SHEFFIELD AND DISTRICT REFORM JEWISH CONGREGATION
Religious, educational and cultural activities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net gain of £3,355 for the year, driven by investment gains, though its operating expenditure exceeded its incoming resources. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £5,392, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £10,000, although the trustees consider this acceptable due to the availability of expendable endowment funds. The charity employs one staff member and relies on volunteers, with concerns noted regarding the sustainability of employing a Community Development Worker due to the resulting deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“The committee consider that the free reserves required by the charity are approximately £10,000, to cover any unforeseen expenditure.” — page 7
“Trustees donated £9,062 in subscriptions and donations (including voluntary donations to the Board of Deputies) during the year (2024:£1,786). There were no other related party transactions during the year.” — page 14
Trustees
- Jane Ginsborgchair
- Adam Hurst
- Andrew Paul Manasse
- DAVID MAURICE HAYES
- Dr Anita Z Goldschmied
- Dylan Che Bullett
- Ewan James Margrave
- PATRICIA ESTELLE CUNNINGHAM
- PENELOPE JUNE KAY
- Torin Elic Luke Menzies
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £37k | £35k |
| 31/03/2024 | £24k | £32k |
| 31/03/2023 | £17k | £24k |
| 31/03/2022 | £16k | £27k |
| 31/03/2021 | £14k | £22k |
Common questions
Is SHEFFIELD AND DISTRICT REFORM JEWISH CONGREGATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net gain of £3,355 for the year, driven by investment gains, though its operating expenditure exceeded its incoming resources. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £5,392, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £10,000, although the trustees consider this acceptable due to the availability of expendable endowment funds. The charity employs one staff member and relies on volunteers, with concerns noted regarding the sustainability of employing a Community Development Worker due to the resulting deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SHEFFIELD AND DISTRICT REFORM JEWISH CONGREGATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SHEFFIELD AND DISTRICT REFORM JEWISH CONGREGATION 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 | £3k | contribution towards core funding in Sheffield |