JEWISH CHILD'S DAY
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £1,205,903 are in line with the charity's stated policy of maintaining a reserve equivalent to 12 months of expenditure. However, total income fell significantly to £843,748 from £1,697,904 in the prior year, primarily due to a sharp decline in legacy income, resulting in a net expenditure for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“They have adopted a policy whereby a reserve is created representing a level equivalent to 12 months expenditure to enable the operations of the charity to continue if unforeseen financial or other circumstances arise.”
“During the year, the Charity paid £0 (2023: £5,000) as a grant to JCoSS - Jewish Community Secondary School, of which Stephen Moss CBE is also a Trustee.” — page 32
“During the year, donations paid to the charity by trustees amounted to £40,576 (2023: £40,000).” — page 32
“During the year, the Charity paid £0 (2023: £5,000) as a grant to JCoSS - Jewish Community Secondary School, of which Stephen Moss CBE is also a Trustee.” — page 32
“During the year, donations paid to the charity by trustees amounted to £40,576 (2023: £40,000).” — page 32
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "within" (FY2023) to "above" (FY2024).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Charles Spunginchair
- Eli Haroush
- Elizabeth Apfel
- Joshua Pelled
- Lucy Adelman
- Melvyn ORTON
- Miriam Benchetrit
- Richard Reinhold
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £637k | £982k |
| 31/12/2024 | £844k | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.7m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2022 | £822k | £1.6m |
Common questions
Is JEWISH CHILD'S DAY financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £1,205,903 are in line with the charity's stated policy of maintaining a reserve equivalent to 12 months of expenditure. However, total income fell significantly to £843,748 from £1,697,904 in the prior year, primarily due to a sharp decline in legacy income, resulting in a net expenditure for the year. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Gerald Edelman LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| RONTADES LIMITED | 1 | £300k |
| KEREN ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £188k |
| REUBEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £143k |
| CARLEE LTD | 1 | £50k |
| GOLDHEART CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £25k |
| SIVA CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £23k |
| THE LEONARD CHAMBERLAIN TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| CANTIACORUM FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |