The Kirschel Foundation
British charitable foundation promoting internal spirituality and related charitable activities
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| Type | Charitable incorporated organisation |
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| Registration ID | 1067672 |
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| Headquarters | London, England |
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The Kirschel Foundation is a British charity established to promote internal spirituality and harmony that leads to positive thought and action. Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under number 1067672 since 1998, it supports a broad range of benevolent activities including education, health advancement, disability aid, poverty relief, and religious endeavours.[1]
The foundation operates from London and engages in grant-making and other charitable work aligned with its objects. Its activities encompass diverse benevolent causes, though specific grant recipients and patterns are not extensively detailed in public summaries.[2]
Governance is managed by trustees, with Laurence Grant Kirschel serving in a key role.[3] The charity's emphasis on spirituality may intersect with religious communities, though no explicit focus on the Zionist entity appears in its stated objects or primary reporting.[1]
Financial reporting remains current in some aspects, though certain filings have been noted as overdue in recent checks.[1] As with many small grant-making bodies, its contributions support positive societal outcomes while raising no direct controversies in available records.
History
The Kirschel Foundation was registered as a charity in 1998.[1] Its objectives centre on fostering internal spirituality and harmony to encourage constructive thought and behaviour.[4]
Over time, it has maintained activities in education, health, disability support, poverty alleviation, and religious promotion.[2]
Activities
The foundation pursues its mission through grant-making and direct charitable efforts. Its broad benevolent scope allows support for varied initiatives promoting well-being and spiritual growth.[1]
Leadership
| Name | Role | Date of appointment | Other trusteeships | Reporting status of other trusteeships |
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| Laurence Kirschel | Chair | ADOT Foundation | Received: On time | |
| Ivona Kirschel | Trustee | 8 October 2016 | None on record |
Donations
| Recipient | 2019 (£) | 2020 (£) | Total (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aharat Shalom Charity Fund | 75,000 | 18,750 | 93,750 |
| B.S.D | 4,000 | 0 | 4,000 |
| Beit Halochem UK | 2,500 | 0 | 2,500 |
| British Friends of Shalva | 2,000 | 0 | 2,000 |
| Camp Simcha | 4,000 | 500 | 4,500 |
| Chabad Lubavitch | 1,500 | 0 | 1,500 |
| Chai Cancer Care | 15,000 | 3,750 | 18,750 |
| Chana | 1,000 | 0 | 1,000 |
| Children in Crisis | 500 | 0 | 500 |
| Dalaid | 5,000 | 3,000 | 8,000 |
| EM Sascha | 1,500 | 0 | 1,500 |
| Friends of Lubavitch Scotland | 13,500 | 3,375 | 16,875 |
| Gateshead Academy for Torah Studies | 25,000 | 5,625 | 30,625 |
| Hampstead Village Shul | 8,297 | 15,000 | 23,297 |
| Jewish Care | 3,000 | 0 | 3,000 |
| Jewish Learning Exchange | 21,000 | 5,250 | 26,250 |
| Kisharon | 3,000 | 0 | 3,000 |
| Kollel Gur | 0 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Macmillan Cancer Support | 2,500 | 0 | 2,500 |
| March of the Living | 3,000 | 0 | 3,000 |
| Naima JPS | 8,000 | 0 | 8,000 |
| Other | 0 | 500 | 500 |
| RSH Mishkan | 2,000 | 0 | 2,000 |
| S.O.F.T | 11,200 | 0 | 11,200 |
| Standing Voice | 5,000 | 0 | 5,000 |
| Tivka UK | 2,500 | 0 | 2,500 |
| United Talmudical Associates Ltd | 5,000 | 0 | 5,000 |
| Yossis Olaich Charitable Trust | 1,500 | 0 | 1,500 |
| Total | 218,697 | 63,750 | 282,447 |
See also
Charity Commission for England and Wales Laurence Grant Kirschel
External links
THE KIRSCHEL FOUNDATION on Charity Commission
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Charity Commission for England and Wales, THE KIRSCHEL FOUNDATION - Charity 1067672 Charity Commission, accessed February 21, 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Charity Commission for England and Wales, THE KIRSCHEL FOUNDATION - What, who, how, where Charity Commission, accessed February 21, 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Charity Commission for England and Wales, THE KIRSCHEL FOUNDATION - Trustees Charity Commission, accessed February 21, 2026.
- ↑ Charity Commission for England and Wales, THE KIRSCHEL FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 Charity Commission, May 17, 2021.
- ↑ Companies House, Laurence Grant KIRSCHEL personal appointments Companies House, accessed February 21, 2026.