LIMMUD
Limmud is a unique model of cross-communal, grass-roots, volunteer-driven Jewish learning and leadership development. Volunteers and participants come to our educational events from all walks of life, age-range and connection to the Jewish community. We aim to enable each person to go "one step further on their own Jewish journey" and make their contribution to the community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Limmud reported a net deficit of £37,590 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £227,052. The trustees confirm that these reserves are sufficient to meet their stated policy target of holding three months of operating costs and an event-specific reserve, totaling £165,000. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received between £60,000 and £69,999 in the year and the prior year.” — page 19
“One employee received between £60,000 and £69,999 in the year and the prior year.” — page 19
“we have determined that Limmud should hold general reserves equivalent to 3 months operating costs, and an event-specific reserve to cover a potential shortfall in the performance of Festival. At 30 June 2025 these commitments totalled £165k (£85k for operating costs and £80k for a potential deficit on Festival), which Limmud’s reserves were sufficient to meet.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Benjamin Marc Ellischair
- ANDREW TREVOR COHEN
- Eve Rebecca Jackson
- Michael Gladstone-Levy
- Natan Elazar Tiefenbrun
- Simon Colton
- Wendy Josette Skolnick
- Yehudis Gittel Fletcher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 30/06/2024 | £995k | £995k |
| 30/06/2023 | £925k | £921k |
| 30/06/2022 | £325k | £345k |
| 30/06/2021 | £443k | £311k |
Common questions
Is LIMMUD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Limmud reported a net deficit of £37,590 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £227,052. The trustees confirm that these reserves are sufficient to meet their stated policy target of holding three months of operating costs and an event-specific reserve, totaling £165,000. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of LIMMUD earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds LIMMUD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LIMMUD as a grant recipient include THE STELLA AND ALEXANDER MARGULIES CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MARCUS MARGULIES CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE STELLA AND ALEXANDER MARGULIES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £209k | Religious Activities |
| THE MARCUS MARGULIES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/03/2006 | £1k | A one day conference |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/08/2005 | £3k | There is no project name available for this record |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | 3 | £25k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 2 | £415k |
| YIZAL EDUCATION LIMITED | 1 | £450k |
| UNITED TALMUDICAL ASSOCIATES LTD | 1 | £334k |
| AHAVAT YISROEL UK | 1 | £255k |
| MAYFAIR CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £224k |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 1 | £212k |
| THE EXILARCH'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £210k |
Charities like this
- TALMUD TORAH TORAH VEYIRAH D'SATMAR LONDON LIMITED
- BAIT LIMUD VCHESED
- LIBERAL JUDAISM (ULPS)
- JEWISH LADS' AND GIRLS' BRIGADE
- CHABAD LUBAVITCH UK
- MACHON MAYIM CHAIM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIMMUD | £1.1m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| TALMUD TORAH TORAH VEYIRAH D'SATMAR LONDON LIMITED | £2.3m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BAIT LIMUD VCHESED | £5.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIBERAL JUDAISM (ULPS) | £1.8m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| JEWISH LADS' AND GIRLS' BRIGADE | £2.1m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CHABAD LUBAVITCH UK | £6.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |