ROUND ISLAND LTD

Registered charity 1151474 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The principal activity of the company in the year under review was that of advancement of education and religious practice in accordance with the teachings of the Orthodox Jewish faith and relief of poverty.

Objects

THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, SICKNESS AND INFIRMITY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT.THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ORTHODOX JEWISH RELIGION, ORTHODOX JEWISH EDUCATION AND EDUCATION IN GENERAL.SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AS ARE CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO ENGLISH LAW AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION DETERMINE.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · Get email alerts

Registered contact address: Hackney, London, England (from the postcode on the register)

Latest income
£479k
Latest spending
£251k
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The charity maintains a strong financial position with unrestricted reserves of £2,122,643, significantly exceeding its stated policy target of maintaining funds appropriate for future commitments and administrative costs. The entity operates on a going concern basis, supported by consistent rental income of £478,836 and a net surplus of £227,517 for the year. The trustees confirm adequate resources to continue operations, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to meet liabilities.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: to maintain unrestricted funds, at a level which the Trustees think appropriate considering the future commitments of the Charity and the likely administrative costs of the charity for the next year at a minimum. However, the long term target of the charity is to generate a large enough reserve surplus to allow the consistent and increasing distribution of funds to other organisations that match the charity's objectives. (reserves figure: £2.1m)
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, at a level which the Trustees think appropriate considering the future commitments of the Charity and the likely administrative costs of the charity for the next year at a minimum. However, the long term target of the charity is to generate a large enough reserve surplus to allow the consistent and increasing distribution of funds to other organisations that match the charity's objectives.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Peaktop Investments Ltd owes Round Island Ltd £392,221.
“As at 31st December 2025 Peaktop Investments Ltd, an associate company of Round Island Ltd, owes Round Island Ltd £392,221.” — page 23
“In addition, Round Island Ltd owes £456,106 to Mr I Reich, a Trustee of Round Island Ltd.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Round Island Ltd owes £456,106 to Mr I Reich, a Trustee.
“As at 31st December 2025 Peaktop Investments Ltd, an associate company of Round Island Ltd, owes Round Island Ltd £392,221.” — page 23
“In addition, Round Island Ltd owes £456,106 to Mr I Reich, a Trustee of Round Island Ltd.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Round Island Ltd owes £720,000 to Friends Of Sanz Institutions, £30,000 to K & K Estates Ltd and £345,500 to Gilderton Properties Ltd. Each shares a Trustee or Director with Round Island Ltd.
“As at 31st December 2025 Peaktop Investments Ltd, an associate company of Round Island Ltd, owes Round Island Ltd £392,221.” — page 23
“In addition, Round Island Ltd owes £456,106 to Mr I Reich, a Trustee of Round Island Ltd.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Venitt and Greaves. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)

Answers and figures the charity gave in Part A of its annual return to the Charity Commission. They are self-declared: not verified by the Commission or by this site. Only positive answers and figures are listed; items not listed are simply not shown.

Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025

  • Volunteers: 3

Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024

  • Volunteers: 3
  • Grant-making is its main activity

Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023

  • Volunteers: 3

Source: this charity’s annual returns on the Charity Commission register.

Property (HM Land Registry)

3 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (3 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£479k£251k
31/12/2024£499k£295k
31/12/2023£411k£281k
31/12/2022£445k£217k
31/12/2021£243k£69k

Common questions

Is ROUND ISLAND LTD financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity maintains a strong financial position with unrestricted reserves of £2,122,643, significantly exceeding its stated policy target of maintaining funds appropriate for future commitments and administrative costs. The entity operates on a going concern basis, supported by consistent rental income of £478,836 and a net surplus of £227,517 for the year. The trustees confirm adequate resources to continue operations, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to meet liabilities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Venitt and Greaves.

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CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
ROUND ISLAND LTD£479k—0above—no doubt
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REGALCREST TRUST LTD FY2025£346k—0unclear—no doubt
BERKTHORNE LTD FY2025£95k—0above—no doubt
MOWBRAY BUILDINGS LTD FY2025£2.2m—0above—no doubt
Anglican International Development Ltd FY2025£373k—0above—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.