BRITISH FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS KODSHIM
As detailed in the charity objects
Objects
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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds net current liabilities of £497, resulting in unrestricted reserves of negative £497. The trustees consider this balance acceptable given the limited financial obligations and the nature of revenue receipts against grants payable. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the financial statements.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees have resolved to maintain a minimum reserve in line with minimal obligations to pay out any grants.”
“Mr Y Kramer & Mr B Greenbaum, trustees of the charity are also directors of Workzone Manchester Ltd. During the year Workzone Manchester Ltd donated £1,000 to the charity.” — page 14
“American Friends of Yeshivas Kodshim is a related party by virtue of having a trustee in common with this charity. The charity paid grants of £88,750 to Yeshivas Kodshim during the year (2024: 72,600).” — page 14
“Mr Y Kramer & Mr B Greenbaum, trustees of the charity are also directors of Workzone Manchester Ltd. During the year Workzone Manchester Ltd donated £1,000 to the charity.” — page 14
“American Friends of Yeshivas Kodshim is a related party by virtue of having a trustee in common with this charity. The charity paid grants of £88,750 to Yeshivas Kodshim during the year (2024: 72,600).” — page 14
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 28/02/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 29/02/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 28/02/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- YITZCHOK KRAMERchair
- BILL GREENBAUM
- Tzvi Kaplan
- YISROEL MEIR COHEN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £89k | £89k |
| 29/02/2024 | £72k | £73k |
| 28/02/2023 | £93k | £97k |
| 28/02/2022 | £57k | £70k |
| 28/02/2021 | £67k | £48k |
Common questions
Is BRITISH FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS KODSHIM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds net current liabilities of £497, resulting in unrestricted reserves of negative £497. The trustees consider this balance acceptable given the limited financial obligations and the nature of revenue receipts against grants payable. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the financial statements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BRITISH FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS KODSHIM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRITISH FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS KODSHIM as a grant recipient include COMET CHARITIES LTD, ROYALHEATH CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMET CHARITIES LTD | FY2022 | £21k | |
| ROYALHEATH CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 2 | £1.0m |
| LATATE LIMITED | 2 | £380k |
| EASTWOOD PROVINCIAL ESTATES LIMITED | 1 | £826k |
| BETTENHURST CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £284k |
| LELOK LIMITED | 1 | £113k |
| THE KNIGHTLAND FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
| CHASEHAWK LIMITED | 1 | £66k |
| SABENO LIMITED | 1 | £64k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS KODSHIM | £89k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS SHAAREI CHOCHMO | £661k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| FRIENDS OF YESHIVAT LOMDEI TORAH | £33k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF IGUD HAKOLELIM B'YERUSHALAYIM | £445k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| HELP ANIYIM | £477k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF THE YESHIVAT SHAAR HASHAMAYIM | £27k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |