BNOS YISROEL SCHOOL MANCHESTER
Bnos Yisroel Schools provides a Jewish education, based on Torah values, at primary and secondary level for girls from the orthodox Jewish community together with a secular education, based on the National Curriculum. Building confidence by developing the individual skills and talents of each child prepares pupils to take an active role in their community and contribute to the world around them.
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THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION ACCORDING TO THE TENETS OF THE ORTHODOX JEWISH RELIGION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £507,938 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £1,244,965. The trustees note that free reserves stood at £241,539, which is below their stated policy target of maintaining not less than three months' expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Childcare income was £2,192,315 (2024: £1,827,924).” — page 6
“the level of free reserves, being those not tied up in fixed assets, would ideally be maintained at not less than three months' expenditure”
“The charity paid £108,192 during the year to Bnos Yisroel Organisation in respect of rental of the school building. Mr M Brunner trustee of the charity is a director of Bnos Yisroel Organisation.” — page 27
“Mrs C M Melul is the spouse of one of the trustees of the charity. Mrs Melul is employed by the charity and received a wage of £7,543 during this year.” — page 27
“The charity paid £108,192 during the year to Bnos Yisroel Organisation in respect of rental of the school building. Mr M Brunner trustee of the charity is a director of Bnos Yisroel Organisation.” — page 27
“Mrs C M Melul is the spouse of one of the trustees of the charity. Mrs Melul is employed by the charity and received a wage of £7,543 during this year.” — page 27
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Inspection and regulatory ratings
- Ofsted — Bnos Yisroel School Manchester: Requires improvement
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- 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
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £3.6m | £3.1m |
| 31/08/2024 | £2.9m | £2.9m |
| 31/08/2023 | £2.9m | £2.6m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.6m | £2.5m |
| 31/08/2021 | £2.4m | £2.4m |
Common questions
Is BNOS YISROEL SCHOOL MANCHESTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £507,938 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £1,244,965. The trustees note that free reserves stood at £241,539, which is below their stated policy target of maintaining not less than three months' expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Haffner Hoff Auditors Ltd.
Who funds BNOS YISROEL SCHOOL MANCHESTER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BNOS YISROEL SCHOOL MANCHESTER as a grant recipient include THE BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BENZI DUNNER SCHOOLS TRUST | 2 | £45k |
| THE RAPHAEL FRESHWATER MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION | 1 | £6.0m |
| MAYFAIR CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £800k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £174k |
| DELAPAGE LIMITED | 1 | £100k |
| MANOE FAMILY | 1 | £60k |
| STERVON LTD | 1 | £58k |
| RAVENSIDE TRUST | 1 | £45k |
Charities like this
- THE NORTH CHESHIRE JEWISH PRIMARY SCHOOL TRUST
- YESODEY HATORAH PRIMARY GIRLS SCHOOL TRUST
- BROUGHTON JEWISH PRIMARY SCHOOL (OHEL MOSHE YITSCHOK)
- GATESHEAD JEWISH BOARDING SCHOOL
- JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
- BEIS CHINUCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNOS YISROEL SCHOOL MANCHESTER | £3.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NORTH CHESHIRE JEWISH PRIMARY SCHOOL TRUST | £295k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YESODEY HATORAH PRIMARY GIRLS SCHOOL TRUST | £375k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BROUGHTON JEWISH PRIMARY SCHOOL (OHEL MOSHE YITSCHOK) | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GATESHEAD JEWISH BOARDING SCHOOL | £650k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS | £879k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |