BRITISH EMUNAH FUND
The objects of the charity, as detailed in the Trust Deed, are to promote, encourage and provide for and generally to organise secular and religious education in Israel in accordance with Jewish law and tradition, for those who are in need of resettlement, and to provide the necessary facilities and equipment to achieve these aims.The Trust consists of groups throughout the United Kingdom.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit for the year of £185,330, which reflects a decision to increase support to projects in Israel and utilize previously accumulated reserves. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that free reserves at year-end were £830,109, which exceeded the target level of approximately £600,000 based on the stated reserves policy. The independent auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more were: 2025 Number 1” — page 22
“Based on annual expenditure of £1,200,000, six months' operating costs are approximately £600,000. Free reserves at year end were £830,109 (2024:£808,440) and therefore exceeded the target level.” — page 7
“The total sum donated to the charity by the Trustees and their connected charities was £5,768 (2024: £24,614 ).” — page 27
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Matthew Edward Jacksonchair
- Andrew Charles FREEDMAN
- David Joseph HIRSCHFIELD
- Hilary Elizabeth Lewis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.0m | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.1m | £887k |
| 31/12/2023 | £959k | £913k |
| 31/12/2022 | £755k | £847k |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is BRITISH EMUNAH FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit for the year of £185,330, which reflects a decision to increase support to projects in Israel and utilize previously accumulated reserves. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that free reserves at year-end were £830,109, which exceeded the target level of approximately £600,000 based on the stated reserves policy. The independent auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Landau Morley LLP.
Who funds BRITISH EMUNAH FUND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRITISH EMUNAH FUND as a grant recipient include THE DYNA AND FALA WEINSTOCK CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MANNY AND BRIGITTA DAVIDSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE WIGODER FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE ARCHIE SHERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ARCHIE SHERMAN CARDIFF FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 2 | £809k |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 2 | £130k |
| ZICHRON MEIR LIMITED | 2 | £120k |
| KKMG | 2 | £35k |
| MANOE FAMILY | 2 | £10k |
| EZER VIZNITZ FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.7m |
| DOVER SHOLEM COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £822k |
| THE TALMUD TORAH MACHZIKEI HADASS TRUST | 1 | £677k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH EMUNAH FUND | £1.0m | — | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| KEREN HAYELED CHARITABLE TRUST | £548k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH JEWISH HERITAGE SOCIETY | £339k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEICHALEI HAKODESH CENTRE MACHNOVKE BELZ | £973k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MORESHET HATORAH LTD | £5.6m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| UK FRIENDS OF TZOHAR | £100k | — | 0 | unclear | 2.3% | no doubt |