KOLLEL GAON YAAKOV
Grant making charity in particular for educational expenditure, educational grants and relief of poverty grants
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
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
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZICHRON BARUCH | FY2023 | £35k | Charitable grants |
| MOLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £30k | |
| ZICHRON BARUCH | FY2022 | £29k | Grant funding |
| M O CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £25k | |
| SHEMTOV CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | |
| HEARO TRUST FUND | FY2022 | £19k | Kollel Gaon Yaakov |
| HEARO TRUST FUND | FY2024 | £16k | Educational Grants |
| Leeds Jewish Educational Centre (aka) Leeds Kollel | FY2021 | £15k | Grant funding |
| HEARO TRUST FUND | FY2023 | £13k | Educational Grants |
| BEIS HAMEDRASH HECHODOSH | FY2024 | £13k | |
| BEIS HAMEDRASH HECHODOSH | FY2025 | £13k | |
| D & L TRUST FUND | FY2023 | £13k | |
| BEIS HAMEDRASH HECHODOSH | FY2022 | £8k | |
| MOLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| D & L TRUST FUND | FY2022 | £3k | |
| D & L TRUST FUND | FY2025 | £3k | |
| KOLLEL BINYAN SIMCHA | FY2025 | £3k | |
| BEIS HAMEDRASH HECHODOSH | FY2023 | £2k | |
| Leeds Jewish Educational Centre (aka) Leeds Kollel | FY2022 | £1k | Grants to institutions |
| EMES FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £0 | null |
| ZICHRON BARUCH | FY2024 | £0 | Grants to institutions |
| D & L TRUST FUND | FY2024 | £0 | |
| ZICHRON BARUCH | FY2025 | £0 | Education |
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 |