MERCAZ TORAH VECHESED LIMITED
advancement of orthodox jewish faith and relief of poverty amongst the jewish community
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £17,021 for the year ended 31 January 2025, reducing its unrestricted reserves to £56,603. The trustees consider the financial position to be satisfactory and the current level of funding adequate to support the continuation of its objects. No material uncertainties affecting the charity's ability to continue as a going concern were identified by the auditors.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/01/2025)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £1.9m | £1.9m |
| 31/01/2024 | £1.2m | £1.3m |
| 31/01/2023 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/01/2022 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/01/2021 | £1.5m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is MERCAZ TORAH VECHESED LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £17,021 for the year ended 31 January 2025, reducing its unrestricted reserves to £56,603. The trustees consider the financial position to be satisfactory and the current level of funding adequate to support the continuation of its objects. No material uncertainties affecting the charity's ability to continue as a going concern were identified by the auditors. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Martin + Heller.
Who funds MERCAZ TORAH VECHESED LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MERCAZ TORAH VECHESED LIMITED as a grant recipient include SF FOUNDATION, BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED, BELZ ISRAEL CHARITABLE TRUST, COSMON (BELZ) LIMITED, BEFORE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £235k | |
| BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED | FY2023 | £99k | |
| BELZ ISRAEL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £71k | |
| BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED | FY2022 | £65k | |
| BELZ ISRAEL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £49k | |
| BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED | FY2021 | £40k | |
| COSMON (BELZ) LIMITED | FY2024 | £39k | |
| BEFORE TRUST | FY2025 | £23k | Advancement of religion |
| CML - CHEVRAS MO'OZ LADOL | FY2025 | £21k | |
| TRUMROS LIMITED | FY2021 | £20k | educational charity |
| COSMON (BELZ) LIMITED | FY2023 | £17k | |
| BEFORE TRUST | FY2022 | £15k | Relief of poverty |
| CHAIM BECHESED | FY2024 | £13k | Medical |
| BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED | FY2024 | £12k | |
| SONGDALE LIMITED | FY2023 | £10k | |
| WATERPARK FRIENDSHIP LIMITED | FY2023 | £10k | Relief of poverty, advancement of Jewish religion and advancement of Jewish religious education |
| WATERPARK FRIENDSHIP LIMITED | FY2022 | £10k | relief of poverty, advancement of Jewish religion and advancement of Jewish religious education |
| SONGDALE LIMITED | FY2022 | £8k | |
| CHASSIDEI BELZ MANCHESTER | FY2023 | £8k | Advancement of Jewish religion/education |
| SONGDALE LIMITED | FY2024 | £7k | |
| SONGDALE LIMITED | FY2025 | £6k | |
| NATLAS TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | |
| Y.M.E.R. CIO | FY2024 | £1k | |
| Y.M.E.R. CIO | FY2025 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 2 | £430k |
| SHAAREI RACHAMIM LIMITED | 2 | £21k |
| EZER VIZNITZ FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.7m |
| NASOD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.2m |
| DOVER SHOLEM COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £822k |
| THE TALMUD TORAH MACHZIKEI HADASS TRUST | 1 | £677k |
| UNITED TALMUDICAL ASSOCIATES LTD | 1 | £660k |
| BELZ FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £621k |
Charities like this
- MERKAZ HATORAH LIMITED
- DEBMAR BENEVOLENT TRUST LIMITED
- BEREST CHARITIES
- BINYEN TORAH LIMITED
- MIFAL TOV VACHESED
- MASIM TOVIM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCAZ TORAH VECHESED LIMITED | £1.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MERKAZ HATORAH LIMITED | £237k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DEBMAR BENEVOLENT TRUST LIMITED | £396k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| BEREST CHARITIES | £214k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BINYEN TORAH LIMITED | £984k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| MIFAL TOV VACHESED | £137k | — | 0 | below | 11.6% | no doubt |