BNOS MARGULIS WIZNITZ
as detailed in the charity objects
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND WELFARE OF THE PUPILS AT BNOS MARGULIS WIZNITZ BY PROVIDING AND ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR EDUCATION AND WELFARE AT THE SCHOOL.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net income of £39,319 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total funds increasing to £369,114. However, the charity holds net current liabilities of £52,727, which the trustees state does not constitute a going concern issue. The trustees consider these free reserves to be below their stated policy target of maintaining not less than three months of expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“the level of free reserves, being those not tied up in fixed assets, needs to be maintained at not less than three months expenditure.”
“A donation of £200 was received from a related party.” — page 22
“Mr Y Merlin is a trustee of Bnos Margulis Wiznitz. In previous years Mr Merlin lent various sums to Bnos Margulis Wiznitz, on an interest free basis. He was repaid £11,000 during the year. The balance outstanding at the year-end was £2,000 (2024: £13,000).” — page 22
“A donation of £200 was received from a related party.” — page 22
“Mr Y Merlin is a trustee of Bnos Margulis Wiznitz. In previous years Mr Merlin lent various sums to Bnos Margulis Wiznitz, on an interest free basis. He was repaid £11,000 during the year. The balance outstanding at the year-end was £2,000 (2024: £13,000).” — page 22
“A donation of £200 was received from a related party.” — page 22
“Mr Y Merlin is a trustee of Bnos Margulis Wiznitz. In previous years Mr Merlin lent various sums to Bnos Margulis Wiznitz, on an interest free basis. He was repaid £11,000 during the year. The balance outstanding at the year-end was £2,000 (2024: £13,000).” — page 22
“A donation of £200 was received from a related party.” — page 22
“Mr Y Merlin is a trustee of Bnos Margulis Wiznitz. In previous years Mr Merlin lent various sums to Bnos Margulis Wiznitz, on an interest free basis. He was repaid £11,000 during the year. The balance outstanding at the year-end was £2,000 (2024: £13,000).” — page 22
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Government income: £242,102 — grants £242,102 (2); 30% of the £816,321 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Government income: £215,416 — grants £215,416 (2); 31% of the £702,544 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Government income: £161,119 — grants £161,119 (1); 26% of the £624,125 total gross income on the same return
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Awraham Aprilchair
- Abraham Adler
- Yitzchak Elisha Merlin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £816k | £794k |
| 31/08/2024 | £703k | £703k |
| 31/08/2023 | £624k | £606k |
| 31/08/2022 | £787k | £477k |
| 31/08/2021 | £432k | £384k |
Common questions
Is BNOS MARGULIS WIZNITZ financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net income of £39,319 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total funds increasing to £369,114. However, the charity holds net current liabilities of £52,727, which the trustees state does not constitute a going concern issue. The trustees consider these free reserves to be below their stated policy target of maintaining not less than three months of expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BNOS MARGULIS WIZNITZ?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BNOS MARGULIS WIZNITZ as a grant recipient include OLLINGHAM LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLLINGHAM LIMITED | FY2023 | £70k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JEG TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £77k |
| LPW LIMITED | 1 | £36k |
| THE BROTHERS TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS CIO | 1 | £20k |
| AIMING HIGH LONDON | 1 | £14k |
| MENDAN LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| CHARLES PLATER TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MILDRED'S, LEE, DIOCESE OF SOUTHWARK | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE MARCUS MARGULIES CHARITABLE TRUST
- BHM CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE MIZEN FOUNDATION
- KEREN YEDIDEI BEIS VIZNITZ LTD
- MAINZ CHARITABLE TRUST
- NIAZ FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNOS MARGULIS WIZNITZ | £816k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MARCUS MARGULIES CHARITABLE TRUST | £893k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BHM CHARITABLE TRUST | £136k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE MIZEN FOUNDATION | £101k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KEREN YEDIDEI BEIS VIZNITZ LTD | £502k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| MAINZ CHARITABLE TRUST | £31k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |