THE FRIENDS OF NEVE YERUSHALAYIM SEMINARY TRUST
THE FURTHERANCE AND PROMOTION OF THE JEWISH RELIGION AND JEWISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD, AND TO ASSIST NEVE YERUSHALAYIM SEMINARY, ISRAEL PRIMARILY BY RAISING FUNDS AND ENLISTING SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE.
Objects
THE FURTHERANCE AND PROMOTION OF THE JEWISH RELIGION AND JEWISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD IN SUCH PROPORTIONS AND IN SUCH MANNER AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity held unrestricted reserves of £2,063 at the year end, which the trustees state are due to be donated to the Neve Yerushalayim Seminary net of administrative expenses. The trustees have determined that there is no need to hold significant reserves because grants are only made if funds are available and there are no ongoing material overheads. The independent examiner reported that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounting records or the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have decided that there is no need for the charity to hold significant reserves, as grants are only made if there are available reserves, and there are no ongoing material overhead or administrative costs.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £104k | £107k |
| 31/12/2024 | £134k | £142k |
| 31/12/2023 | £175k | £167k |
| 31/12/2022 | £113k | £120k |
| 31/12/2021 | £183k | £173k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF NEVE YERUSHALAYIM SEMINARY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity held unrestricted reserves of £2,063 at the year end, which the trustees state are due to be donated to the Neve Yerushalayim Seminary net of administrative expenses. The trustees have determined that there is no need to hold significant reserves because grants are only made if funds are available and there are no ongoing material overheads. The independent examiner reported that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounting records or the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE FRIENDS OF NEVE YERUSHALAYIM SEMINARY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FRIENDS OF NEVE YERUSHALAYIM SEMINARY TRUST as a grant recipient include THE BUTTON FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BUTTON FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £13k | |
| THE BUTTON FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £8k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 2 | £213k |
| THE DYNA AND FALA WEINSTOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £98k |
| The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation | 1 | £1.6m |
| THE MAURICE WOHL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £900k |
| THE MARCUS MARGULIES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £766k |
| THE EXILARCH'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £641k |
| DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £355k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £208k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FRIENDS OF NEVE YERUSHALAYIM SEMINARY TRUST | £104k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF BNEI TORAH MOVEMENT TRUST | £40k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF SHEARIM | £47k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UK FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS MEKOR CHAIM | £28k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF THE YESHIVAT SHAAR HASHAMAYIM | £27k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE JERUSALEM FOUNDATION | £5.3m | — | 0 | below | 1.1% | no doubt |