KOLLEL GAON YAAKOV
Grant making charity in particular for educational expenditure, educational grants and relief of poverty grants
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE JEWISH RELIGIONRELIEF OF POVERTYPROMOTION OF ANY OTHER EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES SUCH AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT,PROVIDED THAT THEY ARE REGARDED AS CHARITABLE BY THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £19,962 at year-end, which the trustees consider an acceptable level given the nature of revenue receipts against grants payable. The charity aims to keep reserves as low as possible to maximize grant payouts, resulting in a policy of maintaining only a minimum practical reserve for seasonal donations. The trustees report that systems are in place to manage major operational and financial risks.
What the accounts disclose
“Fundraising costs of £78,475 (2024: £62,562) incurred during the year are as detailed in the notes to the accounts and relates to the very successful split the pot lottery operated by the charity that has increased donations immeasurably.” — page 6
“Mr Isaac Roberts, trustee of Kollel Gaon Yaakov is also a director of Danesway Estates Ltd & Daneswell Estates Ltd. During the year, they donated £8,250 and £2,500 respectively to the charity.” — page 19
“Mr Isaac Roberts, trustee of Kollel Gaon Yaakov is also a director of Danesway Estates Ltd. During the year, Danesway Estates Ltd lent a further £16,900 to the charity. This was all repaid during the year. At the year-end, £200 was still owing from a previous year.” — page 19
“Mr Isaac Roberts, trustee of Kollel Gaon Yaakov is also a director of Danesway Estates Ltd & Daneswell Estates Ltd. During the year, they donated £8,250 and £2,500 respectively to the charity.” — page 19
“Mr Isaac Roberts, trustee of Kollel Gaon Yaakov is also a director of Danesway Estates Ltd. During the year, Danesway Estates Ltd lent a further £16,900 to the charity. This was all repaid during the year. At the year-end, £200 was still owing from a previous year.” — page 19
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/11/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/11/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/11/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/11/2025)
Trustees
- AVIGDOR ROTH
- MARK YODAIKEN
- isaac roberts
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £773k | £767k |
| 30/11/2024 | £838k | £867k |
| 30/11/2023 | £827k | £786k |
| 30/11/2022 | £822k | £822k |
| 30/11/2021 | £666k | £674k |
Common questions
Is KOLLEL GAON YAAKOV financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £19,962 at year-end, which the trustees consider an acceptable level given the nature of revenue receipts against grants payable. The charity aims to keep reserves as low as possible to maximize grant payouts, resulting in a policy of maintaining only a minimum practical reserve for seasonal donations. The trustees report that systems are in place to manage major operational and financial risks. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds KOLLEL GAON YAAKOV?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KOLLEL GAON YAAKOV as a grant recipient include ZICHRON BARUCH, MOLE CHARITABLE TRUST, M O CHARITABLE TRUST, SHEMTOV CHARITABLE TRUST, HEARO TRUST FUND.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/04/2026 | £20k | Food Smart Families |
| Sport England | 21/07/2025 | £15k | Salford Squash Power |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/06/2024 | £20k | KGY 2024 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/04/2022 | £10k | Giving them a chance |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/02/2021 | £10k | Food Grants For Lockdown Version 2 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/10/2020 | £10k | Food parcels during Covid 19 second wave |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/02/2019 | £10k | Empowering Community Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/02/2016 | £10k | Building Leaders |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| H P CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £184k |
| THE JOSHUA TRUST | 1 | £165k |
| BROOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £138k |
| R S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £31k |
| THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY | 1 | £29k |
| POSSUK LIMITED | 1 | £28k |
| IGO FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| ELPOLD CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
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- KEHAL YISROEL D'CHASIDEI GUR
- THE KEBONY CHARITABLE TRUST
- CHAPEL & YORK UK FOUNDATION LIMITED
- KEHILAS KOL YAAKOV LIMITED
- THE KINGSGATE CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE CLARKSON FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOLLEL GAON YAAKOV | £773k | — | 0 | within | 10.2% | no doubt |
| KEHAL YISROEL D'CHASIDEI GUR | £882k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KEBONY CHARITABLE TRUST | £55k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHAPEL & YORK UK FOUNDATION LIMITED | £1.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| KEHILAS KOL YAAKOV LIMITED | £59k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KINGSGATE CHARITABLE TRUST | £47k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |