YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM
To pursue the objects of the charity with all the resources available to the charity.
Objects
1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION ACCORDING TO THE BELIEFS AND VALUES OF THE ORTHODOX JEWISH FAITH;2. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE JEWISH ORTHODOX RELIGION;3. THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AMONGST PERSONS IN CONDITIONS OF NEED AND HARDSHIP IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £20,167 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £1,023,699 to £1,003,532. Per the trustees' report, free reserves (net current assets) stood at £437,182, which the trustees consider an acceptable level given the nature of revenue receipts against grants payable. The charity holds no restricted funds and has no stated reserves policy target other than maintaining net current assets.
What the accounts disclose
“This was made up of £791,475 (2024: £1,166,173) of unrestricted donations and £27,289 (2024: £107,418) of restricted donations.” — page 6
“In considering the financial obligations of the charity, the trustees have resolved to maintain a minimum reserve, being the net current assets of the charity.” — page 7
“Rabbi Y A Cohen, trustee of Yad Veachisomoch L'Chaim is also a trustee of Beis Menachem Chabad Lubavitch. During the Year, Yad Veachisomoch L'Chaim made grants totalling £10,750 to Beis Menachem.” — page 21
“Rabbi L Cohen, Rabbi Y Cohen, Mrs C M Cohen, Rabbi S Cohen, Rabbi Shneur Cohen, Mrs C M Cohen and Mrs L Cohen are all children/in law of Rabbi Y A Cohen and were employed by the charity during the year. Wages received by this group was £95,911.” — page 21
“Rabbi Y A Cohen, trustee of Yad Veachisomoch L'Chaim is also a trustee of Beis Menachem Chabad Lubavitch. During the Year, Yad Veachisomoch L'Chaim made grants totalling £10,750 to Beis Menachem.” — page 21
“Rabbi L Cohen, Rabbi Y Cohen, Mrs C M Cohen, Rabbi S Cohen, Rabbi Shneur Cohen, Mrs C M Cohen and Mrs L Cohen are all children/in law of Rabbi Y A Cohen and were employed by the charity during the year. Wages received by this group was £95,911.” — page 21
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/05/2023
- Government income: £10,000 — grants £10,000 (1); 1% of the £821,624 total gross income on the same return
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/05/2025)
Trustees
- GARY GLICKMAN
- MALCAH COHEN
- RABBI ELIEZER EIDELMAN
- RABBI JOSEF AKIVA COHEN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £834k | £854k |
| 31/05/2024 | £1.3m | £886k |
| 31/05/2023 | £822k | £782k |
| 31/05/2022 | £688k | £582k |
| 31/05/2021 | £660k | £504k |
Common questions
Is YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £20,167 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £1,023,699 to £1,003,532. Per the trustees' report, free reserves (net current assets) stood at £437,182, which the trustees consider an acceptable level given the nature of revenue receipts against grants payable. The charity holds no restricted funds and has no stated reserves policy target other than maintaining net current assets. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM as a grant recipient include BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH, THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER, DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND.
Shared trustees with funders
- RABBI JOSEF AKIVA COHEN — trustee here and at BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | FY2023 | £97k | |
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | FY2022 | £81k | Educational grants |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2026 | £50k | General Fund |
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | FY2021 | £23k | Educational grants |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | FY2023 | £20k | |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £12k | |
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | FY2022 | £5k | Community help |
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | FY2024 | £5k | Grant funding of activities |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/08/2026 | £20k | L'chaim Community Food and Essentials Support Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/01/2024 | £20k | Foodbank Client Lounge |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/03/2023 | £52k | Community Inter-agency Provision Building |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/09/2021 | £10k | Dress for Success |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/03/2015 | £10k | Community fun day for the entire family |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/07/2013 | £10k | Empowering our young adults - while caring for our elders |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/02/2011 | £10k | Community Fun Day for the Entire Family |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/12/2004 | £5k | Newsletter Production and Distribution |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £2.2m |
| BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED | 1 | £423k |
| OIZER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £400k |
| RONTADES LIMITED | 1 | £259k |
| BEAULAND LIMITED | 1 | £244k |
| UNITED TALMUDICAL ASSOCIATES LTD | 1 | £223k |
| KAHAL CHASSIDIM BOBOV | 1 | £220k |
| ARDINA LIMITED | 1 | £216k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM | £834k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| B'YACHAD MANCHESTER | £40k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| NISSIM | £38k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PRESTWICH AHAVAS CHESED | £78k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AREIVIM | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YESAMACH LEVAV | £6.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |