Manchester Jewish Museum
The museum preserves and promotes Manchester?s rich and diverse Jewish heritage. Its permanent gallery tells the story of the Jewish community from the 1740s to 1945.Formal and informal learning sessions are regularly held inside the museum as are exhibitions and events, helping to promote tolerance and understanding of Jewish faith, heritage and culture.
Activities & Mission
The museum preserves and promotes Manchester?s rich and diverse Jewish heritage. Its permanent gallery tells the story of the Jewish community from the 1740s to 1945.Formal and informal learning sessions are regularly held inside the museum as are exhibitions and events, helping to promote tolerance and understanding of Jewish faith, heritage and culture.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 93% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% of UK Arts 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £470,887 | £731,939 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2024 | £491,338 | £768,774 | 0 / 46 | |||
| 2023 | £642,153 | £823,909 | £782,955 | £4,582,399 | £88,794 | 12 / 50 |
| 2022 | £618,923 | £897,578 | £798,474 | £4,764,155 | £121,756 | 13 / 61 |
| 2021 | £2,776,422 | £333,588 | £303,069 | £5,042,810 | £143,375 | 7 / 40 |
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Frequently asked questions about Manchester Jewish Museum
What does Manchester Jewish Museum do?
The museum preserves and promotes Manchester?s rich and diverse Jewish heritage. Its permanent gallery tells the story of the Jewish community from the 1740s to 1945.Formal and informal learning sessions are regularly held inside the museum as are exhibitions and events, helping to promote tolerance and understanding of Jewish faith, heritage and culture.
How much income did Manchester Jewish Museum report in 2025?
Manchester Jewish Museum reported total income of £471k and reported expenditure of £732k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Manchester Jewish Museum?
Manchester Jewish Museum has a program ratio of 121.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Manchester Jewish Museum registered as a charity?
Manchester Jewish Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 October 2013 as charity number 1154353. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Manchester Jewish Museum?
Manchester Jewish Museum is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Chapman QC. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Manchester Jewish Museum operate?
Manchester Jewish Museum operates across 3 areas: Bury, Lancashire and Manchester City.
Is Manchester Jewish Museum a registered charity?
Yes — Manchester Jewish Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1154353.
Details
190 CHEETHAM HILL ROAD
MANCHESTER
M8 8LW
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- 14 May 2026
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