FRIENDS OF SHABBOS
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO SHALL BE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ORTHODOX JEWISH FAITH IN PARTICULAR BY PROVIDING GRANTS, RELIGIOUS REQUISITES, GROCERIES AND OTHER FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF SUCH ASSISTANCE TO ENABLE THEM TO CELEBRATE THE SABBATH AND OTHER JEWISH RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORTHODOX JEWISH LAW AND CUSTOM.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £8,219 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total expenditure of £34,859 against incoming resources of £26,640. The trustees note that the charity is entirely dependent on continuing grant aid for its going concern status. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £610 at the end of the period.
What the accounts disclose
“Revenue grants,legacies & donations 26,640”
“The trust general policy on reserves is to have sufficient funds to be able to meet its own targets on giving out grants.” — page 4
“The charity is entirely dependent on continuing grant aid and as a consequence the going concern basis is also dependent on the continuing grant aid.” — page 8
Trustees
- SHLOMO GROSSKOPFchair
- BOAZ KIND
- RABBI SHNEOR ZALMAN SUDAK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £27k | £35k |
| 31/03/2024 | £30k | £35k |
| 31/03/2023 | £21k | £16k |
| 31/03/2022 | £21k | £21k |
| 31/03/2021 | £26k | £18k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF SHABBOS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £8,219 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total expenditure of £34,859 against incoming resources of £26,640. The trustees note that the charity is entirely dependent on continuing grant aid for its going concern status. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £610 at the end of the period.