BRITISH FRIENDS OF EZRAT YISRAEL KIRYAT SEFER
The charity gives out grants in line withe trust deed.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated unrestricted free reserves of £15,293, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit of £1,553. The trustees have adopted a policy of keeping reserves as low as possible to maximize grant payments, resulting in minimal retained funds. The auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees wish to keep reserves as low as possible in order to maximise paying out grants to Israel. In considering the limited financial obligations of the charity, the trustees have resolved to maintain a minimum reserve practical.”
“During the year The Helping Foundation donated £1,245,000 to British Friends of Ezrat Yisrael Kiryat Sefer.” — page 21
“During the year Newmarston Ltd donated £445,000 to British Friends of Ezrat Yisrael Kiryat Sefer.” — page 21
“During the year The Helping Foundation donated £1,245,000 to British Friends of Ezrat Yisrael Kiryat Sefer.” — page 21
“During the year Newmarston Ltd donated £445,000 to British Friends of Ezrat Yisrael Kiryat Sefer.” — page 21
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £4.2m | £4.2m |
| 31/07/2024 | £3.4m | £3.9m |
| 31/07/2023 | £4.5m | £4.0m |
| 31/07/2022 | £3.6m | £3.6m |
| 31/07/2021 | £5.4m | £5.3m |
Common questions
Is BRITISH FRIENDS OF EZRAT YISRAEL KIRYAT SEFER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated unrestricted free reserves of £15,293, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit of £1,553. The trustees have adopted a policy of keeping reserves as low as possible to maximize grant payments, resulting in minimal retained funds. The auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Haffner Hoff Ltd.
Who funds BRITISH FRIENDS OF EZRAT YISRAEL KIRYAT SEFER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRITISH FRIENDS OF EZRAT YISRAEL KIRYAT SEFER as a grant recipient include THE HELPING FOUNDATION, THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD.
Shared trustees with funders
- DAVID NEUWIRTH — trustee here and at THE HELPING FOUNDATION
- DAVID NEUWIRTH — trustee here and at THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD
- REFOEL HALPERN — trustee here and at THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HELPING FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2.5m | Charitable donations |
| THE HELPING FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1.3m | |
| THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD | FY2024 | £400k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LPW LIMITED | 1 | £291k |
| CHARITWORTH LIMITED | 1 | £110k |
| THE RABBI MOSHE & LEAH DERMER FOUNDATION | 1 | £76k |
| THE SASTA FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| JEG TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £40k |
| UOHC FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £25k |
| MAYFAIR CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £21k |
| THE AA TRUST | 1 | £18k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF EZRAT YISRAEL KIRYAT SEFER | £4.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF THE CHAZON ISH INSTITUTIONS | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF CHATZER HAKODESH VIZNITZ | £998k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL ENGINEERS CENTRAL CHARITABLE TRUST | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ZOCHONIS CHARITABLE TRUST | £2.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE UK FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND | £136k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |