2025
SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES  
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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The Trustees, who are also the directors of South Manchester Synagogue Limited for the purpose 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 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, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.

 

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

 

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

 

- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

 

- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

 

- state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

 

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.

 

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate 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 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.

 

Under company law, the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and the income and expenditure for the period.

SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of South Manchester Synagogue Limited (the ‘charity’) for the year ended 31 August 2024 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 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:

-

give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 August 2024 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended;

-
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
-

have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

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.

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 contained within the annual report. 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. 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 course of 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 this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. 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 our audit:

-

the information given in the Trustees report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared, which includes the directors' report prepared for the purposes of company law, is consistent with the financial statements; and

-

the directors' report included within the Trustees report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
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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 directors' report included within 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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adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or

-

the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or

-
certain disclosures of trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
-

we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or

-

the Trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies' exemptions in preparing the Trustees report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic report.

Responsibilities of Trustees

As explained more fully in the statement of Trustees responsibilities, the Trustees, who are also the directors of the charity for the purpose 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 charitable company 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.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://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 charitable company'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 charitable company'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 charitable company and the charitable company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Andrew James Taylor (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Xeinadin Audit Limited
24 January 2025
Accountants and Statutory Auditors
116 Duke Street
Liverpool
L1 5JW
SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
368,813
32,584
401,397
342,054
36,983
379,037
Charitable activities
4
32,438
-
32,438
72,520
-
72,520
Other trading activities
5
91,957
-
91,957
109,043
-
109,043
Investments
6
18,228
-
18,228
13,804
-
13,804
Total income
511,436
32,584
544,020
537,421
36,983
574,404
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
7
517,834
22,445
540,279
582,171
34,581
616,752
Total expenditure
517,834
22,445
540,279
582,171
34,581
616,752
Net gains/(losses) on investments
12
-
-
-
(839)
-
(839)
Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds
(6,398)
10,139
3,741
(45,589)
2,402
(43,187)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 September 2023
4,597,790
14,991
4,612,781
4,643,378
12,590
4,655,968
Fund balances at 31 August 2024
4,591,392
25,130
4,616,522
4,597,789
14,992
4,612,781

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 AUGUST 2024
31 August 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
14
5,000,653
5,034,237
Current assets
Debtors
15
83,393
97,281
Cash at bank and in hand
44,416
51,021
127,809
148,302
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
17
(130,160)
(164,191)
Net current liabilities
(2,351)
(15,889)
Total assets less current liabilities
4,998,302
5,018,348
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
18
(381,780)
(405,567)
Net assets excluding pension liability
4,616,522
4,612,781
Net assets
4,616,522
4,612,781
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
20
25,130
14,992
Unrestricted funds - general
4,090,182
4,096,579
Unrestricted funds - Revaluation Reserve
501,210
501,210
4,616,522
4,612,781
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 23 January 2025
Mr D J Cowen
Trustee
Company registration number 06525914 (England and Wales)
SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations
25
5,497
(37,364)
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(1,764)
(2,419)
Proceeds from disposal of  investments
-
37,381
Investment income received
18,228
13,804
Net cash generated from investing activities
16,464
48,766
Financing activities
Repayment of bank loans
(28,566)
(33,343)
Net cash used in financing activities
(28,566)
(33,343)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(6,605)
(21,941)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
51,021
72,962
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
44,416
51,021
SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Charity information

South Manchester Synagogue Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is The Firs, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2TE.

1.1
Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Memorandum & Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes. The investment revaluation reserve shows the accumulated revaluations on the investments to date. The decorations and repairs reserve relates to funds which are put aside to maintain and repair the fabric of the building. The Synagogue has a burial fund whereby participating members contribute and on death their burial fees are covered.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements. All funds are unrestricted with the exception of the Charities Fund, Tzedakah Fund and Youth Fund which are restricted. The Charities Fund and Tzedakah Fund relate to monies collected specifically for onward donation. The Youth Fund relates to monies to be spent on Youth activities only.

1.4
Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Donations and gifts represent amounts received during the year.

Grants received are recognised as monies are received. This is ongoing throughout the year as expenses are incurred for which the grants are received.

Subscriptions represent amounts receivable for the accounting year. Any amounts received in advance for future years are deferred and released in following years as appropriate.

Investment income is recognised on a receivable basis.

1.5
Expenditure

Resources expended are included in the accounts when the goods or services are received. This applies to expenditure in all categories on the SOFA. The accounts are prepared on an accruals basis.

SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold land and buildings
1% straight line on the Synagogue building only
Fixtures and fittings
25% reducing balance
Equipment
25% reducing balance

Depreciation on land and buildings is on the Synagogue building only. The land element and residential properties used by the Rabbis are not depreciated.

1.7
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.9
Financial instruments

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10
Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.11
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2
Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
£
£
£
Donations and gifts
36,072
32,584
68,656
24,201
36,983
61,184
Membership fees
270,361
-
270,361
260,074
-
260,074

Gift Aid

62,380
-
62,380
57,779
-
57,779
368,813
32,584
401,397
342,054
36,983
379,037
SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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4
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted funds
2024
2023
£
£

Wedding fees

-
(64)

Burial income

32,438
72,287
Other income
-
297
32,438
72,520
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general
32,438
72,520
5
Income from other trading activities
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Fundraising events
91,957
109,043
6
Income from investments
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Rental income
17,300
12,395
Income from listed investments
928
1,409
18,228
13,804
SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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7
Charitable activities

Charitable Expenditure

Charitable Expenditure

2024
2023
£
£
Staff Costs
178,751
182,714
Depreciation and impairment
35,348
37,670

Rates & water

815
2,706

Light & heat

30,702
22,793

Repairs & maintenance

20,802
42,415

Insurance

9,328
8,480

Laundry & cleaning

22,347
19,540

Motor vehicle expenses

-
390

Travel & subsistence

2,303
403

Affiliation fees

2,530
2,535

Telephone

875
219

Printing, postage & stationery

12,392
13,163

Burial expenses

36,149
74,841

Security

24,219
24,230

Rabbi expenses

9,875
10,594

Youth Rabbi expenses

-
8,762
Miscellaneous Event costs
1,869
2,605
Youth Events
(845)
640
Other charitable expenditure
147,225
156,945
534,685
611,645
Share of governance costs (see note 8)
5,594
5,107
540,279
616,752
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general
517,834
582,171
Restricted funds
22,445
34,581
540,279
616,752
SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
- 15 -
8
Support costs allocated to activities
2024
2023
£
£
Governance costs
5,594
5,107
Analysed between:
Audit Fees
5,594
5,107
9
Net movement in funds
2024
2023
£
£
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the audit of the charity's financial statements
5,594
5,107
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
35,348
37,670
10
Trustees

None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

None of the Trustees have had any expenses reimbursed during the year.

11
Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2024
2023
Number
Number
Rabbis
1
1
Office staff
2
2
Educational staff
1
1
Total
4
4
Employment costs
2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
167,431
169,916
Social security costs
8,354
9,047
Other pension costs
2,966
3,751
178,751
182,714
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
- 16 -
12
Gains and losses on investments
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
Gains/(losses) arising on:
£
£
Sale of investments
-
(839)
13
Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

14
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land and buildings
Fixtures and fittings
Equipment
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 September 2023
5,327,505
100,485
23,029
5,451,019
Additions
-
1,764
-
1,764
At 31 August 2024
5,327,505
102,249
23,029
5,452,783
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 September 2023
325,332
72,205
19,245
416,782
Depreciation charged in the year
27,088
7,312
948
35,348
At 31 August 2024
352,420
79,517
20,193
452,130
Carrying amount
At 31 August 2024
4,975,085
22,732
2,836
5,000,653
At 31 August 2023
5,002,173
28,280
3,784
5,034,237

Land and buildings with a net book value of £998,790 were revalued at 31 August 2022 by Homemove Sales and Lettings to £1.5m based on recent market transactions for similar properties. The Trustees believe this is a reasonable valuation for the properties at 31 August 2024.

15
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
29,733
41,987
Other debtors
35,000
35,000
Prepayments and accrued income
18,660
20,294
83,393
97,281
SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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16
Loans and overdrafts
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans
410,346
438,912
Payable within one year
28,566
33,345
Payable after one year
381,780
405,567
Amounts included above which fall due after five years:
Payable by instalments
280,156
275,064

There are two secured loans, both are secured on the properties to which they relate included within fixed assets.

 

The first original loan value was £250,000. At the end of the year the percentage of loan outstanding to the value of the asset included in the accounts was 14%.

 

This loan is a commercial mortgage that is due to finish in July 2033. It is a flexible mortgage with variable monthly repayments. The current interest rate on this loan is 3.55% over base rate.

 

The second original loan value was £310,000. At the end of the year the percentage of loan outstanding to the value of the asset included in the accounts was 49%.

 

This loan is a commercial mortgage that is due to finish in June 2038. It is a fixed rate mortgage with fixed monthly payments for 10 years. The current interest rate is 4.92%.

17
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Bank loans
16
28,566
33,345
Other taxation and social security
1,913
2,338
Trade creditors
35,571
67,697
Other creditors
1,271
24
Accruals and deferred income
62,839
60,787
130,160
164,191

The following liabilities disclosed under creditors falling due within one year are secured by the company:

Bank loans and overdrafts - £18,504 (2023: £23,407)

 

SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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18
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Bank loans
16
381,780
405,567

The following liabilities disclosed under creditors falling due over one year are secured by the company:

Bank loans and overdrafts - £372,675 (2023: £386,276).

 

Included within creditors due over 1 year are amounts due on a commercial mortgage due to finish in July 2033, this is a flexible mortgage with variable rate monthly loan repayments and is secured on a property included within the accounts. The interest rate payable on this loan is 3.8%, being base rate plus 3.55%.

 

A further commercial mortgage is also included in creditors due over one year. This is due to finish in May 2038 and is a flexible mortgage with variable rate monthly loan repayments and is secured on a property included within the accounts. The interest rate payable on this loan is 5.09%.

 

Included within creditors due after more than one year is an amount of £280,156 (2023: £275,064) in respect of liabilities repayable by instalments which fall due for payment after more than 5 years from the reporting date.

 

Loan interest of £29,566 (2023: £21,518) is included in the accounts.

19
Retirement benefit schemes
2024
2023
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
2,966
3,751

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

20
Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 1 September 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 31 August 2024
£
£
£
£
Charities Fund
7,490
17,894
(12,000)
13,384
Tzedakah Fund
1,640
14,690
(10,445)
5,885
Youth Activity Fund
5,862
-
-
5,862
14,992
32,584
(22,445)
25,131
SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
20
Restricted funds
(Continued)
- 19 -
Previous year:
At 1 September 2022
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 31 August 2023
£
£
£
£
Charities Fund
4,554
29,538
(26,602)
7,490
Tzedakah Fund
1,489
7,445
(7,294)
1,640
Youth Activity Fund
6,547
-
(685)
5,862
12,590
36,983
(34,581)
14,992
21
Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 September 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
Gains and losses
At 31 August 2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
Decorations and repairs reserve
109,414
-
(2,488)
28,000
-
134,926
Burial Fund reserve
476,374
23,316
(25,024)
-
-
474,666
General funds
4,012,002
488,120
(490,322)
(28,000)
-
3,981,800
4,597,790
511,436
(517,834)
-
-
4,591,392
Previous year:
At 1 September 2022
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
Gains and losses
At 31 August 2023
£
£
£
£
£
£
Decorations and repairs reserve
102,989
-
(14,575)
21,000
-
109,414
Burial Fund reserve
490,669
35,879
(50,174)
-
-
476,374
General funds
4,049,720
501,542
(517,422)
(21,000)
(839)
4,012,001
4,643,378
537,421
(582,171)
-
(839)
4,597,789
SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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22
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
At 31 August 2024:
Tangible assets
4,975,523
25,130
5,000,653
Current assets/(liabilities)
(2,351)
-
(2,351)
Long term liabilities
(381,780)
-
(381,780)
4,591,392
25,130
4,616,522
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
At 31 August 2023:
Tangible assets
5,034,237
-
5,034,237
Current assets/(liabilities)
(30,881)
14,992
(15,889)
Long term liabilities
(405,567)
-
(405,567)
4,597,789
14,992
4,612,781
23
Operating lease commitments
Lessee

At the reporting end date the charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

2024
2023
£
£
Within one year
678
2,199
Between two and five years
678
678
1,356
2,877
Lessor

During the year the company paid £1,439 (2023: £2,199) in lease payments included as an expense in the accounts.

 

24
Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).

SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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25
Cash generated from operations
2024
2023
£
£
Surplus/(deficit) for the year
3,741
(43,187)
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
(18,228)
(13,804)
(Gain)/loss on disposal of investments
-
839
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
35,348
37,670
Movements in working capital:
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
13,888
(17,323)
(Decrease) in creditors
(29,252)
(1,559)
Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations
5,497
(37,364)
26
Analysis of changes in net (debt)/funds
At 1 September 2023
Cash flows
At 31 August 2024
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
51,021
(6,605)
44,416
Loans falling due within one year
(33,345)
4,779
(28,566)
Loans falling due after more than one year
(405,567)
23,787
(381,780)
(387,891)
21,961
(365,930)
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