THE BLUZHOV CHARITABLE TRUST
The Charity is established to promote Orthodox Jewish Religion, advance Orthodox Jewish education, the relief of poverty and such other purposes as are recognised by law of England and Wales.
Objects
(1) TO ADVANCE ORTHODOX JEWISH EDUCATION; (2) TO ADVANCE THE RELIGION OF THE JEWISH FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORTHODOX PRACTICE; (3) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY; (4) SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AS ARE RECOGNISED BY THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS CHARITABLE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds £57,845 in free reserves against a policy target of three to six months of expenditure. The trustees consider the financial position satisfactory and confirm the charity is operating on a going concern basis with adequate resources.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
“During the year, the charity received donations totalling £1,540 from a company whose directors also serve as trustees of the charity.” — page 15
“The charity also awarded grants totalling £28,530 to charitable organisations where one of the charity's trustees serves as a trustee of the recipient organisations.” — page 15
“During the year, the charity received donations totalling £1,540 from a company whose directors also serve as trustees of the charity.” — page 15
“The charity also awarded grants totalling £28,530 to charitable organisations where one of the charity's trustees serves as a trustee of the recipient organisations.” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- 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
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- 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 30/11/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/11/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/11/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £120k | £112k |
| 30/11/2024 | £52k | £51k |
| 30/11/2023 | £42k | £43k |
| 30/11/2022 | £137k | £142k |
| 30/11/2021 | £81k | £74k |
Common questions
Is THE BLUZHOV CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds £57,845 in free reserves against a policy target of three to six months of expenditure. The trustees consider the financial position satisfactory and confirm the charity is operating on a going concern basis with adequate resources. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BLUZHOV CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BLUZHOV CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE NEW RACHMISTRIVKE SYNAGOGUE TRUST.
Shared trustees with funders
- DAVID MARGULIES — trustee here and at THE NEW RACHMISTRIVKE SYNAGOGUE TRUST
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NEW RACHMISTRIVKE SYNAGOGUE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Related party donation |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JEG TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £365k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £263k |
| THE ELIEZER FOUNDATION | 1 | £250k |
| AHAVATH CHESSED CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £66k |
| THE UNION OF ORTHODOX HEBREW CONGREGATIONS | 1 | £35k |
| REIFER MEMORIAL LIMITED | 1 | £32k |
| TESLAKE LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| KEREN AMHA LIMITED | 1 | £18k |
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- H P CHARITABLE TRUST
- BALSTRAW LIMITED
- CHASDEI DOV TRUST
- BRITEFIELD TRUST
- S K CHARITABLE TRUST
- DUNMOS CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BLUZHOV CHARITABLE TRUST | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| H P CHARITABLE TRUST | £226k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BALSTRAW LIMITED | £216k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHASDEI DOV TRUST | £403k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITEFIELD TRUST | £371k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| S K CHARITABLE TRUST | £232k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |