THE FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS BRISK
Advancing Orthodox Jewish religious education and, principally, by assisting the Yeshivas Brisk advanced Tulmudical College in Jerusalem, Israel.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £4,080 for the period, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £17,616. The trustees consider the financial performance satisfactory and confirm adequate resources for future operations. The charity's reserves policy is to distribute funds received rather than retain significant reserves, which the trustees deem appropriate given low running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity raises funds principally to support Yeshivas Brisk in Israel and aims to distribute funds received, rather than retain significant reserves.” — page 3
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Shmuel Baruch Feldmanchair
- ARIEH LEIB LEVISON
- Benjamin Chontow
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £818k | £814k |
| 31/10/2024 | £949k | £979k |
| 31/12/2023 | £743k | £717k |
| 31/12/2022 | £688k | £673k |
| 31/12/2021 | £770k | £784k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS BRISK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £4,080 for the period, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £17,616. The trustees consider the financial performance satisfactory and confirm adequate resources for future operations. The charity's reserves policy is to distribute funds received rather than retain significant reserves, which the trustees deem appropriate given low running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS BRISK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS BRISK as a grant recipient include MAYFAIR CHARITIES LIMITED, ELLINSON FOUNDATION LIMITED, GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED, THE RAPHAEL FRESHWATER MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION, CLYDPRIDE LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAYFAIR CHARITIES LIMITED | FY2024 | £133k | |
| ELLINSON FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2022 | £57k | |
| MAYFAIR CHARITIES LIMITED | FY2023 | £40k | |
| GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED | FY2022 | £34k | |
| THE RAPHAEL FRESHWATER MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION | FY2025 | £26k | Advancement of religion and education |
| THE RAPHAEL FRESHWATER MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION | FY2022 | £25k | Advancement of religion and education |
| CLYDPRIDE LIMITED | FY2022 | £25k | Advancement of religion through education |
| CLYDPRIDE LIMITED | FY2021 | £25k | Advancement of religion through education |
| ELLINSON FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2023 | £20k | |
| GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED | FY2023 | £15k | |
| RICHMOND TRUST FUND | FY2022 | £10k | |
| ELLINSON FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE STORZ CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £6k | |
| TRUEMART LIMITED | FY2023 | £5k | |
| RINA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £4k | |
| TRUEMART LIMITED | FY2024 | £3k | |
| MAYFAIR CHARITIES LIMITED | FY2025 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 3 | £2.0m |
| AMABRILL LTD | 2 | £449k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 2 | £425k |
| CHARITWORTH LIMITED | 2 | £285k |
| SABENO LIMITED | 2 | £51k |
| EZER VIZNITZ FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.7m |
| SAMJO LIMITED | 1 | £1.2m |
| DOVER SHOLEM COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £822k |
Charities like this
- THE FRIENDS OF NEVE YERUSHALAYIM SEMINARY TRUST
- FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS TORAH OHR
- FRIENDS OF THE RABBINICAL COLLEGE KOL TORA JERUSALEM
- FRIENDS OF BOYAN TRUST
- BRINZEL
- MACHSIKEI YESHIVE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS BRISK | £818k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF NEVE YERUSHALAYIM SEMINARY TRUST | £134k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS TORAH OHR | £311k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF THE RABBINICAL COLLEGE KOL TORA JERUSALEM | £148k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF BOYAN TRUST | £974k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRINZEL | £487k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |