KEREN HATZOLO
Making grants to organisations in accordance with the objects of the charity.
Objects
SUCH ONE OR MORE CHARITIES OR CHAITABLE INSTITUTIONS OR CHAITABLE PURPOSES IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD. IN SUCH SHARES AND SUCH MANNER AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,673,119, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue activities. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The trustees report a surplus for the year following reduced grantmaking.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees do not seek to maintain reserves, other than to ensure that they can continue the activities of the charity.” — page 4
“Loans to the other company amounted to £227,371 (2024 - £230,139) as at the balance sheet date, during the year under review the charity received interest of £11,507 (2024 £10,890) and gift aid of £10,125 (2024 - £36,445).” — page 14
“Creditors include £212,000 (2024 - £282,000) from companies in which a trustees has an interest.”
“Loans to the other company amounted to £227,371 (2024 - £230,139) as at the balance sheet date, during the year under review the charity received interest of £11,507 (2024 £10,890) and gift aid of £10,125 (2024 - £36,445).” — page 14
“Creditors include £212,000 (2024 - £282,000) from companies in which a trustees has an interest.”
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- 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
- 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
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £385k | £348k |
| 31/12/2024 | £587k | £546k |
| 31/12/2023 | £418k | £542k |
| 31/12/2022 | £404k | £364k |
| 31/12/2021 | £446k | £531k |
Common questions
Is KEREN HATZOLO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,673,119, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue activities. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The trustees report a surplus for the year following reduced grantmaking. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds KEREN HATZOLO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KEREN HATZOLO as a grant recipient include GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED, ORTERSHAM LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED | FY2023 | £18k | |
| ORTERSHAM LIMITED | FY2021 | £10k | |
| GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED | FY2024 | amount not stated |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| COL-RENO LIMITED | 2 | £80k |
| ASHKELON FOUNDATION | 1 | £438k |
| THE RAPHAEL FRESHWATER MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION | 1 | £125k |
| NORTH LONDON WELFARE AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £94k |
| THE KASNER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £77k |
| UOHC SUPERVISION LTD | 1 | £72k |
| ANEINU LIMITED | 1 | £36k |
| THE UNION OF ORTHODOX HEBREW CONGREGATIONS | 1 | £35k |
Charities like this
- KEREN TRUST
- KEREN SHMUEL
- LAWSON BECKMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE WELDON UK CHARITABLE TRUST
- CLOSE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- UK FRIENDS OF KEREN OHR
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEREN HATZOLO | £385k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KEREN TRUST | £179k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KEREN SHMUEL | £531k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| LAWSON BECKMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | £239k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE WELDON UK CHARITABLE TRUST | £259k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CLOSE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £40k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |