EMES FOUNDATION
Grants were made in line with the stated objects of the charity and were for educational or relief of poverty purposes.
Objects
(I) 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;(II) 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;(III) TO ADVANCE THE JEWISH RELIGION AND CULTURE WORLDWIDE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CODE OF JEWISH LAW (SHULCHAN ARUCH).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net current liability position of £22,108, with total unrestricted funds of £504,669. The trustees confirm the charity will continue for the foreseeable future, relying on loans from trustees which will not be called in to the detriment of cash flow. The charity received £333,601 in donations and generated £62,443 in investment income, resulting in a net income increase of £39,752 for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees have resolved to maintain a minimum reserve roughly equal to the net current assets of the charity.”
“Mrs H Emanuel a close relative of Mr Y Emanuel donated £6,000 to Emes Foundation during the year. Additionally, £18,750 was received in donations from various companies with directorship from close family members.” — page 22
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- ALAIN ILAN STERNchair
- HANNAH STERN
- SYLVIA EMANUEL
- Yona Emanuel
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £396k | £356k |
| 31/03/2024 | £252k | £290k |
| 31/03/2023 | £243k | £319k |
| 31/03/2022 | £248k | £278k |
| 31/03/2021 | £282k | £181k |
Common questions
Is EMES FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net current liability position of £22,108, with total unrestricted funds of £504,669. The trustees confirm the charity will continue for the foreseeable future, relying on loans from trustees which will not be called in to the detriment of cash flow. The charity received £333,601 in donations and generated £62,443 in investment income, resulting in a net income increase of £39,752 for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds EMES FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EMES FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD | FY2024 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DEBMAR BENEVOLENT TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £391k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMES FOUNDATION | £396k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EMMES FOUNDATION | £139k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EMET FOUNDATION | £140k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EMAN LEGACY | £1.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ELEM CHARITABLE TRUST | £88k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THAMES FOUNDATION | £524k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |