MANCHESTER GEMILAS CHESED
Objects
FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, AND TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE EMOTIONAL HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND OVERALL WELLBEING OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE NORTH OF ENGLAND, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF:A) GRANTS OR LOANS FOR FAMILIES THAT ARE STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY AND ARE GRAPPLING WITHADDITIONAL HEALTH RELATED ISSUES AND/OR SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, OR TO ASSIST WITH THE COST OF LIVING, FOOD AND EVERYDAY NECESSITIES.B) MENTORING, THERAPY SESSIONS, AND ASSESSMENTS FOR PERSONS SUFFERING FROM MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS INCLUDING STRESS, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION, AND ARE UNABLE TO AFFORDTHE COSTS THEMSELVES.C) SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE FOR EXTRA-CURRICULAR CLASSES SUCH AS ART, MUSIC, WOODWORK AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FROM FAMILIES IN POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £50,685 for the period, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £50,685. The trustees consider this balance to be an acceptable level of reserves given the nature of revenue receipts against grants payable. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the financial statements.
What the accounts disclose
“In considering the limited financial obligations of the charity, the trustees have resolved to maintain a minimum reserve roughly equal to the net current assets of the charity.” — page 6
“Halichos Torah V'Chessed is a related party since trustee Y Levenberg has is also a trustee of Halichos Torah V'Chessed and has significant influence over it. During the period the charity gave donations of £2,600 to Halichos Torah V'Chessed. The total number of donations received from related parties was £4,500.” — page 14
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Yehuda Levenbergchair
- Yeshaya Grunfeld
- ZEV BRODIE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £247k | £197k |
Common questions
Is MANCHESTER GEMILAS CHESED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £50,685 for the period, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £50,685. The trustees consider this balance to be an acceptable level of reserves given the nature of revenue receipts against grants payable. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the financial statements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MANCHESTER GEMILAS CHESED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MANCHESTER GEMILAS CHESED as a grant recipient include ZOREYA TZEDOKOS, PARKLAKE CHARITY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOREYA TZEDOKOS | FY2025 | £21k | |
| PARKLAKE CHARITY TRUST | FY2025 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF WIZNITZ LIMITED | 1 | £150k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £65k |
| THE PARK LANE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| MOISHE AND ESTHER ITZINGER FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £32k |
| YESHUAS CHAIM SYNAGOGUE | 1 | £26k |
| C R AND I TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £25k |
| IGO FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| BARDYOV TRUST | 1 | £19k |
Charities like this
- MANCHESTER CHURCH OF CHRIST
- MEKIMI
- EMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
- GEMILUTH CHESED AND BRIDES SOCIETY
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ROYAL DIADEM CHAPEL NORTHAMPTON
- MISASKIM MANCHESTER LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANCHESTER GEMILAS CHESED | £247k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MANCHESTER CHURCH OF CHRIST | £25k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MEKIMI | £330k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | £212k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GEMILUTH CHESED AND BRIDES SOCIETY | £194k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ROYAL DIADEM CHAPEL NORTHAMPTON | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |