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THE FRIENDS OF BRODETSKY

Registered charity 1177582 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Friends of Brodetsky raises funds to support and enhance educational activities at Brodetsky Primary School, Leeds. These funds are used to further the understanding of Jewish culture and ethos at the school. The charity also co-ordinates general fund rising in the Jewish community associated with the School.

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Latest income
£202k
Latest spending
£440k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £238,011 for the year, driven by significant donations to affiliated schools. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves decreased from £465,653 to £227,642, though the trustees maintain a reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: minimum 25% of income received in the previous 12 months (held: £228k)
“Trustees consider this aspirational objective met if reserves are a minimum 25% of income received in the previous 12 months.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations to Leeds Jewish Free School of £132,500. The Trustees, Cllr D Cohen, Mr H Cohen and Dr J Broch are directors and trustees of Leeds Jewish Free School.
“The Trustees, Cllr D Cohen, Mr H Cohen (retired Sept 2025) and Dr J Broch are directors and trustees of Leeds Jewish Free School, an exempt charity regulated by the Secretary of State for Education. In the accounting year a donation of £132,500 was made to the school (2024 £22,000).” — page 11
“The Trustees Cllr D Cohen Mr H Cohen and Dr J Broch are Trustees of Brodetsky Jewish Primary Schools Foundation Trust a registered charitable company which received a donation of £1,654 in the year (2024: £1,525).” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations to Brodetsky Jewish Primary Schools Foundation Trust of £1,654. The Trustees Cllr D Cohen, Mr H Cohen and Dr J Broch are Trustees of this entity.
“The Trustees, Cllr D Cohen, Mr H Cohen (retired Sept 2025) and Dr J Broch are directors and trustees of Leeds Jewish Free School, an exempt charity regulated by the Secretary of State for Education. In the accounting year a donation of £132,500 was made to the school (2024 £22,000).” — page 11
“The Trustees Cllr D Cohen Mr H Cohen and Dr J Broch are Trustees of Brodetsky Jewish Primary Schools Foundation Trust a registered charitable company which received a donation of £1,654 in the year (2024: £1,525).” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Leeds City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£202k£440k
31/08/2024£153k£46k
31/08/2023£150k£205k
31/08/2022£400k£220k
31/08/2021£292k£190k

Common questions

Is THE FRIENDS OF BRODETSKY financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £238,011 for the year, driven by significant donations to affiliated schools. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves decreased from £465,653 to £227,642, though the trustees maintain a reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.