AHAVAS YISROEL (GATESHEAD)
Social activities towards families or young people on low income to provide them with incentives to further their studies. The charity also operates a synagogue.
Objects
1. FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AROUND THE WORLD IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING AWARDING TO SUCH PERSONS SCHOLARSHIPS, MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES OR GRANTS; OR BY GRANTS TO CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE THAT PROVIDE EDUCATION.2. THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BY PROVIDING: GRANTS OR LOANS TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.3. TO ADVANCE THE ORTHODOX JEWISH RELIGION WORLDWIDE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CODE OF JEWISH LAW (SHULCHAN ARUCH).4. ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £4,129 for the year ended 30 November 2024, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Total income from donations was £44,916, while total charitable expenditure amounted to £49,045. The trustees maintain unrestricted reserves of £18,764, noting a policy to keep reserves as low as possible to maximize grant payments.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Trustees
- Isaac Cohenchair
- MOSHE COHEN
- Yehuda Posen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £56k | £50k |
| 30/11/2024 | £45k | £49k |
| 30/11/2023 | £76k | £62k |
| 30/11/2022 | £78k | £83k |
| 30/11/2021 | £32k | £64k |
Common questions
Is AHAVAS YISROEL (GATESHEAD) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £4,129 for the year ended 30 November 2024, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Total income from donations was £44,916, while total charitable expenditure amounted to £49,045. The trustees maintain unrestricted reserves of £18,764, noting a policy to keep reserves as low as possible to maximize grant payments. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/04/2026 | £20k | Project: Establish Soup Kitchen |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/12/2024 | £20k | Funding for new flooring and upgrades for the disabled |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/08/2023 | £10k | Ahavas Yisroel Centre Furnishings |