BERKTHORNE LTD
The principal activities of the charitable company in the year under review were that of the advancement of education and religious practice in accordance with the teachings of the Orthodox Jewish faith and the relief of poverty.
Objects
1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ORTHODOX JEWISH RELIGION, ORTHODOX JEWISH EDUCATION AND EDUCATION IN GENERAL INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF GRANTS FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF EDUCATION1.2 THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, SICKNESS AND INFIRMITY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT1.3 SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AS ARE CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO ENGLISH LAW AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION DETERMINE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £394,286, an increase from the previous year's £340,545. The trustees report a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, despite a deficiency in net current assets due to ongoing community support. The charity is funded by donations and makes grants to educational institutions and those in need of poverty relief.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level which will not impinge on its ability to support Charitable institutions.” — page 4
“Included in other creditors is £21,240 (2024: £9,870) due to companies in which some of the trustees of the charity are also directors.” — page 15
“During the year the charity received donations of £5,000 from a company that one of the directors is a close family member of some of the trustees” — page 16
“Included in other creditors is £21,240 (2024: £9,870) due to companies in which some of the trustees of the charity are also directors.” — page 15
“During the year the charity received donations of £5,000 from a company that one of the directors is a close family member of some of the trustees” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £95k | £41k |
| 31/05/2024 | £18k | £17k |
| 31/05/2023 | £17k | £15k |
| 31/05/2022 | £14k | £26k |
| 31/05/2021 | £13k | £14k |
Common questions
Is BERKTHORNE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £394,286, an increase from the previous year's £340,545. The trustees report a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, despite a deficiency in net current assets due to ongoing community support. The charity is funded by donations and makes grants to educational institutions and those in need of poverty relief. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.