AHAVAT HESED UK
As on charity objects
Objects
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ("OBJECTS") ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING : (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 ORTHODOX JEWISH RELIGION 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's unrestricted funds are overdrawn, with net liabilities standing at £58,727. The trustees note that the charity is mainly funded by an interest-free loan from a trustee who has agreed not to call in the loan to the detriment of the charity's cash flow.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil).” — page 18
“The charity received £540,773 (2024: £549,219) in donations during the year and £180 (2024: £50) in bank interest.” — page 6
“Currently, the fund is overdrawn, and the trustees are aware of the overdrawn nature of the fund.” — page 6
“Mr C Brenig is a trustee of Ahavat Hesed UK. During a previous year, Mr Brenig lent £10,000 to the charity on an interest free basis. This is still outstanding at the year end.” — page 20
“At the beginning of the year Mr S Sorotzkin, trustee of the charity was owed £51,495 by the charity. During the year, £9,121 was repaid, leaving a balance of £42,374 outstanding at the year end.” — page 20
“Mr C Brenig is a trustee of Ahavat Hesed UK. During a previous year, Mr Brenig lent £10,000 to the charity on an interest free basis. This is still outstanding at the year end.” — page 20
“At the beginning of the year Mr S Sorotzkin, trustee of the charity was owed £51,495 by the charity. During the year, £9,121 was repaid, leaving a balance of £42,374 outstanding at the year end.” — page 20
“Mr C Brenig is a trustee of Ahavat Hesed UK. During a previous year, Mr Brenig lent £10,000 to the charity on an interest free basis. This is still outstanding at the year end.” — page 20
“At the beginning of the year Mr S Sorotzkin, trustee of the charity was owed £51,495 by the charity. During the year, £9,121 was repaid, leaving a balance of £42,374 outstanding at the year end.” — page 20
“Mr C Brenig is a trustee of Ahavat Hesed UK. During a previous year, Mr Brenig lent £10,000 to the charity on an interest free basis. This is still outstanding at the year end.” — page 20
“At the beginning of the year Mr S Sorotzkin, trustee of the charity was owed £51,495 by the charity. During the year, £9,121 was repaid, leaving a balance of £42,374 outstanding at the year end.” — page 20
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 09379773 · Financial health read from its filings
Company officers (Companies House)
- ABUDARHAM, Malka Tamar on trustee list
- BRENIG, Chaim on trustee list
- SOROTZKIN, Steve on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/01/2025)
Trustees
- STEVE SOROTZKINchair
- CHAIM BRENIG
- MALKA TAMAR ABUDARHAM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £541k | £583k |
| 31/01/2024 | £549k | £506k |
| 31/01/2023 | £230k | £199k |
| 31/01/2022 | £107k | £197k |
| 31/01/2021 | £87k | £88k |
Common questions
Is AHAVAT HESED UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds are overdrawn, with net liabilities standing at £58,727. The trustees note that the charity is mainly funded by an interest-free loan from a trustee who has agreed not to call in the loan to the detriment of the charity's cash flow. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of AHAVAT HESED UK earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds AHAVAT HESED UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AHAVAT HESED UK as a grant recipient include ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED, B E PERL CHARITABLE TRUST, REIFER MEMORIAL LIMITED, THE VIVIENNE AND SAMUEL COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | FY2023 | £179k | |
| B E PERL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £25k | Grant funding of activities |
| REIFER MEMORIAL LIMITED | FY2025 | £15k | Grants for educational institutions |
| REIFER MEMORIAL LIMITED | FY2024 | £15k | Grants for the relief of poverty |
| THE VIVIENNE AND SAMUEL COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DONATING CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £903k |
| 4 CHARITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £476k |
| WISEHEIGHTS LIMITED | 1 | £160k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| HAROFEH DONATIONS LIMITED | 1 | £62k |
| BETTENHURST CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £47k |
| KEHAL YISROEL D'CHASIDEI GUR | 1 | £43k |
| DINA PERELMAN TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £40k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHAVAT HESED UK | £541k | Under £60,000 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| AMUD HACHESED TRUST | £318k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AHAVAT YISROEL UK | £1.6m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SHAHEED FOUNDATION UK | £78k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PRESTWICH AHAVAS CHESED | £78k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HUSSAIN AID | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |