OIZER CHARITABLE TRUST
To receive and distribute charitable donations to worthy causes within the Jewish community.
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
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 | FY2022 | £74k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BEAULAND LIMITED | 1 | £107k |
| MOLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £95k |
| SABENO LIMITED | 1 | £25k |
| EMES FOUNDATION | 1 | £24k |
| BRUSHMILL LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| GEFEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- SHEMTOV CHARITABLE TRUST
- MENDEL KAUFMAN MEMORIAL TRUST
- S O CHARITABLE TRUST
- B E PERL CHARITABLE TRUST
- YEMIN CHARITABLE TRUST LTD
- REMODIFYZ 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 |
| MENDEL KAUFMAN MEMORIAL TRUST | £183k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| S O CHARITABLE TRUST | £149k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| B E PERL CHARITABLE TRUST | £3.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YEMIN CHARITABLE TRUST LTD | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |