THE MANNY COHEN FOUNDATION
To further such purposes which are charitable according to the law of England and Wales as the Trustees see fit utilising criteria from time to time set by the Charity by the provision of grants to charities registered in England and Wales
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds totalling £12,744,607, comprising property investments valued at £10,190,000 and other investments and cash valued at £3,054,653. The trustees report that the charity will continue to operate on the same basis, generating investment returns to fund future grant awards, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“£10,705,364 from Megerdor Property Investments Limited, a company that was owned by the late Emmanuel Cohen, Helen Cohen and Edith Senett. The directors of the company are also trustees of the Foundation. This comprised of £2,215,364 in cash and £8,490,000 in properties.” — page 18
“£2,200,000, in cash and properties, from the Estate of Emmanuel Cohen. Included in the cash donation received was a sum of £500,000 in respect of potential liabilities that may arise in connection with 269-271 Hackney Road.” — page 18
“£10,705,364 from Megerdor Property Investments Limited, a company that was owned by the late Emmanuel Cohen, Helen Cohen and Edith Senett. The directors of the company are also trustees of the Foundation. This comprised of £2,215,364 in cash and £8,490,000 in properties.” — page 18
“£2,200,000, in cash and properties, from the Estate of Emmanuel Cohen. Included in the cash donation received was a sum of £500,000 in respect of potential liabilities that may arise in connection with 269-271 Hackney Road.” — page 18
“£10,705,364 from Megerdor Property Investments Limited, a company that was owned by the late Emmanuel Cohen, Helen Cohen and Edith Senett. The directors of the company are also trustees of the Foundation. This comprised of £2,215,364 in cash and £8,490,000 in properties.” — page 18
“£2,200,000, in cash and properties, from the Estate of Emmanuel Cohen. Included in the cash donation received was a sum of £500,000 in respect of potential liabilities that may arise in connection with 269-271 Hackney Road.” — page 18
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/04/2025)
Trustees
- Michael George Wallerchair
- John Alexander Leo Dresner
- Michael Frank Harding
- Paul Stewart Braham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £640k | £782k |
| 30/04/2024 | £13.0m | £392k |
Common questions
Is THE MANNY COHEN FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds totalling £12,744,607, comprising property investments valued at £10,190,000 and other investments and cash valued at £3,054,653. The trustees report that the charity will continue to operate on the same basis, generating investment returns to fund future grant awards, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by John Crook & Partners.