ADAT YESHUA MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE
Adat Yeshua is a Messianic Jewish Synagogue that functions as a community home for Jews and converts who follow Messianic Judaism and follow the Jewish Messiah. We hold worship services every Shabbat and on all High Holy Days. The Synagogue is a member of the Union of British Messianic Synagogues ('UBMS') which provides for us a leadership training structure and accountability.
Objects
1) TO ADVANCE THE JEWISH FAITH THROUGH THE TEACHINGS OF YESHUA THE MESSIAH IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.2) TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total receipts increased to £182,836 from £148,754 in the prior year, resulting in a net surplus of £50,802. Total assets less liabilities rose to £234,645, with unrestricted reserves (General Fund) standing at £48,953. The trustees report that the charity remains solvent and has adequate resources to continue its operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Most of the charity’s income comes from tithes and charitable donations to the Synagogue. During the year, the Synagogue received £178,342 of donations and grants” — page 5
“It is the policy of the Synagogue to maintain our unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the Synagogue, at a level which is adequate to keep the Synagogue solvent.” — page 6
“During this financial year, the Synagogue – and its leadership – were the target of negative publicity in February 2025 by the Jewish Chronicle. The allegations were rigorously disputed by the Synagogue leadership and a complaint was filed with IPSO for breach of editorial standards by the newspaper.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Caroline Ralphchair
- Daniel Abrahams
- Mark Christopher Hillier
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £183k | £132k |
| 31/08/2024 | £149k | £157k |
| 31/08/2023 | £121k | £93k |
| 31/08/2022 | £141k | £172k |
| 31/08/2021 | £98k | £61k |
Common questions
Is ADAT YESHUA MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts increased to £182,836 from £148,754 in the prior year, resulting in a net surplus of £50,802. Total assets less liabilities rose to £234,645, with unrestricted reserves (General Fund) standing at £48,953. The trustees report that the charity remains solvent and has adequate resources to continue its operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE KASNER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE LAUFFER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £445k |
| THE ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH REFUGEES (AJR) | 1 | £139k |
| YESODEY HATORAH SCHOOLS | 1 | £41k |
| D & D CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £24k |
| COMET CHARITIES LTD | 1 | £18k |
| THE BENZI DUNNER SCHOOLS TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| BORBAT LIMITED | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- ADASS YESHURUN SYNAGOGUE
- EDGWARE ADATH YISROEL CONGREGATION LIMITED
- YESHURUN HEBREW CONGREGATION
- (TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNEXION WITH) ADATH YISROEL SYNAGOGUE
- OHR YERUSHALAYIM SYNAGOGUE
- KEHILLAS MACHZIKEI HADASS EDGWARE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADAT YESHUA MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE | £183k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ADASS YESHURUN SYNAGOGUE | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EDGWARE ADATH YISROEL CONGREGATION LIMITED | £886k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YESHURUN HEBREW CONGREGATION | £355k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| (TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNEXION WITH) ADATH YISROEL SYNAGOGUE | £957k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OHR YERUSHALAYIM SYNAGOGUE | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |