Torah Vodaas Limited
Registered charity in England and Wales
| Torah Vodaas Limited
| |
|---|---|
| Type | Registered charity and company limited by guarantee |
| Founded | 25 October 2001 (incorporated); 29 May 2002 (registered as a charity) |
| Registration ID | Charity 1092266; Company 04311026 |
| Status | Registered |
| Location | London, England |
| Registration | Charity Commission for England and Wales; Companies House |
Torah Vodaas Limited (Charity number: 1092266; Company number 04311026) is a registered charity and private company limited by guarantee without share capital.[1][2] The register describes its activities as: "Torah Vodaas is a boys primary school. The school's objectives are to provide on a non profit basis religious and secular education to children of priamry school age primarily for members of the orthodox Jewish community".[3] For the financial year ending 31 August 2025 it reported income of £2,643,142 and expenditure of £2,522,623.[3]
- Charity registered: 29 May 2002 (Registered)[1]
- Company incorporated: 25 October 2001 (Active); SIC 85200 - Primary education[2]
- Registered office address: Torah Vodaas Primary School, Brent Park Road, London, England, NW9 7AJ[2]
People
Trustees
| Name | Role | Date of appointment | Other trusteeships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Bamberger | Trustee | Not disclosed | British Friends Of Igud Hakolelim B'yerushalayim (charity number: 1109229) |
| Solomon Klor | Trustee | 28 September 2016 | Torah Vochesed Buildings Limited (charity number: 1120430) |
| Arieh Leib Levison | Trustee | 28 September 2016 | Project S E E D (charity number: 281307) | Ponevez Institutions Bnei-Braq Israel (charity number: 1123051) | Areivim (charity number: 1125655) | Taharos Beiyun (charity number: 1151822) | Friends Of Kupat Hakahal Kirhyat Sefer (charity number: 1113041) | Friends Of Orchos Torah (charity number: 1178879) | Friends Of Dr Adler's Surgery (charity number: 1191581) | The Friends Of Yeshivas Brisk (charity number: 1005809) | Beis Brucha Ltd (charity number: 1131109) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Klor | 20 February 2009 | 20 February 2009 | 1 [4] |
| Julian Bamberger | 20 February 2009 | 2 January 2019 | 5 [4][5] |
| Arieh Leib Levison | 26 July 2017 | 2 January 2019 | 3 [6][5] |
| Solomon Klor | 26 July 2017 | 2 January 2019 | 3 [6][5] |
Directors
| Name | Role | Position | Date of birth | Age | Appointed on | Resigned on | Nationality | Country of residence | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon Klor | Role Active | Director | October 1959 | 66 or 67 | 28 September 2016 | Swiss | United Kingdom Identity verification due 8 November 2026 | Not disclosed | |
| Arieh Leib Levison | Role Active | Director | September 1965 | 61 | 28 September 2016 | British | England Identity verification due 8 November 2026 | Not disclosed | |
| Stanley Klor | Role Resigned | Secretary | 25 October 2001 | 29 July 2009 | Swiss | Not disclosed | |||
| Julian Bamberger | Role Resigned | Director | September 1960 | 66 | 25 October 2001 | 1 November 2025 | British | England | Not disclosed |
| Michael Moshe Grun | Role Resigned | Director | October 1952 | 73 or 74 | 25 October 2001 | 25 June 2007 | British | England | Not disclosed |
| Stanley Klor | Role Resigned | Director | October 1959 | 66 or 67 | 25 October 2001 | 29 July 2009 | Swiss | United Kingdom | Not disclosed |
| Joel Rabinowitz | Role Resigned | Director | September 1963 | 63 | 25 October 2001 | 25 June 2007 | British | United Kingdom | Not disclosed |
| Henri Shaarjashuv | Role Resigned | Director | December 1968 | 57 | 25 October 2001 | 25 June 2007 | Belgian | England | Not disclosed |
| David Winegarten | Role Resigned | Director | December 1972 | 53 | 25 October 2001 | 30 January 2004 | British | Not disclosed |
Source: Companies House officers register.[7]
Persons with significant control
| Name | Status | Notified on | Ceased on | Date of birth | Age | Nationality | Country of residence | Nature of control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon Klor | Active | 28 September 2016 | October 1959 | 66 or 67 | Swiss | United Kingdom | Ownership of voting rights - More than 25% but not more than 50% | |
| Arieh Leib Levison | Active | 28 September 2016 | September 1965 | 61 | British | England | Ownership of voting rights - More than 25% but not more than 50% | |
| Julian Bamberger | Ceased | 6 April 2016 | 1 September 2025 | September 1960 | 66 | British | England | Ownership of voting rights - More than 25% but not more than 50% |
Source: Companies House PSC register.[8]
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2009 | £641,389 | £699,042 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Archived register entry[9] |
| August 2012 | £823,955 | £740,333 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Archived register entry[6] |
| August 2013 | £845,561 | £864,827 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Archived register entry[6] |
| August 2014 | £924,098 | £997,819 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Archived register entry[6] |
| August 2015 | £1,132,638 | £1,096,062 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Archived register entry[6] |
| August 2016 | £1,204,250 | £1,112,211 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Archived register entry[10] |
| August 2017 | £1,317,454 | £1,423,941 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Archived register entry[5] |
| 31 August 2021 | £2,161,894 | £2,007,528 | £875,650 | £1,982,022 | £0 | £380,014 | £160,290 | 114 | 0 | 30 June 2022 (due 30 June 2022) |
| 31 August 2022 | £2,185,485 | £2,333,990 | £932,913 | £2,311,606 | £0 | £231,509 | £94,875 | 125 | 0 | 30 June 2023 (due 30 June 2023) |
| 31 August 2023 | £2,333,297 | £2,349,387 | £968,244 | £2,336,178 | £0 | £215,419 | £129,524 | 131 | 0 | 28 May 2024 (due 30 June 2024) |
| 31 August 2024 | £2,380,423 | £2,376,130 | £1,243,865 | £2,351,339 | £0 | £219,712 | £223,188 | 134 | 0 | 30 June 2025 (due 30 June 2025) |
| 31 August 2025 | £2,643,142 | £2,522,623 | £1,045,318 | £2,503,932 | £0 | £340,231 | £374,858 | 129 | 3 | 24 June 2026 (due 30 June 2026) |
Source: Charity Commission financial history and register data.[11] Trustee payments: "No trustees receive any remuneration, payments or benefits from the charity."[12]
- Companies House: last accounts made up to 31 August 2025; next accounts made up to 28 August 2026, due by 28 May 2027.[2]
- Companies House: last confirmation statement dated 25 October 2025; next due by 8 November 2026.[2]
- Archived accounts: year ending 31 August 2014; year ending 31 August 2015; year ending 31 August 2016; year ending 31 August 2017; year ending 31 August 2018.[13]
- Registered charges (Companies House): 28 September 2012, The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC: "Fixed and floating charge over the undertaking and all property and assets present and future, including goodwill, uncalled capital, buildings, fixtures, fixed plant & machinery." (Outstanding); 26 May 2002, The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC: "Fixed and floating charges over the undertaking and all property and assets present and future including goodwill bookdebts uncalled capital buildings fixtures fixed plant and machinery." (Outstanding).[14]
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)".[11][12]
- Overlapping trusteeships: Julian Bamberger is also a trustee of British Friends Of Igud Hakolelim B'yerushalayim (1109229). Solomon Klor is also a trustee of Torah Vochesed Buildings Limited (1120430). Arieh Leib Levison is also a trustee of Project S E E D (281307), Ponevez Institutions Bnei-Braq Israel (1123051), Areivim (1125655), Taharos Beiyun (1151822), Friends Of Kupat Hakahal Kirhyat Sefer (1113041), Friends Of Orchos Torah (1178879), Friends Of Dr Adler's Surgery (1191581), The Friends Of Yeshivas Brisk (1005809), Beis Brucha Ltd (1131109).[1]
- Register inconsistencies: Julian Bamberger is listed as trustee by the Charity Commission[1] but not as a current director at Companies House.[7]
- Winding-up petitions (HMRC): HM Revenue and Customs petitioned to wind up Torah Vodaas Limited in 2008 (Companies Court No 8649 of 2008, presented 3 October 2008; company then at New Burlington House, 1075 Finchley Road NW11)[15] and again in 2010 (No 2839 of 2010, presented 1 April 2010; 41 Dunstan Road NW11).[16] The 2010 petition was dismissed on 7 July 2010.[17]
See also
- Julian Bamberger
- British Friends Of Igud Hakolelim B'yerushalayim
- Solomon Klor
- Torah Vochesed Buildings Limited
- Arieh Leib Levison
- Project S E E D
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Charity Commission for England and Wales, TORAH VODAAS LIMITED trustees Charity Commission for England and Wales, accessed 13 October 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Companies House, TORAH VODAAS LIMITED overview Companies House, accessed 13 October 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Charity Commission for England and Wales, Torah Vodaas Limited – charity overview Register of Charities, accessed 15 October 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 UK Government Web Archive, Torah Vodaas Limited – register entry (20 February 2009), archived snapshot of the Charity Commission register dated 20 February 2009, accessed 14 October 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 UK Government Web Archive, Torah Vodaas Limited – register entry (2 January 2019), archived snapshot of the Charity Commission register dated 2 January 2019, accessed 14 October 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 UK Government Web Archive, Torah Vodaas Limited – register entry (26 July 2017), archived snapshot of the Charity Commission register dated 26 July 2017, accessed 14 October 2026.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Companies House, TORAH VODAAS LIMITED officers Companies House, accessed 13 October 2026.
- ↑ Companies House, TORAH VODAAS LIMITED persons with significant control Companies House, accessed 13 October 2026.
- ↑ UK Government Web Archive, Torah Vodaas Limited – register entry (23 January 2011), archived snapshot of the Charity Commission register dated 23 January 2011, accessed 14 October 2026.
- ↑ UK Government Web Archive, Torah Vodaas Limited – register entry (5 January 2018), archived snapshot of the Charity Commission register dated 5 January 2018, accessed 14 October 2026.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Charity Commission for England and Wales, TORAH VODAAS LIMITED 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.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Charity Commission for England and Wales, TORAH VODAAS LIMITED overview Charity Commission for England and Wales, accessed 13 October 2026.
- ↑ UK Government Web Archive, Torah Vodaas Limited – archived accounts, archived snapshot of the Charity Commission register dated 4 January 2020, accessed 14 October 2026.
- ↑ Companies House, 04311026 charges Companies House, accessed 14 October 2026.
- ↑ The London Gazette, Petitions to Wind Up (Companies): Torah Vodaas Limited issue 58882, 13 November 2008, accessed 14 October 2026.
- ↑ The London Gazette, Petitions to Wind Up (Companies): Torah Vodaas Limited issue 59412, 6 May 2010, accessed 14 October 2026.
- ↑ The London Gazette, Dismissal of Winding Up Petition: Torah Vodaas Limited issue 59488, 14 July 2010, accessed 14 October 2026.