BRITISH FRIENDS OF THE RABBI MEIR BAAL HANESS CHARITY (KOLLEL SHOMREI HACHOMOS)
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £303,626, resulting in a net income of £279,992 for the year. The trustees report that incoming resources exceeded outgoing resources and they are satisfied with the results. The charity explicitly states it does not seek to maintain reserves other than to ensure it can continue its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“Mr J Schischa is also a trustee of The Leah Schischa Memorial Trust Fund. During the year, donations received from The Leah Schischa Memorial Trust Fund totalled £950.” — page 19
“Mr J Baumgarten is also a trustee of The Union Of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations, Cosmon (Belz) Ltd and Keren Yesomim. During the year, donations received from The Union Of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations totalled £12,000, donations received from Cosmon (Belz) Ltd totalled £10,425 and donations received from Keren Yesomim totalled 13,200.” — page 19
“Mr J Schischa is also a trustee of The Leah Schischa Memorial Trust Fund. During the year, donations received from The Leah Schischa Memorial Trust Fund totalled £950.” — page 19
“Mr J Baumgarten is also a trustee of The Union Of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations, Cosmon (Belz) Ltd and Keren Yesomim. During the year, donations received from The Union Of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations totalled £12,000, donations received from Cosmon (Belz) Ltd totalled £10,425 and donations received from Keren Yesomim totalled 13,200.” — page 19
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.7m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.5m | £2.8m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.2m | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.9m | £1.9m |
Common questions
Is BRITISH FRIENDS OF THE RABBI MEIR BAAL HANESS CHARITY (KOLLEL SHOMREI HACHOMOS) financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £303,626, resulting in a net income of £279,992 for the year. The trustees report that incoming resources exceeded outgoing resources and they are satisfied with the results. The charity explicitly states it does not seek to maintain reserves other than to ensure it can continue its activities. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Martin+Heller.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED TALMUDICAL ASSOCIATES LTD | 2 | £756k |
| UOHC FOUNDATION LTD | 2 | £94k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 2 | £66k |
| CHARITWORTH LIMITED | 2 | £58k |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 1 | £349k |
| MOUNDFIELD CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £262k |
| THE MELOW CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £157k |
| PARKWILL LIMITED | 1 | £109k |