YAD VASHEM UK FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £46,981 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in unrestricted net funds of £269,537. The trustees reviewed the sufficiency of these reserves and concluded they are sufficient to fund continuing operations, with no material uncertainties regarding going concern identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The sufficiency of reserves, of £269,537 at 31 July 2025, has been reviewed. Allowing for expected future ongoing financial support, the conclusion is that it will be sufficient to fund continuing operations.” — page 9
“Reimbursed expenses relating to travel of £902.37, meetings of £1,027.60 and other expenses of £225 were paid to Simon Bentley and a company of which they are shareholder and sole director in the period. Esther Bentley, the Holocaust Educator, (Simon Bentley's wife) was paid £350 in casual wages for services provided to Yad Vashem UK Foundation and was reimbursed £31.99 of travel expenses.” — page 23
“Reimbursed expenses relating to travel of £902.37, meetings of £1,027.60 and other expenses of £225 were paid to Simon Bentley and a company of which they are shareholder and sole director in the period.” — page 23
“Esther Bentley, the Holocaust Educator, (Simon Bentley's wife) was paid £350 in casual wages for services provided to Yad Vashem UK Foundation and was reimbursed £31.99 of travel expenses.” — page 23
“Reimbursed expenses relating to travel of £902.37, meetings of £1,027.60 and other expenses of £225 were paid to Simon Bentley and a company of which they are shareholder and sole director in the period.” — page 23
“Esther Bentley, the Holocaust Educator, (Simon Bentley's wife) was paid £350 in casual wages for services provided to Yad Vashem UK Foundation and was reimbursed £31.99 of travel expenses.” — page 23
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- DAME Helen Hyde DBE
- GEOFFREY HUGH MELAMET
- Harriet Morris-Sloane
- Jonathan Adam Saul Blair
- MR JACQUES WEISSER
- Marc Ovits
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £515k | £468k |
| 31/07/2024 | £399k | £352k |
| 31/07/2023 | £579k | £644k |
| 31/07/2022 | £444k | £571k |
| 31/07/2021 | £473k | £398k |
Common questions
Is YAD VASHEM UK FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £46,981 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in unrestricted net funds of £269,537. The trustees reviewed the sufficiency of these reserves and concluded they are sufficient to fund continuing operations, with no material uncertainties regarding going concern identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds YAD VASHEM UK FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YAD VASHEM UK FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE ARCHIE SHERMAN CARDIFF FOUNDATION, THE LAUFFER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE JORDAN MAX GOODMAN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE ARCHIE SHERMAN CARDIFF FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £13k |
| THE LAUFFER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k |
| THE LAUFFER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k |
| THE JORDAN MAX GOODMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k |
| THE JORDAN MAX GOODMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | — |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LATATE LIMITED | 1 | £400k |
| THE MELOW CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £309k |
| BEIS AHARON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £292k |
| ADAR CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £143k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £101k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £95k |
| YAD SHLOMO TRUST | 1 | £71k |
| REIFER MEMORIAL LIMITED | 1 | £56k |