KOLEL IYUN
The objectives of the Charity are the advancement and furtherance of the Jewish religion, Jewish education and the alleviation of poverty among the Jewish community.The Charity runs an academy for the learning of higher Rabbinical studies and Jewish learning and particularly for the education of young men from the UK. The Charity also provides Grants for students.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY SHALL BE(I) THE ADVANCEMENT OF ORTHODOX JEWISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PRIMARILYBUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY MANAGING AND MAINTAINING THE INSTITUTE(II) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ORTHODOX JEWISH FAITH(II) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY SICKNESS AND INFIRMITY AMONGST MEMBERS OF THEJEWISH FAITH AND(IV) SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AS ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AND ARE CHARITABLEACCORDING TO ENGLISH LAW
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £7,171 as of 31 March 2025, an increase from the previous year's £1,221. The charity reported total income of £25,400 and charitable expenditure of £19,450, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserve of the charity, at a level which the Trustees think appropriate after considering the future commitments of the charity and the likely administrative costs of the charity for the next year.” — page 4
“Included in the financial statements are charitable donations totalling £15,000 received from a company with trustees in common with trustees of the charity.” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2021
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Bernard Margulies
- Evelyn Hoffman
- Michael Gluck
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £25k | £19k |
| 31/03/2024 | £29k | £24k |
| 31/03/2023 | £3k | £3k |
| 31/03/2022 | £9k | £12k |
| 31/03/2021 | £28k | £30k |
Common questions
Is KOLEL IYUN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £7,171 as of 31 March 2025, an increase from the previous year's £1,221. The charity reported total income of £25,400 and charitable expenditure of £19,450, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds KOLEL IYUN?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KOLEL IYUN as a grant recipient include THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £41k | |
| THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £18k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| RIDGESAVE LIMITED | 2 | £164k |
| DOVER SHOLEM COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £561k |
| BELZ FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £159k |
| BEFORE TRUST | 1 | £158k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £102k |
| FRIENDS OF ACHIEZER ARAD | 1 | £77k |
| KEREN ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £50k |
| THE TALMUD TORAH MACHZIKEI HADASS TRUST | 1 | £45k |
Charities like this
- KOLLEL SHAAREI HALACHA
- KOLLEL MISHKON YAKOV
- HADERECH
- KOLLEL SHAS YIDEN C.I.O.
- KOLEL BELZ MACHNOVKEH LIMITED
- KOLEL TORAH VYIREH LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOLEL IYUN | £25k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KOLLEL SHAAREI HALACHA | £74k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KOLLEL MISHKON YAKOV | £478k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HADERECH | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KOLLEL SHAS YIDEN C.I.O. | £263k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KOLEL BELZ MACHNOVKEH LIMITED | £79k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |