Shema Beni
Also known as: Shema Bni
The Charity's object and principal activities is for the promotion of the Orthodox Jewish Religion and the advancement of education in the Jewish religion.
Activities & Mission
The Charity's object and principal activities is for the promotion of the Orthodox Jewish Religion and the advancement of education in the Jewish religion.
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 78% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 65% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £596,567 | £599,242 | £599,242 | £137,260 | £137,260 | 0 / 8 |
| 2023 | £331,734 | £250,269 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2022 | £209,293 | £215,470 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2021 | £138,324 | £113,703 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2020 | £149,602 | £184,277 | 0 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Shema Beni
What does Shema Beni do?
The Charity's object and principal activities is for the promotion of the Orthodox Jewish Religion and the advancement of education in the Jewish religion.
How much income did Shema Beni report in 2024?
Shema Beni reported total income of £597k and reported expenditure of £599k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Shema Beni?
Shema Beni has a program ratio of 100.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Shema Beni registered as a charity?
Shema Beni was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 May 2016 as charity number 1167289. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Shema Beni?
Shema Beni is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is ASHLEY COHEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Shema Beni operate?
Shema Beni operates across 4 areas: Barnet, Hertfordshire, Manchester City and Salford City.
Is Shema Beni a registered charity?
Yes — Shema Beni is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167289.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated