GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Latest income
£4.9m
Latest spending
£5.0m
Registered
1962
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had a deficit in unrestricted reserves of £2,883 at the year end, a continuation of the previous year's deficit. The trustees report that the charity is dependent on the investment income generated by its subsidiary undertakings to fund its operations and grant-making activities.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: a level which the trustees think appropriate after considering the future commitments of the charity and the likely administrative costs of the charity for the next year (held: £-3k)
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level which the trustees think appropriate after considering the future commitments of the charity and the likely administrative costs of the charity for the next year.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Other debtors include £223,878 (2024: 223,878) due from subsidiary undertakings of Shulem B. Association Limited, itself a charity with common trustees. These loans are interest free and repayable on demand.
“Other debtors include £223,878 (2024: 223,878) due from subsidiary undertakings of Shulem B. Association Limited, itself a charity with common trustees. These loans are interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 30
“Other creditors include £1,570,473 (2024: £1,092,439) due to private companies which have directors in common with the subsidiary undertakings which have been the recipients of these loan advances. These loans are interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 30
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Other creditors include £1,570,473 (2024: £1,092,439) due to private companies which have directors in common with the subsidiary undertakings which have been the recipients of these loan advances. These loans are interest free and repayable on demand.
“Other debtors include £223,878 (2024: 223,878) due from subsidiary undertakings of Shulem B. Association Limited, itself a charity with common trustees. These loans are interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 30
“Other creditors include £1,570,473 (2024: £1,092,439) due to private companies which have directors in common with the subsidiary undertakings which have been the recipients of these loan advances. These loans are interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 30
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Other creditors also include £1,043,227 (2024: £1,042,887) due to subsidiary undertakings of Shulem B. Association Limited, itself a charity with common trustees. These loans are interest free and repayable on demand.
“Other debtors include £223,878 (2024: 223,878) due from subsidiary undertakings of Shulem B. Association Limited, itself a charity with common trustees. These loans are interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 30
“Other creditors include £1,570,473 (2024: £1,092,439) due to private companies which have directors in common with the subsidiary undertakings which have been the recipients of these loan advances. These loans are interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 30
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Altena Estates Limited, Barryvale Limited, Fleetguild Limited, Hiltshore Limited, Mirette Investments Limited
“The Charity holds the share capital of five subsidiary undertakings, namely Altena Estates Limited, Barryvale Limited, Fleetguild Limited, Hiltshore Limited and Mirette Investments Limited. All the subsidiary holdings are engaged in property investment, except for Hiltshore Limited which is a dormant company” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Total income
£4.9m
Total spending
£5.0m
Cost of raising funds
£2.3m
Reserves (reported)
£616k
Employees
0
Trustees
- SOLOMON LAUFERchair
- Baruch Abraham Berger
- SARAH RACHEL KLEIN
- YANKEL GROSSBERGER
- ZELDA STERNLICHT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £4.9m | £5.0m |
| 30/06/2024 | £6.0m | £4.5m |
| 30/06/2023 | £4.2m | £5.5m |
| 30/06/2022 | £4.0m | £4.4m |
| 30/06/2021 | £3.9m | £4.6m |
Common questions
Is GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity had a deficit in unrestricted reserves of £2,883 at the year end, a continuation of the previous year's deficit. The trustees report that the charity is dependent on the investment income generated by its subsidiary undertakings to fund its operations and grant-making activities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Cohen Arnold.
Who funds GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED as a grant recipient include SHULEM B. ASSOCIATION LIMITED.
Shared trustees with funders
- SARAH RACHEL KLEIN — trustee here and at SHULEM B. ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- YANKEL GROSSBERGER — trustee here and at SHULEM B. ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- ZELDA STERNLICHT — trustee here and at SHULEM B. ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SHULEM B. ASSOCIATION LIMITED | FY2023 | £60k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LAUFFER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £34k |
| BELZ ISRAEL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| SABENO LIMITED | 1 | £10k |