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Keren Shabbos

The advancement of Orthodox Jewish faith and the relief of poverty, in particular but not exclusively of Jewish people living in NW London by helping them meet the extra costs so that they are able to eat kosher food and celebrate the Sabbath, religious festivals and other life-cycle events in accordance with orthodox Jewish religious law and practice.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of Orthodox Jewish faith and the relief of poverty, in particular but not exclusively of Jewish people living in NW London by helping them meet the extra costs so that they are able to eat kosher food and celebrate the Sabbath, religious festivals and other life-cycle events in accordance with orthodox Jewish religious law and practice.

Grants

Keren Shabbos is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£1,489,266
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
What it supports
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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,904,498
Latest Expenditure
£1,489,266

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 74.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,893,066
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £11,432
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,409,603
Raising Funds £79,663
Governance £7,281
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£1,904,498
£1,489,266£1,409,603£1,011,267£1,011,2670 / 0
2024
£961,367
£365,332£365,332£596,035£596,0350 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Keren Shabbos

What does Keren Shabbos do?

The advancement of Orthodox Jewish faith and the relief of poverty, in particular but not exclusively of Jewish people living in NW London by helping them meet the extra costs so that they are able to eat kosher food and celebrate the Sabbath, religious festivals and other life-cycle events in accordance with orthodox Jewish religious law and practice.

How much income did Keren Shabbos report in 2025?

Keren Shabbos reported total income of £1.90m and reported expenditure of £1.49m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Keren Shabbos registered as a charity?

Keren Shabbos was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 November 2023 as charity number 1205524. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Keren Shabbos?

Keren Shabbos is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is JULIAN JUDAH SCHARFER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Keren Shabbos operate?

Keren Shabbos operates in Barnet, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Keren Shabbos a registered charity?

Yes — Keren Shabbos is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1205524.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
1 November 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5211430
Charity Number
1205524

Trustees

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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