CHANA CHARITY LTD
CHANA is a non-profit organisation set up to provide support and up-to-date medical information to couples in the Jewish Community and their extended families who experience difficulties with fertility. CHANA aims to raise awareness in the community and help reduce the stigma and isolation so often felt by those challenged with infertility.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves of £307,750 were held at year-end, which the trustees confirm covers three months of running costs and exceeds their stated policy target. The charity reported a net income surplus of £65,783 for the year, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £1,545,830. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to build up reserves to a level of at least 3 months running costs.” — page 6
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Carolyn Cohen — Honorary Executive Director
- Ari Blair — Chief Operating Officer
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 01/10/2025)
Trustees
- Bernard Groszman
- DAVID RABSON
- Elisabeth Morris
- MARTIN STIMLER
- URI GOLDBERG
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2025 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
| 01/10/2024 | £1.7m | £1.5m |
| 01/10/2023 | £1.6m | £1.4m |
| 30/09/2022 | £1.5m | £1.1m |
| 30/09/2021 | £465k | £625k |
Common questions
Is CHANA CHARITY LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves of £307,750 were held at year-end, which the trustees confirm covers three months of running costs and exceeds their stated policy target. The charity reported a net income surplus of £65,783 for the year, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £1,545,830. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Melinek Fine LLP.
Who funds CHANA CHARITY LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHANA CHARITY LTD as a grant recipient include ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED, INVESTREAM CHARITABLE TRUST, THE KASNER CHARITABLE TRUST, DAVID TANNEN CHARITABLE TRUST, LPW LIMITED.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/04/2022 | £10k | Supporting Mental Health in response to Reproductive Challenges from Covid-19 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/01/2019 | £9k | The Chana Un-Expected Webinar Series |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £63k |
| THE CHARLES WOLFSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £287k |
| JNF CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £222k |
| BEAULAND LIMITED | 1 | £151k |
| THE RICHARD HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £115k |
| THE RUBIN FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| WALTERS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £86k |
| THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHANA CHARITY LTD | £1.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| LEV CHAIM | £192k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GEMACH LTD | £7.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ACHEINU CANCER SUPPORT | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHAI-LIFELINE CANCER CARE | £4.2m | £140,001 - £150,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GIVE US A CHANCE | £567k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |