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Spanish And Portuguese Synagogue

The Synagogue's membership consists of a congregation observing the Jewish religion. Its objective is to provide and maintain a place for the purpose of public worship and promote religious, educational and charitable activities. In planning our activities for the year we keep in mind the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit at our Executive Committee meetings

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Activities & Mission

The Synagogue's membership consists of a congregation observing the Jewish religion. Its objective is to provide and maintain a place for the purpose of public worship and promote religious, educational and charitable activities. In planning our activities for the year we keep in mind the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit at our Executive Committee meetings

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£495,484
Latest Expenditure
£438,849

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 133.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 95% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 73% 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 £359,752
Charitable Activities £104,454
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,153
Other Income £98,375

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £753,537
Raising Funds £0
Governance £1,920
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£495,484
£438,8490 / 5
2024
£564,734
£753,537£753,537£687,143£475,0195 / 15
2023
£338,643
£410,3960 / 10
2022
£231,148
£261,3550 / 8
2021
£207,963
£207,5360 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Spanish And Portuguese Synagogue

What does Spanish And Portuguese Synagogue do?

The Synagogue's membership consists of a congregation observing the Jewish religion. Its objective is to provide and maintain a place for the purpose of public worship and promote religious, educational and charitable activities. In planning our activities for the year we keep in mind the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit at our Executive Committee meetings

How much income did Spanish And Portuguese Synagogue report in 2025?

Spanish And Portuguese Synagogue reported total income of £495k and reported expenditure of £439k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Spanish And Portuguese Synagogue?

Spanish And Portuguese Synagogue has a program ratio of 133.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Spanish And Portuguese Synagogue registered as a charity?

Spanish And Portuguese Synagogue was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 August 1966 as charity number 248945. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs Spanish And Portuguese Synagogue?

Spanish And Portuguese Synagogue is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Spanish And Portuguese Synagogue operate?

Spanish And Portuguese Synagogue operates in Kensington And Chelsea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Spanish And Portuguese Synagogue a registered charity?

Yes — Spanish And Portuguese Synagogue is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 248945.

Details

Address
SPANISH & PORTUGUESE SYNAGOGUE
8 ST. JAMES'S GARDENS
LONDON
W11 4RB
Registration Date
10 August 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
248945
Charity Number
248945

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Trustees

Alexis Serero
Cedric Boghanim
David Sweiry
Jeremy Benamou
Laura Victoria Behar
Laurence Jeffrey Julius
LEON PHILIP SASSOON
Marie Nahmad
Naomi Green
Paul Arwas
Ruth Finkel

Sectors & Classifications

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