THE LIVERPOOL OLD HEBREW CONGREGATION
Provision of services pertaining to the Jewish Religion
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE JEWISH RELIGION (THE RELIGIOUS OBJECT); ANDTO MAINTAIN, REPAIR, RESTORE, PRESERVE, IMPROVE AND BEAUTIFY AND RECONSTRUCT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THE FABRIC OF THE SYNAGOGUE AT PRINCES ROAD LIVERPOOL, ITS MONUMENTS, FIXTURES, FITTINGS, FURNITURE, STAINED GLASS, ORNAMENTS, RECORDS AND OTHER CHATTELS AND ITS CEMETERIES (THE MAINTENANCE OBJECT).
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure of £48,713 for the year, resulting in a significant decrease in total funds from £109,127 to £60,413. The accounts state that the majority of income comes from donations and member contributions, with unrestricted funds falling to £55,454. The trustees note that a major challenge is maintaining income to fund necessary repairs and refurbishment.
What the accounts disclose
“Funds relative to the ongoing fabric of the synagogue together with any funds held for third parties are maintained as separate restricted funds.” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £98k | £146k |
| 31/12/2023 | £85k | £98k |
| 31/12/2022 | £52k | £76k |
| 31/12/2021 | £117k | £137k |
| 31/12/2020 | £84k | £125k |
Common questions
Is THE LIVERPOOL OLD HEBREW CONGREGATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure of £48,713 for the year, resulting in a significant decrease in total funds from £109,127 to £60,413. The accounts state that the majority of income comes from donations and member contributions, with unrestricted funds falling to £55,454. The trustees note that a major challenge is maintaining income to fund necessary repairs and refurbishment. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 08/03/2021 | £4k | CRF21: Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation |
| UK government | 08/03/2021 | £40k | CRF21: Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 11/06/2009 | £508k | "Deane Road Cemetery Restoration" |