YESODEY HATORAH GIRLS SCHOOL LIMITED
The charity manages the operations of the Yesodey Hatorah Girls Primary School and provides support and activities which develop the development of young people. It also provides scholarships, bursaries and other welfare grants.
Objects
(I) TO ADVANCE ORTHODOX JEWISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND EDUCATION GENERALLY, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PUPILS OF THE YESODEY HATORAH GIRLS SCHOOL.(II) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ORTHODOX JEWISH RELIGION.(III) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR AGE, INFIRMITY, OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE. (IV) TO ADVANCE THE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.(V) TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL DETERMINE, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES, WELFARE GRANTS OR PAYING FOR ITEMS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES. (VI) THE ADVANCEMENT OF SUCH OTHER OBJECTS AS ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO ENGLISH LAW.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net increase in funds of £133,390 for the year ended 31 August 2025, bringing total unrestricted funds to a deficit of £378,045. The trustees note that actual free reserves are below their stated target of approximately £600,000, representing three months of expenditure, and are actively pursuing funding to ensure future financial stability.
What the accounts disclose
“The actual free reserves as at 31 August 2025 were a deficit £378,045 which is below our target figure.” — page 4
“During the year the charity paid rent of £120,000 to Yesodey Hatorah Schools, a connected charity for use of its premises and £84,000 for school meal expenses. (ii) At the balance sheet date, the charity was owed £429,426 by Yesodey Hatorah Primary Girls School Trust and owed £556,361 to Yesodey Hatorah Schools, charities which are connected to this charity. The loans are interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 22
Inspection and regulatory ratings
- Ofsted — Yesodey Hatorah Girls School: Good
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
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: £674,783 — grants £674,783 (2); 27% of the £2,545,704 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Government income: £480,434 — grants £480,434 (2); 19% of the £2,545,964 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Government income: £351,388 — grants £351,388 (2); 15% of the £2,371,033 total gross income on the same return
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 4 annual returns with a recorded received date, 2 were received after the due date: year ending 31/08/2023 (received 15/08/2024, 46 days after the 30/06/2024 due date); year ending 31/08/2022 (received 05/07/2023, 5 days after the 30/06/2023 due date).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Pinchos Shulem Pinterchair
- Aaron Solomon Kahan
- DOLLY SCHARF
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £2.5m | £2.4m |
| 31/08/2024 | £2.5m | £2.7m |
| 31/08/2023 | £2.4m | £2.7m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.2m | £2.3m |
Common questions
Is YESODEY HATORAH GIRLS SCHOOL LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net increase in funds of £133,390 for the year ended 31 August 2025, bringing total unrestricted funds to a deficit of £378,045. The trustees note that actual free reserves are below their stated target of approximately £600,000, representing three months of expenditure, and are actively pursuing funding to ensure future financial stability. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Ltd.
Who funds YESODEY HATORAH GIRLS SCHOOL LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YESODEY HATORAH GIRLS SCHOOL LIMITED as a grant recipient include YESODEY HATORAH TRUST, BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| YESODEY HATORAH TRUST | FY2024 | £45k | Relief of poverty, advancement of education |
| BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED | FY2023 | £10k | |
| BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED | FY2022 | £10k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BENZI DUNNER SCHOOLS TRUST | 2 | £25k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £1.2m |
| DELAPAGE LIMITED | 1 | £1.0m |
| YESODEY HATORAH PRIMARY GIRLS SCHOOL TRUST | 1 | £108k |
| SAYSER DEVELOPMENTS LTD | 1 | £31k |
| MENDAN LIMITED | 1 | £27k |
| THE RAPHAEL FRESHWATER MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION | 1 | £25k |
| INTERSTAR FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £24k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YESODEY HATORAH GIRLS SCHOOL LIMITED | £2.5m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| YESODEY HATORAH PRIMARY GIRLS SCHOOL TRUST | £375k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YESODEY HATORAH SCHOOLS | £2.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YESODEY HATORAH TRUST | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHIRAS DEVORAH LIMITED | £734k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| YESODEY HATORAH NURSERY | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |