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Balstraw Limited

The charity is established to foster, assist and promote the charitable activities of any institution professing and teaching the principles of traditional Judaism, to advance religion in accordance with the Jewish faith and to give philanthropic aid to the Jewish needy.

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Activities & Mission

The charity is established to foster, assist and promote the charitable activities of any institution professing and teaching the principles of traditional Judaism, to advance religion in accordance with the Jewish faith and to give philanthropic aid to the Jewish needy.

Grants

Balstraw Limited is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£474,059
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
people of a particular ethnic or racial origin
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£216,349
Latest Expenditure
£474,059

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 219.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£216,349
£474,0590 / 0
2024
£296,623
£359,1120 / 0
2023
£297,828
£212,8650 / 0
2022
£351,381
£163,4260 / 0
2021
£235,884
£257,6240 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Balstraw Limited

What does Balstraw Limited do?

The charity is established to foster, assist and promote the charitable activities of any institution professing and teaching the principles of traditional Judaism, to advance religion in accordance with the Jewish faith and to give philanthropic aid to the Jewish needy.

How much income did Balstraw Limited report in 2025?

Balstraw Limited reported total income of £216k and reported expenditure of £474k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Balstraw Limited registered as a charity?

Balstraw Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 March 1971 as charity number 262185. It has been registered for 55 years.

Who runs Balstraw Limited?

Balstraw Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is LESLIE FRANKEL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Balstraw Limited operate?

Balstraw Limited operates in United States, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Balstraw Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Balstraw Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 262185.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
31 March 1971
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
262185
Charity Number
262185

Trustees

LESLIE FRANKEL Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Ephraim Frankel
Also governs 1 other charity
JOEL FRANKEL
Also governs 1 other charity
LAURENCE ALLAN FOUX
Also governs 1 other charity
Maurice Moishe Frankel
Also governs 2 other charities
ZISI FRANKEL
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

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