The Gesher Trust
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Registered charity and company that runs Gesher School, an independent special school in Pinner
| The Gesher Trust
| |
|---|---|
| Type | Registered charity and company limited by guarantee |
| Founded | 17 September 2014 (incorporated); 12 February 2015 (registered as a charity) |
| Registration ID | Charity 1160465; Company 09223197 |
| Status | Registered |
| Registration | Charity Commission for England and Wales; Companies House |
The Gesher Trust (Charity number: 1160465; Company number 09223197) is a registered charity and private limited company by guarantee without share capital use of 'limited' exemption.[1][2] The register describes its activities as: "Gesher is a unique independent all through school for children aged 4 to 16. We opened in September 2017 and provide a specialist learning environment for children with special educational needs. These include language, communication and social pragmatic difficulties and those associated with ADHD and specific learning difficulties. We have a specialism in autism spectrum challenges".[3] For the financial year ending 31 August 2025 it reported income of £4,123,509 and expenditure of £3,432,832.[3]
- Charity registered: 12 February 2015 (Registered)[1]
- Company incorporated: 17 September 2014 (Active); SIC 85200 - Primary education 85310 - General secondary education[2]
- Registered office address: Gesher School, Cannon Lane, Pinner, England, HA5 1JF[2]
Charitable objects
The objects registered with the Charity Commission read in full: "THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ('THE OBJECTS') ARE TO ADVANCE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, IN PARTICULAR BUT WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING BY ESTABLISHING, MAINTAINING, CARRYING ON, MANAGING AND DEVELOPING A SCHOOL OR SCHOOLS PROVIDING EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS FOLLOWING THE PRINCIPLES OF THE JEWISH FAITH. (4.1 OF GOVERNING DOCUMENT) IN CASE OF DISPUTE, REFERENCE TO "THE PRINCIPLES OF THE JEWISH FAITH" IS A REFERENCE TO THOSE PRINCIPLES AS UNDERSTOOD BY THE UNITED SYNAGOGUE. (4.2 OF GOVERNING DOCUMENT)."[4]
The trust runs Gesher School. Beit Halochem UK listed Gesher School among schools that had "agreed to take part and participate in a non uniform day initiative" in its aid, and thanked them "for showing solidarity with our soldiers". The full quotation and source are on the Gesher School page.
People
Trustees
| Name | Role | Date of appointment | Other trusteeships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Luise Durban | Trustee | 8 September 2014 | None on record |
| Sarah Sultman | Trustee | 8 September 2014 | The Charles Kalms, Henry Ronson Immanuel College (charity number: 803179) |
| Michael David Kutner | Trustee | 4 January 2018 | None on record |
| Howard Zetter | Trustee | 4 January 2018 | None on record |
| Lee Richard Joseph Portnoi | Trustee | 22 July 2020 | Haber Charitable Trust (charity number: 1122274) |
| Steven Michael Daniels | Trustee | 16 April 2024 | Jeremy Coller Foundation (charity number: 1163970) | Coller Family Foundation (charity number: 1158814) |
Source: Charity Commission register.[1]
Historic trustees
Trustees as listed in archived snapshots of the Charity Commission register (first and last snapshot in which each name appears; not a record of actual appointment or resignation dates).
| Name | First seen | Last seen | Snapshots listing name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Luise Durban | 26 July 2017 | 3 January 2019 | 3 [5][6] |
| Julian Curzon | 26 July 2017 | 4 January 2018 | 2 [5][7] |
| Sarah Sultman | 26 July 2017 | 3 January 2019 | 3 [5][6] |
| Joseph Tager | 26 July 2017 | 3 January 2019 | 3 [5][6] |
| Howard Zetter | 3 January 2019 | 3 January 2019 | 1 [6] |
| Michael David Kutner | 3 January 2019 | 3 January 2019 | 1 [6] |
Directors
| Name | Role | Position | Date of birth | Age | Appointed on | Resigned on | Nationality | Country of residence | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael David Kutner | Role Active | Secretary | 4 January 2018 | Not disclosed | |||||
| Steven Michael Daniels | Role Active | Director | December 1959 | 66 | 16 April 2024 | British | United Kingdom | Not disclosed | |
| Alison Luise Durban | Role Active | Director | August 1973 | 53 | 17 September 2014 | British | England | Not disclosed | |
| Michael David Kutner | Role Active | Director | January 1949 | 77 | 4 January 2018 | British | England | Not disclosed | |
| Lee Richard Joseph Portnoi | Role Active | Director | October 1959 | 66 or 67 | 22 July 2020 | British | United Kingdom | Not disclosed | |
| Sarah Lucy Sultman | Role Active | Director | July 1976 | 50 | 17 September 2014 | British | England | Not disclosed | |
| Howard Keith Zetter | Role Active | Director | October 1946 | 79 or 80 | 4 January 2018 | British | England | Not disclosed | |
| Julian Curzon | Role Resigned | Secretary | 1 September 2015 | 4 January 2018 | Not disclosed | ||||
| Julian Mark Curzon | Role Resigned | Director | September 1958 | 68 | 17 September 2014 | 9 April 2018 | English | United Kingdom | Not disclosed |
| Joseph Peter Tager | Role Resigned | Director | October 1980 | 45 or 46 | 1 August 2017 | 30 October 2023 | British | United Kingdom | Not disclosed |
Source: Companies House officers register.[8]
Persons with significant control
- PSC statement: The company knows or has reasonable cause to believe that there is no registrable person or registrable relevant legal entity in relation to the company (notified 16 September 2016)
Source: Companies House PSC register.[9]
Finances
| Financial year end | Total income | Total expenditure | Income from donations and legacies | Expenditure on charitable activities | Grants to institutions | Total funds (assets less liabilities) | Cash | Employees | Volunteers | Accounts received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2015 | £7,491 | £4,182 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Archived register entry[5] |
| September 2016 | £227,115 | £25,944 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Archived register entry[5] |
| August 2017 | £412,196 | £330,611 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Archived register entry[6] |
| 31 August 2021 | £3,489,501 | £2,022,476 | £2,091,306 | £1,927,261 | £0 | £2,321,335 | £1,935,985 | 29 | 0 | 5 May 2022 (due 30 June 2022) |
| 31 August 2022 | £2,822,555 | £2,719,218 | £1,138,445 | £2,700,803 | £0 | £2,424,672 | £1,373,674 | 49 | 41 | 20 June 2023 (due 30 June 2023) |
| 31 August 2023 | £4,743,393 | £4,626,860 | £2,764,618 | £4,559,140 | £0 | £2,541,205 | £798,791 | 47 | 37 | 28 May 2024 (due 30 June 2024) |
| 31 August 2024 | £4,253,993 | £3,351,425 | £1,601,083 | £3,278,323 | £0 | £3,443,773 | £1,598,157 | 53 | 28 | 17 June 2025 (due 30 June 2025) |
| 31 August 2025 | £4,123,509 | £3,432,832 | £959,657 | £3,223,250 | £0 | £4,134,450 | £2,326,666 | 60 | 7 | 29 June 2026 (due 30 June 2026) |
Source: Charity Commission financial history and register data.[10] Trustee payments: "No trustees receive any remuneration, payments or benefits from the charity."[11]
- Companies House: last accounts made up to 31 August 2025 (full accounts, filed 11 May 2026); next accounts made up to 31 August 2026, due by 31 May 2027.[2][12]
- Companies House: last confirmation statement dated 16 September 2026; next due by 30 September 2027.[2]
- Grants (360Giving): 4 grant(s) received totalling £182,667 (25 Jun 2020 – 11 Mar 2022); funders: BBC Children in Need (1 grant(s), £47,000); Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (1 grant(s), £15,667); Garfield Weston Foundation (1 grant(s), £100,000); Joseph Levy Foundation (1 grant(s), £20,000).[13]
- Registered charges (Companies House): 15 February 2023, Caf Bank Limited: "The following properties are subject to the charge:. 1. the property known as land at stirling avenue, pinner registered at the land registry. Under title number NGL869690; and. 2. the property known as the moriah jewish day school, cannon lane, pinner HA5 1JF registered at the land registry under t" (Outstanding); 15 February 2023, Caf Bank Limited: "The following properties are subject to the charge:. 1. the freehold land known as land at stirling avenue, pinner registered at the land registry under title number NGL869690; and. 2. the freehold land known as the moriah jewish day school, cannon lane, pinner HA5 1JF registered at the land registr" (Outstanding); 15 February 2023, Steven Daniels: "There is a legal mortgage over the following properties:. 1. the freehold land described as, moriah jewish day, school, cannon lane, pinner, (HA5 1JF) registered with the land registry under title number NGL761575; and. 2. the freehold land described as, land at stirling avenue, pinner, registered w" (Satisfied).[14]
- Land Registry (company-owned property): HM Land Registry's company ownership data (October 2026) lists 2 title(s) registered to the organisation or a linked company: Gesher School, Cannon Lane, Pinner (HA5 1JF) (title NGL761575, freehold; registered proprietor THE GESHER TRUST (09223197); proprietor registered 24-02-2023, price paid £4,000,000); Land at Stirling Avenue, Pinner (title NGL869690, freehold; registered proprietor THE GESHER TRUST (09223197); proprietor registered 24-02-2023).[15]
Annual reports and accounts
Annual reports and accounts filed with the Charity Commission and Companies House, one line per financial year. Charity Commission copies link to archived copies only. The Commission's accounts list for the charity was archived on 28 October 2026. Companies House lists every filing in the company's history.
