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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.

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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

Latest Income
£1,380,439
Latest Expenditure
£1,381,537

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 36% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 78.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 19% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 22.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £965,384
Charitable Activities £45,409
Other Trading £325,533
Investments £44,113
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,089,578
Raising Funds £291,959
Governance £15,386
Grants to Institutions £62,396
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
£1,380,439
£1,381,537£1,089,578£3,287,733£1,130,45632 / 40
2023
£1,270,487
£1,342,695£1,063,749£3,288,831£1,003,55228 / 20
2022
£1,141,359
£1,242,594£996,704£3,361,039£975,78913 / 20
2021
£1,089,845
£1,178,370£967,177£3,462,274£987,45913 / 20
2020
£979,165
£1,106,222£907,786£3,550,799£1,001,69713 / 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

Address
BELSIZE SQUARE SYNAGOGUE
51 BELSIZE SQUARE
LONDON
NW3 4HX
Registration Date
1 December 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5023479
Charity Number
1144866

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Trustees

James Ernest Anthony Strauss Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Adam David Davis
ADAM DAVID NATHAN
ADAM HURST
Also governs 1 other charity
Adam Philip Buchler
ANNETTE MARION NATHAN
Carol Cohen
David Michael Pollins
DILYS KIM TAUSZ
Dr CLAIRE SUSAN WALFORD
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr JOCELYN ASHER SIMON BROOKES
Francis Joseph
FREDERICK ALLAN LEHMANN
Jacqueline Ann Alexander
James Rossiter
JEANNIE COHEN
Joseph Samuel Hacker
JUSTYN JACOB TRENNER
MICHAEL HOROWITZ QC
Also governs 1 other charity
Oliver Charles Jerome
PATRICIA HIRSCHOVITS
Peter Goodman
RICHARD GERARD POLLINS
ROBERT WALTER SIMON NOTHMAN
Sarah Dorabella Percival
Simon Alexander Cohen

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Belsize Square Synagogue 1
  • The Belsize Square Synagogue
  • The Belsize Square Synagogue Limited

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