British Friends of Ohel Sarah

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Ohel Sarah Annual Report and Accounts CELEBRATING OUR ACHIEVEMENTS Ohel Sarah’s handmade products on display at an exhibit 2011-12

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BFOS raises funds for Ohel Sarah, an organisation supporting 400 children and adults with special needs in Israel. Services offered include education, training/employment and residential care.

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Ohel SarahAnnual Report and Accounts

CELEBRATING OUR ACHIEVEMENTSOhel Sarah’s handmade products on display at an exhibit

2011-12

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BELIEVING IN MY SUCCESSThe friendship hour

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COMING FULL CIRCLE CARING AND SHARING

Annual Report 2011-12

Skills that help gain independence

Ruthi, Ora and Nava have been with Ohel Sarah since 1986. They are now in their 20’s and have come full circle and are employed as Assistant Teachers in a local nursery. The care and nurturing at Ohel Sarah has paid its dividends. Living in one of our Residential Units, they lead an independent and useful life, with a monthly salary and social interaction.

The students/teachers have mastered the importance of grooming, presentation, responsibility and empathising with their pupils, to help them attain their maximum potential.

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ADVANCING TOWARDS A LIFE OF INDEPENDENCEKeeping the same schedule and routine

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Skills that help gain independence

Up to the age of 21, students live at home, therefore our programme of “Harmonious Home Life” is introduced from an early age at all Ohel Sarah’s classes. Holding a cup, eating a sandwich, closing a button/zip, wiping their nose and basic hygiene are pivotal to their daily growth. As our students advance, we introduce home skills that encourages our students to be part of family life and become responsible for their chores. This builds their confidence and fosters praise and harmony amongst siblings.

Eden struggles with ADHD in addition to a mild cognitive disability. Ohel Sarah’s professional team identified that his restlessness can be addressed in the Art Room, where under Baruch’s tutelage he prides in his creative talents, that are then marketed.

BECOMING INDEPENDENT EDEN’S STRUGGLES

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CHERISHING YOUTH IS THE HEART OF NATURETurning hyperactivity into productivity

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Skills that help gain independenceSAM AT EASE WITH HIS WORK SAUL IN GOOD CARE

Ohel Sarah deals with mild, moderate and severe disabilities. Some of our students are enrolled in our rehabilitation programme, where the staff have identified approaches in managing their outbursts and controlling their rage. Gardening, farming and individual programmes all support outlets for reducing anger, violence and frustration. Sam feeds and tends to the chicken and goats. Rammy enjoys

the therapeutic greenhouse, where being outside surrounded by blooming plants and colorful flowers has helped him overcome his depression and return to his happy, old self. Through Saul’s one to one therapy he learns to catch and throw. As our students interact and communicate through different therapies, their anger and frustrations steadily diminish.

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR MALKA WEINBERG:The quest for independence is a basic emotion shared by all human beings. Every person possesses the desire to achieve goals independently. One of the aspects of free choice is the ability to reach accomplishments in an independent fashion.

For a person suffering from disabilities, especially cognitive disabilities, being independent is not a simple task. Reaching a maximum level of independence is an integral part of Ohel Sarah’s program, developed by our professional staff, enabling our students to acquire necessary life skills and social abilities.

Independent choice of actions is not only a vital pre-requisite for increased quality of life, but also allows the students to choose how to carry out those actions without constantly having to rely on their environment. This is a part of boosting the sense of dignity and self-worth which every person is entitled to experience.

True independence does not only mean carrying out tasks without external help, such as eating by oneself, getting dressed and tending to one’s personal needs, but also has a deeper, more profound meaning beyond the simple one. It manifests itself when a student has the ability to make choices for himself as to which color shirt he wants to wear and what he wants to have for lunch.

This year, like all previous years, many efforts and resources have been invested in advancing independence. Our staff of highly competent professionals creates personalized learning programs for every student in order to help them grow and reach their individual targets successfully. This allows them to reach the ultimate aim: attaining the highest possible level of independence.

Ohel Sarah stands united with you, our friends and supporters, to help our students overcome these obstacles and become contributing members of our Community. We invite you to visit Ohel Sarah and see first hand the significance of your involvement.

Best wishes and thank you

Mrs Malka Weinberg

P.S. A full set of Audited Accounts can be obtained from our offices in England and Israel.

Mrs Malka Weinberg

P.S. A full set of Audited Accounts can be obtained from our offices in England and Israel.

