FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS TORAH OHR
the advancement of Orthodox Jewish religious education throughout the world and in particular by supporting the charitable activities of the college (Yeshivas Torah Ohr, Rechov Sorotzkin, Mattersdorf).
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY SHALL BE THE ADVANCEMENT OF ORTHODOX JEWISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AND IN PARTICULAR BY SUPPORTING THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE COLLEGE (YESHIVAS TORAH OHR, RECHOV SOROTZKIN, MATTERSDORF).THE TRUSTEES SHALL HOLD THE CAPITAL AND INCOME OF THE TRUST FUND UPON TRUST TO APPLY THE INCOME AND ALL OR SUCH PART OR PARTS OF THE CAPITAL AT SUCH TIME OR TIMES AND IN SUCH MANNER AS THE TRUSTEES MAY IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT FOR OR TOWARDS SUCH OF THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME AT THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION DETERMINE INCLUDING PAYMENTS BY WAY OF GIFT OR LOAN (WITH OR WITHOUT INTEREST) TO INDIVIDUAL PERSONS IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD PROVIDED THAT SUCH PERSONS QUALIFY AS OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY AND IN PARTICULAR FOR THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE COLLEGE AS DETERMINED BY ENGLISH LAW.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £24,410, which the trustees consider maintains the policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £12,183 for the year, funded primarily by donations of £311,137. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2023)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £311k | £299k |
| 31/03/2024 | £268k | £379k |
| 31/03/2023 | £569k | £459k |
| 31/03/2022 | £206k | £203k |
| 31/03/2021 | £485k | £486k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS TORAH OHR financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £24,410, which the trustees consider maintains the policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £12,183 for the year, funded primarily by donations of £311,137. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS TORAH OHR?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS TORAH OHR as a grant recipient include ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED, AMABRILL LTD, PRISM THE GIFT FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | FY2023 | £208k | |
| AMABRILL LTD | FY2021 | £60k | |
| AMABRILL LTD | FY2022 | £55k | |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | FY2021 | £40k | Grants to institutions/organisations |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BLUSTON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 2 | £180k |
| THE MARQUE FOUNDATION | 1 | £185k |
| 4 CHARITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £149k |
| TRUSTWELL LIMITED | 1 | £140k |
| FOUNTAIN OF CHESSED LIMITED | 1 | £123k |
| VENDQUOT LIMITED | 1 | £74k |
| KEREN ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £56k |
| CLASSQUOTE LIMITED | 1 | £35k |
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- FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS CHAYEI MOISHE
- FRIENDS OF ORCHOS TORAH
- FRIENDS OF YESHIVOS IMREI YOSEF
- FRIENDS OF MOSDOS TORAH VEYIRAH
- THE FRIENDS OF THE YESHIVAT HAR ETZION TRUST
- THE FRIENDS OF OHEL TORAH TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS TORAH OHR | £311k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS CHAYEI MOISHE | £213k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF ORCHOS TORAH | £141k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF YESHIVOS IMREI YOSEF | £26k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF MOSDOS TORAH VEYIRAH | £784k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF THE YESHIVAT HAR ETZION TRUST | £81k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |