OIZER CHARITABLE TRUST
To receive and distribute charitable donations to worthy causes within the Jewish community.
Objects
A) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY B) THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS C) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £5,318,286, supported by total income of £955,468 from donations and investments. The trustees report no formal reserves policy, aiming instead to distribute available income, and confirm adequate resources for going concern. The charity holds significant investment property assets valued at £7,227,501, secured by bank loans totaling approximately £2.44 million.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity received donation income of £511,500 in the year.” — page 4
“Donation income of £371,500 (2024: £210,500) is from Samjo Limited, a UK charity in which the Trustee Mr J Halpern is also a director of.” — page 21
“Gift aid of £100,000 (2024: £100,000) from Mr J Halpern.” — page 21
“Donation income of £371,500 (2024: £210,500) is from Samjo Limited, a UK charity in which the Trustee Mr J Halpern is also a director of.” — page 21
“Gift aid of £100,000 (2024: £100,000) from Mr J Halpern.” — page 21
“Donation income of £371,500 (2024: £210,500) is from Samjo Limited, a UK charity in which the Trustee Mr J Halpern is also a director of.” — page 21
“Gift aid of £100,000 (2024: £100,000) from Mr J Halpern.” — page 21
“Donation income of £371,500 (2024: £210,500) is from Samjo Limited, a UK charity in which the Trustee Mr J Halpern is also a director of.” — page 21
“Gift aid of £100,000 (2024: £100,000) from Mr J Halpern.” — page 21
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Avi Halpern
- Cindy Halpern
- JOSHUA HALPERN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £955k | £878k |
| 31/03/2024 | £888k | £894k |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.0m | £978k |
| 31/03/2022 | £743k | £553k |
| 31/03/2021 | £333k | £592k |
Common questions
Is OIZER CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £5,318,286, supported by total income of £955,468 from donations and investments. The trustees report no formal reserves policy, aiming instead to distribute available income, and confirm adequate resources for going concern. The charity holds significant investment property assets valued at £7,227,501, secured by bank loans totaling approximately £2.44 million. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Lopian Gross Barnett & Co.
Who funds OIZER CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OIZER CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include SAMJO LIMITED.
Shared trustees with funders
- JOSHUA HALPERN — trustee here and at SAMJO LIMITED
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMJO LIMITED | FY2025 | £372k | |
| SAMJO LIMITED | FY2023 | £310k | |
| SAMJO LIMITED | FY2024 | £211k | |
| SAMJO LIMITED | FY2021 | £100k | |
| SAMJO LIMITED | FY2022 | £74k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MOLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £98k |
| THE HELPING FOUNDATION | 1 | £10.0m |
| SABENO LIMITED | 1 | £25k |
| BRUSHMILL LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- SHEMTOV CHARITABLE TRUST
- REMODIFYZ TRUST
- THE ISRAEL LAZARUS CHARITABLE TRUST
- D & D CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE KATZ FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
- A W CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OIZER CHARITABLE TRUST | £955k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHEMTOV CHARITABLE TRUST | £738k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REMODIFYZ TRUST | £971k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ISRAEL LAZARUS CHARITABLE TRUST | £34k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| D & D CHARITABLE TRUST | £489k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KATZ FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | £49k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |