THE AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE (UK ) TRUST
The objectives and activities of the charities are the support of the charitable aims of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc,. and the relief of poverty, sickness, infirmity, and the advancement of the Jewish religion amongst persons of the Jewish faith.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £5,752 were below the trustees' stated policy target of £10,000 to £15,000 at year-end. However, the filing notes that an unrestricted donation of £15,000 was received after the year end to cover overheads, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“This level of reserves does not meet the reserves policy”
“During the year The Sybil Shine Memorial Trust made a restricted donation of £30,000 (2024: £30,000) to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (UK) Trust.” — page 18
“Donations of £728,904 (2024: £616,758) were made from the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (UK) Trust to the Joint Distribution Committee.”
“During the year The Sybil Shine Memorial Trust made a restricted donation of £30,000 (2024: £30,000) to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (UK) Trust.” — page 18
“Donations of £728,904 (2024: £616,758) were made from the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (UK) Trust to the Joint Distribution Committee.”
“During the year The Sybil Shine Memorial Trust made a restricted donation of £30,000 (2024: £30,000) to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (UK) Trust.” — page 18
“Donations of £728,904 (2024: £616,758) were made from the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (UK) Trust to the Joint Distribution Committee.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2024)
Trustees
- Martin Paisner CBE MA LLMchair
- Anna Josse
- Ofir Singal
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £362k | £740k |
| 05/04/2024 | £923k | £626k |
| 05/04/2023 | £515k | £637k |
| 05/04/2022 | £475k | £273k |
| 05/04/2021 | £238k | £270k |
Common questions
Is THE AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE (UK ) TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £5,752 were below the trustees' stated policy target of £10,000 to £15,000 at year-end. However, the filing notes that an unrestricted donation of £15,000 was received after the year end to cover overheads, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE (UK ) TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE (UK ) TRUST as a grant recipient include THE MAX BARNEY FOUNDATION, THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST, 4 CHARITY FOUNDATION.
Shared trustees with funders
- Anna Josse — trustee here and at THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST
- Martin Paisner CBE MA LLM — trustee here and at THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MAX BARNEY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £547k | Relief of unemployment through vocational training |
| THE MAX BARNEY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £219k | Relief of unemployment through vocational training |
| THE MAX BARNEY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £164k | Relief of unemployment through vocational training |
| THE MAX BARNEY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £75k | Relief of unemployment through vocational training |
| THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2024 | £50k | |
| 4 CHARITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £33k | Advancement of Education |
| THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2025 | £15k | |
| THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2023 | £0 | |
| THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2022 | £0 |