Jewish Joint Burial Society
Also known as: Jjbs
Provision of burial and cremation facilities to both members of synagogues, funeral subscribers and non-members.
Activities & Mission
Provision of burial and cremation facilities to both members of synagogues, funeral subscribers and non-members.
Grants
Jewish Joint Burial Society makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £2,264,339
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- people of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- What it supports
- religious activities
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 36% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 311). How is this calculated?
Higher than 45% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,576,633 | £2,264,339 | £2,164,320 | £14,051,002 | £1,700,000 | 13 / 15 |
| 2024 | £2,180,291 | £2,158,401 | £2,065,116 | £11,262,981 | £3,300,000 | 14 / 22 |
| 2023 | £922,565 | £2,027,676 | £1,943,221 | £13,439,626 | £1,700,000 | 13 / 11 |
| 2022 | £1,123,906 | £966,137 | £882,772 | £13,095,980 | £13,095,980 | 11 / 11 |
| 2021 | £3,253,684 | £2,293,657 | £2,230,160 | £15,450,294 | £6,200,000 | 8 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Joint Burial Society
What does Jewish Joint Burial Society do?
Provision of burial and cremation facilities to both members of synagogues, funeral subscribers and non-members.
How much income did Jewish Joint Burial Society report in 2025?
Jewish Joint Burial Society reported total income of £2.58m and reported expenditure of £2.26m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Jewish Joint Burial Society?
Jewish Joint Burial Society has a program ratio of 84.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 311 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Jewish Joint Burial Society registered as a charity?
Jewish Joint Burial Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 December 1968 as charity number 257345. It has been registered for 58 years.
Who runs Jewish Joint Burial Society?
Jewish Joint Burial Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Cheryl Petar. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Jewish Joint Burial Society operate?
Jewish Joint Burial Society operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Jewish Joint Burial Society a registered charity?
Yes — Jewish Joint Burial Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 257345.
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Registry Information
Other notable Religion charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Jjbs
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated