AIMING HIGH LONDON
-to enable disadvantaged children and young people, regardless of financial and social status, toparticipate in stimulating, lively out-of-school programmes at a minimal or no cost;-encourage children and young people to take part in healthy activities;-support individuals and families in crises through its small grants programme and voucher scheme.
Objects
THE TRUSTEES MUST APPLY THE INCOME OF THE CHARITY IN FURTHERING THE FOLLOWING OBJECTS ("THE OBJECTS"):(1) TO ADVANCE IN LIFE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH:(A) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE,DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;(B) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEMTO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.(2) SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AS ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OFENGLAND AND WALES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £22,003 at year-end, a decrease from £38,701 in the prior year. Total net assets fell to £91,344 as the charity incurred a net expenditure of £18,142 against income of £130,234. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“As at 31 July 2025 the charity held unrestricted reserves, being the net current assets of the charity, amounting to £22,003 (2024: £38,701).” — page 6
“During the year the charity paid out grants of £10,700 to Keren Yedidei Beis Viznitz Ltd. In the previous year, the charity lent £1,000 to Keren Habinyan Ltd. This is still outstanding at the year end.” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- PESACH AKIVA TAUBchair
- MIRIAM SHARF
- Yosef Shlomo Ganz
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £130k | £148k |
| 31/07/2024 | £123k | £116k |
| 31/07/2023 | £200k | £162k |
| 31/07/2022 | £267k | £280k |
| 31/07/2021 | £439k | £366k |
Common questions
Is AIMING HIGH LONDON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £22,003 at year-end, a decrease from £38,701 in the prior year. Total net assets fell to £91,344 as the charity incurred a net expenditure of £18,142 against income of £130,234. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds AIMING HIGH LONDON?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AIMING HIGH LONDON as a grant recipient include JEG TRUST LIMITED, KEHAL CHASIDEI WIZNITZ LIMITED, DAVID PEARLMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, CHASDEI DOV TRUST, SABENO LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEG TRUST LIMITED | FY2022 | £32k | |
| KEHAL CHASIDEI WIZNITZ LIMITED | FY2023 | £31k | Advancement of education |
| DAVID PEARLMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £20k | |
| KEHAL CHASIDEI WIZNITZ LIMITED | FY2024 | £19k | Social welfare |
| JEG TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £15k | |
| CHASDEI DOV TRUST | FY2021 | £11k | |
| CHASDEI DOV TRUST | FY2023 | £7k | |
| SABENO LIMITED | FY2021 | £5k | |
| PAGET C.I.O. | FY2022 | £1k | Advancement of Jewish religion and education, and for the prevention or relief of poverty |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/09/2021 | £10k | Healthy Kids |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/02/2020 | £10k | summer fun club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/08/2016 | £8k | Ballooning Higher - Honoring our 35 dedicated volunteers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/04/2016 | £10k | A.i.M. (Active Muscles) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/03/2015 | £10k | Woodwork Fun! |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/01/2014 | £10k | Aiming4Adventure |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE VERA WOLSTENCROFT CHILDREN AND ANIMAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £257k |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE BIRMINGHAM MOSQUE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £6k |
| BETTER COMMUNITY BUSINESS NETWORK LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
| RANDEREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE PAYBACK TIME TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| SKELTON BOUNTY | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- AIMING HIGHER FOR THE DISABLED COMMUNITY
- AGHOSH UK
- AMBERLIEGH
- Cramlington in the community
- WIGAN AND LEIGH COMMUNITY CHARITY
- HIMMAT LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIMING HIGH LONDON | £130k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| AIMING HIGHER FOR THE DISABLED COMMUNITY | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AGHOSH UK | £2.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AMBERLIEGH | £33k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Cramlington in the community | £85k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WIGAN AND LEIGH COMMUNITY CHARITY | £275k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |