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Federation Of Synagogues

Also known as: The Federation

The Federation of Synagogues provides places of worship, facilities for education and orthodox burial for its members. It maintains a Beth Din and provides Rabbis and Ministers. It is involved in the supervision and provision of food serving the Jewish public by facilitating the provision of Kosher Food.

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Activities & Mission

The Federation of Synagogues provides places of worship, facilities for education and orthodox burial for its members. It maintains a Beth Din and provides Rabbis and Ministers. It is involved in the supervision and provision of food serving the Jewish public by facilitating the provision of Kosher Food.

Grants

Federation Of Synagogues makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£4,188
Who it helps
people of a particular ethnic or racial origin
What it supports
religious activities

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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.

Local Authority

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,596,589
Latest Expenditure
£5,535,376

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 62.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 21% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 306). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 63.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 13% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 35.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 7% of UK Religion 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 £2,271,186
Charitable Activities £686,849
Other Trading £2,010,702
Investments £627,852
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,510,442
Raising Funds £1,905,007
Governance £45,000
Grants to Institutions £4,188
Other Expenditure £119,927

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
£5,596,589
£5,535,376£3,510,442£29,847,146£099 / 115
2024
£5,553,362
£5,272,199£3,207,029£29,785,932£092 / 115
2023
£5,076,254
£5,055,287£2,741,338£29,504,769£090 / 115
2022
£4,675,933
£4,570,398£2,605,662£28,839,509£077 / 115
2021
£4,586,374
£4,390,806£2,412,600£28,512,235£076 / 115

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Federation Of Synagogues

What does Federation Of Synagogues do?

The Federation of Synagogues provides places of worship, facilities for education and orthodox burial for its members. It maintains a Beth Din and provides Rabbis and Ministers. It is involved in the supervision and provision of food serving the Jewish public by facilitating the provision of Kosher Food.

How much income did Federation Of Synagogues report in 2025?

Federation Of Synagogues reported total income of £5.60m and reported expenditure of £5.54m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Federation Of Synagogues?

Federation Of Synagogues has a program ratio of 62.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 306 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Federation Of Synagogues registered as a charity?

Federation Of Synagogues was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 November 1968 as charity number 254951. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs Federation Of Synagogues?

Federation Of Synagogues is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREW SELWYN COHEN FCA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Federation Of Synagogues operate?

Federation Of Synagogues operates across 2 areas: Manchester City and London.

Is Federation Of Synagogues a registered charity?

Yes — Federation Of Synagogues is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 254951.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
2 November 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
254951
Charity Number
254951

Trustees

Alexander Tobias Gold
Gavriel Rokach
Gerald Joshua Frankel
Also governs 1 other charity
Lester Max Harris
Meir Itzinger
MOSHE WINEGARTEN

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Federation

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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