NEW NORTH LONDON SYNAGOGUE
The charity provides religious, educational, and cultural activities for its members and for the wider community within the framework of practice and ethos of Masorti Judaism. It actively encourages its members to participate in raising funds for other charities and to do practical work for these, and to support projects to enhance social justice.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £122,817 for the year ended 31 October 2025, driven by increased security, employment, and inflationary costs. Despite this deficit, the charity holds unrestricted general reserves of £844,215, which the Trustees confirm sits within their stated policy target range of £365,300 to £1,092,960. The Trustees have confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more was: £60,000-£70,000 1 - £70,000-£80,000 1 1 £110,000-£120,000 1 1” — page 26
“The Trustees aim to hold free reserves equivalent to two to six months of Unrestricted Funds Expenditure (UFE) for the current financial year; this equates to £365,300 to £1,092,960.” — page 13
“Trustee, Debbie Bloom a B’nei Mitzvah Tutor, received £810 in 2025 for her services rendered to NNLS.” — page 32
“Trustee, Debbie Bloom a B’nei Mitzvah Tutor, received £810 in 2025 for her services rendered to NNLS. No amounts were owing or owed to them at the year end.” — page 32
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/10/2025)
Trustees
- MARK FLENNER Co-Chairchair
- Aaron Caplan
- Adrian Richardson
- David Ward
- Deborah Sobel
- Dr Noga Applebaum
- Karen Horwitz Co-chair
- Lisa Caplan
- Mark Teeger
- Rahwa Fessahaye
- Richard Fox
- Ruth Clifton
- Sara Okrent
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £2.2m | £2.3m |
| 31/10/2024 | £2.1m | £2.3m |
| 31/10/2023 | £2.1m | £2.2m |
| 31/10/2022 | £2.1m | £2.0m |
| 31/10/2021 | £1.9m | £1.8m |
Common questions
Is NEW NORTH LONDON SYNAGOGUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £122,817 for the year ended 31 October 2025, driven by increased security, employment, and inflationary costs. Despite this deficit, the charity holds unrestricted general reserves of £844,215, which the Trustees confirm sits within their stated policy target range of £365,300 to £1,092,960. The Trustees have confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Who funds NEW NORTH LONDON SYNAGOGUE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NEW NORTH LONDON SYNAGOGUE as a grant recipient include SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT), JEWISH JOINT BURIAL SOCIETY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | FY2023 | £5k | contribution towards general funding for Eco Synagogue |
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | FY2022 | £5k | contribution towards general funding for Eco Synagogue |
| JEWISH JOINT BURIAL SOCIETY | FY2024 | £3k | |
| JEWISH JOINT BURIAL SOCIETY | FY2023 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £18k |
| THE CHILDREN'S AID COMMITTEE CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £15k |
| THE CASCIA TRUST | 1 | £9k |
| THE JORDAN MAX GOODMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | 1 | £3k |
| THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- HALE AND DISTRICT HEBREW CONGREGATION LTD
- SANDYS ROW SYNAGOGUE SPITALFIELDS LIMITED
- NORTH WEST SURREY SYNAGOGUE
- MASORTI JUDAISM
- THE NORTHWOOD AND PINNER LIBERAL SYNAGOGUE
- FINCHLEY REFORM SYNAGOGUE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW NORTH LONDON SYNAGOGUE | £2.2m | — | 3 | within | — | no doubt |
| HALE AND DISTRICT HEBREW CONGREGATION LTD | £963k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SANDYS ROW SYNAGOGUE SPITALFIELDS LIMITED | £130k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NORTH WEST SURREY SYNAGOGUE | £359k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MASORTI JUDAISM | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NORTHWOOD AND PINNER LIBERAL SYNAGOGUE | £965k | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |