THE FRIENDS OF THE CENTRE FOR TORAH EDUCATION TRUST
The Charity collects funds to support a college in Israel which is involved in furthering the orthodox Jewish religion and education
Objects
THE FURTHERANCE AND PROMOTION OF THE JEWISH RELIGION AND JEWISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN SUCH PROPORTIONS AND IN SUCH MANNER AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £4,847 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a deficit in the previous year. The trustees consider the financial position to be satisfactory, with unrestricted funds carried forward totaling £7,204. The charity reduced its reserves by making distributions to its fullest extent.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- David Lobenstein
- Rabbi Shmuel Geller
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £46k | £41k |
| 31/03/2024 | £34k | £35k |
| 31/03/2023 | £33k | £34k |
| 31/03/2022 | £48k | £46k |
| 31/03/2021 | £39k | £37k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF THE CENTRE FOR TORAH EDUCATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £4,847 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a deficit in the previous year. The trustees consider the financial position to be satisfactory, with unrestricted funds carried forward totaling £7,204. The charity reduced its reserves by making distributions to its fullest extent. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BLUSTON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 2 | £180k |
| MOLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £315k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £208k |
| THE MARQUE FOUNDATION | 1 | £185k |
| 4 CHARITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £149k |
| TRUSTWELL LIMITED | 1 | £140k |
| FOUNTAIN OF CHESSED LIMITED | 1 | £123k |
| AMABRILL LTD | 1 | £115k |
Charities like this
- THE FRIENDS OF OHEL TORAH TRUST
- THE SHAAREI TORAH TRUST
- FRIENDS OF MOSDOS TORAH VEYIRAH
- ORGANISATION FOR THE SUPPORT OF TORAH EDUCATION LIMITED
- FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS TORAH OHR
- THE FRIENDS OF THE YESHIVAT HAR ETZION TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FRIENDS OF THE CENTRE FOR TORAH EDUCATION TRUST | £46k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF OHEL TORAH TRUST | £127k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SHAAREI TORAH TRUST | £961k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF MOSDOS TORAH VEYIRAH | £784k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ORGANISATION FOR THE SUPPORT OF TORAH EDUCATION LIMITED | £91k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS TORAH OHR | £311k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |