ZERA AVRAHAM MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE TRUST
Religous activities. School and Youth Group visit's to learn about Messianic Judaism, as well as visits to schools by the Rabbi.Practical support for members of the local community.
Objects
(A) TO ADVANCE THE MESSIANIC FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSTITUTION IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON AND COUNTY OF SURREY AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UK OR THE WORLD AS THE OFFICERS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT(B) TO RELIEVE PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED OR HARDSHIP OR WHO ARE AGED OR SICK AND TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS CAUSED THEREBY IN THE SAID LOCALITIES AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UK OR THE WORLD AS THE OFFICERS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT(C) TO PROMOTE AND FULFIL SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE SAID LOCALITIES AND SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UK OR THE WORLD AS THE OFFICERS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £2,398 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to high storage costs and lower income. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that the charity had no funds in deficit and complied with its reserves policy throughout the year. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The main source of income for the Charity are voluntary donations from the members of our synagogue.” — page 4
“The Charity reserves should be held at £2,000 at any one point, if possible.” — page 4
“Zera Avraham is affiliated to the UBMS who provide oversight and also process the Rabbi’s salary through Voluntary Norfolk.” — page 2
“Zera Avraham is affiliated to the UBMS who provide oversight and also process the Rabbi’s salary through Voluntary Norfolk.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- SONIA PREDDIEchair
- FIONA SABEY MA
- Sudhir Kumar Chilakamari
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £27k | £29k |
| 05/04/2024 | £32k | £32k |
| 05/04/2023 | £27k | £28k |
| 05/04/2022 | £36k | £29k |
| 05/04/2021 | £31k | £27k |
Common questions
Is ZERA AVRAHAM MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £2,398 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to high storage costs and lower income. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that the charity had no funds in deficit and complied with its reserves policy throughout the year. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.