The Belsize Square Synagogue
Also known as: Belsize Square Synagogue 1, The Belsize Square Synagogue Limited
The Charity maintains the synagogue for public worship, conducts regular services, provides the services of a Rabbi and a Cantor, provides religious education of Jewish children, youth and adults. The synagogue also provides facilities for life cycle events.
Activities & Mission
The Charity maintains the synagogue for public worship, conducts regular services, provides the services of a Rabbi and a Cantor, provides religious education of Jewish children, youth and adults. The synagogue also provides facilities for life cycle events.
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 36% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?
Higher than 19% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £1,380,439 | £1,381,537 | £1,089,578 | £3,287,733 | £1,130,456 | 32 / 40 |
| 2023 | £1,270,487 | £1,342,695 | £1,063,749 | £3,288,831 | £1,003,552 | 28 / 20 |
| 2022 | £1,141,359 | £1,242,594 | £996,704 | £3,361,039 | £975,789 | 13 / 20 |
| 2021 | £1,089,845 | £1,178,370 | £967,177 | £3,462,274 | £987,459 | 13 / 20 |
| 2020 | £979,165 | £1,106,222 | £907,786 | £3,550,799 | £1,001,697 | 13 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Belsize Square Synagogue
What does The Belsize Square Synagogue do?
The Charity maintains the synagogue for public worship, conducts regular services, provides the services of a Rabbi and a Cantor, provides religious education of Jewish children, youth and adults. The synagogue also provides facilities for life cycle events.
How much income did The Belsize Square Synagogue report in 2024?
The Belsize Square Synagogue reported total income of £1.38m and reported expenditure of £1.38m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Belsize Square Synagogue?
The Belsize Square Synagogue has a program ratio of 78.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Belsize Square Synagogue registered as a charity?
The Belsize Square Synagogue was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 December 2011 as charity number 1144866. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs The Belsize Square Synagogue?
The Belsize Square Synagogue is governed by a board of 27 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Ernest Anthony Strauss. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Belsize Square Synagogue operate?
The Belsize Square Synagogue operates in Camden, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Belsize Square Synagogue a registered charity?
Yes — The Belsize Square Synagogue is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144866.
Details
51 BELSIZE SQUARE
LONDON
NW3 4HX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Belsize Square Synagogue 1
- The Belsize Square Synagogue
- The Belsize Square Synagogue Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated