BEAR MORDECHAI LIMITED
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £288,001, up from £266,250 in the prior year, driven by investment income of £141,881 and donations of £18,174. The charity maintains a stated reserves policy of retaining at least £3,000 in cash, a target it significantly exceeds. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and financial statements accorded with those records, with no matters causing concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees retain reserves of at least £3,000 in cash at bank” — page 4
“Valeswood Estates Limited is controlled by Mr E Benedikt who is a director. He is also a director and trustee of Bear Mordechai Limited. Valeswood Estates is owed from Bear Mordechai a balance of £146,203 as at 31/03/2025 (2024: owed £145,693). Additionally, directors gave a loan to the charity in previous years with a balance outstanding at 31/03/2025 of £14,987.” — page 16
Trustees
- CHAIM BENEDIKT
- ELIEZER BENEDIKT
- YECHIEL BENEDIKT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £160k | £138k |
| 31/03/2024 | £127k | £170k |
| 31/03/2023 | £100k | £186k |
| 31/03/2022 | £202k | £104k |
| 31/03/2021 | £120k | £206k |
Common questions
Is BEAR MORDECHAI LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £288,001, up from £266,250 in the prior year, driven by investment income of £141,881 and donations of £18,174. The charity maintains a stated reserves policy of retaining at least £3,000 in cash, a target it significantly exceeds. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and financial statements accorded with those records, with no matters causing concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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|---|---|---|
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| THE CHEDVA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3.1m |
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