GEMACH LTD
The Charity was set up with the aim of supporting religious Jewish educational institutions and charitable organisations whose objectives fall within the objectives of the Charity, by making donations and grants available to them.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £216,582, which the trustees consider adequate to cover administrative costs for the following month. The charity reported a net income surplus of £204,664 for the year, funded primarily by voluntary donations from companies connected with the trustees. The auditor confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use at a level which the trustees consider appropriate to cover the likely administrative costs due to be paid in the following month.” — page 4
“During the year the charity received donations totalling £6,305,689 (2024: £4,094,018) from companies which Mr A L Levison is a director.” — page 17
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "within" (FY2024) to "above" (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- LEIB LEVISONchair
- YAEL LEVISON
- YITZCHOK ZVI ZEIDEL LEVISON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £7.1m | £6.9m |
| 31/07/2024 | £4.6m | £5.4m |
| 31/07/2023 | £4.8m | £4.0m |
| 31/07/2022 | £3.4m | £3.4m |
| 31/07/2021 | £2.7m | £2.8m |
Common questions
Is GEMACH LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £216,582, which the trustees consider adequate to cover administrative costs for the following month. The charity reported a net income surplus of £204,664 for the year, funded primarily by voluntary donations from companies connected with the trustees. The auditor confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Lopian Gross Barnett & Co.
Who funds GEMACH LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GEMACH LTD as a grant recipient include GIVE US A CHANCE, SABENO LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIVE US A CHANCE | FY2022 | £13k | relief of poverty, advancement of Jewish religion and advancement of Jewish religious education |
| SABENO LIMITED | FY2024 | £10k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £476k |
| NORTH LONDON WELFARE AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £73k |
| RAVENSIDE TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| THE BLAIR TRUST FUND | 1 | £21k |
| THE STORZ CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| BENYIMO LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- SHULEM B. ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- SAMJO LIMITED
- M AND R GROSS CHARITIES LIMITED
- SEAEM
- YESHIVAS MEKOR CHAYIM LTD
- SHAAREI RACHAMIM LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEMACH LTD | £7.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SHULEM B. ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £5.1m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SAMJO LIMITED | £4.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| M AND R GROSS CHARITIES LIMITED | £4.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SEAEM | £201k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| YESHIVAS MEKOR CHAYIM LTD | £845k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |