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.
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
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
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | FY2024 | £319k | |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | FY2025 | £289k | |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | FY2022 | £175k | |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | FY2023 | £150k | |
| CLYDPRIDE LIMITED | FY2021 | £50k | Advancement of religion through education |
| COMET CHARITIES LTD | FY2023 | £35k | |
| THE BENZI DUNNER SCHOOLS TRUST | FY2025 | £25k | |
| CLYDPRIDE LIMITED | FY2022 | £25k | Advancement of religion through education |
| CHARITWORTH LIMITED | FY2023 | £25k | Support of education and relief of poverty |
| NORTH LONDON WELFARE AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £22k | Grants to institutions |
| CLYDPRIDE LIMITED | FY2023 | £20k | Relief of poverty |
| ACHIM CHARITY | FY2024 | £15k | |
| GOLDERS GREEN BETH HAMEDRASH CONGREGATION | FY2022 | £12k | Education |
| SABENO LIMITED | FY2024 | £11k | |
| ACHIM CHARITY | FY2023 | £10k | |
| SABENO LIMITED | FY2021 | £10k | |
| SABENO LIMITED | FY2022 | £8k | Religious grant |
| MW (CL) FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £6k | |
| SABENO LIMITED | FY2023 | £5k | |
| TORAH TEMIMOH PRIMARY SCHOOL | FY2024 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED | 2 | £156k |
| EZER VIZNITZ FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.7m |
| DOVER SHOLEM COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £822k |
| THE TALMUD TORAH MACHZIKEI HADASS TRUST | 1 | £677k |
| BELZ FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £621k |
| YIZAL EDUCATION LIMITED | 1 | £450k |
| AMABRILL LTD | 1 | £394k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £360k |
Charities like this
- YESODEY HATORAH PRIMARY GIRLS SCHOOL TRUST
- TALMUD TORAH TORAH VEYIRAH D'SATMAR LONDON LIMITED
- BNOS YISROEL SCHOOL MANCHESTER
- YESODEY HATORAH SCHOOLS
- JEWISH SECONDARY SCHOOLS MOVEMENT
- MORESHET HATORAH LTD
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 |
| YESODEY HATORAH PRIMARY GIRLS SCHOOL TRUST | £375k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TALMUD TORAH TORAH VEYIRAH D'SATMAR LONDON LIMITED | £2.3m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BNOS YISROEL SCHOOL MANCHESTER | £3.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YESODEY HATORAH SCHOOLS | £1.7m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| JEWISH SECONDARY SCHOOLS MOVEMENT | £173k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |