CHAI INSTITUTE
The charity's objects are (a) the advancement of the Orthodox Jewish religion, (b) the advancement of Orthodox Jewish religious education and education generally, (c) the relief of poverty, and (d) such other purposes as the trustees consider to be for the public benefit and are charitable according to English law. These objects are carried out through the provision of grants, donations and loan
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £186,915, representing a significant increase from the previous year's £87,379. The trustees report that the charity has no employees, no material fixed assets, and no designated or restricted funds, indicating a simple financial structure with no immediate liquidity risks.
What the accounts disclose
“Due to the charity not having any particular long term commitments and few overheads, it is rare for the charity to need to retain reserves. As a result, as soon as funds are available there is usually a long list of worthy causes and projects that the trustees consider for loan, grant or donation and so the retention of reserves is therefore not a regular occurrence or option.” — page 5
Trustees
- Chaim Hoch
- RAYMOND RUBIN
- ZVI LIEBERMAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £283k | £184k |
| 31/08/2024 | £311k | £272k |
| 31/08/2023 | £217k | £204k |
| 31/08/2022 | £163k | £161k |
| 31/08/2021 | £197k | £210k |
Common questions
Is CHAI INSTITUTE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £186,915, representing a significant increase from the previous year's £87,379. The trustees report that the charity has no employees, no material fixed assets, and no designated or restricted funds, indicating a simple financial structure with no immediate liquidity risks. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHAI INSTITUTE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHAI INSTITUTE as a grant recipient include BEAULAND LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEAULAND LIMITED | FY2022 | £1k | relief of poverty, relief of those in need by reason of ill health or disability, the advancement of Jewish religion and the advancement of Jewish religious edu |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DAWAT-E-HADIYAH TRUST (UNITED KINGDOM) | 1 | £23.2m |
| KOLLEL AND CO LIMITED | 1 | £414k |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 1 | £252k |
| LOCALTRENT LIMITED | 1 | £19k |
| Leeds Jewish Educational Centre (aka) Leeds Kollel | 1 | £5k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAI INSTITUTE | £283k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHONYI WISDOM CHARITY | £279k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KOLLEL KINYAN HASHAS LTD | £636k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CONGREGATION YETEV LEV DSATMAR ANTWERP LIMITED | £960k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAROFEH DONATIONS LIMITED | £598k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE SAIFEE FOUNDATION OF EUROPE | £21.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |