THE BRITISH FRIENDS OF ZICHRON MENACHEM
The relief of sickness and particularly by assisting young cancer patients and their families.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £165,193 for the year, resulting in a significant decrease in unrestricted reserves from £213,858 to £62,788. The trustees confirm that free reserves at year-end were £62,369, which is below the previous year's level but the stated policy is to build up funds to meet future camp expenses. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy on reserves is to build up funds, in particular to meet camp expenses and specific requests from Zichron Menachem in Israel.” — page 4
“During the year, a market value rent of £8,400 (2024: £8,000) was payable to E. Seliger, a trustee, by the charity for office space. Additionally, in relation to the occupation of the premises, amounts totalling £1,971 (2024: £2,709) were payable directly to third party suppliers for utilities.” — page 16
Trustees
- BRIAN LEON RESNICK
- ELI SELIGER
- ROBERT D GREEN
- Wayne Salkinder
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £152k | £317k |
| 31/03/2024 | £157k | £93k |
| 31/03/2023 | £141k | £72k |
| 31/03/2022 | £120k | £231k |
| 31/03/2021 | £151k | £85k |
Common questions
Is THE BRITISH FRIENDS OF ZICHRON MENACHEM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £165,193 for the year, resulting in a significant decrease in unrestricted reserves from £213,858 to £62,788. The trustees confirm that free reserves at year-end were £62,369, which is below the previous year's level but the stated policy is to build up funds to meet future camp expenses. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BRITISH FRIENDS OF ZICHRON MENACHEM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BRITISH FRIENDS OF ZICHRON MENACHEM as a grant recipient include THE BLUSTON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BLUSTON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £22k | |
| THE BLUSTON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2025 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 2 | £763k |
| PARKLAKE CHARITY TRUST | 2 | £7k |
| HEICHAL HATORAH FOUNDATION | 1 | £355k |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £185k |
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £102k |
| CHASDEI YITZOK CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £74k |
| STARLOW CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £70k |
| FOUNTAIN OF CHESSED LIMITED | 1 | £67k |
Charities like this
- YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM
- FRIENDS OF GALANTA
- BRITISH FRIENDS OF UNITED HATZALAH ISRAEL
- TOIMCHEI SHABBOS MANCHESTER
- KOLLEL LEV EPHRAIM
- BRITISH FRIENDS OF IGUD HAKOLELIM B'YERUSHALAYIM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRITISH FRIENDS OF ZICHRON MENACHEM | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM | £834k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF GALANTA | £727k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF UNITED HATZALAH ISRAEL | £2.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| TOIMCHEI SHABBOS MANCHESTER | £752k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KOLLEL LEV EPHRAIM | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |