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Westminster Synagogue

The objects of the charity are to provide a centre for Jewish worship and study and tofurther religious and charitable undertakings appropriate to this; the charity is based in the City of Westminster in London but is not limited to this area in the sphere of its charitable activity.

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the charity are to provide a centre for Jewish worship and study and tofurther religious and charitable undertakings appropriate to this; the charity is based in the City of Westminster in London but is not limited to this area in the sphere of its charitable activity.

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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
£1,382,970
Latest Expenditure
£1,431,089

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 13.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,021,744
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £315,152
Investments £46,074
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,246,109
Raising Funds £184,980
Governance £9,180
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
£1,382,970
£1,431,089£1,246,109£2,075,035£440,44232 / 100
2024
£1,309,580
£1,338,080£1,180,350£2,123,154£448,91931 / 100
2023
£1,136,226
£1,223,859£1,068,608£2,151,654£423,71132 / 125
2022
£1,065,913
£989,571£858,815£2,239,287£454,37413 / 120
2021
£1,117,166
£934,554£808,723£2,162,945£366,10913 / 115

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Westminster Synagogue

What does Westminster Synagogue do?

The objects of the charity are to provide a centre for Jewish worship and study and tofurther religious and charitable undertakings appropriate to this; the charity is based in the City of Westminster in London but is not limited to this area in the sphere of its charitable activity.

How much income did Westminster Synagogue report in 2025?

Westminster Synagogue reported total income of £1.38m and reported expenditure of £1.43m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Westminster Synagogue registered as a charity?

Westminster Synagogue was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 December 2009 as charity number 1133190. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Westminster Synagogue?

Westminster Synagogue is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Edward Douglas Glover. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Westminster Synagogue operate?

Westminster Synagogue operates in City Of Westminster, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Westminster Synagogue a registered charity?

Yes — Westminster Synagogue is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1133190.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
8 December 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5001441
Charity Number
1133190

Trustees

Edward Douglas Glover Chair
Daniel Hollis
David Appleton
David Connick
Dena Merson
Ellen Miller
Harriet Alexander
Leah Ansel
Orit Schreiber

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9 November 2026
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