THE SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE JEWS' CHILDRENS FUND
To provide maintenance and education grants to Sephardi children and educational establishments
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £2,231,099 at the year end, supported by a significant gain on investments of £296,717. The trustees report no fixed reserves policy target, noting that the charity aims to expend incoming resources on grants and has minimal overhead costs. The going concern basis is adopted with no material uncertainties identified regarding the charity's ability to continue in operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income for the year was £37,928 (2024: £43,771) derived from the common investment fund.” — page 5
“The Trustees will utilise reserves when suitable grant applications are received in future periods. On this basis, and due to the fact that there are very few overhead costs, there is no fixed level set for free reserves.” — page 5
“As at 31 October 2025, The Spanish and Portuguese Jews' Children's Fund was owed £20,971 (2024: £71,462) by the Spanish and Portuguese Jews' Synagogue Common Investment Fund, also known as the London Sephardi Trust Investment Pool (an associated entity of the Spanish and Portuguese Jews' Synagogue with a common trustee), in which all investments of Spanish and Portuguese Jews' Children's Fund were held as at 31 October 2025 and 31 October 2024.” — page 18
Trustees
- Dr Adam Webber
- HANNAH BRIDGET BEKHOR
- Rosy Khalastchy
- SIMON RICHARD MAURICE DANGOOR
- SUSAN KENDAL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £38k | £53k |
| 31/10/2024 | £44k | £27k |
| 31/10/2023 | £46k | £21k |
| 31/10/2022 | £40k | £8k |
| 31/10/2021 | £41k | £24k |
Common questions
Is THE SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE JEWS' CHILDRENS FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £2,231,099 at the year end, supported by a significant gain on investments of £296,717. The trustees report no fixed reserves policy target, noting that the charity aims to expend incoming resources on grants and has minimal overhead costs. The going concern basis is adopted with no material uncertainties identified regarding the charity's ability to continue in operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.