Friends of Meleches Shomayim
Analysis
Friends of Meleches Shomayim is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Salford. It was registered in February 1989, 37 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Friends of Meleches Shomayim reported income of £18k and spending of £17k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £18k to £18k (+2.3%), an average of +0.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Friends of Meleches Shomayim sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Boyle's Educational Foundation (£18k), Fishlake Educational Foundation (£18k) and Harnham Schools Association (£18k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity provides grants and scholarships for mainly young adults who specialise in academic studies.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Boyle's Educational Foundation | Dorset | £18k |
| Fishlake Educational Foundation | Doncaster | £18k |
| Harnham Schools Association | Salisbury | £18k |
| Friends of Avening School | Gloucestershire | £18k |