CONVALESCENT RETREAT LIMITED
As detailed in the charity objects
Objects
1. THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH GENERALLY OF JEWISH WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND IN PARTICULAR THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF JEWISH MOTHERS RECOVERING FROM CHILDBIRTH BY THE PROVISION OF A MOTHER AND BABY HOME;2. THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND ILL-HEALTH, EITHER GENERALLY OR INDIVIDUALLY, AMONGST WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITHIN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY BY ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF ITEMS DIRECTED AT IMPROVING THEIR POST-NATAL CONDITIONS OF LIFE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with net current liabilities of £147,070 and total unrestricted funds in deficit at -£242,070. Per the trustees' report, the charity relies on assurances from a local philanthropist and creditor support to continue operating on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“In considering the financial obligations of the charity, the trustees have resolved to maintain a minimum reserve, being the current assets of the charity.” — page 7
“The trustees acknowledge the above and are confident that the charity will be able to continue for the foreseeable future as they have obtained assurances from a local philanthropist that the charity will be able to continue to operate for the foreseeable future.” — page 7
“During the year, The Helping Foundation donated £205,000 and Newmarston Ltd donated £20,000 to Convalescent Retreat Limited.” — page 22
“Mr D Neuwirth of Convalescent Retreat Limited, has directorships and trusteeships as detailed below:The Helping Foundation - director and trustee; Newmarston Ltd - director and trustee;” — page 22
“During the year, The Helping Foundation donated £205,000 and Newmarston Ltd donated £20,000 to Convalescent Retreat Limited.” — page 22
“Mr D Neuwirth of Convalescent Retreat Limited, has directorships and trusteeships as detailed below:The Helping Foundation - director and trustee; Newmarston Ltd - director and trustee;” — page 22
“During the year, The Helping Foundation donated £205,000 and Newmarston Ltd donated £20,000 to Convalescent Retreat Limited.” — page 22
“Mr D Neuwirth of Convalescent Retreat Limited, has directorships and trusteeships as detailed below:The Helping Foundation - director and trustee; Newmarston Ltd - director and trustee;” — page 22
Policies the charity declares
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £965k | £1.1m |
| 31/08/2024 | £980k | £1.0m |
| 31/08/2023 | £962k | £909k |
| 31/08/2022 | £533k | £620k |
| 31/08/2021 | £417k | £398k |
Common questions
Is CONVALESCENT RETREAT LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with net current liabilities of £147,070 and total unrestricted funds in deficit at -£242,070. Per the trustees' report, the charity relies on assurances from a local philanthropist and creditor support to continue operating on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CONVALESCENT RETREAT LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CONVALESCENT RETREAT LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE HELPING FOUNDATION.
Shared trustees with funders
- DAVID NEUWIRTH — trustee here and at THE HELPING FOUNDATION
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HELPING FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £445k | Charitable donations |
| THE HELPING FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £389k | Charitable donations |
| THE HELPING FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £145k | |
| THE HELPING FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £40k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| M AND L COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| AHAVAS SHALOM TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE CHARLOTTE HEBER-PERCY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- PERSONAL WHOLENESS TRUST
- BEDFORDSHIRE CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
- REHABILITATION RESPONSE
- LIMOGES CHARITABLE TRUST
- CAREER COMPASS
- RNH SYNAGOGUE & COLLEGE LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONVALESCENT RETREAT LIMITED | £965k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| PERSONAL WHOLENESS TRUST | £29k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BEDFORDSHIRE CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | £372k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REHABILITATION RESPONSE | £29k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIMOGES CHARITABLE TRUST | £69k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| CAREER COMPASS | £25k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |