JCounselling Charity
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELLING,
Objects
(A) TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES SET OUT IN THIS CLAUSE TO THE ENTIRE JEWISH COMMUNITY REGARDLESS OF AFFILIATION, BELIEF OR PRACTICE AND TO THE HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS. (B) TO PROVIDE A CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING SERVICE FOR ANY FAMILY FOR ANY PERSONAL, MARITAL OR FAMILY PROBLEMS AND FURTHER TO PROVIDE A TELEPHONE HELPLINE FOR CRISIS HELP, TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND SUPERVISION FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL IN WHATEVER CAPACITY THEY ARE ENGAGED, TO PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE, ENGAGED COUPLES AND NEWLY-WEDS FOR A FULFILLING MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHING AND PRACTICES OF TRADITIONAL JUDAISM, TO PROVIDE ADVICE AND WHERE DIFFICULTIES OCCUR NEGOTIATE BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS ON A RELIGIOUS DIVORCE ("GET") (C) TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE VALUES AND BENEFITS OF JEWISH MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE, AND FURTHER TO ACTIVELY ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALS TO FIND MARRIAGE PARTNERS, TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SERVICES AND TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AT THE END OF RELATIONSHIPS AND BEYOND.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £27,223, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £138,476 to £111,253. The trustees identify financial sustainability as the major risk but confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern. The charity is entitled to small company exemptions and underwent an independent examination rather than a full audit.
What the accounts disclose
“Counselling income of £44,390” — page 4
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserve of the charity, at a level which the trustees think appropriate in order to maintain and finance the future commitments of the charity and the likely administrative costs of the charity for the next year.”
“besides Mrs T Hersh who received £18,845 (2023: £13,000) for her role as a counsellor and acting clinical director.” — page 13
“Included in other creditors (note 18) is a loan of £3,500 (2023: £3,500) from one of the Trustees of the Charity.” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- 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
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- David Goldberg
- Tova Hersh
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £72k | £53k |
| 31/12/2024 | £84k | £111k |
| 31/12/2023 | £101k | £143k |
| 31/12/2022 | £72k | £77k |
| 31/12/2021 | £103k | £54k |
Common questions
Is JCounselling Charity financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £27,223, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £138,476 to £111,253. The trustees identify financial sustainability as the major risk but confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern. The charity is entitled to small company exemptions and underwent an independent examination rather than a full audit. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds JCounselling Charity?
Funders whose own accounts filings name JCounselling Charity as a grant recipient include THE JERUSALEM FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JERUSALEM FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £7k |