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The West London Synagogue Of British Jews

To promote and foster Judaism by the provision and maintenance of a public place of worshipTo promote and co-ordinate the religious instruction of JewsTo provide such other charitable purposes for the public benefitTo promote educational, cultural, charitable and communal activitiesTo provide burial and funeral facilities

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Activities & Mission

To promote and foster Judaism by the provision and maintenance of a public place of worshipTo promote and co-ordinate the religious instruction of JewsTo provide such other charitable purposes for the public benefitTo promote educational, cultural, charitable and communal activitiesTo provide burial and funeral facilities

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.

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Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,070,000
Latest Expenditure
£4,688,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 113.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 89% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 57% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 12.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 23% 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 £2,253,000
Charitable Activities £1,076,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £491,000
Other Income £250,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,625,000
Raising Funds £63,000
Governance £510,000
Grants to Institutions £67,000
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
£4,070,000
£4,688,000£4,625,000£6,903,000£051 / 250
2023
£3,980,000
£3,714,000£3,656,000£7,521,000£048 / 250
2022
£3,577,000
£3,099,000£3,048,000£7,255,000£6,110,00059 / 300
2021
£3,059,000
£2,690,000£2,619,000£6,777,000£5,732,00065 / 350
2020
£3,403,000
£3,138,000£3,016,000£6,408,000£5,293,00064 / 400

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The West London Synagogue Of British Jews

What does The West London Synagogue Of British Jews do?

To promote and foster Judaism by the provision and maintenance of a public place of worshipTo promote and co-ordinate the religious instruction of JewsTo provide such other charitable purposes for the public benefitTo promote educational, cultural, charitable and communal activitiesTo provide burial and funeral facilities

How much income did The West London Synagogue Of British Jews report in 2025?

The West London Synagogue Of British Jews reported total income of £4.07m and reported expenditure of £4.69m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The West London Synagogue Of British Jews?

The West London Synagogue Of British Jews has a program ratio of 113.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The West London Synagogue Of British Jews registered as a charity?

The West London Synagogue Of British Jews was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 February 2014 as charity number 1155821. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The West London Synagogue Of British Jews?

The West London Synagogue Of British Jews is governed by a board of 18 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The West London Synagogue Of British Jews operate?

The West London Synagogue Of British Jews operates across 2 areas: Israel and London.

Is The West London Synagogue Of British Jews a registered charity?

Yes — The West London Synagogue Of British Jews is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155821.

Details

Address
THE WEST LONDON SYNAGOGUE OF
BRITISH JEWS
33 SEYMOUR PLACE
LONDON
W1H 5AU
Registration Date
17 February 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5039431
Charity Number
1155821

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Trustees

Alina Weismann
Alison Olivia Edelshain
Amanda Warner
Anna Jean Strang
Antony Pierre
Bradley Louis Altberger
Caroline Beatrix Jacqueline Landau
Clarissa Datnow
Francine Altaras
Marie Sarah van der Zyl OBE
Matthew Rosedale
Monica Jankel
Also governs 1 other charity
Oliver Kurer
Richard Malcolm Slowe
Ruth Corb
Suzanne Henrietta Korel OBE
Vivien Sophia Feather
Wendy Flora Pollecoff
Also governs 1 other charity

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