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The Shaare Hayim Congregation

Also known as: Sephardi Congregation of South Manchester

The principal activity and objectives and activity of the Congregation are to facilitate Jewish Worship in the Sephardi tradition and rituals and other congregational educational and charitable purposes.

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Activities & Mission

The principal activity and objectives and activity of the Congregation are to facilitate Jewish Worship in the Sephardi tradition and rituals and other congregational educational and charitable purposes.

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
£503,736
Latest Expenditure
£649,543

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 128.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £445,814
Charitable Activities £33,977
Other Trading £0
Investments £18,597
Other Income £5,348

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £649,543
Raising Funds £0
Governance £27,822
Grants to Institutions £32,000
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
£503,736
£649,543£649,543£5,647,154£26,1056 / 24
2024
£434,930
£424,6280 / 12
2023
£533,414
£468,148£468,011£5,809,363£5,683,6955 / 12
2022
£387,023
£394,1090 / 6
2021
£538,625
£335,986£330,528£5,751,092£44,0237 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Shaare Hayim Congregation

What does The Shaare Hayim Congregation do?

The principal activity and objectives and activity of the Congregation are to facilitate Jewish Worship in the Sephardi tradition and rituals and other congregational educational and charitable purposes.

How much income did The Shaare Hayim Congregation report in 2025?

The Shaare Hayim Congregation reported total income of £504k and reported expenditure of £650k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Shaare Hayim Congregation registered as a charity?

The Shaare Hayim Congregation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 January 1998 as charity number 1067759. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs The Shaare Hayim Congregation?

The Shaare Hayim Congregation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Blank. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Shaare Hayim Congregation operate?

The Shaare Hayim Congregation operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Shaare Hayim Congregation a registered charity?

Yes — The Shaare Hayim Congregation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1067759.

Details

Address
Shaare Hayim Synagogue
24 Wicker Lane
Hale Barns
ALTRINCHAM
WA15 0HQ
Registration Date
27 January 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3939026
Charity Number
1067759

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Trustees

Stephen Blank Chair
ANTHONY MORRIS SULTAN
Emma Solomons
His Honour Clement Goldstone KC
Jack Shalom
jonathan shasha
Jonathan Victor Dwek
Also governs 1 other charity
Judith Moryoussef
PHILIP ISAAC HODARI
Also governs 1 other charity
REUBEN SAMI SOLOMON

Also Known As

  • Sephardi Congregation of South Manchester

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30 July 2026
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