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Reading Hebrew Congregation

Also known as: Reading Synagogue

To promote the Jewish faith in Reading and surrounding areas as a community.Outreach by communication and meetings with other faiths and schools.Assist with the welfare of our members.

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Activities & Mission

To promote the Jewish faith in Reading and surrounding areas as a community.Outreach by communication and meetings with other faiths and schools.Assist with the welfare of our members.

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

Latest Income
£70,675
Latest Expenditure
£61,128

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 86.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 86.5%
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
£70,675
£61,1280 / 10
2024
£76,132
£63,2160 / 10
2023
£70,150
£55,7300 / 20
2022
£56,759
£34,9270 / 20
2021
£60,270
£44,5120 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Reading Hebrew Congregation

What does Reading Hebrew Congregation do?

To promote the Jewish faith in Reading and surrounding areas as a community.Outreach by communication and meetings with other faiths and schools.Assist with the welfare of our members.

How much income did Reading Hebrew Congregation report in 2025?

Reading Hebrew Congregation reported total income of £71k and reported expenditure of £61k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Reading Hebrew Congregation registered as a charity?

Reading Hebrew Congregation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 August 1963 as charity number 220098. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Reading Hebrew Congregation?

Reading Hebrew Congregation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is SARAH FIRSHT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Reading Hebrew Congregation operate?

Reading Hebrew Congregation operates in Reading, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Reading Hebrew Congregation a registered charity?

Yes — Reading Hebrew Congregation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 220098.

Details

Address
READING SYNAGOGUE
GOLDSMID ROAD
READING
RG1 7YB
Registration Date
21 August 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
220098
Charity Number
220098

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Trustees

SARAH FIRSHT Chair
ALAN RICHARD BENN
ANTHONY LARRY WOOLF
David Clarke
Gerald Cowan
MARK DRUKKER
Michael John Fuhr
SUSAN CLARKE

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Reading Synagogue

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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