TOMCHAI TORAH B'AM YISROEL (T.T.B.Y.)
The charity's objects are to advance and further scholarship and education amongst the members of the Orthodox Jewish faith, in the furtherance of its religion , by supporting the advancement of education , in training future rabbis, judges , and well educated Community leaders and knowledgeable laymen .
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ORTHODOX JEWISH FAITH PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY SUPPORTING JEWISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £90,899, funded entirely by voluntary donations of £381,310 which were largely distributed as grants. The trustees report that funds are sufficient for medium-term operations but note that further support would be needed in the longer term if current support ceases. No staff costs were incurred, and administration expenses were kept to a minimum.
What the accounts disclose
“Total incoming resources during the year amounted to £381,310 (2024 £342,521) which is attributable to donations received” — page 5
“The policy of the charity is to maximize the funds that it raises so that it can continue to meet its aims and objectives in the future” — page 5
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
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
Trustees
- BARUCH DAVIDOVITSchair
- Avraham Eliezer Weinberg
- MAURICE MARGULIES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £381k | £370k |
| 31/03/2024 | £343k | £345k |
| 31/03/2023 | £269k | £265k |
| 31/03/2022 | £92k | £108k |
| 31/03/2021 | £42k | £31k |
Common questions
Is TOMCHAI TORAH B'AM YISROEL (T.T.B.Y.) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £90,899, funded entirely by voluntary donations of £381,310 which were largely distributed as grants. The trustees report that funds are sufficient for medium-term operations but note that further support would be needed in the longer term if current support ceases. No staff costs were incurred, and administration expenses were kept to a minimum. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TOMCHAI TORAH B'AM YISROEL (T.T.B.Y.)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TOMCHAI TORAH B'AM YISROEL (T.T.B.Y.) as a grant recipient include WYCHDALE LIMITED, NUCHEM AND REISEL SCHLAFF MEMORIAL FUND LIMITED, YESBE LIMITED, COMET CHARITIES LTD, MYR CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WYCHDALE LIMITED | FY2024 | £80k | |
| WYCHDALE LIMITED | FY2025 | £78k | Advancement of religion |
| NUCHEM AND REISEL SCHLAFF MEMORIAL FUND LIMITED | FY2023 | £53k | Advancement of education |
| NUCHEM AND REISEL SCHLAFF MEMORIAL FUND LIMITED | FY2025 | £49k | Advancement of education |
| YESBE LIMITED | FY2025 | £39k | Advancement of education |
| NUCHEM AND REISEL SCHLAFF MEMORIAL FUND LIMITED | FY2024 | £26k | Advancement of education |
| COMET CHARITIES LTD | FY2024 | £20k | |
| MYR CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £10k | |
| MYR CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| MYR CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £9k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MOLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £315k |
| DELAPAGE LIMITED | 1 | £100k |
| UNITED TALMUDICAL ASSOCIATES LTD | 1 | £91k |
| BAIS KOLSHIN | 1 | £52k |
| THE B S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £51k |
| THE BLUSTON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £50k |
| FOUNTAIN OF CHESSED LIMITED | 1 | £41k |
| ZOREYA TZEDOKOS | 1 | £37k |
Charities like this
- THE SHAAREI TORAH TRUST
- TOMCHEI AVREICHIM
- KOLEL TORAH VYIREH LTD
- TOIREM
- KOLLEL SHAAREI HALACHA
- THE TORAH LEARNING CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOMCHAI TORAH B'AM YISROEL (T.T.B.Y.) | £381k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SHAAREI TORAH TRUST | £961k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TOMCHEI AVREICHIM | £117k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KOLEL TORAH VYIREH LTD | £429k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TOIREM | £5.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KOLLEL SHAAREI HALACHA | £74k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |