MENORAH FOUNDATION
Objectives of Menorah Foundation are:- To advance Orthodox Jewish Education, including, in particular, but without prejudice, as to the generality of the aforegoing, providing financial support support to the Menorah Foundation School- To advance the religion of the Jewish Faith in accordance with Orthodox practice- Other purposes as recognised by the law of England and Wales as charitable
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £332,365 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total funds carried forward reaching £2,949,358. The trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient reserves to continue its activities and services at a meaningful level, noting that additional funds have been raised to ensure operation for the foreseeable future. The financial position is described as satisfactory, with unrestricted cash reserves of £511,448 held at year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's reserves policy is to maintain sufficient reserves to enable the charity to continue its activities and services at a meaningful level, should there be a drop in income.” — page 3
“Grants totalling £900,375 (2024: £992,216) were made during the year to Menorah Foundation School, a Voluntary Aided School. The Trustees of Menorah Foundation appoint the majority of the Governors of Menorah Foundation School. Menorah Foundation School occupies the premises of the leasehold property held by the charity at Abbots Road, Edgware, Middlesex, on a rent free basis.” — page 18
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Adrian Mark Jacobs BEMchair
- ALAN KORMAN
- Benjamin Mark Finger
- Brendan Martin Stern
- DALIA MICHAL MESHULAM
- DANIEL WULWICK
- NATHAN BARUCH JACKSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.4m | £1.1m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.5m | £1.4m |
| 31/08/2021 | £978k | £1.0m |
Common questions
Is MENORAH FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £332,365 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total funds carried forward reaching £2,949,358. The trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient reserves to continue its activities and services at a meaningful level, noting that additional funds have been raised to ensure operation for the foreseeable future. The financial position is described as satisfactory, with unrestricted cash reserves of £511,448 held at year-end. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Melinek Fine LLP.
Who funds MENORAH FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MENORAH FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED, DELAPAGE LIMITED, D T F LIMITED, LPW LIMITED, JEG TRUST LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | FY2022 | £327k | |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | FY2024 | £290k | |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | FY2023 | £269k | |
| DELAPAGE LIMITED | FY2022 | £100k | Torah |
| D T F LIMITED | FY2024 | £21k | |
| D T F LIMITED | FY2022 | £20k | |
| LPW LIMITED | FY2023 | £20k | |
| JEG TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £18k | |
| D T F LIMITED | FY2023 | £17k | |
| JEG TRUST LIMITED | FY2025 | £12k | |
| JEG TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £11k | |
| THE BENZI DUNNER SCHOOLS TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| KKMG | FY2023 | £5k | Religious institutions |
| AHAVAT HESED UK | FY2022 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SABENO LIMITED | 2 | £40k |
| THE SALO BORDON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £15k |
| MENORAH HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS | 1 | £4.0m |
| EZER VIZNITZ FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.7m |
| DOVER SHOLEM COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £822k |
| THE TALMUD TORAH MACHZIKEI HADASS TRUST | 1 | £677k |
| BELZ FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £621k |
| AMABRILL LTD | 1 | £394k |
Charities like this
- THE MENORAH HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS FOUNDATION TRUST
- MGS CHARITABLE TRUST
- M AND S STORFER CHARITABLE TRUST
- NWL JEWISH DAY SCHOOL
- THE LEEDS MENORAH SCHOOL TRUST
- JEWISH SECONDARY SCHOOLS MOVEMENT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MENORAH FOUNDATION | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MENORAH HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS FOUNDATION TRUST | £1.1m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| MGS CHARITABLE TRUST | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| M AND S STORFER CHARITABLE TRUST | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NWL JEWISH DAY SCHOOL | £470k | £80,001 - £90,000 | 4 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LEEDS MENORAH SCHOOL TRUST | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |