MACHZIKEI LOMDEI TORAH
We support the charitable educational activities of the Talmudical College known as Beis Va'ad l'Bochurim and the institute of advanced Talmudical Studies known as Kollel Halocho, both under the guidance and direction of the spiritual rabbinical authority of Belz Machnovka, Jerusalem, Israel
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £11,302 for the period, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £40,892. The trustees consider these reserves sufficient to cover budgeted administrative costs, although they note the ideal level would be 12 months of such costs. The charity's gross income exceeded £250,000, triggering the requirement for an independent examination rather than a full audit.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider that the ideal level of reserves for the period ended 31 December 2024 would be 12 months of administrative costs.” — page 3
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- SAMUEL LIPSCHITZchair
- MALKY BRANDER
- MOSHE LEIB BRANDER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £973k | £962k |
| 31/03/2024 | £729k | £702k |
| 31/03/2023 | £608k | £621k |
| 31/03/2022 | £446k | £461k |
| 31/03/2021 | £316k | £317k |
Common questions
Is MACHZIKEI LOMDEI TORAH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £11,302 for the period, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £40,892. The trustees consider these reserves sufficient to cover budgeted administrative costs, although they note the ideal level would be 12 months of such costs. The charity's gross income exceeded £250,000, triggering the requirement for an independent examination rather than a full audit. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MACHZIKEI LOMDEI TORAH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MACHZIKEI LOMDEI TORAH as a grant recipient include YAD VOCHESSED ASSOCIATION LIMITED, SAND AND STARS TRUST, LOCALTRENT LIMITED, GROVEPALM LIMITED, THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAD VOCHESSED ASSOCIATION LIMITED | FY2023 | £64k | |
| YAD VOCHESSED ASSOCIATION LIMITED | FY2022 | £49k | |
| SAND AND STARS TRUST | FY2025 | £40k | |
| LOCALTRENT LIMITED | FY2025 | £34k | Orthodox Jewish education & religious studies |
| GROVEPALM LIMITED | FY2025 | £33k | |
| THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £31k | |
| MELCREN LIMITED | FY2025 | £28k | |
| GROVEPALM LIMITED | FY2024 | £28k | |
| SF FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £27k | |
| OLLINGHAM LIMITED | FY2023 | £25k | |
| GROVEPALM LIMITED | FY2023 | £20k | |
| YAD VOCHESSED ASSOCIATION LIMITED | FY2025 | £13k | |
| GEMILLAS LTD | FY2025 | £10k | |
| E AND E KERNKRAUT CHARITIES LIMITED | FY2024 | £10k | |
| SAMBER LIMITED | FY2025 | £10k | |
| E AND E KERNKRAUT CHARITIES LIMITED | FY2025 | £8k | |
| THE BENZI DUNNER SCHOOLS TRUST | FY2024 | £6k | |
| BARDYOV TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| STARVIEW CHARITY | FY2024 | £5k | |
| STARVIEW CHARITY | FY2025 | £5k | |
| STARVIEW CHARITY | FY2022 | £4k | |
| STARVIEW CHARITY | FY2023 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MAYFAIR CHARITIES LIMITED | 2 | £234k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £1.7m |
| UNITED TALMUDICAL ASSOCIATES LTD | 1 | £621k |
| SHEMTOV CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £357k |
| BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED | 1 | £318k |
| MOUNDFIELD CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £253k |
| YEDIDIM ASSOCIATION LTD | 1 | £103k |
| CROWNHOST LIMITED | 1 | £81k |
Charities like this
- MACHSIKEI YESHIVE
- KOLLEL D'CHASIDEI BELZ LTD
- MERCAZ HATORAH NETZACH YISROEL
- THE TALMUD TORAH MACHZIKEI HADASS TRUST
- KOLEL LHOROAH DCHASUDEI BELZ
- MACHON MAYIM CHAIM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MACHZIKEI LOMDEI TORAH | £973k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MACHSIKEI YESHIVE | £951k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| KOLLEL D'CHASIDEI BELZ LTD | £233k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MERCAZ HATORAH NETZACH YISROEL | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TALMUD TORAH MACHZIKEI HADASS TRUST | £768k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KOLEL LHOROAH DCHASUDEI BELZ | £232k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |