NEW SHUL CHARITABLE TRUST (N.S.C.T.)
To advance Judaism through Jewish education and the provision and maintenance of a community centre and synagogue for the purpose of worship, conducting services, meetings and educational facilities to provide for spiritual and religious needs and advancing religious educational and charitable activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £3,686 are significantly below the trustees' target of three months' expenditure (£72,300). Consequently, the trustees have identified a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The independent examiner's report explicitly draws attention to this material uncertainty in the ability of the trust to continue to operate.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves have fallen below the Trustees’ target level, and the Trustees are taking steps to restore the position.”
“Accumulated reserves at 31 August 2025 at £3,686 were significantly below the target of 3 months’ expenditure of £72,300. Interim accounts in the period after the year end show a significant deficit. Accordingly, the Trustees have identified a material uncertainty in the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern.” — page 8
“Included in other creditors is an amount of £2,361 (2024: £6,000) advanced by D Minsky, a trustee of the Charity, to the Charity, which is interest free and repayable upon demand.” — page 10
“Included in other creditors is an amount of £2,500 (2024: £nil) advanced by A Morris, a trustee of the Charity, to the Charity, which is interest free and repayable upon demand.” — page 10
“Included in other creditors is an amount of £2,361 (2024: £6,000) advanced by D Minsky, a trustee of the Charity, to the Charity, which is interest free and repayable upon demand.” — page 10
“Included in other creditors is an amount of £2,500 (2024: £nil) advanced by A Morris, a trustee of the Charity, to the Charity, which is interest free and repayable upon demand.” — page 10
Trustees
- Aaron Hugh Morris
- Daniel Benjamin Minsky
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £310k | £295k |
| 31/08/2024 | £267k | £313k |
| 31/08/2023 | £287k | £282k |
| 31/08/2022 | £283k | £298k |
| 31/08/2021 | £204k | £164k |
Common questions
Is NEW SHUL CHARITABLE TRUST (N.S.C.T.) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £3,686 are significantly below the trustees' target of three months' expenditure (£72,300). Consequently, the trustees have identified a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The independent examiner's report explicitly draws attention to this material uncertainty in the ability of the trust to continue to operate. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JEG TRUST LIMITED | 2 | £187k |
| THE UNION OF ORTHODOX HEBREW CONGREGATIONS | 2 | £70k |
| CHASDEI MENASHE MEIR | 2 | £35k |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 1 | £210k |
| PARKWILL LIMITED | 1 | £175k |
| M AND R GROSS CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £169k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £147k |
| LATATE LIMITED | 1 | £56k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW SHUL CHARITABLE TRUST (N.S.C.T.) | £310k | — | 0 | below | — | material uncertainty |
| SHULEM B. ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £5.1m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FUNDD | £5.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| MACHON MAYIM CHAIM | £233k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHASDEI DOV TRUST | £403k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| S K CHARITABLE TRUST | £232k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |