AIM HABONIM
Running and maintaining a school for severely disabled children and an integrated nursery.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £166,148 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted funds amounting to £1,563,231. Although the charity had net current liabilities of £88,356 at year-end, the trustees are confident the charity will continue for the foreseeable future, noting that the liabilities were primarily due to a large VAT creditor and payroll which have since been paid. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate and identified no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“Mr P Heimann, trustee of Aim Habonim, is also the director and shareholder of Clarity Mcr Limited. During the year Clarity Mcr Limited donated £20,000 to the school.” — page 25
“Mr J Levin, trustee of Aim Habonim, is also the director and shareholder of Profil Property Limited. During the year Profil Property Limited donated £120,000 to the school.” — page 25
“Mr P Heimann, trustee of Aim Habonim, is also the director and shareholder of Clarity Mcr Limited. During the year Clarity Mcr Limited donated £20,000 to the school.” — page 25
“Mr J Levin, trustee of Aim Habonim, is also the director and shareholder of Profil Property Limited. During the year Profil Property Limited donated £120,000 to the school.” — page 25
“Mr P Heimann, trustee of Aim Habonim, is also the director and shareholder of Clarity Mcr Limited. During the year Clarity Mcr Limited donated £20,000 to the school.” — page 25
“Mr J Levin, trustee of Aim Habonim, is also the director and shareholder of Profil Property Limited. During the year Profil Property Limited donated £120,000 to the school.” — page 25
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- PHILIP HEIMANchair
- DAVID LEAMAN
- Jakow Levin
- Simon Finiasz
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £3.6m | £3.5m |
| 31/08/2024 | £2.9m | £3.1m |
| 31/08/2023 | £2.5m | £2.3m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.2m | £2.2m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.8m | £1.8m |
Common questions
Is AIM HABONIM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £166,148 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted funds amounting to £1,563,231. Although the charity had net current liabilities of £88,356 at year-end, the trustees are confident the charity will continue for the foreseeable future, noting that the liabilities were primarily due to a large VAT creditor and payroll which have since been paid. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate and identified no material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Haffner Hoff Auditors Ltd.
Who funds AIM HABONIM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AIM HABONIM as a grant recipient include THE BAILY THOMAS CHARITABLE FUND, BEAULAND LIMITED, MW (GK) FOUNDATION, PARKWATER FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BAILY THOMAS CHARITABLE FUND | FY2025 | £20k | General Grant |
| BEAULAND LIMITED | FY2023 | £15k | |
| BEAULAND LIMITED | FY2022 | £10k | relief of poverty, relief of those in need by reason of ill health or disability, the advancement of Jewish religion and the advancement of Jewish religious edu |
| MW (GK) FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | |
| BEAULAND LIMITED | FY2024 | £2k | relief of poverty, relief of those in need by reason of ill health or disability, the advancement of Jewish religion and the advancement of Jewish religious edu |
| BEAULAND LIMITED | FY2025 | £550 | relief of poverty, relief of those in need by reason of ill health or disability, the advancement of Jewish religion and the advancement of Jewish religious edu |
| PARKWATER FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LUBAVITCH EDUCATION TRUST | 1 | — |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £5.5m |
| BM ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 1 | £631k |
| JNF CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £401k |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £377k |
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £222k |
| D T F LIMITED | 1 | £211k |
| MERCAZ TORAH VECHESED LIMITED | 1 | £50k |
Charities like this
- Haskel School
- BELMONT-BIRKLANDS SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- HASMONEAN HIGH SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST
- OYY LUBAVITCH BOYS SCHOOL
- ACADEMY FOR TALMUDICAL RESEARCH (KOLEL HARABANIM)
- YESODEY HATORAH NURSERY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIM HABONIM | £3.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Haskel School | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| BELMONT-BIRKLANDS SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £2.1m | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| HASMONEAN HIGH SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST | £6.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OYY LUBAVITCH BOYS SCHOOL | £383k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| ACADEMY FOR TALMUDICAL RESEARCH (KOLEL HARABANIM) | £593k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |