THE RUZIN SADAGORA TRUST
The charity funds the cost, upkeep and activities of the Ruzin Sadagora Synagogue in London. The charity funds and supports the parent and other associated and affiliated Sadagora Institutions and other religious Jewish causes and charities.
Objects
TO PAY APPLY AND APPROPRIATE THE WHOLE OF THE TRUST FUND TO THOSE PURPOSES BOTH IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND ABROAD RECOGNISED AS CHARITABLE BY ENGLISH LAW.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £2,739,844, supported by incoming resources of £670,433 against charitable expenditure of £620,922. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations received during the year of £83,738 from charities with common trustees.” — page 19
“Donations made during the year of £28,243 to associated Sadagora institutions” — page 19
“Donations received during the year of £83,738 from charities with common trustees.” — page 19
“Donations made during the year of £28,243 to associated Sadagora institutions” — page 19
“Donations received during the year of £83,738 from charities with common trustees.” — page 19
“Donations made during the year of £28,243 to associated Sadagora institutions” — page 19
“Donations received during the year of £83,738 from charities with common trustees.” — page 19
“Donations made during the year of £28,243 to associated Sadagora institutions” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 3 were received after the due date: year ending 30/06/2023 (received 29/05/2024, 29 days after the 30/04/2024 due date); year ending 30/06/2022 (received 22/11/2023, 206 days after the 30/04/2023 due date); year ending 30/06/2021 (received 17/05/2022, 17 days after the 30/04/2022 due date).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Rabbi Aaron Friedmanchair
- JOSEPH FELDMAN
- Sara Friedman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £670k | £621k |
| 30/06/2024 | £667k | £903k |
| 30/06/2023 | £1.5m | £661k |
| 30/06/2022 | £1.1m | £515k |
| 30/06/2021 | £455k | £190k |
Common questions
Is THE RUZIN SADAGORA TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £2,739,844, supported by incoming resources of £670,433 against charitable expenditure of £620,922. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Harold Everett Wreford LLP.
Who funds THE RUZIN SADAGORA TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE RUZIN SADAGORA TRUST as a grant recipient include ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED, AMABRILL LTD, SABENO LIMITED, THE MARQUE FOUNDATION, STARVIEW CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | FY2023 | £175k | |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | FY2022 | £170k | |
| AMABRILL LTD | FY2024 | £166k | Educational grants |
| AMABRILL LTD | FY2021 | £101k | |
| AMABRILL LTD | FY2025 | £59k | |
| SABENO LIMITED | FY2025 | £10k | Religious grants |
| THE MARQUE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | |
| STARVIEW CHARITY | FY2021 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ITZCHOK MEYER CYMERMAN TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £80k |
| TOMCHEI TORAH VUCHESED | 1 | £11k |
| THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- SANDYS ROW SYNAGOGUE SPITALFIELDS LIMITED
- THE GUR FOUNDATION LIMITED
- (TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNEXION WITH) ADATH YISROEL SYNAGOGUE
- SOUTH LONDON LIBERAL SYNAGOGUE
- CHELSEA SYNAGOGUE TRUST
- ADASS YESHURUN SYNAGOGUE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE RUZIN SADAGORA TRUST | £670k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SANDYS ROW SYNAGOGUE SPITALFIELDS LIMITED | £130k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE GUR FOUNDATION LIMITED | £80k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| (TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNEXION WITH) ADATH YISROEL SYNAGOGUE | £957k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH LONDON LIBERAL SYNAGOGUE | £218k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| CHELSEA SYNAGOGUE TRUST | £128k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |