FRIENDS OF LEO BAECK HAIFA
UK based Friends of Leo Baeck Haifa (FOLBH) raises awareness and funds for the Leo Baeck Education Centre in Haifa, Israel. Founded in 1938 for children of the Holocaust, the pluralistic Leo Baeck Education Center, rooted in the humanistic values of Progressive Judaism is one of Israel's finest institutions of values-based academic excellence, community outreach and social action.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £7,258 at year-end, which the trustees describe as providing a sufficient margin of solvency for near-term operations. However, the filing notes that the charity's long-term viability depends on securing fresh grant funding and donations, with a warning that disruption to these streams could force a cessation of operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have agreed to have a minimum of £6,500 in the account at any given time to cover accounting expenses and any unforeseen smaller expenses that may occur from time to time.”
“The Trustees recognise however that these matters are inherently uncertain and should existing funding streams be disrupted or, additional funding not become available, the trustees may have no alternative but to cease operations” — page 13
Trustees
- DEBBIE BELLO
- GARY LIPMAN
- Jill Steene
- RABBI AARON GOLDSTEIN
- ROSALYN SCHOFIELD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £60k | £40k |
| 31/12/2024 | £65k | £83k |
| 31/12/2023 | £98k | £87k |
| 31/12/2022 | £33k | £46k |
| 31/12/2021 | £82k | £69k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF LEO BAECK HAIFA financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £7,258 at year-end, which the trustees describe as providing a sufficient margin of solvency for near-term operations. However, the filing notes that the charity's long-term viability depends on securing fresh grant funding and donations, with a warning that disruption to these streams could force a cessation of operations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.