KESHET DIVERSITY UK
KeshetUK exists so that no one should be forced to choose between their LGBT plus and Jewish identity. We engage with schools, youth and young adult organisations, synagogues, and community organisations to ensure that Jewish LGBT plus people and their families are included throughout Jewish life in the UK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a financial surplus of £13,787 and unrestricted reserves of £82,388. The trustees report that these reserves cover over five months of expenditure, meeting the new policy target of 4-6 months. The charity acknowledges challenges from the cost of living crisis and reduced grant income but confirms it has sufficient resources to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“The Directors have established a new reserves policy in March 2025 that requires the charity to hold reserves equivalent to 4-6 months’ expenditure”
Trustees
- Adam Isacc Freedman
- Dr Joanna Ziff
- Ella Rose
- Gemma Meryl Green
- Matthew Lewis
- Robin Moss
- Stephanie Saffer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £209k | £196k |
| 31/08/2024 | £197k | £204k |
| 31/08/2023 | £183k | £188k |
| 31/08/2022 | £145k | £169k |
| 31/08/2021 | £114k | £115k |
Common questions
Is KESHET DIVERSITY UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a financial surplus of £13,787 and unrestricted reserves of £82,388. The trustees report that these reserves cover over five months of expenditure, meeting the new policy target of 4-6 months. The charity acknowledges challenges from the cost of living crisis and reduced grant income but confirms it has sufficient resources to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds KESHET DIVERSITY UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KESHET DIVERSITY UK as a grant recipient include THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT), REUBEN FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £50k | Core funding |
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | FY2025 | £4k | funding towards the Schools Outreach programme implementation of projects |
| REUBEN FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | FY2022 | £2k | funding towards the implementation of projects, ranging from staff time to curriculum session preparation, marketing, training and strategy development |
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | FY2023 | £2k | funding towards the implementation of projects, ranging from staff time to curriculum developments costs, session preparation, marketing, training and strategy |