STERVON LTD
Distribution of funds to Jewish religious, educational and similar charities.
Objects
1. ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORTHODOX JEWISH FAITH. 2. THE RELIEF OF POVERTY. 3. FOR SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AS ARE RECOGNISED BY ENGLISH LAW AS CHARITABLE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net income of £26,664 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by donations of £135,260 and investment income of £7,000. Free unrestricted reserves increased to £120,955, up from £94,295 in the prior year, while total grants made decreased to £113,140. The accounts state there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants are distributed in relation to monies received and there are no prior commitments regarding any specific charity other than to distribute approximately 80% of its annual income and retain the balance to meet unforeseen demands or shortfalls in income so as to enable the charity to become self-financing.” — page 5
“Included in Creditors are amounts totalling £10,303 (2024: £10,303) owing to the trustees of the Charity, these loans are interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 16
“Mr A Reich, trustee of Stervon is also a director of Cannon Street Estates. During the year, Cannon St Estates donated £6,880 to the charity.” — page 16
“Included in Creditors are amounts totalling £10,303 (2024: £10,303) owing to the trustees of the Charity, these loans are interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 16
“Mr A Reich, trustee of Stervon is also a director of Cannon Street Estates. During the year, Cannon St Estates donated £6,880 to the charity.” — page 16
“Included in Creditors are amounts totalling £10,303 (2024: £10,303) owing to the trustees of the Charity, these loans are interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 16
“Mr A Reich, trustee of Stervon is also a director of Cannon Street Estates. During the year, Cannon St Estates donated £6,880 to the charity.” — page 16
“Included in Creditors are amounts totalling £10,303 (2024: £10,303) owing to the trustees of the Charity, these loans are interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 16
“Mr A Reich, trustee of Stervon is also a director of Cannon Street Estates. During the year, Cannon St Estates donated £6,880 to the charity.” — page 16
“Included in Creditors are amounts totalling £10,303 (2024: £10,303) owing to the trustees of the Charity, these loans are interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 16
“Mr A Reich, trustee of Stervon is also a director of Cannon Street Estates. During the year, Cannon St Estates donated £6,880 to the charity.” — page 16
“Subsidiary undertakings Toncar Limited Doubletex Trading Limited”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- 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 31/12/2025
- Has a trading subsidiary
- 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
- Has a trading subsidiary
- Grant-making is its main activity
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 3 were received after the due date: year ending 31/12/2024 (received 31/03/2026, 151 days after the 31/10/2025 due date); year ending 31/12/2023 (received 20/02/2025, 112 days after the 31/10/2024 due date); year ending 31/12/2021 (received 22/12/2022, 52 days after the 31/10/2022 due date).
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: DOUBLETEX TRADING LIMITED Companies House 01400691 · Financial health read from its filings
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 01512583 · Financial health read from its filings
- Equity: £2
- Average employees: 3
- The accounting reference period ending 23/12/2025 is shortened so as at to end on 22/12/2025
Company officers (Companies House)
- REICH, Akiba on trustee list
- ROTHBART, Gabriel on trustee list
Trustees
- Akiba REICH
- GABRIEL ROTHBART
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £142k | £116k |
| 31/12/2024 | £261k | £266k |
| 31/12/2023 | £119k | £181k |
| 31/12/2022 | £50k | £173k |
| 31/12/2021 | £201k | £217k |
Common questions
Is STERVON LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net income of £26,664 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by donations of £135,260 and investment income of £7,000. Free unrestricted reserves increased to £120,955, up from £94,295 in the prior year, while total grants made decreased to £113,140. The accounts state there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds STERVON LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name STERVON LTD as a grant recipient include M & E CHARITABLE TRUST.
Shared trustees with funders
- GABRIEL ROTHBART — trustee here and at M & E CHARITABLE TRUST
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M & E CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | Advancement of Jewish religion and/or Jewish religious education |
| M & E CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | amount not stated | relief of poverty, relief of those in need by reason of ill health or disability, the advancement of Jewish religion and the advancement of Jewish religious edu |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LONIA LIMITED | 1 | £548k |
| 4 CHARITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £149k |
| DONATING CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| GIVE US A CHANCE | 1 | £15k |
| B K CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| J & J CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £7k |
| UK FRIENDS OF AHAVAS CHESED | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- J & J CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
- THE STROH GESTETNER FOUNDATION LTD
- S O CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE FRIENDS OF THE YESHIVAT HAR ETZION TRUST
- D & L TRUST FUND
- YITAV LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STERVON LTD | £142k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| J & J CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE STROH GESTETNER FOUNDATION LTD | £331k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| S O CHARITABLE TRUST | £149k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF THE YESHIVAT HAR ETZION TRUST | £81k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| D & L TRUST FUND | £555k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |