CENTRAL SQUARE MINYAN
TO ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE JEWISH RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS AND PRACTICE OF ORTHODOX JUDAISM AND THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN ORTHODOX SYNAGOGUE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,439 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £12,888 to £9,449. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by a cash balance of £13,580. The charity holds minimal unrestricted reserves of £411 against a policy to hold reserves at the lowest level commensurate with smooth running, excluding loan repayment requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“With the exception of this requirement, its policy is to hold reserves at the lowest level commensurate with the smooth running of its activities.”
“Trustees have made loans to the company, which at 30 June 2025, amounted to £Nil (2024: £4,435) The loans were repaid in full during the year.” — page 26
“Donations received from trustees and their close family members were all unconditional and totalled £4,359.” — page 26
“Trustees have made loans to the company, which at 30 June 2025, amounted to £Nil (2024: £4,435) The loans were repaid in full during the year.” — page 26
“Donations received from trustees and their close family members were all unconditional and totalled £4,359.” — page 26
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 05230444
Company officers (Companies House)
- TOBIN, Benjamin, Mr. on trustee list
- LUNZER, Robert on trustee list
- LUNZER, Vardit Rivka on trustee list
Trustees
- BENJAMIN TOBIN
- ROBERT LUNZER
- VARDIT LUNZER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £135k | £138k |
| 30/06/2024 | £185k | £197k |
| 30/06/2023 | £157k | £219k |
| 30/06/2022 | £125k | £173k |
| 30/06/2021 | £92k | £163k |
Common questions
Is CENTRAL SQUARE MINYAN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,439 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £12,888 to £9,449. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by a cash balance of £13,580. The charity holds minimal unrestricted reserves of £411 against a policy to hold reserves at the lowest level commensurate with smooth running, excluding loan repayment requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CENTRAL SQUARE MINYAN?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CENTRAL SQUARE MINYAN as a grant recipient include THE LAUFFER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE VIVIENNE AND SAMUEL COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LAUFFER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £27k | Charitable Donations |
| THE LAUFFER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £6k | General charitable purposes |
| THE VIVIENNE AND SAMUEL COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE VIVIENNE AND SAMUEL COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE LAUFFER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | General charitable purposes |
| THE VIVIENNE AND SAMUEL COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NASOD CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £1.5m |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 2 | £1.5m |
| THE KASNER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £980k |
| KOLLEL AND CO LIMITED | 1 | £500k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £235k |
| BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED | 1 | £217k |
| BELZ ISRAEL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £120k |
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- YESHUAS CHAIM SYNAGOGUE
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- YIZAL EDUCATION LIMITED
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- DEBMAR BENEVOLENT TRUST LIMITED
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL SQUARE MINYAN | £135k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| YESHUAS CHAIM SYNAGOGUE | £169k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| MERKAZ HATORAH LIMITED | £237k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YIZAL EDUCATION LIMITED | £644k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BEIS HAMEDRASH OHR CHODOSH LIMITED | £225k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DEBMAR BENEVOLENT TRUST LIMITED | £396k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |