Holocaust Survivors' Friendship Association
Analysis
Holocaust Survivors' Friendship Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in February 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 10571171). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Holocaust Survivors' Friendship Association reported income of £606k and spending of £566k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £182k to £606k (+232%), an average of +35% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 120%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Holocaust Survivors' Friendship Association sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Al Qulub Trust (£606k), The VC Gallery (£607k) and A Spark in the Dark Ltd (£606k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 88%, investments 6.7% and trading 2.3%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £359k would cover about 8 months of spending at that rate. It employed 10 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 88%
- Trading 2.3%
- Investments 6.7%
- Other 2.9%
In the charity's own words
We provide friendship ,social activities and talks for Holocaust survivors in Leeds; promote and deliver Holocaust education at the Holocaust Learning & Exhibition Centre in Huddersfield and at schools, colleges, universities and community groups through survivors and volunteer speakers in the north of England; provide advice and guidance to external organisations on Holocaust related matters.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Al Qulub Trust | Watford | £606k |
| The VC Gallery | Haverfordwest | £607k |
| A Spark in the Dark Ltd | 100 hamilton Road | £606k |
| York City Gymnastics Foundation | York | £608k |