חתימה של מלכה אחרי קבלת רשות

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OHEL SARAH INSTITUTE FOR THE SPECIAL CHILD – Registered AssociationBALANCE SHEETS STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Year Ended December 31,

2011 2010

NIS NIS

Operating income:

Donations and deposits 4,208,786 532,977

Donations and transfers in foreign currency 685,550 2,284,762

Grants and support:

Ministry of Labor and Welfare 11,411,065 10,153,242

Ministry of Education 12,028,671 11,621,729

Municipal and other organizations 1,842,621 1,997,207

Participation in costs 276,377 298,337

Sale of goods 167,983 147,537

30,621,053 27,035,791

Operating expenses (note 8):

Employee salaries and benefits 17,334,925 16,672,179

Training, subsidies, activities and miscellaneous 2,196,093 2,012,935

Materials 135,609 219,479

Food and catering 1,571,915 1,434,089

Rent and maintenance - institutions and hostels 2,368,115 2,261,403

Transportation – care recipients 436,195 400,910

24,042,852 23,000,995

Net operating income 6,578,201 4,034,796

Management and general expenses:

Employee salaries and benefits 1,451,919 1,283,893

Printing, copying and office 158,760 119,423

Local and foreign travel, miscellaneous 72,953 53,917

Postage and telephone 162,279 189,140

Advertising, gifts and professional development 295,980 307,348

Accounting, audit and consultants 296,319 293,626

Automobile maintenance 74,067 67,506

Depreciation 535,426 490,642

Account write-offs (1,188) -

3,046,515 2,805,495

3,531,686 1,229,301

Other gains (losses) - severance pay funds (27,757) 56,917

3,503,929 1,286,218

Net financing income (expense) 2,086 (218,981)

Net income 3,506,015 1,067,237

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part hereof.

December 31,

2011 2010

NIS NIS

Current Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents (note 3) 7,053,684 3,590,544

Miscellaneous receivables (note 5) 1,851,828 1,659,147

8,905,512 5,249,691

Fixed Assets - net book value (note 4) 3,367,931 3,569,210

Total Assets 12,273,443 8,818,901

Current Liabilities:

Bank overdraft - 26,310

Post dated cheques 727,650 793,023

Employees 1,157,488 1,008,119

Miscellaneous payables (note 7) 929,967 1,298,489

2,815,105 3,125,941

Net Severance Pay Liabilities (note 6) 5,494,335 5,234,972

Net Unrestricted Assets:

Net assets used in operations 596,072 (3,111,222)

Net assets invested in fixed assets 3,367,931 3,569,210

3,964,003 457,988

Total Liabilities and Net Assets 12,273,443 8,818,901

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part hereof.

Signature:

Committee MemberReuven Deutsch

Signature:

Committee MemberAvraham Pollack

Signature: Signature:

Committee Member

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ACCESSING OUR FUNCTIONAL ABILITIESDoing things myself

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Ohel Sarah at its Best!GOLDEN AGE GROUP

SHOPPING WOODWORK RAFAEL CHAIM

BEIT BATSHEVA PURIM

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1 Disabled People age much younger and their symptoms can sometimes be extreme. The Golden Age programme offers physical exercise, regular medical support, individualised work experience and excursions to local places of interest.

2 Construction of the Beit Batsheva Center is now under way. This complex will support 150 students with training and employment opportunities. It is expected to be completed in 2014. Dedication opportunities are available on request.

3 Purim is one of the highlights at Ohel Sarah with programmes of festivity celebrated at all our centres.

4 Our students do not shy away at the challenge of choosing, shopping and befriending the local shop owners. With the skills taught, their confidence grows daily.

5 Therapies are individual at Ohel Sarah with each child being assigned tasks according to his ability. With pride they are able to accomplish and feel a sense of achievement.

6 Rafael Chaim is a very special student, suffering from a very rare degenerative disease. He is only 9 years old but his body is in its 70’s. Ohel Sarah supports Rafael Chaim continuously amongst some other very severe cases.

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British Friends of Ohel SarahEuropean Office

President: David Goldberg QC Chief Executive: Esther Sterngold

15 Osbaldeston Road London N16 7DJ

T: +44 (0)20 8 211 1029 F: +44 (0)20 8 800 2323E: [email protected]

Charity No: 1004992

American Office225 Hudson Street

Lakewood, NJ, 08701, U.S.A

T: +(1)732 364 6787E: [email protected]

Tax Exempt No: 52-1304847 (U.S.A)

Ohel SarahHead Offi ce

Chief Executive: Malka Weinberg

5 Rabbi Tarfon Street, Bnei Braq 51420, POB 3052, Israel

T: +972 (03) 579 7116 F: +972 (03) 578 2135 E: [email protected]

Tax Exempt No: 580085140 (Israel)

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