GATEWAYS
An alternative provision offering education & support services to Jewish young people, age 14-25, missing out on mainstream education, due to mental, physical ill-health or other issues. We aim to make a difference, providing a safe, supportive, inclusive environment, delivering education & resources needed to succeed. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £326,151 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by total expenditure exceeding total income. However, unrestricted reserves stood at £1,233,159, which the trustees confirm is in line with their policy to retain funds equivalent to 4-6 months of operational expenditure. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“A donation of £25,000 (2024 £25,000) was received from a close family member of the senior management team. These donations were made without conditions and on the same basis as donations from the general public.” — page 15
Funders the charity credits
- Monday Charitable Trust
- The Maurice Hatter Foundation
- Phillip King Charitable Trust
- Loftus Family Charitable Trust
- CST (Community Security Trust)
- THE GERALD & GAIL RONSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
- Benson & Lionel Black Charitable Trust
- Cecil Rosen Foundation
- Conrad Morris Foundation
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Julia Albergachair
- Aviva Ruth Steinberg
- JEFFREY LIONEL HARTSTONE
- Mark Hurst
- Nicola Cohen
- Ruth Green
- SAMANTHA MILLER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £878k | £1.2m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.3m | £1.1m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.6m | £199k |
Common questions
Is GATEWAYS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £326,151 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by total expenditure exceeding total income. However, unrestricted reserves stood at £1,233,159, which the trustees confirm is in line with their policy to retain funds equivalent to 4-6 months of operational expenditure. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GATEWAYS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GATEWAYS as a grant recipient include The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation, THE MAURICE WOHL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, PHILIP KING CHARITABLE TRUST, THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST, THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation | FY2023 | £1.0m | Education |
| The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation | FY2024 | £750k | Re-purpose and renovate new facility for young people |
| THE MAURICE WOHL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £75k | Jewish Education |
| PHILIP KING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £35k | To cover the cost of an English teacher |
| PHILIP KING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £25k | To cover the cost of an English teacher |
| THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2025 | £15k | |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2024 | £8k | Poverty |
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | FY2025 | £4k | funding towards supporting young people between the ages of 14-25 who have struggled to remain in mainstream education |
| M AND C TRUST | FY2024 | £3k |