THE LONDON SCHOOL OF JEWISH STUDIES
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £1,819,817 against total expenditure of £1,791,342, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,139,684, which the Trustees consider to be above their ideal target of £440,000, providing sufficient flexibility to cover temporary shortfalls and unforeseen emergencies.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider that, given the nature of the charitable company's work, the level of free reserves representing general fund net current assets, would ideally be approximately £440,000 equivalent to 4 months' annual expenditure on unrestricted funds.”
“During the year Trustees donated funds of £105,175 (2024: £49,210). Donations totalling £6,000 (2024: £24,500) were received from charitable organisations who share a common trustee with LSJS. These donations were made with no conditions attached. Rental income totalling £19,800 (2024: 46,340) was received from charitable organisations which share a common Trustee with LSJS.” — page 35
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- William Benjaminchair
- Claire Lemer
- Hannah Goldstein
- Joanne Winston
- Margaret Rothem
- Naomi Cohen
- Sara Gamsu
- Steven Michael Noe
- Susan Nyman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £1.8m | £1.8m |
| 31/07/2024 | £1.8m | £1.9m |
| 31/07/2023 | £1.9m | £1.7m |
| 31/07/2022 | £1.6m | £2.1m |
| 31/07/2021 | £1.6m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is THE LONDON SCHOOL OF JEWISH STUDIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £1,819,817 against total expenditure of £1,791,342, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,139,684, which the Trustees consider to be above their ideal target of £440,000, providing sufficient flexibility to cover temporary shortfalls and unforeseen emergencies. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Goldwins Limited.
Who funds THE LONDON SCHOOL OF JEWISH STUDIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE LONDON SCHOOL OF JEWISH STUDIES as a grant recipient include ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION (HANADIV) EUROPE, THE ANGLO-AMERICAN CHARITY LIMITED, THE MARCUS MARGULIES CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MONTEFIORE ENDOWMENT, THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/02/2016 | £9k | Children's Hour' in the Marc Weinberg Community Library |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 3 | £1.3m |
| COMET CHARITIES LTD | 3 | £188k |
| LATATE LIMITED | 3 | £159k |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 2 | £399k |
| COUNTYPIER LIMITED | 2 | £204k |
| UOHC FOUNDATION LTD | 2 | £81k |
| YBP LIMITED | 2 | £60k |
| BESIYATA | 2 | £59k |
Charities like this
- LONDON ACADEMY OF JEWISH STUDIES
- ALEXANDER SHTIEBEL
- COLLEGE FOR HIGHER RABBINICAL STUDIES
- JEWISH TEACHERS' TRAINING COLLEGE
- ZLOTCHIV
- THE LONDON BOARD FOR SHECHITA
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LONDON SCHOOL OF JEWISH STUDIES | £1.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON ACADEMY OF JEWISH STUDIES | £628k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALEXANDER SHTIEBEL | £248k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| COLLEGE FOR HIGHER RABBINICAL STUDIES | £3.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JEWISH TEACHERS' TRAINING COLLEGE | £3.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ZLOTCHIV | £724k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |