TORAH VODAAS LIMITED
Torah Vodaas is a boys primary school. The school's objectives are to provide on a non profit basis religious and secular education to children of priamry school age primarily for members of the orthodox Jewish community.
Objects
THE OBJECTS FOR WHICH THE COMPANY IS ESTABLISHED ARE THE ADVANCEMENT OF JEWISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND EDUCATION GENERALLY AND IN PARTICULAR TO ESTABLISH MAINTAIN AND MANAGE A PRIMARY SCHOOL IN LONDON FOR BOYS OF THE JEWISH FAITH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £340,231, an increase from the previous year's £219,712. The charity reports net current assets of £67,759 and notes that its going concern status relies on continued financial support from the community and loan creditors. The trustees consider that adequate resources will be available to fund charitable expenditure and day-to-day running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy of the Charity is firstly to meet the day-to-day costs of running the school. Any surplus reserves are utilised to improve the school's situation with regards to accommodation and equipment, and also, if possible, to retain as a buffer for future unforeseen circumstances.” — page 5
“The Financial Statements have been prepared on a going concern based upon the assumption of the continued financial support from the community and the charity's loan creditors.” — page 5
“Other creditors include £25,000 (2024: £25,000) due to Memory Lane Care Homes Ltd, the director of which is a trustee of this charity. Other creditors also include an amount of £– (2024: £20,000) due to Torah Vochesed Buildings Limited which is interest free and payable on demand.” — page 20
“Donations received include amounts totalling £143,056 (2024: £73,824) received from Trustees and entities connected to them.” — page 17
“Other creditors include £25,000 (2024: £25,000) due to Memory Lane Care Homes Ltd, the director of which is a trustee of this charity. Other creditors also include an amount of £– (2024: £20,000) due to Torah Vochesed Buildings Limited which is interest free and payable on demand.” — page 20
“Donations received include amounts totalling £143,056 (2024: £73,824) received from Trustees and entities connected to them.” — page 17
Inspection and regulatory ratings
- Ofsted — Torah Vodaas: Requires improvement
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- 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
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Volunteers: 3
- Government income: £759,352 — contracts £759,352 (1); 29% of the £2,643,142 total gross income on the same return
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£60,001–£70,000: 1)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Government income: £417,635 — grants £417,635 (31); 18% of the £2,380,423 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Government income: £455,007 — grants £455,007 (33); 20% of the £2,333,297 total gross income on the same return
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 04311026
Company officers (Companies House)
- LEVISON, Arieh Leib on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £2.6m | £2.5m |
| 31/08/2024 | £2.4m | £2.4m |
| 31/08/2023 | £2.3m | £2.3m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.2m | £2.3m |
| 31/08/2021 | £2.2m | £2.0m |
Common questions
Is TORAH VODAAS LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £340,231, an increase from the previous year's £219,712. The charity reports net current assets of £67,759 and notes that its going concern status relies on continued financial support from the community and loan creditors. The trustees consider that adequate resources will be available to fund charitable expenditure and day-to-day running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Cohen Arnold.
Who funds TORAH VODAAS LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TORAH VODAAS LIMITED as a grant recipient include ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED, CLYDPRIDE LIMITED, COMET CHARITIES LTD, THE BENZI DUNNER SCHOOLS TRUST, CHARITWORTH LIMITED.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DELAPAGE LIMITED | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE STEINBERG FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £80k |
| TE TRUST | 1 | £54k |
| THE GERTNER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| THE RAPHAEL FRESHWATER MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION | 1 | £25k |
| INTERSTAR FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £24k |
| THE CENTRE FOR SPECIALIST EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE | 1 | £20k |
| AHAVAT HESED UK | 1 | £18k |
Charities like this
- TALMUD TORAH LONDON LIMITED
- AHAVAS TORAH BOYS ACADEMY
- SHIRAS DEVORAH LIMITED
- TORAH TEMIMOH PRIMARY SCHOOL
- TORAS EMES
- TE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TORAH VODAAS LIMITED | £2.6m | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| TALMUD TORAH LONDON LIMITED | £958k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| AHAVAS TORAH BOYS ACADEMY | £481k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHIRAS DEVORAH LIMITED | £734k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| TORAH TEMIMOH PRIMARY SCHOOL | £803k | — | 0 | above | 0.6% | no doubt |
| TORAS EMES | £1.5m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |