Friends of Israel Emergency Aid Fund
London-registered charity for emergency aid in Israel
| Friends of Israel Emergency Aid Fund
| |
|---|---|
| Type | Charitable company (private company limited by guarantee without share capital) |
| Founded | 4 August 2008 |
| Registration ID | 1129660 (Charity Commission); company no. 06663838 |
| Status | Registered charity; reporting overdue |
| Headquarters | 21 Tenterden Gardens, London, NW4 1TG |
| Area served | Israel |
| Services | Assistance to members of the public in Israel in a time of need |
| Registration | England and Wales |
| Key people | Elliott Unsdorfer (trustee) |
Friends of Israel Emergency Aid Fund is both a registered charity (no. 1129660) and a company limited by guarantee (no. 06663838), incorporated on 4 August 2008 and registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 May 2009.[1][2] The Charity Commission describes its activities as to "provide assistance to members of public in Israel in a time of need"; its objects cover general charitable purposes "primarily but not exclusively for the benefit of people of Israel", including emergency help, voluntary ambulance and first response services, and relief for victims of war, terrorism and other emergencies.[2] Its area of benefit is Israel, and it operates in Barnet and Israel.[2] Its registered office is 21 Tenterden Gardens, London NW4 1TG.[1]
Reporting
The Charity Commission lists one trustee, Elliott Unsdorfer. The charity reported nil income and expenditure for each year from 2017 to 2021, and its annual returns and accounts for the years to 31 August 2022 to 2025 are shown as overdue, the oldest by 1,210 days.[2] The company register lists three directors: Asaf Bont, who gives a correspondence address in Giuat Zeeu, Israel, Eitan Rubinstein and Elliott Allen Unsdorfer.[3]
Israel connection
Friends of Israel Emergency Aid Fund appears on UK companies linked to 'Israel' with a score of 3 under the list's methodology: 2 points for a current officer or person with significant control (PSC) with an Israeli address, and 1 point for a former PSC that had an Israeli service address or was registered in Israel. The register entries behind the score are:
- Current officer with an Israeli correspondence address: Asaf Bont (director since 4 August 2008; Giuat Zeeu, Israel).[3]
- Former PSCs linked to Israel: Asaf Bont (1 July 2016 to 11 December 2025; Giuat Zeeu, Israel); Eitan Rubenstein (1 July 2016 to 11 December 2025; Jerusalem, Israel).[4]
Ownership and control
The register lists the following persons with significant control.[4]
| Name | Type | Notified | Ceased | Address (locality, country) | Registration | Nature of control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott Allen Unsdorfer | Individual | 1 July 2016 | – | London, United Kingdom | – | Significant influence or control |
| Asaf Bont | Individual | 1 July 2016 | 11 December 2025 | Giuat Zeeu, Israel | – | Significant influence or control |
| Eitan Rubenstein | Individual | 1 July 2016 | 11 December 2025 | Jerusalem, Israel | – | Significant influence or control |
Officers
Officers as listed on the register, with the correspondence locality given there.[3]
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned | Correspondence address (locality, country) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asaf Bont | Director | 4 August 2008 | – | Giuat Zeeu, Israel |
| Eitan Rubinstein | Director | 4 August 2008 | – | London, United Kingdom |
| Elliott Allen Unsdorfer | Director | 4 August 2008 | – | London, United Kingdom |
Accounts
The most recent accounts on the register are dormant company accounts made up to 31 August 2025, filed on 8 May 2026.[5] They show net assets of £0 at 31 August 2025.
See also
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Companies House, FRIENDS OF ISRAEL EMERGENCY AID FUND (06663838): company overview Find and update company information, accessed 22 October 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Charity Commission for England and Wales, Friends of Israel Emergency Aid Fund – 1129660 Register of Charities, accessed 22 October 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Companies House, FRIENDS OF ISRAEL EMERGENCY AID FUND (06663838): officers Find and update company information, accessed 22 October 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Companies House, FRIENDS OF ISRAEL EMERGENCY AID FUND (06663838): persons with significant control Find and update company information, accessed 22 October 2026.
- ↑ Companies House, FRIENDS OF ISRAEL EMERGENCY AID FUND (06663838): filing history Find and update company information, accessed 22 October 2026.