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Chief Rabbinate Trust

Securing the services of the Chief Rabbi for the benefit of synagogues which recognise the Chief Rabbi's authority;Providing financial support to the Office of the Chief Rabbi;Facilitating the role of the Chief Rabbi in promoting and expounding beliefs and practices in accordance with Jewish Law and tradition to all members of the Jewish faith and others in the United Kingdom and abroad.

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Activities & Mission

Securing the services of the Chief Rabbi for the benefit of synagogues which recognise the Chief Rabbi's authority;Providing financial support to the Office of the Chief Rabbi;Facilitating the role of the Chief Rabbi in promoting and expounding beliefs and practices in accordance with Jewish Law and tradition to all members of the Jewish faith and others in the United Kingdom and abroad.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£997,670
Latest Expenditure
£1,061,790

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £994,070
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £3,600

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,061,790
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £609,500
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£997,670
£1,061,790£1,061,790£648,842£645,0080 / 0
2024
£943,350
£885,375£885,375£712,961£712,9090 / 0
2023
£761,304
£866,048£866,048£654,986£632,0370 / 0
2022
£870,575
£776,491£776,491£759,731£753,6890 / 0
2021
£435,597
£617,4510 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Chief Rabbinate Trust

What does Chief Rabbinate Trust do?

Securing the services of the Chief Rabbi for the benefit of synagogues which recognise the Chief Rabbi's authority;Providing financial support to the Office of the Chief Rabbi;Facilitating the role of the Chief Rabbi in promoting and expounding beliefs and practices in accordance with Jewish Law and tradition to all members of the Jewish faith and others in the United Kingdom and abroad.

How much income did Chief Rabbinate Trust report in 2025?

Chief Rabbinate Trust reported total income of £998k and reported expenditure of £1.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Chief Rabbinate Trust registered as a charity?

Chief Rabbinate Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 February 2003 as charity number 1095878. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Chief Rabbinate Trust?

Chief Rabbinate Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Chief Rabbinate Trust operate?

Chief Rabbinate Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Chief Rabbinate Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Chief Rabbinate Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1095878.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
7 February 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3997127
Charity Number
1095878

Trustees

Baroness Rosalind Miriam Altmann CBE
JONATHAN GOLDSTEIN
JOSHUA ROWE
Also governs 1 other charity
KEITH BARNETT
LORD JONATHAN KESTENBAUM
Also governs 1 other charity
MICHAEL HOWARD GOLDSTEIN
Also governs 2 other charities
MICK DAVIS

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