BRITISH FRIENDS OF KOLLEL NEFESH HACHAIM
The charity raises funds to support the advancement of orthodox Jewish education, in particular that undertaken by Kollel Nefesh HaChaim, a rabbinical seminary with a job placement program located in Jerusalem. Their goal is to teach students still in need of personal guidance in order to master basic learning skills, including Hebrew & Aramaic grammar, thereby achieving independence in learning.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE TRUST FUND ARE:(I) TO ADVANCE ORTHODOX JEWISH EDUCATION;(II) TO ADVANCE THE RELIGION OF THE JEWISH FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORTHODOX PRACTICE;(III) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY;(IV) SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AS ARE RECOGNISED BY THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS CHARITABLE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net loss of £1,126 for the year ended 31 December 2025, reducing its unrestricted cash funds from £5,042 to £3,916. The trustees confirmed that resources are maintained to continue the charity's activities, with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding its ongoing operations.
What the accounts disclose
“subject to maintaining sufficient resources to continue the activities of the charity.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- DANIEL LEVY
- Joshua Kraushar
- MICHAEL HARVEY MANSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £55k | £56k |
| 31/12/2024 | £72k | £69k |
| 31/12/2023 | £51k | £51k |
| 31/12/2022 | £59k | £63k |
| 31/12/2021 | £63k | £61k |
Common questions
Is BRITISH FRIENDS OF KOLLEL NEFESH HACHAIM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net loss of £1,126 for the year ended 31 December 2025, reducing its unrestricted cash funds from £5,042 to £3,916. The trustees confirmed that resources are maintained to continue the charity's activities, with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding its ongoing operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SCHREIBER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £388k |
| CLYDPRIDE LIMITED | 1 | £110k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £104k |
| DONATING CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £82k |
| DINA PERELMAN TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £65k |
| HURDALE CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £32k |
| THE PAULINE AVIGES-GRAHAM FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| HAROFEH DONATIONS LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF KOLLEL NEFESH HACHAIM | £55k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF THE RABBI MEIR BAAL HANESS CHARITY (KOLLEL SHOMREI HACHOMOS) | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF EMEK | £72k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF MISHAN L'CHOLEH | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH COMMITTEE FOR P'EILIM IN ISRAEL | £53k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH FRIENDS OF JERUSALEM COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY | £334k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |