KEREN TRUST
As detailed in the charity objects
Objects
1. FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AROUND THE WORLD IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING AWARDING TO SUCH PERSONS SCHOLARSHIPS, MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES OR GRANTS, OR BY GRANTS TO CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE THAT PROVIDE EDUCATION.2. THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BY PROVIDING; GRANTS OR LOANS TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. 3. TO ADVANCE THE ORTHODOX JEWISH RELIGION WORLDWIDE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CODE OF JEWISH LAW (SHULCHAN ARUCH). 4 TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF SUFFERERS OF ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT AND MEDICAL ADVICE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £29,874, which the trustees consider an acceptable level given the charity's limited financial obligations. Total net assets stood at £1,102,202, driven largely by investment properties, with no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees have resolved to maintain a minimum reserve roughly equal to the net current assets of the charity.”
“Mr Jacques Cohen, a trustee of Keren Trust, is also a trustee of Ashkelon Foundation. During the year Ashkelon Foundation donated £45,000 to Keren Trust. Mr Jacques Cohen, a trustee of Keren Trust, is also a trustee of Ashkelon Foundation. During the year Keren Trust donated £5,000 to Ashkelon Foundation.” — page 18
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 14175302 · Financial health read from its filings
Company officers (Companies House)
- COHEN, Jacques on trustee list
- GOLDKIN, Chaim on trustee list
- JACOBSON, Pinchos on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2024)
Trustees
- JACQUES COHENchair
- Chaim Goldkin
- Pinchos Jacobson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £179k | £58k |
| 30/06/2024 | £782k | £17k |
Common questions
Is KEREN TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £29,874, which the trustees consider an acceptable level given the charity's limited financial obligations. Total net assets stood at £1,102,202, driven largely by investment properties, with no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds KEREN TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KEREN TRUST as a grant recipient include ASHKELON FOUNDATION.
Shared trustees with funders
- JACQUES COHEN — trustee here and at ASHKELON FOUNDATION
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHKELON FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £228k | |
| ASHKELON FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £210k | |
| ASHKELON FOUNDATION | FY2024 | amount not stated | Educational |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| COL-RENO LIMITED | 2 | £80k |
| RIDGESAVE LIMITED | 1 | £611k |
| THE KASNER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £77k |
| UOHC SUPERVISION LTD | 1 | £72k |
| ANEINU LIMITED | 1 | £36k |
| THE UNION OF ORTHODOX HEBREW CONGREGATIONS | 1 | £35k |
| NES FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £33k |
| PENINIM CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £26k |
Charities like this
- KEREN HATZOLO
- UK FRIENDS OF KEREN OHR
- KEREN SHMUEL
- THE BEHRENS FOUNDATION
- D R CHARITABLE TRUST
- KEREN ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEREN TRUST | £179k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KEREN HATZOLO | £385k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UK FRIENDS OF KEREN OHR | £70k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| KEREN SHMUEL | £531k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE BEHRENS FOUNDATION | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| D R CHARITABLE TRUST | £527k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |