BROMLEY & DISTRICT REFORM SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
Provision of religious services, education and social activities
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported a net surplus of £59,268 for the year ended 30 November 2024, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £486,392. This figure significantly exceeds the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £51,000–£103,000, which is defined as three to six months of operating expenditure. The accounts state that the high level of reserves is a result of continued cost control and discipline regarding subscription income.
What the accounts disclose
“Subscriptions Rec'ble/Recoverable Tax 173,940” — page 13
“The level is set at 3-6 months operating expenditure available at any time during the year.”
“The following trustees and connected persons received remuneration under a teaching, Youth Worker, Head Teacher or Bookkeeper contract.” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Amanda Beth Penn
- Andrew Paul Goldman BA
- Eileen Jessica Fry
- Graham Harris
- Jacqueline Susan Harvey
- Judith Jemma Sheffrin
- Laurence Marc Aronberg
- Linda De Lange
- MICHAEL JONATHAN ABRAHAMS
- Michelle Brooks Evans
- SANDRA HURLEY
- Samuel Oliver-Welsh
- Simon Joseph Vancoillie
- Tobias Raymond Allin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £288k | £301k |
| 30/11/2024 | £375k | £315k |
| 30/11/2023 | £308k | £280k |
| 30/11/2022 | £267k | £245k |
| 30/11/2021 | £251k | £235k |
Common questions
Is BROMLEY & DISTRICT REFORM SYNAGOGUE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £59,268 for the year ended 30 November 2024, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £486,392. This figure significantly exceeds the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £51,000–£103,000, which is defined as three to six months of operating expenditure. The accounts state that the high level of reserves is a result of continued cost control and discipline regarding subscription income. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BROMLEY & DISTRICT REFORM SYNAGOGUE LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BROMLEY & DISTRICT REFORM SYNAGOGUE LIMITED as a grant recipient include SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT).
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | FY2025 | £4k | supporting development of dedicated programming and events costs |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BENZI DUNNER SCHOOLS TRUST | 2 | £37k |
| THE KASNER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation | 1 | £436k |
| M AND R GROSS CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £312k |
| THE BENSON AND LIONEL BLACK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £305k |
| PARKWILL LIMITED | 1 | £236k |
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £211k |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 1 | £210k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROMLEY & DISTRICT REFORM SYNAGOGUE LIMITED | £288k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEIS HAMEDRASH OHR CHODOSH LIMITED | £225k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BRIDGE LANE BETH HAMEDRASH | £406k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BROMLEY 'Y' | £3.0m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 3 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ANJUMAN-UL-MUSLIMEEN LTD | £265k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HALE AND DISTRICT HEBREW CONGREGATION LTD | £963k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |