ASHKELON FOUNDATION
To pursue the objects of the charity with all resources available to the charity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £115,931 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £3,052,418. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves stand at £109,668, which the trustees consider an acceptable level given the charity's limited financial obligations. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees have resolved to maintain a minimum reserve roughly equal to the net current assets of the charity.”
“Keren Trust is a related party by virtue of having a trustee in common with this charity. Grants totalling £210,000 were awarded to Keren Trust. These grants are in line with the objects of the charity.” — page 18
Trustees
- JACQUES COHEN
- RABBI MENACHEM MENDEL SHEIN
- YEHUDA JEREMY HOFFMAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £206k | £366k |
| 31/08/2024 | £242k | £218k |
| 31/08/2023 | £339k | £395k |
| 31/08/2022 | £292k | £346k |
| 31/08/2021 | £462k | £155k |
Common questions
Is ASHKELON FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £115,931 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £3,052,418. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves stand at £109,668, which the trustees consider an acceptable level given the charity's limited financial obligations. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ASHKELON FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ASHKELON FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation, MYISRAEL, KEREN TRUST.
Shared trustees with funders
- JACQUES COHEN — trustee here and at KEREN TRUST
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation | FY2024 | £100k | Emergency response and rescue equipment |
| The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation | FY2023 | £100k | Humanitarian Aid |
| MYISRAEL | FY2023 | £54k | Conduit funds |
| KEREN TRUST | FY2025 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 2 | £1.1m |
| M AND M FOUNDATION | 2 | £400k |
| BETTENHURST CHARITY LIMITED | 2 | £240k |
| WISEHEIGHTS LIMITED | 2 | £47k |
| THE LAUFFER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £28k |
| PARKLAKE CHARITY TRUST | 2 | £17k |
| RONTADES LIMITED | 1 | £3.1m |
| M AND R GROSS CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £1.3m |
Charities like this
- YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM
- FILEY FOUNDATION LTD
- MW (GK) FOUNDATION
- ASSER BISHVIL FOUNDATION
- BEIS HAMEDRASH SHAAREI TEFILLAH
- YESHIVAS BEIS DOVID
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHKELON FOUNDATION | £206k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM | £834k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FILEY FOUNDATION LTD | £271k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MW (GK) FOUNDATION | £261k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASSER BISHVIL FOUNDATION | £10.8m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BEIS HAMEDRASH SHAAREI TEFILLAH | £133k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |