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The Jewish Museum London

Also known as: The Jewish Museum Incorporating the London Museum of Jewish Life

The Jewish Museum collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits material relating to Jewish history, culture and religious life. It draws on the Jewish experience as a focus for the exploration of identity in a multicultural society, actively engaging with the shared experiences represented in the diverse cultural heritage of London, Britain and the wider world.

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Activities & Mission

The Jewish Museum collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits material relating to Jewish history, culture and religious life. It draws on the Jewish experience as a focus for the exploration of identity in a multicultural society, actively engaging with the shared experiences represented in the diverse cultural heritage of London, Britain and the wider world.

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
£847,721
Latest Expenditure
£4,235,331

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 496.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 99% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 65% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 73% of UK Heritage 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 £20,069
Charitable Activities £518,790
Other Trading £0
Investments £64,939
Other Income £243,923

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,210,745
Raising Funds £24,586
Governance £18,225
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
£847,721
£4,235,331£4,210,745£2,574,876£2,497,29910 / 22
2024
£810,440
£1,607,412£1,563,652£6,009,593£5,931,41613 / 25
2023
£1,025,357
£1,460,698£1,403,615£6,806,565£6,734,74016 / 81
2022
£819,253
£1,216,940£1,177,681£13,734,662£13,567,13213 / 139
2021
£898,468
£1,220,953£1,199,533£14,132,350£139,63812 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Jewish Museum London

What does The Jewish Museum London do?

The Jewish Museum collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits material relating to Jewish history, culture and religious life. It draws on the Jewish experience as a focus for the exploration of identity in a multicultural society, actively engaging with the shared experiences represented in the diverse cultural heritage of London, Britain and the wider world.

How much income did The Jewish Museum London report in 2025?

The Jewish Museum London reported total income of £848k and reported expenditure of £4.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Jewish Museum London?

The Jewish Museum London has a program ratio of 496.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Jewish Museum London registered as a charity?

The Jewish Museum London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 1992 as charity number 1009819. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs The Jewish Museum London?

The Jewish Museum London is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nick Viner. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Jewish Museum London operate?

The Jewish Museum London operates in Camden, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Jewish Museum London a registered charity?

Yes — The Jewish Museum London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1009819.

Details

Address
First Floor Office
Residential Tower
353-359 Finchley Road
NW3 6ET
Registration Date
17 March 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1009819
Charity Number
1009819

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Trustees

DAVID ROBERT MELLER
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr David Alan Rich
Georgia Koutsika
Nicola Blake
Also governs 1 other charity
Robert Harry Swerling
Sharon Natalie Segal
Sir Trevor Chinn
Also governs 1 other charity
TANYA PERSEY
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Jewish Museum Incorporating the London Museum of Jewish Life

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