BESIYATA
To promote the education of people of all ages around the world including awarding grants and scholarships, the prevention and relief of poverty by providing loans and grants to individuals and organisations, advancing the Orthodox Jewish religion in accordance with the Shulchan Aruch ( Code of Jewish Law), protecting the physical and mental health of the sufferers of any medical condition.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £496,205, which the trustees consider an acceptable level given the nature of revenue receipts against grants payable. The charity reported a net income of £32,649 for the year, supported by donations and investment income, with total funds increasing to £536,204. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees have resolved to maintain a reserve roughly equal to the net current assets of the charity.”
“During the year, donations totalling £94,600 were received from related parties.” — page 18
“During the year, Prime Bake Ltd lent £180,000 to the charity on an interest free basis, this was repaid in full during the year.” — page 18
“During the year, donations totalling £94,600 were received from related parties.” — page 18
“During the year, Prime Bake Ltd lent £180,000 to the charity on an interest free basis, this was repaid in full during the year.” — page 18
Trustees
- JOHN SAM ROSEchair
- DAVID ROSE
- MORRIS ROSE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £129k | £96k |
| 31/07/2024 | £316k | £111k |
| 31/07/2023 | £152k | £281k |
| 31/07/2022 | £308k | £189k |
| 31/07/2021 | £173k | £113k |
Common questions
Is BESIYATA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £496,205, which the trustees consider an acceptable level given the nature of revenue receipts against grants payable. The charity reported a net income of £32,649 for the year, supported by donations and investment income, with total funds increasing to £536,204. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MANOE FAMILY | 2 | £24k |
| LUBAVITCH EDUCATION TRUST | 1 | — |
| EZER VIZNITZ FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.7m |
| THREE PILLARS TRUST | 1 | £1.2m |
| DOVER SHOLEM COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £822k |
| THE TALMUD TORAH MACHZIKEI HADASS TRUST | 1 | £677k |
| UNITED TALMUDICAL ASSOCIATES LTD | 1 | £660k |
| BELZ FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £621k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BESIYATA | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BINYEN TORAH LIMITED | £984k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| AHAVAS CHESED TRUST | £4.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SEAEM | £201k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| HEARO TRUST FUND | £456k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BEREST CHARITIES | £214k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |