Sassov Beis Hamedrash
Analysis
Sassov Beis Hamedrash is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04978521). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Sassov Beis Hamedrash reported income of £742k and spending of £275k, leaving 63% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £176k to £742k (+321%), an average of +43% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income rose by 188%. Over the whole period it spent 63% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Sassov Beis Hamedrash sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Lifeline Community Action (£742k), The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund (£742k) and Step Development Trust (£741k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 89% and investments 11%. Charitable activities took 90% of spending and raising funds 9.7%. Grants to other organisations totalled £27k. Reserves of £44k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 1 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 89%
- Investments 11%
In the charity's own words
SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS PROFESSING AND TEACHING PRINCIPLES OF TRADITIONAL JUDAISMADVANCE OF RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH JEWISH FAITHPHILANTHROPIC AID TO THE JEWISH NEEDY
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeline Community Action | County Durham | £742k |
| The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund | London | £742k |
| Step Development Trust | Sheffield | £741k |
| Eelapatheeswarar Aalayam | Wembley | £742k |