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Foundation For Jewish Heritage

The objects of the Foundation for Jewish Heritage are:* to promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the built Jewish heritage including synagogues, monuments, cemeteries, communal buildings and sites of religious, historical, architectural, social or cultural significance* to advance the education of the public regarding Jewish heritage

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the Foundation for Jewish Heritage are:* to promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the built Jewish heritage including synagogues, monuments, cemeteries, communal buildings and sites of religious, historical, architectural, social or cultural significance* to advance the education of the public regarding Jewish heritage

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.

Show all 9 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£568,602
Latest Expenditure
£527,134

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 56% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 29% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 24% 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

Donations & Legacies £568,602
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £488,827
Raising Funds £38,307
Governance £3,000
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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£568,602
£527,134£488,827£384,584£02 / 25
2023
£265,988
£332,8190 / 25
2022
£315,900
£207,2360 / 25
2021
£210,438
£98,2350 / 25
2020
£141,095
£115,7130 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Foundation For Jewish Heritage

What does Foundation For Jewish Heritage do?

The objects of the Foundation for Jewish Heritage are:* to promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the built Jewish heritage including synagogues, monuments, cemeteries, communal buildings and sites of religious, historical, architectural, social or cultural significance* to advance the education of the public regarding Jewish heritage

How much income did Foundation For Jewish Heritage report in 2024?

Foundation For Jewish Heritage reported total income of £569k and reported expenditure of £527k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Foundation For Jewish Heritage?

Foundation For Jewish Heritage has a program ratio of 86.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Foundation For Jewish Heritage registered as a charity?

Foundation For Jewish Heritage was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 June 2015 as charity number 1162111. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Foundation For Jewish Heritage?

Foundation For Jewish Heritage is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Foundation For Jewish Heritage operate?

Foundation For Jewish Heritage operates across 9 areas, including Austria, France, Germany and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Foundation For Jewish Heritage a registered charity?

Yes — Foundation For Jewish Heritage is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162111.

Details

Address
NEW BURLINGTON HOUSE
1075 FINCHLEY ROAD
LONDON
NW11 0PU
Registration Date
10 June 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5061829
Charity Number
1162111

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Trustees

David Bearman
Also governs 2 other charities
Helen Hyde DBE
Also governs 3 other charities
Lord Daniel Finkelstein
RICKIE BURMAN
Simon Sebag Montefiore
Sir SIMON SCHAMA CBE
STEPHEN GOLDMAN
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JIM MURPHY

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