DARKEI CHAIM
The advancement of the Orthodox Jewish religion for the public benefit by providing grants to synagogues and other religious charities, for the provision of religious objects, prayer books and other religious study books, and for the public celebration of religious festivals.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £136,445 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £428,478 to £292,033. The trustees confirmed that the charity is financially dependent on donations and expressed confidence in its ability to continue operating in the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year under review the charity received generous donations that amounted to £259,052 (2024: £265,922).” — page 3
“The reserves policy is to ensure that there is a sufficient stream of income to meet the ongoing calls made on the charity including the possibility of providing capital assets for the needs of charitable institutions.” — page 3
Trustees
- Moshe Schwimmerchair
- RABBI NATHAN BENJAMIN BINDINGER
- Vitye Schwimmer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £259k | £332k |
| 31/08/2024 | £266k | £206k |
| 31/08/2023 | £230k | £152k |
| 31/08/2022 | £246k | £127k |
| 31/08/2021 | £298k | £128k |
Common questions
Is DARKEI CHAIM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £136,445 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £428,478 to £292,033. The trustees confirmed that the charity is financially dependent on donations and expressed confidence in its ability to continue operating in the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DARKEI CHAIM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DARKEI CHAIM as a grant recipient include AMUD HATZDOKOH TRUST, BEAR MORDECHAI LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMUD HATZDOKOH TRUST | FY2022 | £114k | Relief of Poverty |
| BEAR MORDECHAI LIMITED | FY2023 | £10k | |
| BEAR MORDECHAI LIMITED | FY2024 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE KASNER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| RONTADES LIMITED | 1 | £300k |
| JEG TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £197k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £147k |
| UNITED TALMUDICAL ASSOCIATES LTD | 1 | £51k |
| YESODEY HATORAH SCHOOLS | 1 | £41k |
| THE UNION OF ORTHODOX HEBREW CONGREGATIONS | 1 | £35k |
| REIFER MEMORIAL LIMITED | 1 | £32k |
Charities like this
- KUPAT CHAIM V'CHESED
- KEREN CHASODIM LTD
- YESHUAS CHAIM SYNAGOGUE
- MERKAZ HATORAH LIMITED
- CHASDEI DOV TRUST
- SHAAREI RACHAMIM LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DARKEI CHAIM | £259k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KUPAT CHAIM V'CHESED | £974k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KEREN CHASODIM LTD | £534k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YESHUAS CHAIM SYNAGOGUE | £169k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| MERKAZ HATORAH LIMITED | £237k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHASDEI DOV TRUST | £403k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |