LYNWOOD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE: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 CONDITION AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted funds of £2,350,915, with free reserves (net current assets) standing at £63,967. The trustees consider this balance acceptable given the nature of revenue receipts against grants payable, and the auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“In considering the financial obligations of the charity, the trustees have resolved to maintain a minimum reserve, being the current assets of the charity less any current liabilities and excluding any investments or other fixed assets.” — page 6
“Hendon Families Synagogue donated investments with a value of £765,607 to this charity as well as cash donations of £687,230. During the period Lynwood Charitable Foundation paid a grant of £1,500 to The Hendon Families Synagogue.” — page 22
“Elldas Charitable Trust has a trustee in common with Lynwood Charitable Foundation. Lynwood Charitable Foundation paid a grant of £2,000 to Elldas Charitable Trust.” — page 22
“Hendon Families Synagogue donated investments with a value of £765,607 to this charity as well as cash donations of £687,230. During the period Lynwood Charitable Foundation paid a grant of £1,500 to The Hendon Families Synagogue.” — page 22
“Elldas Charitable Trust has a trustee in common with Lynwood Charitable Foundation. Lynwood Charitable Foundation paid a grant of £2,000 to Elldas Charitable Trust.” — page 22
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Elliot Fidler
- Rachel Gunsberg
- Ryan Shaun Lazarus
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £2.3m | £102k |
Common questions
Is LYNWOOD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted funds of £2,350,915, with free reserves (net current assets) standing at £63,967. The trustees consider this balance acceptable given the nature of revenue receipts against grants payable, and the auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Haffner Hoff Auditors Ltd.
Who funds LYNWOOD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LYNWOOD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE HENDON FAMILIES SYNAGOGUE LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HENDON FAMILIES SYNAGOGUE LIMITED | FY2024 | £929k | Transfer of Benevolence Fund (cash £253,000 and investments valued at £676,074) |
| THE HENDON FAMILIES SYNAGOGUE LIMITED | FY2025 | £434k | Transfer of Benevolence Fund |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH LONDON CHARITIES LTD | 1 | £65k |
| GIVE US A CHANCE | 1 | £15k |
| THE ROZAC CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
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- THE LOCKWOOD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYNWOOD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £2.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE WYNDHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | £124k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LOCKWOOD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £2.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIEBENROOD CHARITABLE TRUST | £57k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| D R CHARITABLE TRUST | £527k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ENTWOOD CHARITIES LIMITED | £203k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |