THE HELPING FOUNDATION
To pursue the objects of the charity with all resources available to the charity.
Objects
I) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION ACCORDING TO THE TENETS OF THE ORTHODOX JEWISH FAITH.II) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ORTHODOX JEWISH RELIGIONIII) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AMONG THE ELDERLY OR PERSONS IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds stood at £414,030,759 at the year end, representing a net decrease from the previous year due to investment revaluation losses and charitable expenditures. The Trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with significant investment property assets generating rental income and lease surrender premiums. Governance costs were minimal relative to the scale of charitable grants paid out, and no employees received remuneration above £60,000.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 05070736 · Financial health read from its filings
Company officers (Companies House)
- WEIS, Sir not on trustee list
- WEIS, Aubrey on trustee list
- WEIS, Rachel on trustee list
- NEUWIRTH, David on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £23.9m | £13.5m |
| 31/12/2024 | £34.8m | £16.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £25.8m | £18.9m |
| 31/12/2022 | £21.1m | £17.6m |
| 31/12/2021 | £35.7m | £19.1m |
Common questions
Is THE HELPING FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds stood at £414,030,759 at the year end, representing a net decrease from the previous year due to investment revaluation losses and charitable expenditures. The Trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with significant investment property assets generating rental income and lease surrender premiums. Governance costs were minimal relative to the scale of charitable grants paid out, and no employees received remuneration above £60,000. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Lopian Gross Barnett & Co.
Who funds THE HELPING FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE HELPING FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD.
Shared trustees with funders
- DAVID NEUWIRTH — trustee here and at THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD | FY2024 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PETER STORMONTH DARLING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| MERTON VOLUNTARY SERVICE COUNCIL | 1 | £2k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HELPING FOUNDATION | £23.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PUBLISH WHAT YOU FUND | £781k | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SERVING HUMANITY FOUNDATION | £228k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| I Human Foundation | £62k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AID THE NEEDY | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| M I CHARITABLE TRUST | £21k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |