FRIENDS OF ASCENT
The activity of the charity is to raise funds to support Ascent which is a charity operating in Tsfat, Israel
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £13,909 at year-end, representing a surplus carried forward from the previous period. The trustees report confirms that all fundraising and administration were conducted on a voluntary basis, with no staff costs incurred. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and accounts prepared in compliance with the Charities Act 1993.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Stephen Chevernchair
- LAWRENCE BRIENDEL
- RABBI Steven Shaul Joseph LEITER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £113k | £104k |
| 31/12/2024 | £225k | £230k |
| 31/12/2023 | £122k | £123k |
| 31/12/2022 | £82k | £77k |
| 31/12/2021 | £126k | £147k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF ASCENT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £13,909 at year-end, representing a surplus carried forward from the previous period. The trustees report confirms that all fundraising and administration were conducted on a voluntary basis, with no staff costs incurred. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and accounts prepared in compliance with the Charities Act 1993. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRIENDS OF ASCENT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF ASCENT as a grant recipient include THE CARMONA CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ARNOLD LEE CHARITABLE TRUST, COL-RENO LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CARMONA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £50k | Advancement of the Jewish faith |
| THE ARNOLD LEE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £25k | support the charitable work of the Ascent programme in Israel. |
| THE ARNOLD LEE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £15k | |
| THE ARNOLD LEE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £15k | |
| COL-RENO LIMITED | FY2022 | £1k | |
| COL-RENO LIMITED | FY2026 | £1k |