HOFENUNG FOUNDATION
TO PROMOTE RACIAL TOLERANCE AND ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATION, IN PARTICULAR ANTI-SEMITISM BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDING AND OTHER SUPPORT TO CHARITIES, ORGANISATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS AND THE PROMOTION OF EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS AND APPROACHES THAT SEEK TO PREVENT, COUNTER AND ADDRESS SUCH RACIAL INTOLERANCE AND DISCRIMINATION.
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TO PROMOTE RACIAL TOLERANCE AND ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATION, IN PARTICULAR ANTI-SEMITISM BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDING AND OTHER SUPPORT TO CHARITIES, ORGANISATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS AND THE PROMOTION OF EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS AND APPROACHES THAT SEEK TO PREVENT, COUNTER AND ADDRESS SUCH RACIAL INTOLERANCE AND DISCRIMINATION. IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS OBJECT BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO ENGAGE IN POLITICAL ACTIVITY PROVIDED THAT THE TRUSTEES ARE SATISFIED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTIVITIES WILL FURTHER THE PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY TO AN EXTENT JUSTIFIED BY THE RESOURCES COMMITTED AND THAT SUCH ACTIVITIES ARE NOT THE DOMINANT MEANS BY WHICH THE CHARITY CARRIES OUT ITS OBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £27,315 for the year ended 30 September 2024, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £33,715. The charity has no direct staff, with trustees performing all tasks voluntarily, and holds cash at bank of £51,699 against current liabilities of £17,984. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable regulations.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 130,000”
“As at the balance sheet date a sum of £3,032 (2023: £6,126) was owed to Red Capital Ltd a company owned by a director and trustee of the charity.” — page 11
“During the year a donation of nil (2023: £55,704) was paid to No Pasaran Media Ltd a company owned by a director.” — page 11
“As at the balance sheet date a sum of £3,032 (2023: £6,126) was owed to Red Capital Ltd a company owned by a director and trustee of the charity.” — page 11
“During the year a donation of nil (2023: £55,704) was paid to No Pasaran Media Ltd a company owned by a director.” — page 11
“As at the balance sheet date a sum of £3,032 (2023: £6,126) was owed to Red Capital Ltd a company owned by a director and trustee of the charity.” — page 11
“During the year a donation of nil (2023: £55,704) was paid to No Pasaran Media Ltd a company owned by a director.” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- The Lord Jonathan Neil Mendelsohnchair
- Sir Trevor Chinn
- Tracey Allen MBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £371k | £379k |
| 30/09/2024 | £130k | £103k |
| 30/09/2023 | £71k | £61k |
| 30/11/2022 | £36k | £24k |
Common questions
Is HOFENUNG FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £27,315 for the year ended 30 September 2024, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £33,715. The charity has no direct staff, with trustees performing all tasks voluntarily, and holds cash at bank of £51,699 against current liabilities of £17,984. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable regulations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED | 1 | £316k |
| INVESTREAM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £122k |
| COSMON (BELZ) LIMITED | 1 | £88k |
| SAVE AN ORPHAN (INTERNATIONAL) | 1 | £84k |
| CHARITWORTH LIMITED | 1 | £80k |
| DOVER SHOLEM COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £34k |
| BELZ ISRAEL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE TALMUD TORAH MACHZIKEI HADASS TRUST | 1 | £20k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOFENUNG FOUNDATION | £371k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TIFERETH BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | £434k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FEINMANN TRUST | £68k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SERVING HUMANITY FOUNDATION | £228k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHESED | £70k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAVERING CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP TRUST | £148k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |