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Pencare

Also known as: Penylan House, Jewish Retirement and Nursing Home, South Wales, Monmouthshire and West of England Jewish Home for the Aged

The charity provides for those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability or financial hardship, such beneficiaries being of the Jewish faith and living in the local Jewish community or with a significant connection to the local Jewish community. For the advancement of the Jewish faith the charity also makes grant to synagogues in the local Jewish community.

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Activities & Mission

The charity provides for those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability or financial hardship, such beneficiaries being of the Jewish faith and living in the local Jewish community or with a significant connection to the local Jewish community. For the advancement of the Jewish faith the charity also makes grant to synagogues in the local Jewish community.

Grants

Pencare is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£219,448
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science and other charitable purposes

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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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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£128,770
Latest Expenditure
£219,448

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 170.4%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£128,770
£219,4480 / 10
2024
£127,227
£174,3730 / 10
2023
£132,464
£143,4670 / 4
2022
£126,937
£102,1510 / 10
2021
£117,829
£109,3460 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Pencare

What does Pencare do?

The charity provides for those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability or financial hardship, such beneficiaries being of the Jewish faith and living in the local Jewish community or with a significant connection to the local Jewish community. For the advancement of the Jewish faith the charity also makes grant to synagogues in the local Jewish community.

How much income did Pencare report in 2025?

Pencare reported total income of £129k and reported expenditure of £219k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Pencare registered as a charity?

Pencare was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 August 1965 as charity number 243968. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs Pencare?

Pencare is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is JUDITH COTSEN JP. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Pencare operate?

Pencare operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Pencare a registered charity?

Yes — Pencare is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 243968.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
25 August 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
243968
Charity Number
243968

Trustees

JUDITH COTSEN JP Chair
Dr RALPH WHITTEN
JANET WHITTEN
JOHN MINKES
LAURENCE KAHN
LYNICE CAWSTON
Philip David Stewart
RUTH LEVENE

Also Known As

  • Penylan House, Jewish Retirement and Nursing Home
  • South Wales, Monmouthshire and West of England Jewish Home for the Aged

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
26 October 2026
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