HOLMFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST
Our objectives are the advancement and furtherance of the Jewish religion and Jewish religious education and the alleviation of poverty among the Jewish community throughout the world.Our charity considers applications for grants and donations from suitable organisations both in the UK and Israel. We research opportunities to assist in helping the poor and to encourage educational activities.
Objects
I) THE ADVANCEMENT AND FURTHERANCE OF THE JEWISH RELIGION AND JEWISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND THE ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY AMONG THE JEWISH COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.II) OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES THAT THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £38,663 for the year ended 31 March 2025, which was funded from existing reserves. Free unrestricted reserves decreased from £173,136 to £134,473, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest 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
Trustees
- HELEN MEYERchair
- ANNABELLA TAYLOR
- Emanuel Meyer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £350k | £389k |
| 31/03/2024 | £310k | £326k |
| 31/03/2023 | £285k | £296k |
| 31/03/2022 | £400k | £201k |
| 31/03/2021 | £176k | £180k |
Common questions
Is HOLMFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £38,663 for the year ended 31 March 2025, which was funded from existing reserves. Free unrestricted reserves decreased from £173,136 to £134,473, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLMFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | £350k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LOFTUS CHARITABLE TRUST | £154k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOPEGROVE | £73k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JMRD TRUST | £59k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HIGHFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | £171k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE EXEMPLAR TRUST | £248k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |