BRITISH FRIENDS OF EMEK
The main activity of the charity is to support the Emek Learning Centre in Israel which provides support and learning facilities in Jewish studies to English speakers in Jerusalem together with an advanced learning programme for Yeshivah graduates.
Objects
TO SUPPORT THE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE EMEK LONE SOLDIERS CENTRE IN JERUSALEM AND TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND THE ORTHODOX JEWISH RELIGION BY SUPPORTING SUCH INSTITUTES OF HIGHER EDUCATION, NAMELY YESHIVOT AND SEMINARIES IN ISRAEL AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £3,023 for the year ended 31 October 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing from £365 to £3,023. The trustees report that income is expected to remain about the same and reserves have been retained to support future charitable causes. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- 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
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- RABBI SHALOM BENJAMIN MYERS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £72k | £69k |
| 31/10/2024 | £21k | £24k |
| 31/10/2023 | £8k | £6k |
| 31/10/2022 | £16k | £16k |
| 31/10/2021 | £13k | £13k |
Common questions
Is BRITISH FRIENDS OF EMEK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £3,023 for the year ended 31 October 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing from £365 to £3,023. The trustees report that income is expected to remain about the same and reserves have been retained to support future charitable causes. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.