THE GATESHEAD CHEDER LIMITED
To pursue the objects of the charity with all the resources available to the charity.
Objects
I THE ADVANCEMENT OF ORTHODOX JEWISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND EDUCATION IN GENERALII THE ADVANCEMENT OF SUCH OTHER OBJECTS AS ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND ARE CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO ENGLISH LAW
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net income surplus of £242,406 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £560,624. The trustees state that free reserves are in a healthy state and the charity has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Financial stability is supported by significant interest-free loans from well-wishers, which cover most current and all long-term liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level sufficient to cover unforeseen and major expenditure and shortfalls in income.” — page 7
“Mr P Abenson, trustee of The Gateshead Cheder Ltd, lent various sums over a number of years to The Gateshead Cheder Ltd on an interest free and long term basis. The balance at the year end amounted to £29,617.” — page 28
“Gateshead Youth Project (GYP) is a related party due to the fact that trustee P Abenson has significant influence over it. During the year the charity paid GYP £10,000 for one month's rent starting in November.” — page 28
“Mr P Abenson, trustee of The Gateshead Cheder Ltd, lent various sums over a number of years to The Gateshead Cheder Ltd on an interest free and long term basis. The balance at the year end amounted to £29,617.” — page 28
“Gateshead Youth Project (GYP) is a related party due to the fact that trustee P Abenson has significant influence over it. During the year the charity paid GYP £10,000 for one month's rent starting in November.” — page 28
“Mr P Abenson, trustee of The Gateshead Cheder Ltd, lent various sums over a number of years to The Gateshead Cheder Ltd on an interest free and long term basis. The balance at the year end amounted to £29,617.” — page 28
“Gateshead Youth Project (GYP) is a related party due to the fact that trustee P Abenson has significant influence over it. During the year the charity paid GYP £10,000 for one month's rent starting in November.” — page 28
“Mr P Abenson, trustee of The Gateshead Cheder Ltd, lent various sums over a number of years to The Gateshead Cheder Ltd on an interest free and long term basis. The balance at the year end amounted to £29,617.” — page 28
“Gateshead Youth Project (GYP) is a related party due to the fact that trustee P Abenson has significant influence over it. During the year the charity paid GYP £10,000 for one month's rent starting in November.” — page 28
“Mr P Abenson, trustee of The Gateshead Cheder Ltd, lent various sums over a number of years to The Gateshead Cheder Ltd on an interest free and long term basis. The balance at the year end amounted to £29,617.” — page 28
“Gateshead Youth Project (GYP) is a related party due to the fact that trustee P Abenson has significant influence over it. During the year the charity paid GYP £10,000 for one month's rent starting in November.” — page 28
Policies the charity declares
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/11/2025
- Government income: £642,502 — grants £642,502 (1); 26% of the £2,505,734 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/11/2023
- Government income: £375,128 — grants £375,128 (1); 23% of the £1,609,488 total gross income on the same return
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 30/11/2023 (received 01/10/2024, 1 day after the 30/09/2024 due date).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06935713 · Financial health read from its filings
- Average employees: 157
Company officers (Companies House)
- BENGIO, Samuel Nissim on trustee list
- HIRSCH, Israel Meir on trustee list
- ABENSON, Pinchos on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/11/2025)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £2.5m | £2.3m |
| 30/11/2024 | £1.7m | £1.9m |
| 30/11/2023 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
| 30/11/2022 | £1.5m | £1.4m |
| 30/11/2021 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is THE GATESHEAD CHEDER LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net income surplus of £242,406 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £560,624. The trustees state that free reserves are in a healthy state and the charity has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Financial stability is supported by significant interest-free loans from well-wishers, which cover most current and all long-term liabilities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Haffner Hoff Auditors Ltd.
Who funds THE GATESHEAD CHEDER LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GATESHEAD CHEDER LIMITED as a grant recipient include M O CHARITABLE TRUST, BHM CHARITABLE TRUST, KEREN TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M O CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £80k | |
| M O CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £17k | |
| M O CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| M O CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £6k | |
| BHM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| KEREN TRUST | FY2025 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SABENO LIMITED | 2 | £145k |
| RONTADES LIMITED | 1 | £453k |
| BEAULAND LIMITED | 1 | £272k |
| GATESHEAD KEHILLA KOLLEL LTD | 1 | £244k |
| GREATGREEN LIMITED | 1 | £120k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £113k |
| PARKWATER FOUNDATION | 1 | £110k |
| ORTERSHAM LIMITED | 1 | £80k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GATESHEAD CHEDER LIMITED | £2.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHEDER LIMITED | £43k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHEV GATESHEAD LTD | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHASDEI MENASHE MEIR | £190k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHESED | £70k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CREATED: CHURCH | £315k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |