SHEFFIELD AND DISTRICT REFORM JEWISH CONGREGATION
Religious, educational and cultural activities
Objects
THE CHARITY IS A BODY OF PEOPLE, PROFESSING THE JEWISH FAITH, FORMED WITH THE OBJECTS OF PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC WORSHIP, OF UNDERTAKING RELIGIOUS, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES, AND OF PROMOTING AND ADVANCING UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN COMMUNITIES ( THE OBJECTS )
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a net deficit of £3,455 for the year, with free unrestricted reserves falling to £2,665, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £10,000. However, the trustees consider this acceptable as expendable endowment funds of £154,206 are available to support the charity's aims. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, with the trustees confirming that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue operations.
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 £5,288 in subscriptions and donations (including voluntary donations to the Board of Deputies) during the year (2025:£9,062).” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 15
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 11
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 11
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06749181
Company officers (Companies House)
- BULLETT, Dylan Che on trustee list
- MENZIES, Torin Elic Luke on trustee list
- HURST, Adam on trustee list
- GOLDSCHMIED Z, Anita, Dr not on trustee list
- MANASSE, Andrew Paul on trustee list
- MARGRAVE, Ewan James on trustee list
- CUNNINGHAM, Patricia on trustee list
- HAYES, David Maurice on trustee list
- KAY, Penelope June on trustee list
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £34k | £38k |
| 31/03/2025 | £37k | £35k |
| 31/03/2024 | £24k | £32k |
| 31/03/2023 | £17k | £24k |
| 31/03/2022 | £16k | £27k |
Common questions
Is SHEFFIELD AND DISTRICT REFORM JEWISH CONGREGATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a net deficit of £3,455 for the year, with free unrestricted reserves falling to £2,665, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £10,000. However, the trustees consider this acceptable as expendable endowment funds of £154,206 are available to support the charity's aims. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, with the trustees confirming that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue operations. Its FY2026 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 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HURDALE CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £525k |
| THE CHILDREN'S AID COMMITTEE CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £15k |
| THE JORDAN MAX GOODMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- CHESHIRE REFORM CONGREGATION LIMITED
- FINCHLEY REFORM SYNAGOGUE
- SOUTHEND AND DISTRICT REFORM SYNAGOGUE
- WHITEFIELD HEBREW CONGREGATION
- SPRINGFIELD TRUST LIMITED
- SHA'AREI TSEDEK NORTH LONDON REFORM SYNAGOGUE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHEFFIELD AND DISTRICT REFORM JEWISH CONGREGATION | £34k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHESHIRE REFORM CONGREGATION LIMITED | £435k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FINCHLEY REFORM SYNAGOGUE | £2.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTHEND AND DISTRICT REFORM SYNAGOGUE | £78k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WHITEFIELD HEBREW CONGREGATION | £740k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| SPRINGFIELD TRUST LIMITED | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |