THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR JEWISH STUDIES
Organise, fund and support congresses, conferences, workshops and academic events on subjects related to scholarly Jewish Studies;Publish bi-annual journal (EJJS);Host website providing services to the academic Jewish studies community;Publish monthly newsflash for EAJS members;Provide a funding information service;Support cooperation among academics involved in academic Jewish studies
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £7,728 for the year ended 30 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves held at £98,984. The trustees consider these reserves adequate to meet future objectives and confirm that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from donations and legacies was £142,536 (2024: £184,293) of which £87,425 was attributable to restricted funds (2024: £132,000) and £55,111 was attributable to unrestricted funds (2024: £52,283).” — page 14
“The reserves policy enables the Chairty to wind up without consequential loss if necessary.” — page 8
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- Dr Javier Castano Gonzalez
- Dr Marzena Bogna Zawanowska
- Dr Merle Ellen Rubin
- Dr Miriam Daniela Ruerup
- Dr Pablo Antonio Torijano Morales
- Professor Francois Guesnet
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/03/2025 | £143k | £135k |
| 30/03/2024 | £184k | £141k |
| 30/03/2023 | £60k | £94k |
| 30/03/2022 | £133k | £125k |
| 30/03/2021 | £118k | £150k |
Common questions
Is THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR JEWISH STUDIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £7,728 for the year ended 30 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves held at £98,984. The trustees consider these reserves adequate to meet future objectives and confirm that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR JEWISH STUDIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR JEWISH STUDIES as a grant recipient include ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION (HANADIV) EUROPE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION (HANADIV) EUROPE | FY2024 | £200k | Community Welfare |
| ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION (HANADIV) EUROPE | FY2023 | £153k | Academic Jewish Studies Programme |
| ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION (HANADIV) EUROPE | FY2022 | £141k | Academic Jewish Studies Programme |
| ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION (HANADIV) EUROPE | FY2024 | £129k | Academic Jewish Studies Programme |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SABENO LIMITED | 3 | £58k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 2 | £1.9m |
| THE LAUFFER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £14k |
| THE RABBI MOSHE & LEAH DERMER FOUNDATION | 2 | £9k |
| MAYFAIR CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £203k |
| THE MONTEFIORE ENDOWMENT | 1 | £194k |
| THE ANGLO-AMERICAN CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £91k |
| THE MARCUS MARGULIES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £72k |
Charities like this
- LONDON ACADEMY OF JEWISH STUDIES
- EUROPEAN UNION FOR PROGRESSIVE JUDAISM
- MERCAZ HATORAH NETZACH YISROEL
- THE LONDON SCHOOL OF JEWISH STUDIES
- EZRAS HAKOHOL TRUST
- The Jewish Students Aid Trust
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR JEWISH STUDIES | £143k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LONDON ACADEMY OF JEWISH STUDIES | £628k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EUROPEAN UNION FOR PROGRESSIVE JUDAISM | £166k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MERCAZ HATORAH NETZACH YISROEL | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LONDON SCHOOL OF JEWISH STUDIES | £1.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EZRAS HAKOHOL TRUST | £247k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |