CHASDEI AHARON LIMITED
The prevention or relief of poverty in the UK and Israel by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need/ or charities or other orgnisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.The advancement of Jewish religion mainly, but not exclusively, through operating a synagogue, running regular lectures alongside other community services.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £29,779 for the year ended 28 February 2026, with total unrestricted funds carried forward of £100,415. The trustees report that actual reserves exceed their target figure, although they note that HM Revenue and Customs are investigating aspects of the charity's activities, creating a material uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“As such, the trustees do not engage professional fundraisers nor do they undertake public collections or cold calls.” — page 4
“The trustees consider that the ideal level of reserves as at 28 February 2026 would be 12 months of administrative costs.” — page 3
“HM Revenue and Customs are currently investigating certain aspects of the charity's activities. Formal assessments have not been raised. The trustees intend to challenge HM Revenue and Customs' position, however if it is upheld, it could result in substantial tax liabilities which could affect the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern.” — page 15
“HM Revenue and Customs are currently investigating certain aspects of the charity's activities. Formal assessments have not been raised. The trustees intend to challenge HM Revenue and Customs' position, however if it is upheld, it could result in substantial tax liabilities which could affect the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern.” — page 15
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 07512346
Company officers (Companies House)
- STERN, Joel on trustee list
- BARZESKY, Josef not on trustee list
- SCHWARTZ, Eli, Rabbi on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 28/02/2026)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2026 | £5.6m | £5.6m |
| 28/02/2025 | £3.6m | £3.5m |
| 29/02/2024 | £5.9m | £6.8m |
| 28/02/2023 | £7.3m | £6.8m |
| 28/02/2022 | £6.1m | £5.7m |
Common questions
Is CHASDEI AHARON LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £29,779 for the year ended 28 February 2026, with total unrestricted funds carried forward of £100,415. The trustees report that actual reserves exceed their target figure, although they note that HM Revenue and Customs are investigating aspects of the charity's activities, creating a material uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited.
Who funds CHASDEI AHARON LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHASDEI AHARON LIMITED as a grant recipient include CANNON CHARITABLE TRUST, START UPRIGHT, ZOREYA TZEDOKOS, THE MELOW CHARITABLE TRUST, HURDALE CHARITY LIMITED.
Shared trustees with funders
- JOEL STERN — trustee here and at CHASDEI SHOLOM
- RABBI ELI SCHWARTZ — trustee here and at CHASDEI SHOLOM
- RABBI ELI SCHWARTZ — trustee here and at CONGREGATION SHAREI SHOLOM TCHABE LIMITED
- RABBI ELI SCHWARTZ — trustee here and at START UPRIGHT
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/09/2024 | £19k | Bake; Pack and Make |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/05/2023 | £10k | Repurposed and Repackaged |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SF FOUNDATION | 2 | £99k |
| KYL CENTRAL SHUL TRUST | 2 | £67k |
| CHASEHAWK LIMITED | 2 | £57k |
| STARVIEW CHARITY | 2 | £35k |
| GIVE US A CHANCE | 2 | £35k |
| HAROFEH DONATIONS LIMITED | 2 | £32k |
| YAD VOCHESSED ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £650k |
| RIDGESAVE LIMITED | 1 | £504k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHASDEI AHARON LIMITED | £5.6m | — | 0 | above | 0.0% | material uncertainty |
| CHASDEI YITZOK CHARITIES LIMITED | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHASDEI MEIR | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MOSDOS TOLDOS ARON LIMITED | £1.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEIS AHARON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHASDEI UVOIS | £536k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |