BRITISH FRIENDS OF THE ART MUSEUMS OF ISRAEL
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £887,587, while total funds reached £15,767,850, supported by a net movement in funds of £795,997. The charity reports a strong financial position with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Reserves are monitored against short-term cash-flow needs and grant-making requirements rather than a fixed policy target.
What the accounts disclose
“During the current and previous financial years, donations were made to the charity by its Trustees in the ordinary course of business. No other related party transactions existed in the current or previous financial year.” — page 32
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Mrs Pamela Crystal — Co-Chairman
- Mr Poju Zabludowicz — Co-Chairman
- Mrs Fiona Amitai — Co-Vice Chairman
- Mrs Alice Black — Co-Vice Chairman
- Mrs Michelle Hyman — Chief Operating Officer
- Ms Maia Morgensztern — Head of Cultural Programme
- Ms Sandra Lawson — Head of Corporate Sponsorship
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/02/2025)
Trustees
- CHAIM ZABLUDOWICZchair
- Brian Jack Markeson
- Catherine Martha Wills
- EDWARD MICHAEL LEE
- Giorgina Djanogly
- Pamela Crystal
- THE HON MARION NAGGAR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.7m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.7m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.2m | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2022 | £562k | £948k |
| 31/03/2021 | £720k | £943k |
Common questions
Is BRITISH FRIENDS OF THE ART MUSEUMS OF ISRAEL financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £887,587, while total funds reached £15,767,850, supported by a net movement in funds of £795,997. The charity reports a strong financial position with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Reserves are monitored against short-term cash-flow needs and grant-making requirements rather than a fixed policy target. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Kreston Reeves LLP.
Who funds BRITISH FRIENDS OF THE ART MUSEUMS OF ISRAEL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRITISH FRIENDS OF THE ART MUSEUMS OF ISRAEL as a grant recipient include THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £4k |
| THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | — |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SCHREIBER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £388k |
| DONATING CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £82k |
| THE DYNA AND FALA WEINSTOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE E C SOSNOW CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| MAYFAIR CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £21k |
| THE STELLA AND ALEXANDER MARGULIES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| BETTENHURST CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £0 |