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Southend & Westcliff Hebrew Congregation

To promote the Jewish faith by:Providing and maintaining synagogues in or near Southend and Westcliff for the worship of the Jewish faith as an Orthodox Congregation and the due performance of rites of marriage and burials according to the princples of the said Jewish faith.Teaching and educating members and their children in the doctrine and practises of the said Jewish faith.

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Activities & Mission

To promote the Jewish faith by:Providing and maintaining synagogues in or near Southend and Westcliff for the worship of the Jewish faith as an Orthodox Congregation and the due performance of rites of marriage and burials according to the princples of the said Jewish faith.Teaching and educating members and their children in the doctrine and practises of the said Jewish faith.

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
£457,473
Latest Expenditure
£448,976

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 71% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 57% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 26% 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

Donations & Legacies £37,773
Charitable Activities £371,458
Other Trading £10,939
Investments £43,111
Other Income £52,727

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £499,989
Raising Funds £495
Governance £34,682
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£457,473
£448,9760 / 20
2023
£488,983
£468,4370 / 20
2022
£450,901
£454,6590 / 50
2021
£452,620
£389,8730 / 50
2020
£516,008
£500,484£499,989£1,668,630£1,637,48911 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Southend & Westcliff Hebrew Congregation

What does Southend & Westcliff Hebrew Congregation do?

To promote the Jewish faith by:Providing and maintaining synagogues in or near Southend and Westcliff for the worship of the Jewish faith as an Orthodox Congregation and the due performance of rites of marriage and burials according to the princples of the said Jewish faith.Teaching and educating members and their children in the doctrine and practises of the said Jewish faith.

How much income did Southend & Westcliff Hebrew Congregation report in 2024?

Southend & Westcliff Hebrew Congregation reported total income of £457k and reported expenditure of £449k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Southend & Westcliff Hebrew Congregation?

Southend & Westcliff Hebrew Congregation has a program ratio of 96.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Southend & Westcliff Hebrew Congregation registered as a charity?

Southend & Westcliff Hebrew Congregation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 August 2003 as charity number 1099107. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Southend & Westcliff Hebrew Congregation?

Southend & Westcliff Hebrew Congregation is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is DENNIS BAUM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Southend & Westcliff Hebrew Congregation operate?

Southend & Westcliff Hebrew Congregation operates in Southend-on-sea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Southend & Westcliff Hebrew Congregation a registered charity?

Yes — Southend & Westcliff Hebrew Congregation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1099107.

Details

Address
Southend & Westcliff Hebrew
Congregation
Finchley Road
WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA
SS0 8AD
Registration Date
21 August 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4001067
Charity Number
1099107

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Trustees

Alexander Walters
Aron Engel
Chloe Baum-Walters
Derek Silverstone
Garry Steel
GEOFFREY PEPPER
Julian Nyman
Marcia Goldberg
Simon Belson
Steven Winston
Also governs 1 other charity
Suzi West

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