FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL CANCER ASSOCIATION
Raising funds to assist the Israel Cancer Association in its research, rehabilitation and education programmes.
Objects
A) THE RELIEF OF THOSE SUFFERING FROM CANCER OR ANY SIMILAR OR RELATED DISEASE WHETHER IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR ELSEWHERE BY PROVIDING MEDICAL FINANCIAL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE FOR THEM AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR SUCH OF THEIR FAMILIES AND DEPENDANTS WHO ARE IN NEED; AND (B) PROJECTS OF CANCER RESEARCH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE RESULTS THEREOF WHETHER CARRIED OUT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR ELSEWHERE BY PROVIDING GRANTS ENDOWMENTS FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS THEREFOR AND IN PARTICULAR TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN OR CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS THE ESTABLISHMENT AND/OR MAINTENANCE OF SUCH CHARITABLE INSTITUTION OF INSTITUTIONS WHETHER IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR ELSEWHERE AS THE TRUSTEES MAY THINK FIT AND IN PARTICULAR (WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING) THE INSTITUTION KNOWN AS THE ISRAEL CANCER ASSOCIATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £87,469 at the year end, which the trustees aim to maintain to cover grants and governance costs. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £44,419, driven by incoming resources of £158,753 against charitable expenditure of £114,334. The trustees confirmed that the charity will continue in operation on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees' aim is to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level that will provide sufficient funds to respond to applications for grants and ensure that there are sufficient funds available to cover support and governance costs.” — page 4
“During the year the charity received a donation of £10,000 from One Shakespeare Limited, a company significantly controlled by a close family member of trustee Vered Aaron.” — page 10
“During the year the charity received a donation of £1,500 from the trustee Lady Homa Alliance.” — page 10
“During the year the charity received a donation of £10,000 from One Shakespeare Limited, a company significantly controlled by a close family member of trustee Vered Aaron.” — page 10
“During the year the charity received a donation of £1,500 from the trustee Lady Homa Alliance.” — page 10
“During the year the charity received a donation of £10,000 from One Shakespeare Limited, a company significantly controlled by a close family member of trustee Vered Aaron.” — page 10
“During the year the charity received a donation of £1,500 from the trustee Lady Homa Alliance.” — page 10
“During the year the charity received a donation of £10,000 from One Shakespeare Limited, a company significantly controlled by a close family member of trustee Vered Aaron.” — page 10
“During the year the charity received a donation of £1,500 from the trustee Lady Homa Alliance.” — page 10
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 4 were received after the due date: year ending 05/04/2025 (received 18/02/2026, 13 days after the 05/02/2026 due date); year ending 05/04/2023 (received 18/06/2024, 134 days after the 05/02/2024 due date); year ending 05/04/2022 (received 06/02/2023, 1 day after the 05/02/2023 due date); year ending 05/04/2021 (received 11/03/2022, 34 days after the 05/02/2022 due date).
Trustees
- VERED AARONchair
- LESLEY KHALASTCHI
- Lady Homa Alliance
- Martin Paisner CBE MA LLM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £159k | £114k |
| 05/04/2024 | £40k | £42k |
| 05/04/2023 | £6k | £4k |
| 05/04/2022 | £330 | £1k |
| 05/04/2021 | £4k | £839 |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL CANCER ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £87,469 at the year end, which the trustees aim to maintain to cover grants and governance costs. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £44,419, driven by incoming resources of £158,753 against charitable expenditure of £114,334. The trustees confirmed that the charity will continue in operation on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 2 | £1.6m |
| HEICHAL HATORAH FOUNDATION | 1 | £355k |
| THE DORFMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| THE IAN & NATALIE LIVINGSTONE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| LATATE LIMITED | 1 | £100k |
| THE CHARLES WOLFSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| CHASDEI YITZOK CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £74k |
| THE GERTNER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £69k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL CANCER ASSOCIATION | £159k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ISRAELI CHARITY FOUNDATION | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF BEIS YISROEL TRUST | £748k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UK FRIENDS OF YAD YISROEL INCORPORATING SPONSOR A MEAL FOUNDATION | £580k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF ISRAEL SPORTS CENTRE FOR THE DISABLED | £68k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FOCUS ON ISRAEL | £51k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |