WHITEFIELD COMMUNITY KOLLEL
The Charity undertakes Jewish educational projects including; the Kollel project for advanced talmudical and religious studies, communal activities focused around adult and youth education.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £26,077 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £57,153 to £31,543. The trustees confirm that the charity remains a going concern and that its free reserves approximate to six months of operating expenditure. Total funds decreased from £60,268 to £34,191 due to the net expenditure incurred.
What the accounts disclose
“Fundraising costs during the year were £18,261 (2024: £nil).” — page 5
“The trustees are satisfied that the balance of the fund approximates to the equivalent of 6 months operating expenditure, which is satisfactory given the nature of revenue receipts against grants payable.” — page 6
“Rabbi J Guttentag, trustee of the charity, received £19,856 for services rendered regarding teaching, studying and administration of the Kollel. This was in line with other services and was agreed by the other trustees. Rabbi Guttentag was not paid for his duties as a trustee.” — page 16
“Donations totalling £520 were received from related parties.” — page 18
“Rabbi J Guttentag, trustee of the charity, received £19,856 for services rendered regarding teaching, studying and administration of the Kollel. This was in line with other services and was agreed by the other trustees. Rabbi Guttentag was not paid for his duties as a trustee.” — page 16
“Donations totalling £520 were received from related parties.” — page 18
Trustees
- RABBI JONATHAN GUTTENTAGchair
- Aron Iwanier
- Colin Edward Goldblatt
- Dov Colman
- Ivan Lewis
- SIMON JAMES FOGAL
- Solomon Barron
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £120k | £127k |
| 05/04/2024 | £28k | £120k |
| 05/04/2023 | £57k | £95k |
| 05/04/2022 | £118k | £67k |
| 05/04/2021 | £188k | £51k |
Common questions
Is WHITEFIELD COMMUNITY KOLLEL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £26,077 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £57,153 to £31,543. The trustees confirm that the charity remains a going concern and that its free reserves approximate to six months of operating expenditure. Total funds decreased from £60,268 to £34,191 due to the net expenditure incurred. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FOUNTAIN OF CHESSED LIMITED | 3 | £159k |
| HAROFEH DONATIONS LIMITED | 3 | £66k |
| YAD SHLOMO TRUST | 2 | £78k |
| GOLDHEART CHARITY LIMITED | 2 | £25k |
| UNITED TALMUDICAL ASSOCIATES LTD | 1 | £407k |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 1 | £349k |
| PARKWILL LIMITED | 1 | £230k |
| KEREN ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £188k |
Charities like this
- Leeds Jewish Educational Centre (aka) Leeds Kollel
- BRITISH FRIENDS OF IGUD HAKOLELIM B'YERUSHALAYIM
- COLLEGE FOR HIGHER RABBINICAL STUDIES
- KOLLEL IMREI CHAIM WIZNITZ TRUST
- KOLLEL LEV EPHRAIM
- KOLLEL RABINOW (DIVRE SHIR) FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITEFIELD COMMUNITY KOLLEL | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | 15.3% | no doubt |
| Leeds Jewish Educational Centre (aka) Leeds Kollel | £470k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF IGUD HAKOLELIM B'YERUSHALAYIM | £445k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| COLLEGE FOR HIGHER RABBINICAL STUDIES | £3.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KOLLEL IMREI CHAIM WIZNITZ TRUST | £165k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KOLLEL LEV EPHRAIM | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |