THE SYMPATHETIC TRUST
as recorded in the charity objects
Objects
(I) FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AROUND THE WORLD IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING AWARDING TO SUCH PERSONS SCHOLARSHIPS, MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES OR GRANTS; OR BY GRANTS TO CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE THAT PROVIDE EDUCATION;(II) THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BY PROVIDING: GRANTS OR LOANS TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP;(III) TO ADVANCE THE ORTHODOX JEWISH RELIGION WORLDWIDE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CODE OF JEWISH LAW (SHULCHAN ARUCH).(IV) TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF SUFFERERS OF ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT AND MEDICAL ADVICE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £6,248 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £12,352 to £6,104. The trustees consider the current reserve level acceptable given the charity's limited financial obligations and the nature of its revenue receipts. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“In considering the limited financial obligations of the charity, the trustees have resolved to maintain a minimum reserve roughly equal to the net current assets of the charity.” — page 6
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 28/02/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 29/02/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 28/02/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 12437048 · Financial health read from its filings
Company officers (Companies House)
- HALPERN, Rephoel Tzvi on trustee list
- HASSAN, Benjamin David on trustee list
- NEUWIRTH, David on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 28/02/2025)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £877k | £883k |
| 29/02/2024 | £1.0m | £1.0m |
| 28/02/2023 | £183k | £182k |
| 28/02/2022 | £75k | £94k |
Common questions
Is THE SYMPATHETIC TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £6,248 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £12,352 to £6,104. The trustees consider the current reserve level acceptable given the charity's limited financial obligations and the nature of its revenue receipts. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SYMPATHETIC TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SYMPATHETIC TRUST as a grant recipient include THE HELPING FOUNDATION.
Shared trustees with funders
- DAVID NEUWIRTH — trustee here and at THE HELPING FOUNDATION
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HELPING FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £242k | Charitable donations |
| THE HELPING FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £100k | Charitable donations |
| THE HELPING FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £65k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| M B FOUNDATION (ALSO KNOWN AS MOSSAD HORAV MOSHE ARYEH HALEVY) | 2 | £47k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £142k |
| THE B S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £82k |
| BROOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £63k |
| SABENO LIMITED | 1 | £18k |
| VENDQUOT LIMITED | 1 | £6k |
| ABG TRUST FUND | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- THE ROSTON CHARITABLE TRUST
- LIMOGES CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE FORT TRUST
- SHAAREI TEFILLAH TRUST LIMITED
- NUMBER ONE
- H M SASSOON CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SYMPATHETIC TRUST | £877k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | £43k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIMOGES CHARITABLE TRUST | £69k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE FORT TRUST | £29k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SHAAREI TEFILLAH TRUST LIMITED | £165k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NUMBER ONE | £32k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |