MANNA - UK BRANCH OF MEIR PANIM
1.7 million Israelis live below the poverty line. For many of them, the one solid meal they get each day is from Meir Panim, the organisation for which Manna is the UK branch.As one of Israel's largest relief organisations Meir Panim is on the front line in the daily battle against poverty and hunger in Israel.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £53,642, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining reserves for at least three months of operational activities. The charity reported a net income of £7,342 for the year, with total incoming resources of £386,463 primarily from donations.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's aim is to maintain reserves for at least 3 months of operational activities.” — page 5
Trustees
- Dan Raveh
- Giora Zucker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £386k | £379k |
| 31/12/2024 | £405k | £385k |
| 31/12/2023 | £406k | £392k |
| 31/12/2022 | £327k | £326k |
| 31/12/2021 | £204k | £208k |
Common questions
Is MANNA - UK BRANCH OF MEIR PANIM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £53,642, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining reserves for at least three months of operational activities. The charity reported a net income of £7,342 for the year, with total incoming resources of £386,463 primarily from donations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MANNA - UK BRANCH OF MEIR PANIM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MANNA - UK BRANCH OF MEIR PANIM as a grant recipient include KAHAL CHASSIDIM BOBOV.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAHAL CHASSIDIM BOBOV | FY2025 | £36k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHARLES WOLFSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £210k |
| THE JORDAN MAX GOODMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £19k |
| LEKET UK | 1 | £2.0m |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £151k |
| CLYDPRIDE LIMITED | 1 | £110k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £104k |
| FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £99k |
| THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £81k |
Charities like this
- MANNA SOCIETY
- MOZAMBIQUE AND ANGOLA ANGLICAN ASSOCIATION
- BRITISH FRIENDS OF MISHAN L'CHOLEH
- BRITISH FRIENDS OF THE RABBI MEIR BAAL HANESS CHARITY (KOLLEL SHOMREI HACHOMOS)
- LEKET UK
- MYISRAEL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANNA - UK BRANCH OF MEIR PANIM | £386k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MANNA SOCIETY | £685k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | 1.1% | no doubt |
| MOZAMBIQUE AND ANGOLA ANGLICAN ASSOCIATION | £117k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF MISHAN L'CHOLEH | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF THE RABBI MEIR BAAL HANESS CHARITY (KOLLEL SHOMREI HACHOMOS) | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEKET UK | £773k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |