YESHIVAS MEKOR CHAYIM LTD
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE JEWISH RELIGION, INCLUDING BY THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF A YESHIVA KNOWN AS YESHIVAS MEKOR CHAYIM AND BY THE PROVISION OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND FACILITIES FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND STUDY AT SUCH YESHIVA
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £308,595, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet one-month of basic operating costs. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £13,742 for the year, driven by increased donations and charitable activity income. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees are of the opinion that the cash reserves held as at the period end would be sufficient to meet one-month basic operating costs” — page 3
“During the year the charity received donations for the sum of £60,915 from North London Welfare and Educational Foundation. One of the trustees, Mr B C Joseph, is also a trustee in North London Welfare and Education Foundation.” — page 17
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- ELISHA KOPPELchair
- Benedict Chayim Joseph
- Rabbi Ilan Halberstadt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £845k | £831k |
| 31/07/2024 | £733k | £750k |
| 31/07/2023 | £864k | £700k |
| 31/07/2022 | £642k | £570k |
| 31/07/2021 | £564k | £477k |
Common questions
Is YESHIVAS MEKOR CHAYIM LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £308,595, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet one-month of basic operating costs. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £13,742 for the year, driven by increased donations and charitable activity income. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds YESHIVAS MEKOR CHAYIM LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YESHIVAS MEKOR CHAYIM LTD as a grant recipient include ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED, NORTH LONDON WELFARE AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, THE STORZ CHARITABLE TRUST, BENYIMO LIMITED, THE BLAIR TRUST FUND.
Shared trustees with funders
- Benedict Chayim Joseph — trustee here and at NORTH LONDON WELFARE AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | FY2023 | £263k | |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | FY2022 | £212k | |
| NORTH LONDON WELFARE AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £65k | |
| THE STORZ CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £15k | |
| BENYIMO LIMITED | FY2024 | £10k | Relief of poverty |
| NORTH LONDON WELFARE AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £9k | Related party transaction |
| THE BLAIR TRUST FUND | FY2023 | £8k | |
| SABENO LIMITED | FY2024 | £8k | |
| THE BLAIR TRUST FUND | FY2022 | £7k | |
| THE BLAIR TRUST FUND | FY2024 | £6k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| EZER VIZNITZ FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.7m |
| DOVER SHOLEM COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £822k |
| THE TALMUD TORAH MACHZIKEI HADASS TRUST | 1 | £677k |
| BELZ FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £621k |
| AMABRILL LTD | 1 | £394k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £360k |
| COSMON (BELZ) LIMITED | 1 | £304k |
| Grand Belz Ltd. | 1 | £282k |
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- YESHIVAH L'ZEIRIM
- MACHON MAYIM CHAIM
- FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS CHAYEI MOISHE
- GEMACH LTD
- TZDUKES YAKOV
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YESHIVAS MEKOR CHAYIM LTD | £845k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YESHIVAH L'ZEIRIM | £1.7m | Under £60,000 | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| MACHON MAYIM CHAIM | £233k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS CHAYEI MOISHE | £213k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GEMACH LTD | £7.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TZDUKES YAKOV | £118k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |