SHAREI CHAIM
As described in the charity objects
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE JEWISH RELIGION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE OR ADULTS WHO WISH TO FURTHER THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF JEWISH TEXTS AND THE JEWISH RELIGION THROUGH THE PROVISION OF STUDY PROGRAMMES, ACTIVITIES OR SERVICES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with net current liabilities of £110,136, which is below its stated reserves policy target of three months' expenditure. Per the trustees' report, this negative position was impacted by a postponed crowdfunding fundraiser, though the charity subsequently raised approximately £180,000 in October 2025.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity recorded £641,378 (2024: £561,837) in donations in the year.” — page 5
“the level of free reserves, being those not tied up in fixed assets, needs to be maintained at not less than three months’ expenditure”
“The fundraiser was originally planned for July 2025 and was postponed for logistical reasons. This delay impacted on the financial position of the charity at the year-end. The charity is therefore to be treated as a going concern.” — page 6
“Mrs S C Roth, trustee of the charity, is the daughter of Rabbi and Mrs Meiselman. During the year Rabbi Meiselman received a salary of £12,913 & Mrs Meiselman received a salary of £439. The employment with the charity precedes the appointment of Mrs Roth as trustee.” — page 23
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2023
- Government income: £87,668 — grants £87,668 (2); 12% of the £750,631 total gross income on the same return
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Israel Isaac Kaufman
- MORDECHAI ZVI KAUFMAN
- Sara Chana Roth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £904k | £1.0m |
| 31/07/2024 | £878k | £819k |
| 31/07/2023 | £751k | £703k |
| 31/07/2022 | £913k | £721k |
| 31/07/2021 | £779k | £573k |
Common questions
Is SHAREI CHAIM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with net current liabilities of £110,136, which is below its stated reserves policy target of three months' expenditure. Per the trustees' report, this negative position was impacted by a postponed crowdfunding fundraiser, though the charity subsequently raised approximately £180,000 in October 2025. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SHAREI CHAIM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SHAREI CHAIM as a grant recipient include ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED, BROOM FOUNDATION, FRANKGIVING LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | FY2022 | £131k | |
| BROOM FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £44k | |
| FRANKGIVING LIMITED | FY2022 | £6k | |
| FRANKGIVING LIMITED | FY2024 | £4k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/12/2022 | £10k | Weekend community hub |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/08/2021 | £10k | New youth centre program |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| B K CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £143k |
| THE MOHN WESTLAKE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.3m |
| THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £682k |
| THE HEALTH FOUNDATION | 1 | £496k |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £300k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £145k |
| FRIENDS OF ACHIEZER ARAD | 1 | £108k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAREI CHAIM | £904k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| SHAAREI TZEDAKAH | £112k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHAIM BECHESED | £976k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHAI NETWORK | £246k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| FULL FACT | £3.1m | £110,000 - £119,999 | 9 | above | — | no doubt |
| AL-ZAKI | £86k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |