M AND L COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST
General Charitable Activities
Objects
THE FURTHERANCE OF ORTHODOX JEWISH EDUCATION, RELIEF OF POVERTY AND ANY OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME AND IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a deficit of £33,539 for the year ended 31 December 2025, reducing its total funds to £71,556. The trustees state that unrestricted funds are maintained at a level sufficient to meet day-to-day running costs. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, with trustees expressing reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the aim of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level sufficient to enable it to continue to operate and meet day to day running costs.” — page 3
“During the year donations amounting to £151,290 were received from a company in which one of the trustees is a director.” — page 12
“During the year donations amounting to £8,991 were made to charities in which one of the trustees is a trustee of this charity.” — page 12
“During the year donations amounting to £151,290 were received from a company in which one of the trustees is a director.” — page 12
“During the year donations amounting to £8,991 were made to charities in which one of the trustees is a trustee of this charity.” — page 12
“During the year donations amounting to £151,290 were received from a company in which one of the trustees is a director.” — page 12
“During the year donations amounting to £8,991 were made to charities in which one of the trustees is a trustee of this charity.” — page 12
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
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £151k | £185k |
| 31/12/2024 | £135k | £70k |
| 31/12/2023 | £92k | £70k |
| 31/12/2022 | £71k | £68k |
| 31/12/2021 | £61k | £81k |
Common questions
Is M AND L COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a deficit of £33,539 for the year ended 31 December 2025, reducing its total funds to £71,556. The trustees state that unrestricted funds are maintained at a level sufficient to meet day-to-day running costs. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, with trustees expressing reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| AMABRILL LTD | 1 | £50k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M AND L COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | £151k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE VIVIENNE AND SAMUEL COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LUCY AND HENRY COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | £23k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MENACHEM GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | £67k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GAMLEN CHARITABLE TRUST | £700k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LIMOGES CHARITABLE TRUST | £69k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |