FRIENDS OF BNEI AKIVA (BACHAD)
To foster and promote education (including education in the Jewish religion) for Jewish youth in the UK and in Israel
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £248,612 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £2,109,115 to £1,860,503. The trustees maintain that the current general reserves are necessary to maintain day-to-day operations and achieve objectives. The charity confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have reviewed the charity's needs for reserves in line with the guidance issued by the Charity Commission and have concluded that the general reserves amounting to £1,860,503 (2024: £2,109,115) are necessary to maintain the day to day running of the charity and to achieve its objectives.” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2022)
Trustees
- Sean Melnickchair
- MICHAEL WEINSTEIN
- Steven Anthony Blumgart
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £142k | £390k |
| 30/09/2024 | £418k | £444k |
| 30/09/2023 | £204k | £386k |
| 30/09/2022 | £542k | £430k |
| 30/09/2021 | £88k | £215k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF BNEI AKIVA (BACHAD) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £248,612 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £2,109,115 to £1,860,503. The trustees maintain that the current general reserves are necessary to maintain day-to-day operations and achieve objectives. The charity confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SAMJO LIMITED | 1 | £1.2m |
| NASOD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.2m |
| KOLLEL AND CO LIMITED | 1 | £500k |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 1 | £380k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £364k |
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF TZOHAR | 1 | £357k |
| OIZER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £327k |
| BRUSHMILL LIMITED | 1 | £298k |
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- UK FRIENDS OF TZOHAR
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- THE BRITISH FRIENDS OF NETIV ARYEH
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF BNEI AKIVA (BACHAD) | £142k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| UK FRIENDS OF TZOHAR | £100k | — | 0 | unclear | 2.3% | no doubt |
| YIZAL EDUCATION LIMITED | £644k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH FRIENDS OF NETIV ARYEH | £190k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF IGUD HAKOLELIM B'YERUSHALAYIM | £445k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| AHAVATH CHESSED CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £550k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |