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The financial statements were prepared in accordance with FRS 102 and the Charities SORP.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Trust Deed, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' ('FRS 102') and the Charities SORP
Financial · Policy statement · From Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 12
The financial statements were examined by an independent examiner under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011
Financial · Procedural statement · From Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 9
The charity's financial statements comply with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
As the Trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the reguirements of the Charities Act 2011.
Financial · Policy statement · From Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 9
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on September 30, 2026.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 30 September 2026
Governance · Commitment statement · From Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 12
There must be between three and nine Trustees, who retire by rotation every three years with a maximum continuous term of nine years.
There shall be at least three but no more than nine Trustees. The Trueteos aro roquircd to retire by rotation every Lliree years and may only hold office for a maximum continuous term of nine years.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 9
The Trustees may appoint new members and re-appoint existing ones by a resolution passed at a meeting.
he Trustees may appoint new and additional Trueteee and re-appoint Trustees by a resolution of the Trustees passed at a Trustees' meeting.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 9
The charity collaborates with other organisations such as ERIC to provide emergency response support.
JBCS continued its collaboration with ERIC, the emergency response initiative that provides support to schools and communities following a bereavement
Commissioning · Procedural statement · From Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 7
The charity's reserve fund is maintained at a level equivalent to between six and nine months' expenditure.
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to belween six and nine month's expenditure
Financial · Policy statement · From Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 8
The charity maintains high professional standards through ongoing training for volunteer counsellors.
Our volunteer counsellors continue to participate in ongoing professional development and training throughout the year, ensuring they remain equipped to provide effective and compassionate support
Service · Policy statement · From Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 7
The charity has successfully managed an increase in demand for bereavement counselling services.
Demand for bereavement counselling and support services increased during 2025. The Trustees are pleased to report that the charity has successfully managed this growth while maintaining the quality of service provided to clients.
Service · Observational claim · From Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 7
The charity received the JBCS Team Award at the Jewish Volunteering Network (JVN) Volunteer Awards Ceremony.
the organisation received the JBCS Team Award at the Jewish Volunteering Network (JVN) Volunteer Awards Ceremony
Service · Observational claim · From Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 7
JBCS relies entirely on donations, grants, bequests and fundraising for its funding.
The charity relies entirely on donations, grants, bequests, fundraising and receives no government funding.
Financial · Policy statement · From Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 5
JBCS offers various group counselling sessions for different age groups and circumstances.
Stronger Together & Peace of Mind – for people (60+) who have lost a spouse or partner. Butterflies - for mums and dads (of young children) who have lost a parent. Bereaved Parents - for people bereaved of an adult child. Aftershock - for young adults (18 - 30 years) who have lost a parent. Stepping Stones – or people (40 – 60 years) who have lost a spouse or partner.
Service · Policy statement · From Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 5
The charity's objectives include providing bereavement counselling and training for counsellors.
a. the provision of counselling to bereaved members of the Jewish Community; b. the provision of training for individuals who are or wish to become bereavement counsellors;
Service · Policy statement · From Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 6
The charity's new premises provide a supportive, accessible and cost-effective environment for operations.
This feeling of security coupled with our new website have imbued our staff and volunteers with a redoubled sense of purpose
Operational · Observational claim · From Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4
The charity is seeking additional trustees to bring fresh perspectives.
Recognising the aging factor of como of our Trustees we are currently seeking addiliunal peuple lu bring some fresh perspective so expect there to be sume additions to our Board in the near future.
Governance · Commitment statement · From Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4
The charity's expenses were less than its income in the year ending December 2025.
and perhaps just as importantly our expenses were less than income!
Financial · Metric statement · From Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4
Total funds raised in 2025 were £164,114, an increase of £53,000 from the previous year.
our total funds raised in 2025 were £164, 114 which exceeded 2024 by some £53,000
Financial · Metric statement · From Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4
The charity's fund-raising ability has been affected by political issues in Israel.
This in tum impinges on our Jewish Community and radically affects our fund-raising ability as quite naturally the Community directs its donations to Israel and the Charities linked to Israeli causes.
Financial · Observational claim · From Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4
MOWLL received funding from NHS Wirral CCG to deliver a series of accessible events for adults with learning disabilities and mental health concerns.
The Cheshire and Merseyside Transforming Care Partnership is a collaborative proposal to deliver additional community support in Liverpool. MowLL was awarded funding to deliver a year long series of accessible, culturally appropriate and inclusive events for adults with learning disabilities and mental health concerns, thereby providing individuals with opportunities to reconnect to the larger community after COVID.
Financial · Funding statement · From Moving on With Life & Learning LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 25