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Mayfair Charities Limited

The charity receives income from its investment properties, cash deposit fixed asset listed investments and subsidiaries which it utilises in the provision and distribution of grants, donations and loans for charitable purposes to organisations & institutions engaged in the provision of education & promotion of religious observance within the Tenets of Orthodox Judaism & for the relief of poverty.

Activities & Mission

The charity receives income from its investment properties, cash deposit fixed asset listed investments and subsidiaries which it utilises in the provision and distribution of grants, donations and loans for charitable purposes to organisations & institutions engaged in the provision of education & promotion of religious observance within the Tenets of Orthodox Judaism & for the relief of poverty.

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,416,000
Latest Expenditure
£9,128,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 116.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 91% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 69.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 14% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 31.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 10% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £500,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,414,000
Other Income £1,502,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,294,000
Raising Funds £2,834,000
Governance £60,000
Grants to Institutions £5,085,000
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
£5,416,000
£9,128,000£6,294,000£78,069,000£78,069,0000 / 0
2024
£5,752,000
£6,396,000£3,891,000£83,187,000£83,187,0000 / 0
2023
£5,448,000
£7,031,000£4,703,000£78,146,000£29,417,0000 / 0
2022
£5,320,000
£6,727,000£4,299,000£88,335,000£31,657,0000 / 0
2021
£5,294,000
£5,016,000£3,335,000£90,252,000£29,156,0000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Mayfair Charities Limited

What does Mayfair Charities Limited do?

The charity receives income from its investment properties, cash deposit fixed asset listed investments and subsidiaries which it utilises in the provision and distribution of grants, donations and loans for charitable purposes to organisations & institutions engaged in the provision of education & promotion of religious observance within the Tenets of Orthodox Judaism & for the relief of poverty.

How much income did Mayfair Charities Limited report in 2025?

Mayfair Charities Limited reported total income of £5.42m and reported expenditure of £9.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Mayfair Charities Limited?

Mayfair Charities Limited has a program ratio of 116.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Mayfair Charities Limited registered as a charity?

Mayfair Charities Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 March 1968 as charity number 255281. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs Mayfair Charities Limited?

Mayfair Charities Limited is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Mayfair Charities Limited operate?

Mayfair Charities Limited operates across 7 areas, including Australia, Belgium, France and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Mayfair Charities Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Mayfair Charities Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 255281.

Details

Address
FRESHWATER GROUP OF COMPANIES
FRESHWATER HOUSE
158-162 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE
LONDON
WC2H 8HR
Registration Date
6 March 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
255281
Charity Number
255281

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