COLEL CHABAD
To raise funds for the world wide Colel Chabad organisation food program distribution in Israel for the poor and disadvantaged.
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF JEWISH FAITH AND RELIEF OF POVERTY AMONGST POOR FAMILIES AND ORPHANS OF THE JEWISH FAITH AND, IN PARTICULAR, BUT WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING PROVIDING OR ASSISTING WITH THE PROVISION OF BASIC LIVING NECESSITIES FOR SUCH FAMILIES IN ISRAEL AND THE UNITED KINGDOM.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £114,356 at the end of the year, an increase from the previous year's £53,367. The charity reported a net income of £60,989 for the year, with total income of £1,089,228 and total expenditure of £1,028,239. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations plus gift aid received in 2025 amounted to £1,088,627. The cost of generating the income was £51,075.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting 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 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Menachem Salekchair
- DANIEL WOLFFE
- RABBI YITZCHOK SUFRIN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.1m | £1.0m |
| 31/12/2024 | £4.7m | £4.7m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.0m | £2.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is COLEL CHABAD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £114,356 at the end of the year, an increase from the previous year's £53,367. The charity reported a net income of £60,989 for the year, with total income of £1,089,228 and total expenditure of £1,028,239. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Goldwins Limited.
Who funds COLEL CHABAD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COLEL CHABAD as a grant recipient include ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED, B K CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE UKI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, M AND L COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | FY2023 | £161k | |
| B K CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £131k | |
| THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £118k | |
| THE UKI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £18k | |
| M AND L COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £11k | |
| THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | |
| M AND L COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £9k | |
| THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| M AND L COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £5k | |
| M AND L COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | |
| B K CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £4k | |
| M AND L COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | |
| B K CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| B K CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| LYNWOOD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TRUMROS LIMITED | 1 | £114k |
| SHULEM B. ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £108k |
| GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £106k |
| FRIENDS OF ACHIEZER ARAD | 1 | £77k |
| WISEHEIGHTS LIMITED | 1 | £50k |
| COMET CHARITIES LTD | 1 | £48k |
| THE BENZI DUNNER SCHOOLS TRUST | 1 | £17k |
| THE BEIS NADVORNE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- KOLLEL HACHODOSH
- LUBAVITCH KOLLEL
- ISRAELI CHARITY FOUNDATION
- COLLEL CHIBATH YERUSHALAYIM, RABBI MEIR BAAL HANES TRUST
- Commonwealth Jewish Council
- KOLLEL HAKOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLEL CHABAD | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | 4.7% | no doubt |
| KOLLEL HACHODOSH | £121k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| LUBAVITCH KOLLEL | £76k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ISRAELI CHARITY FOUNDATION | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COLLEL CHIBATH YERUSHALAYIM, RABBI MEIR BAAL HANES TRUST | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Commonwealth Jewish Council | £191k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |