TCHABE KOLLEL LIMITED
The objectives of the Tchabe Kollel are: To advance the Jewish Faith and Jewish Religious education for the benefit of the public and to manage the College of Higher Rabbinical Studies Tiferes Shalom known as the "Tchabe Kollel"To provides grants to qualifying institutions and busaries to qualifying needy families who are involved in the furtherance of the Jewish Faith
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £4,302,468 with a net surplus of £32,773, resulting in unrestricted funds of £101,835. However, free reserves of £38,396 are below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £100,000. The financial statements include a material uncertainty regarding going concern due to a potential substantial tax liability from an HM Revenue and Customs investigation.
What the accounts disclose
“The chief executive and head of Kollel, Rabbi E Schwartz was paid a remuneration of £10,159” — page 5
“The actual reserves at 31 March 2026 were a surplus of £101,835 and free reserves were £38,396 which is below the target figure.” — page 4
“HM Revenue and Customs are currently investigating certain aspects of the charity's activities. Formal assessments have not been raised. The trustees intend to challenge HM Revenue and Customs' position, however if it is upheld, it could result in substantial tax liabilities which could affect the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern.” — page 8
“During the current and previous periods, rents for the use of the study hall were paid to College for Higher Rabbinical Studies, a charity that shares a trustee (Mr G R Conrad) with Tchabe Kollel Limited.” — page 23
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2025) to "below" (FY2026).
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2025) → material uncertainty (FY2026).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Grand Rabbi Alter Elimelech Schwartz — Tchabe Rov / Head of programs
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £4.3m | £4.3m |
| 31/03/2025 | £2.6m | £2.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £4.5m | £5.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £8.4m | £7.5m |
| 31/03/2022 | £8.0m | £8.0m |
Common questions
Is TCHABE KOLLEL LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £4,302,468 with a net surplus of £32,773, resulting in unrestricted funds of £101,835. However, free reserves of £38,396 are below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £100,000. The financial statements include a material uncertainty regarding going concern due to a potential substantial tax liability from an HM Revenue and Customs investigation. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of TCHABE KOLLEL LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2026 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £10,159 band.
Who funds TCHABE KOLLEL LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TCHABE KOLLEL LIMITED as a grant recipient include YAD SHLOMO TRUST, ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED, STARLOW CHARITIES LIMITED, START UPRIGHT, THE MELOW CHARITABLE TRUST.
Shared trustees with funders
- Nicha Schwartz — trustee here and at CONGREGATION SHAREI SHOLOM TCHABE LIMITED
- Nicha Schwartz — trustee here and at START UPRIGHT
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GOLDHEART CHARITY LIMITED | 4 | £61k |
| UNITED TALMUDICAL ASSOCIATES LTD | 3 | £1.5m |
| FOUNTAIN OF CHESSED LIMITED | 3 | £432k |
| HAROFEH DONATIONS LIMITED | 3 | £119k |
| MOUNDFIELD CHARITIES LIMITED | 2 | £196k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 2 | £73k |
| GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £1.4m |
| KEREN CHOCHMAS SHLOMA TRUST | 1 | £139k |
Charities like this
- KOLLEL TORAH VE YIRAH LIMITED
- ACADEMY FOR TALMUDICAL RESEARCH (KOLEL HARABANIM)
- KOLLEL AND CO LIMITED
- COLLEGE FOR HIGHER RABBINICAL STUDIES
- KOLLEL RABINOW (DIVRE SHIR) FOUNDATION
- SUNDERLAND JEWISH BOYS' HOSTEL AND TALMUDICAL COLLEGE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCHABE KOLLEL LIMITED | £4.3m | £10,159 | 0 | below | — | material uncertainty |
| KOLLEL TORAH VE YIRAH LIMITED | £926k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ACADEMY FOR TALMUDICAL RESEARCH (KOLEL HARABANIM) | £593k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| KOLLEL AND CO LIMITED | £1.4m | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| COLLEGE FOR HIGHER RABBINICAL STUDIES | £3.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KOLLEL RABINOW (DIVRE SHIR) FOUNDATION | £337k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |