CHORTKOV TRUST
To pursue the objects of the charity with all resources available to the charity.
Objects
1. THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AMONGST THE PERSONS IN NEED, HARDSHIP AND DISTRESS IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY, 2. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE JEWISH ORTHODOX RELIGION, 3. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION ACCORDING TO THE BELIEFS AND VALUES OF THE ORTHODOX JEWISH FAITH, 4. TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £95,355 for the year, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £73,235. The trustees consider this reserve level acceptable given the nature of revenue receipts against grants payable. The charity has secured medium-term loans to bridge deficits related to a building project and reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity received £208,944 in donations (2024: £108,784), and £9,900 in investment income during the year” — page 6
“the trustees have resolved to maintain a minimum reserve, being the current assets of the charity where applicable excluding the fixed assets of the charity.”
“The Moshal Charitable trust (Moshal CT) is a related party to the charity by virtue of the fact that trustee S Halpern has significant control over it. At the year end the charity owed Moshal CT £225,000. The loan was interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 17
“M & M Foundation is a related party to the charity by virtue of the fact that trustee M Halpern has significant control over it. At the year end the charity owed M & M foundation £477,500. The loan is interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 17
“The Moshal Charitable trust (Moshal CT) is a related party to the charity by virtue of the fact that trustee S Halpern has significant control over it. At the year end the charity owed Moshal CT £225,000. The loan was interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 17
“M & M Foundation is a related party to the charity by virtue of the fact that trustee M Halpern has significant control over it. At the year end the charity owed M & M foundation £477,500. The loan is interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 17
“The Moshal Charitable trust (Moshal CT) is a related party to the charity by virtue of the fact that trustee S Halpern has significant control over it. At the year end the charity owed Moshal CT £225,000. The loan was interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 17
“M & M Foundation is a related party to the charity by virtue of the fact that trustee M Halpern has significant control over it. At the year end the charity owed M & M foundation £477,500. The loan is interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 17
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £219k | £123k |
| 31/08/2024 | £135k | £142k |
| 31/08/2023 | £137k | £113k |
| 31/08/2022 | £222k | £72k |
| 31/08/2021 | £279k | £121k |
Common questions
Is CHORTKOV TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £95,355 for the year, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £73,235. The trustees consider this reserve level acceptable given the nature of revenue receipts against grants payable. The charity has secured medium-term loans to bridge deficits related to a building project and reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHORTKOV TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHORTKOV TRUST as a grant recipient include SHEMTOV CHARITABLE TRUST, M AND M FOUNDATION, SAMJO LIMITED, PARKLAKE CHARITY TRUST, BEAULAND LIMITED.
Shared trustees with funders
- Mordecai halpern — trustee here and at M AND M FOUNDATION
- SAMUEL HALPERN — trustee here and at SAMJO LIMITED
- SAMUEL HALPERN — trustee here and at SHEMTOV CHARITABLE TRUST
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEMTOV CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £33k | |
| M AND M FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £30k | |
| SAMJO LIMITED | FY2022 | £25k | |
| SHEMTOV CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £25k | |
| SAMJO LIMITED | FY2021 | £8k | |
| PARKLAKE CHARITY TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| BEAULAND LIMITED | FY2021 | amount not stated | relief of poverty, relief of those in need by reason of ill health or disability, the advancement of Jewish religion and the advancement of Jewish religious edu |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DEMENTIA ADVENTURE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| VENDQUOT LIMITED | 1 | £6k |
| PARKWATER FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| ABG TRUST FUND | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- BRADOST CHARITABLE TRUST
- BHM CHARITABLE TRUST
- ARBUTHNOTT CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST
- THE LEONARD CHADWICK CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE FORT TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHORTKOV TRUST | £219k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRADOST CHARITABLE TRUST | £39k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BHM CHARITABLE TRUST | £136k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| ARBUTHNOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | £883k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE LEONARD CHADWICK CHARITABLE TRUST | £47k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |