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.
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.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 66% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £943,350 | £885,375 | £885,375 | £712,961 | £712,909 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £761,304 | £866,048 | £866,048 | £654,986 | £632,037 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £870,575 | £776,491 | £776,491 | £759,731 | £753,689 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £435,597 | £617,451 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £594,634 | £446,804 | £446,804 | £847,418 | £804,784 | 0 / 0 |
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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 2024?
Chief Rabbinate Trust reported total income of £943k and reported expenditure of £885k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Chief Rabbinate Trust?
Chief Rabbinate Trust has a program ratio of 93.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
305 Ballards Lane
LONDON
N12 8GB
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- 14 May 2026
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