| Financial year end | Charity Commission accounts and trustees' report | Companies House accounts |
|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2015 | no archived copy found [NO ARCHIVE] | Micro-entity accounts, filed 3 June 2016 |
| 30 September 2016 | archived copy (UK Government Web Archive, 6 January 2020) | Total exemption full accounts, filed 29 June 2017 |
| 31 August 2017 | archived copy (UK Government Web Archive, 6 January 2020) | Total exemption full accounts, filed 6 April 2018 |
| 31 August 2018 | archived copy (UK Government Web Archive, 6 January 2020) | Full accounts, filed 1 May 2019 |
| 31 August 2019 | no archived copy found [NO ARCHIVE] | Accounts, filed 3 August 2020 |
| 31 August 2020 | no archived copy found [NO ARCHIVE] | Accounts, filed 7 June 2021 |
| 31 August 2021 | archived copy (Wayback Machine, 28 October 2026); received 05 May 2022 | Accounts, filed 10 May 2022 |
| 31 August 2022 | archived copy (Wayback Machine, 28 October 2026); received 20 June 2023 | Accounts, filed 22 April 2023 |
| 31 August 2023 | archived copy (Wayback Machine, 28 October 2026); received 28 May 2024 | Accounts, filed 18 May 2024 |
| 31 August 2024 | archived copy (Wayback Machine, 28 October 2026); received 17 June 2025 | Accounts, filed 2 June 2025 |
| 31 August 2025 | archived copy (Wayback Machine, 28 October 2026); received 29 June 2026 | Full accounts, filed 11 May 2026 |
Controversies and conflicts
- Filing compliance: All 5 annual returns and accounts on the Charity Commission record were received by their due dates, and the register states "Charity reporting is up to date (on time)".[10][11]
- Companies House notices: 23 Jan 2016: Compulsory strike-off action has been discontinued (DISS40); 08 Dec 2015: First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off (GAZ1).[16]
- Overlapping trusteeships: Sarah Sultman is also a trustee of The Charles Kalms, Henry Ronson Immanuel College (803179). Lee Richard Joseph Portnoi is also a trustee of Haber Charitable Trust (1122274). Steven Michael Daniels is also a trustee of Jeremy Coller Foundation (1163970), Coller Family Foundation (1158814).[1]
- Shared trustees/directors: Joseph Peter Tager is also connected with Solev Co Limited (254623), which is subject to a Charity Commission regulatory alert[17].
See also
- Jewish Schools in the UK
- Alison Luise Durban
- Sarah Sultman
- The Charles Kalms, Henry Ronson Immanuel College
- Michael David Kutner
- Howard Zetter
- Lee Richard Joseph Portnoi
External links
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Charity Commission for England and Wales, THE GESHER TRUST trustees Charity Commission for England and Wales, accessed 13 October 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Companies House, THE GESHER TRUST overview Companies House, accessed 13 October 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Charity Commission for England and Wales, The Gesher Trust – charity overview Register of Charities, accessed 15 October 2026.
- ↑ Charity Commission, The Gesher Trust – governing document Register of Charities, accessed 28 October 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 UK Government Web Archive, The Gesher Trust – register entry (26 July 2017), archived snapshot of the Charity Commission register dated 26 July 2017, accessed 14 October 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 UK Government Web Archive, The Gesher Trust – register entry (3 January 2019), archived snapshot of the Charity Commission register dated 3 January 2019, accessed 14 October 2026.
- ↑ UK Government Web Archive, The Gesher Trust – register entry (4 January 2018), archived snapshot of the Charity Commission register dated 4 January 2018, accessed 14 October 2026.
- ↑ Companies House, THE GESHER TRUST officers Companies House, accessed 13 October 2026.
- ↑ Companies House, THE GESHER TRUST persons with significant control Companies House, accessed 13 October 2026.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Charity Commission for England and Wales, THE GESHER TRUST financial history Charity Commission for England and Wales, accessed 13 October 2026; figures from the Commission's public register data extract dated 13 October 2026.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Charity Commission for England and Wales, THE GESHER TRUST overview Charity Commission for England and Wales, accessed 13 October 2026.
- ↑ Companies House, THE GESHER TRUST filing history – full accounts made up to 31 August 2025, filed 11 May 2026, Companies House, accessed 28 October 2026.
- ↑ 360Giving GrantNav, The Gesher Trust 360Giving, accessed 14 October 2026.
- ↑ Companies House, 09223197 charges Companies House, accessed 14 October 2026.
- ↑ HM Land Registry, UK companies that own property in England and Wales dataset, October 2026, accessed 14 October 2026.
- ↑ Companies House, THE GESHER TRUST filing history Companies House, accessed 13 October 2026.
- ↑ Companies House, TAGER, Joseph Peter appointments Companies House, accessed 13 October 2026.