BEIS SOROH SCHENIERER SEMINARY
The advancement of Jewish religion and education by the establishment of a college of learning. The furtherance of the above is by (1) Training Jewish students as teachers (2) Assisting Jewish brides (3) Relieving poverty
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF JEWISH RELIGION AND EDUCATION BY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COLLEGE OF LEARNING.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £16,412 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total unrestricted funds standing at £2,049,848. The trustees consider the free reserves of £112,863 to be an acceptable level given the nature of revenue receipts against direct charitable activity. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“In considering the financial obligations of the charity, the trustees have resolved to maintain a minimum reserve, equating to net current assets.” — page 7
“Ten Charitable Trust is a related party by virtue of having a trustee in common with BSS Seminary. Ten Charitable Trust lent £7,550 to BSS Seminary in previous years. The loan balance at the year-end was £7,550. The loan is interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 27
“The freehold property is legally owned by Teachers Training Company Ltd, the dormant subsidiary of the Beis Soroh Scheneirer Seminary as described in the following note.” — page 24
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/12/2021 (received 20/01/2023, 81 days after the 31/10/2022 due date).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Mr MORDECAI HALPERN
- ZALMAN KLYNE
- bernard olsberg FCA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
Common questions
Is BEIS SOROH SCHENIERER SEMINARY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £16,412 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total unrestricted funds standing at £2,049,848. The trustees consider the free reserves of £112,863 to be an acceptable level given the nature of revenue receipts against direct charitable activity. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Haffner Hoff Auditors Ltd.
Who funds BEIS SOROH SCHENIERER SEMINARY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BEIS SOROH SCHENIERER SEMINARY as a grant recipient include T & S TRUST FUND, ACHIM CHARITY, KEREN AMHA LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| T & S TRUST FUND | FY2025 | £7k | |
| ACHIM CHARITY | FY2022 | £2k | |
| ACHIM CHARITY | FY2023 | £2k | |
| T & S TRUST FUND | FY2023 | £1k | |
| T & S TRUST FUND | FY2022 | £1k | |
| KEREN AMHA LIMITED | FY2022 | amount not stated | |
| KEREN AMHA LIMITED | FY2023 | amount not stated |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 4 | £1.6m |
| CROWNHOST LIMITED | 2 | £553k |
| ZOREYA TZEDOKOS | 2 | £267k |
| PARKWILL LIMITED | 2 | £228k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 2 | £200k |
| KOLLEL AND CO LIMITED | 2 | £150k |
| CANNON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £134k |
| YAD SHLOMO TRUST | 2 | £100k |
Charities like this
- FRIENDS OF BEIS SOROH SCHNEIRER
- BEIS YOSEF ZVI
- BEIS YAAKOV LONDON SEMINARY
- BEIS SOROH SCHNEIRER BUILDING FUND LIMITED
- BEIS TEFILLOH
- BEIS HAMEDRASH IMREI SHEFER LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEIS SOROH SCHENIERER SEMINARY | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF BEIS SOROH SCHNEIRER | £4.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEIS YOSEF ZVI | £215k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEIS YAAKOV LONDON SEMINARY | £692k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEIS SOROH SCHNEIRER BUILDING FUND LIMITED | £234k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BEIS TEFILLOH | £222k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |