THE BRITISH FRIENDS OF MIGDAL OHR
TO APPLY FUNDS RECEIVED FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE MIGDAL OHR PROGRAMME OF EDUCATION OF DEPRIVED CHILDREN AND NEW IMMIGRANTS IN THE NORTH OF ISRAEL.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £376,171 to £298,135 due to a net movement in funds of -£78,035, driven by a significant drop in donations compared to the previous record year. The trustees confirm that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Overheads were reported at 36%, reflecting planned investment in long-term growth and staff expansion.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, donations totalling £16,071 (2023: £19,815) were made to the charity by trustees. All donations were made voluntarily, on normal terms, and without any conditions attached. No trustee received any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses from the charity during the year.” — page 13
“During the year, Migdal Ohr UK incurred expenditure in relation to fundraising activities undertaken in France on behalf of Migdal Ohr France, a newly established sister charity managed by the Chief Executive Officer of Migdal Ohr UK. At the balance sheet date, Migdal Ohr France owed the charity £2,039 in respect of these costs.” — page 13
“During the year, donations totalling £16,071 (2023: £19,815) were made to the charity by trustees. All donations were made voluntarily, on normal terms, and without any conditions attached. No trustee received any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses from the charity during the year.” — page 13
“During the year, Migdal Ohr UK incurred expenditure in relation to fundraising activities undertaken in France on behalf of Migdal Ohr France, a newly established sister charity managed by the Chief Executive Officer of Migdal Ohr UK. At the balance sheet date, Migdal Ohr France owed the charity £2,039 in respect of these costs.” — page 13
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (27/10/2014)
Trustees
- ANDREW ALBUM
- JOSEPH ESFANDI
- Maurice Benisty
- PAUL JULIAN MANN
- RICHARD HARUNI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £592k | £670k |
| 31/12/2023 | £800k | £579k |
| 31/12/2022 | £746k | £704k |
| 31/12/2021 | £812k | £764k |
| 31/12/2020 | £617k | £587k |
Common questions
Is THE BRITISH FRIENDS OF MIGDAL OHR financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £376,171 to £298,135 due to a net movement in funds of -£78,035, driven by a significant drop in donations compared to the previous record year. The trustees confirm that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Overheads were reported at 36%, reflecting planned investment in long-term growth and staff expansion. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BRITISH FRIENDS OF MIGDAL OHR?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BRITISH FRIENDS OF MIGDAL OHR as a grant recipient include RECHOV GORDON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Shared trustees with funders
- ANDREW ALBUM — trustee here and at RECHOV GORDON CHARITABLE TRUST
- JOSEPH ESFANDI — trustee here and at THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RECHOV GORDON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £7k | relief of poverty, advancement of Jewish religion and advancement of Jewish religious education |
| THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| RECHOV GORDON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £4k | relief of poverty, advancement of Jewish religion or advancement of Jewish religious education |
| RECHOV GORDON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £4k | |
| THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £0 | |
| THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 2 | £1.4m |
| THE IAN & NATALIE LIVINGSTONE CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £120k |
| THE DORFMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £185k |
| CLYDPRIDE LIMITED | 1 | £110k |
| LATATE LIMITED | 1 | £100k |
| THE CHARLES WOLFSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| JNF CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £93k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRITISH FRIENDS OF MIGDAL OHR | £592k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF ORCHOS TORAH | £141k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS TORAH OHR | £311k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF UNITED HATZALAH ISRAEL | £2.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF MISHAN L'CHOLEH | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH FRIENDS OF NETIV ARYEH | £190k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |