KOL MEDABER
Establishing and managing a matchmaking service for Jewish singles. We operate throughout England.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £25,566 at the end of the financial year, an increase from the previous year's £3,850. The trustees report that they retain reserves of at least £1,000 in current assets as necessary. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees retain reserves of at lease £1000 in current assets as necessary” — page 4
Trustees
- ISAAC STROM
- Mala Papier
- Miriam Bindiger
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £169k | £147k |
| 29/02/2024 | £45k | £44k |
| 31/01/2023 | £67k | £68k |
| 31/01/2022 | £59k | £58k |
| 31/01/2021 | £53k | £49k |
Common questions
Is KOL MEDABER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £25,566 at the end of the financial year, an increase from the previous year's £3,850. The trustees report that they retain reserves of at least £1,000 in current assets as necessary. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds KOL MEDABER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KOL MEDABER as a grant recipient include THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, LINGATE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE S AND Y CHARITABLE TRUST, BEDETEX LIMITED, MAYFAIR CHARITIES LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £400k | |
| LINGATE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £13k | |
| THE S AND Y CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £13k | |
| BEDETEX LIMITED | FY2022 | £7k | |
| THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £6k | |
| THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| MAYFAIR CHARITIES LIMITED | FY2025 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BENZI DUNNER SCHOOLS TRUST | 2 | £32k |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 1 | £158k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £143k |
| NASOD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £130k |
| SHULEM B. ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £108k |
| GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £106k |
| UNITED TALMUDICAL ASSOCIATES LTD | 1 | £51k |
| WISEHEIGHTS LIMITED | 1 | £50k |
Charities like this
- KOLLEL HACHODOSH
- ACADEMY FOR TALMUDICAL RESEARCH (KOLEL HARABANIM)
- THE KOLEL LIMITED
- KOLLEL AND CO LIMITED
- FRIENDS OF THE RABBINICAL COLLEGE KOL TORA JERUSALEM
- COLLEL CHIBATH YERUSHALAYIM, RABBI MEIR BAAL HANES TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOL MEDABER | £169k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KOLLEL HACHODOSH | £121k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ACADEMY FOR TALMUDICAL RESEARCH (KOLEL HARABANIM) | £593k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE KOLEL LIMITED | £136k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| KOLLEL AND CO LIMITED | £1.4m | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| FRIENDS OF THE RABBINICAL COLLEGE KOL TORA JERUSALEM | £148k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |