BIALA SYNAGOGUE TRUST
Advancement of Orthodox Jewish religion, the promotion of Orthodox Jewish religious education and the relief of poverty.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £14,780,176, which the trustees confirm were maintained at a level equating to approximately six months of unrestricted expenditure, satisfying their reserves policy. The charity reported a net income surplus of £1,012,064 for the year, funded by incoming resources of £1,904,440 against total expenditure of £892,376. The trustees believe resources are sufficient to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level which equates to approximately six months unrestricted expenditure.” — page 5
“Gilmoor Benevolent Fund Limited donated £612,200. The charitable company is a related party by virtue of Mr Leone Rabinowitz being a trustee and director of the company.” — page 24
“During the year Melba Estate Ltd donated £433,000 to the trust. The trustees Mr L Rabinowitz and Mrs M Rabinowitz are directors of the company.” — page 24
“Gilmoor Benevolent Fund Limited donated £612,200. The charitable company is a related party by virtue of Mr Leone Rabinowitz being a trustee and director of the company.” — page 24
“During the year Melba Estate Ltd donated £433,000 to the trust. The trustees Mr L Rabinowitz and Mrs M Rabinowitz are directors of the company.” — page 24
“Gilmoor Benevolent Fund Limited donated £612,200. The charitable company is a related party by virtue of Mr Leone Rabinowitz being a trustee and director of the company.” — page 24
“During the year Melba Estate Ltd donated £433,000 to the trust. The trustees Mr L Rabinowitz and Mrs M Rabinowitz are directors of the company.” — page 24
“Gilmoor Benevolent Fund Limited donated £612,200. The charitable company is a related party by virtue of Mr Leone Rabinowitz being a trustee and director of the company.” — page 24
“During the year Melba Estate Ltd donated £433,000 to the trust. The trustees Mr L Rabinowitz and Mrs M Rabinowitz are directors of the company.” — page 24
“Gilmoor Benevolent Fund Limited donated £612,200. The charitable company is a related party by virtue of Mr Leone Rabinowitz being a trustee and director of the company.” — page 24
“During the year Melba Estate Ltd donated £433,000 to the trust. The trustees Mr L Rabinowitz and Mrs M Rabinowitz are directors of the company.” — page 24
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- RABBI LEONE RABINOWITZchair
- MIRIAM RABINOWITZ
- Maurice FREUND
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.9m | £892k |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.4m | £936k |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.0m | £912k |
| 31/03/2022 | £592k | £739k |
| 31/03/2021 | £570k | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is BIALA SYNAGOGUE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £14,780,176, which the trustees confirm were maintained at a level equating to approximately six months of unrestricted expenditure, satisfying their reserves policy. The charity reported a net income surplus of £1,012,064 for the year, funded by incoming resources of £1,904,440 against total expenditure of £892,376. The trustees believe resources are sufficient to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Khadka Accountancy Services Ltd.
Who funds BIALA SYNAGOGUE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BIALA SYNAGOGUE TRUST as a grant recipient include GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED, NASOD CHARITABLE TRUST, ZLOTCHIV.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | FY2025 | £620k | Grant to institution |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | FY2024 | £455k | |
| NASOD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £155k | Advancement of the Jewish Education |
| NASOD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £155k | |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | FY2023 | £63k | |
| ZLOTCHIV | FY2022 | £4k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| COUNTYPIER LIMITED | 2 | £397k |
| SHAAREI RACHAMIM LIMITED | 2 | £17k |
| THE KASNER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| SAMJO LIMITED | 1 | £1.2m |
| UNITED TALMUDICAL ASSOCIATES LTD | 1 | £660k |
| AMABRILL LTD | 1 | £636k |
| OIZER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £327k |
| BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED | 1 | £318k |
Charities like this
- FRIENDS OF BOYAN TRUST
- THE ELSTREE SHTIEBEL TRUST
- YESHUAS CHAIM SYNAGOGUE
- BINYEN TORAH LIMITED
- BEREST CHARITIES
- THE TALMUD TORAH MACHZIKEI HADASS TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIALA SYNAGOGUE TRUST | £1.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF BOYAN TRUST | £974k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ELSTREE SHTIEBEL TRUST | £347k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| YESHUAS CHAIM SYNAGOGUE | £169k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BINYEN TORAH LIMITED | £984k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BEREST CHARITIES | £214k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |