CHERNOBEL SHUL
synagogue
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THE FURTHERANCE AND WELFARE OF THE JEWISH FAITH THROUGHOUT ENGLAND AND WALES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, MAINLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE MAINTENANCE OF A SYNAGOGUE AND THE PROMOTION OF JEWISH RELIGIOUS WORSHIP AND EDUCATION AND THE MAINTENANCE OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR STUDY AND RELIGIOUS EVENTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £265,435, significantly exceeding the stated reserves policy target of £3,000. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds of at least £3,000 which covers current commitments under the terms of their funding.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 01/03/2024
- Volunteers: 1
Trustees
- JONATHAN ROITENBARGchair
- David Pollak
- JOSHUA Josefovitz
- Yitzchok Yakov Weiss
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2025 | £120k | £55k |
| 01/03/2024 | £236k | £48k |
| 28/02/2023 | £45k | £45k |
| 28/02/2022 | £49k | £38k |
Common questions
Is CHERNOBEL SHUL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £265,435, significantly exceeding the stated reserves policy target of £3,000. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHERNOBEL SHUL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHERNOBEL SHUL as a grant recipient include KH D'SATMAR LTD, LOCALTRENT LIMITED, ARDINA LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| KH D'SATMAR LTD | FY2025 | £44k | |
| LOCALTRENT LIMITED | FY2024 | £42k | Material grant |
| LOCALTRENT LIMITED | FY2025 | £33k | Advancement of religion & orthodox Jewish faith |
| ARDINA LIMITED | FY2024 | £15k | Material grant |
| KH D'SATMAR LTD | FY2023 | £3k | |
| KH D'SATMAR LTD | FY2022 | £600 | |
| KH D'SATMAR LTD | FY2024 | amount not stated |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| COUNTYPIER LIMITED | 1 | £116k |
| FRIENDS OF ACHIEZER ARAD | 1 | £77k |
| REIFER MEMORIAL LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| HOLMFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £11k |
Charities like this
- CHELSEA SYNAGOGUE TRUST
- ALEXANDER SHTIEBEL
- AT-TAWHEED FOUNDATION
- KOLLEL SHAS YIDEN C.I.O.
- THE SHAAREI CHESED TRUST
- IMPACT GOSPEL CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERNOBEL SHUL | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHELSEA SYNAGOGUE TRUST | £128k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALEXANDER SHTIEBEL | £529k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AT-TAWHEED FOUNDATION | £473k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KOLLEL SHAS YIDEN C.I.O. | £263k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SHAAREI CHESED TRUST | £161k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |