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COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 3257065
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1060716
Shaarei Torah Buildings Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Unaudited Financial Statements
31 March 2025
Shaarei Torah Buildings Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Financial Statements
Year ended 31 March 2025
Page
Trustees' annual report (incorporating the director's report)
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Statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure account)
4
Statement of financial position
5
Notes to the financial statements
6
Shaarei Torah Buildings Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report)
Year ended 31 March 2025
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 .
Reference and administrative details
Registered charity name
Shaarei Torah Buildings Limited
Charity registration number
1060716
Company registration number
3257065
Principal office and registered
Prestbury house
office
46 Bury New Road
Prestwich
Manchester
M25 0JU
The trustees
J Halpern
G Knopfler
Company secretary
Mrs E Knopfler
Accountants
Haffner Hoff Ltd
Accountants
2nd Floor - Parkgates
Bury New Road
Prestwich
Manchester
M25 0TL
Structure, governance and management
The company is a company with charitable objects limited by guarantee by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. The company owns a freehold property for use by a UK charity called Shaarei Torah Trust which is engaged in advanced Jewish educational work.
The company is controlled by the directors who meet on a regular basis to discuss all the activities of the charity and its management. To facilitate effective operations, the directors have delegated authority, within the terms of the delegation approved by the directors, for operational matters including finance and administration related matters.
The directors have a risk management strategy which comprises an annual review of the risks that the charity may face. The establishment of systems and procedures to manage those risks identified in the plan and the implementation of procedures to minimise any potential on the charity should those risks materialise.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees would be in line with the Memorandum and Articles of Association and with the consent of the trustees. The criteria set for the suitable candidate would be someone who is sensitive to the needs and demands of the organisation.
There are no policies for the induction or training of new trustees.
Objectives and activities
The company is involved in maintaining the building in good order and raising funds for future building projects.
The objects of the charity are: to advance education in accordance with the doctrines and principles of Orthodox Judaism by the establishment, support and provision of educational establishments; to relieve poverty amongst the Jewish community and to further such other charitable purposes as the trustees may determine.
The strategies employed to achieve these objectives are to promote the use for which the building is being used and thereby appeal to third parties to contribute donations for the upkeep and servicing of liabilities.
Public benefit
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and in particular to its supplementary public benefit guidance on advancing education when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities and setting grant making policy for the year.
Strategic report
The following sections for achievements and performance and financial review form the strategic report of the charity.
Achievements and performance
The directors have established the level of reserves (that is funds that are freely available) that the charity ought to have. Reserves are needed to fund the gap between donations and expenditure on the building. Reserves are also held to cover the need to pay back loans that have been ring fenced. The directors consider that the ideal level of reserves as at 31 March 2025 would be £100,000.
The actual reserves as at 31 March 2025 were £210,072 which is above the target figure of £100,000. In calculating reserves, the directors have excluded from total funds the tangible fixed assets, whilst the current level of reserves may prove to be sufficient, it is the directors view that it is prudent to ensure that there are sufficient reserves to provide financial flexibility over the course of the coming years.
The directors will closely monitor these activities.
Most office costs are borne by a local benefactor and the trustees wish to record their appreciation to the benefactor for the free use of their offices.
There were no material fundraising costs during the year nor any investments made in the year.
During the year the charity received donations of £1,200 (2024: £102,520), as well as investment income of £3,800 (2024: £5,700).
There was an overall net expenditure and net movement in funds for the year amounting to (£2,054). (2024: £104,721).
Financial review
The results for the year and charity financial position at the end of the year are shown in the attached financial statements.
Reserves policy
The unrestricted fund represents the unrestricted funds arising from past operating results.
The trustees are satisfied that the balance of the fund is an acceptable level of reserves given the nature of revenue receipts against grants payable.
In considering the limited financial obligations of the charity, the trustees have resolved to maintain a minimum reserve roughly equal to the net current assets of the charity.
The trustees are delighted to have made many valuable contributions to the community as a result of this income and hope to be able to do so for many years to come.
The free reserves represented by the net current assets of the charity stand at £210,072 (2024:£209,611), all of which are unrestricted.
Total funds held by the charity at the year end were £4,259,600 (2024: £4,261,654), all of these are unrestricted.
The trustees' annual report and the strategic report were approved on 20 November 2025 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:
G Knopfler
Trustee
Shaarei Torah Buildings Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Statement of Financial Activities
(including income and expenditure account)
Year ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted funds
Total funds
Total funds
Note
£
£
£
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies
5
1,200
1,200
102,520
Other income
6
3,800
3,800
5,700
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-------
---------
Total income
5,000
5,000
108,220
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-------
---------
Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities
7,8
7,054
7,054
3,499
-------
-------
---------
Total expenditure
7,054
7,054
3,499
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-------
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-------
-------
---------
Net (expenditure)/income and net movement in funds
( 2,054)
( 2,054)
104,721
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---------
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
4,261,654
4,261,654
4,156,933
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Total funds carried forward
4,259,600
4,259,600
4,261,654
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
Shaarei Torah Buildings Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Statement of Financial Position
31 March 2025
2025
2024
Note
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
15
4,049,528
4,052,043
Current assets
Debtors
16
–
4,000
Cash at bank and in hand
211,032
206,091
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211,032
210,091
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
17
960
480
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---------
Net current assets
210,072
209,611
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------------
Total assets less current liabilities
4,259,600
4,261,654
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Net assets
4,259,600
4,261,654
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Funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds
4,259,600
4,261,654
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------------
Total charity funds
18
4,259,600
4,261,654
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For the year ending 31 March 2025 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors' responsibilities:
- The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476 ;
- The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements .
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.
These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 20 November 2025 , and are signed on behalf of the board by:
J Halpern
G Knopfler
Trustee
Trustee
Shaarei Torah Buildings Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended 31 March 2025
1. General information
The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is Prestbury house, 46 Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0JU.
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 Companies Act 2006.
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 did not require management to make judgements, estimates or assumptions that affect the amounts reported besides depreciation of the land and building.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes. Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income: - 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. - legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and entitlement is established. - income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless this is impractical to measure reliably, in which case the value is derived from the cost to the donor or the estimated resale value. Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers. - income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised with the delivery of the contracted service. This is classified as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requirement for it to be spent on a particular purpose and returned if unspent, in which case it may be regarded as restricted.
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. - other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities.
All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, unless it reverses a charge for impairment that has previously been recognised as expenditure within the statement of financial activities. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, except to which it offsets any previous revaluation gain, in which case the loss is shown within other recognised gains and losses on the statement of financial activities.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
Freehold property
-
Per note to tangible fixed assets.
Fixtures & fittings
-
15% reducing balance
Impairment of fixed assets
A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. For impairment testing of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the charity are assigned to those units.
Financial instruments
A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the charity 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. 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. Where investments in shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably, the investment is subsequently measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in income and expenditure. All other such investments are subsequently measured at cost less impairment. Other financial instruments, including derivatives, are initially recognised at fair value, unless payment for an asset is deferred beyond normal business terms or financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate, in which case the asset is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument. Other financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, with any changes recognised in the statement of financial activities, with the exception of hedging instruments in a designated hedging relationship.
Financial assets that are measured at cost or amortised cost are reviewed for objective evidence of impairment at the end of each reporting date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised under the appropriate heading in the statement of financial activities in which the initial gain was recognised. For all equity instruments regardless of significance, and other financial assets that are individually significant, these are assessed individually for impairment. Other financial assets are either assessed individually or grouped on the basis of similar credit risk characteristics. Any reversals of impairment are recognised immediately, to the extent that the reversal does not result in a carrying amount of the financial asset that exceeds what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been recognised.
4. Limited by guarantee
The trust is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital. In the event of the charity being wound up, members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £10.
5. Donations and legacies
Unrestricted Funds
Total Funds 2025
Unrestricted Funds
Total Funds 2024
£
£
£
£
Donations
Donations
1,200
1,200
102,520
102,520
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-------
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---------
6. Other income
Unrestricted Funds
Total Funds 2025
Unrestricted Funds
Total Funds 2024
£
£
£
£
Rental income
3,800
3,800
5,700
5,700
-------
-------
-------
-------
7. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type
Unrestricted Funds
Total Funds 2025
Unrestricted Funds
Total Funds 2024
£
£
£
£
Charitable grants
4,000
4,000
–
–
Support costs
3,054
3,054
3,499
3,499
-------
-------
-------
-------
7,054
7,054
3,499
3,499
-------
-------
-------
-------
8. Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type
Grant funding of activities
Support costs
Total funds 2025
Total fund 2024
£
£
£
£
Charitable grants
4,000
2,575
6,575
3,018
Governance costs
–
479
479
481
-------
-------
-------
-------
4,000
3,054
7,054
3,499
-------
-------
-------
-------
9. Analysis of support costs
Analysis of support costs activity 1
Total 2025
Total 2024
£
£
£
Premises
2,515
2,515
2,958
General office
60
60
60
Governance costs
479
479
481
-------
-------
-------
3,054
3,054
3,499
-------
-------
-------
10. Analysis of grants
2025
2024
£
£
Grants to institutions
Shaarei Torah Ltd
4,000
–
-------
----
Total grants
4,000
–
-------
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11. Net (expenditure)/income
Net (expenditure)/income is stated after charging/(crediting):
2025
2024
£
£
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
2,515
2,958
-------
-------
12. Independent examination fees
2025
2024
£
£
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements
–
480
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----
13. Staff costs
The average head count of employees during the year was Nil (2024: Nil).
No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil).
14. Trustee remuneration and expenses
No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the trustees.
15. Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Fixtures and fittings
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025
4,641,790
300,289
4,942,079
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Depreciation
At 1 April 2024
606,512
283,524
890,036
Charge for the year
–
2,515
2,515
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------------
At 31 March 2025
606,512
286,039
892,551
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------------
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
4,035,278
14,250
4,049,528
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---------
------------
At 31 March 2024
4,035,278
16,765
4,052,043
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------------
With effect from the year ended 31 March 2008 the trustees have decided to cease depreciating the freehold property on the basis that the current carrying value represents the open market value of the property. This is primarily due to the building being maintained to a high standard and is in good order.
16. Debtors
2025
2024
£
£
Other debtors
–
4,000
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-------
17. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Accruals and deferred income
960
480
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18. Analysis of charitable funds
Unrestricted funds
At 1 April 2024
Income
Expenditure
At 31 March 2025
£
£
£
£
General funds
4,261,654
5,000
(7,054)
4,259,600
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-------
-------
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At 1 April 2023
Income
Expenditure
At 31 March 2024
£
£
£
£
General funds
4,156,933
108,220
(3,499)
4,261,654
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---------
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19. Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Funds
Total Funds 2025
£
£
Tangible fixed assets
4,049,528
4,049,528
Current assets
211,032
211,032
Creditors less than 1 year
(960)
(960)
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------------
Net assets
4,259,600
4,259,600
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Unrestricted Funds
Total Funds 2024
£
£
Tangible fixed assets
4,052,043
4,052,043
Current assets
210,092
210,092
Creditors less than 1 year
(481)
(481)
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------------
Net assets
4,261,654
4,261,654
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------------
20. Taxation
The trust is a registered charity and therefore is not liable to income tax or corporation tax on income derived from its charitable activities, as it falls within the various exemptions available to registered charities.