Beth Shalom Limited

Also known as: Community of the True Vine Limited, The Holocaust Centre, The National Holocaust Centre & Museum

The charity runs an education centre (the National Holocaust Centre & Museum) providing an opportunity for schoolchildren, professionals, groups working in local communities and the public to examine, learn and apply the lessons for humanity from the events of the Holocaust and contemporary acts of injustice. The gardens provide a place for reflection and memorial for survivors and relatives.

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,555,635

Latest Expenditure

£2,964,207

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 85% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 283). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 42% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 8.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 39% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,161,231

Charitable Activities £299,020

Other Trading £48,524

Investments £46,860

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,715,909

Raising Funds £248,298

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,555,635	£2,964,207	£2,715,909	£3,934,125	£370,928	36 / 50
2024	£2,407,054	£1,903,446	£1,663,751	£4,342,697	£2,211,626	35 / 42
2023	£2,307,213	£1,523,282	£1,431,723	£3,839,089	£2,082,207	32 / 38
2022	£1,502,751	£1,821,254	£1,680,735	£3,055,158	£2,176,977	35 / 30
2021	£2,322,594	£1,963,070	£1,798,546	£3,373,661	£3,373,661	33 / 45

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Frequently asked questions about Beth Shalom Limited

What does Beth Shalom Limited do?

How much income did Beth Shalom Limited report in 2025?

Beth Shalom Limited reported total income of £2.56m and reported expenditure of £2.96m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Beth Shalom Limited?

Beth Shalom Limited has a program ratio of 106.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 283 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Beth Shalom Limited registered as a charity?

Beth Shalom Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 August 1979 as charity number 509022. It has been registered for 47 years.

Who runs Beth Shalom Limited?

Beth Shalom Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Adam David Dawson MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Beth Shalom Limited operate?

Beth Shalom Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Beth Shalom Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Beth Shalom Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 509022.