THE AKIVA SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Foundation body of akiva school
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £130,583 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £627,528. The Trustees consider these unrestricted reserves to be sufficient to ensure the Foundation can achieve its objectives for the foreseeable future, despite noting pressures on education budgets and family finances.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, the Foundation made donations of £555,666 (2024: £683,247) to a charitable institution with common Trustees.” — page 23
“At the year end, a balance of £144,690 (2024: £144,690) was due from a related charitable organisation, included within other debtors.” — page 23
“During the year, the Foundation made donations of £555,666 (2024: £683,247) to a charitable institution with common Trustees.” — page 23
“At the year end, a balance of £144,690 (2024: £144,690) was due from a related charitable organisation, included within other debtors.” — page 23
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- PHILIP SIMMONSchair
- JOSIE KINCHIN
- Jon Papier
- Jonathan Arthur Epstein
- Susan Stone
- lucy Weiner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £572k | £703k |
| 31/03/2024 | £619k | £826k |
| 31/03/2023 | £683k | £728k |
| 31/03/2022 | £572k | £558k |
| 31/03/2021 | £548k | £619k |
Common questions
Is THE AKIVA SCHOOL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £130,583 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £627,528. The Trustees consider these unrestricted reserves to be sufficient to ensure the Foundation can achieve its objectives for the foreseeable future, despite noting pressures on education budgets and family finances. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sumer Auditco Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LUBAVITCH EDUCATION TRUST | 1 | — |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £966k |
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £222k |
| ASATE LTD | 1 | £106k |
| THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| THE GERTNER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £55k |
| THE BENZI DUNNER SCHOOLS TRUST | 1 | £55k |
| NORTH LONDON WELFARE AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £28k |
Charities like this
- THE TEL AVIV FOUNDATION
- THE AKHTER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
- AL-NOOR FOUNDATION LIMITED
- FRIENDS OF BNEI AKIVA (BACHAD)
- BEIS YAAKOV PRIMARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- THE INDEPENDENT JEWISH DAY SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE AKIVA SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £572k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TEL AVIV FOUNDATION | £302k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE AKHTER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL-NOOR FOUNDATION LIMITED | £585k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF BNEI AKIVA (BACHAD) | £142k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BEIS YAAKOV PRIMARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £1.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |