CARDIFF REFORM SYNAGOGUE
The objective of the Charity is the furtherance of the Jewish Faith in accordance with the custom of the Movement for Reform Judaism. This objective is met by organising regular acts of worship, education and other activities based in the Synagogue.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £19,274 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by a net surplus on recurring activities of £15,634 and investment gains. The trustees report that available unrestricted reserves stood at £139,115, representing approximately 20 months of expenditure against a policy target of 12 months. The filing notes that while membership numbers are declining, the charity remains financially stable with adequate resources to continue its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider that the organisation should hold, as a minimum, reserves equivalent to 12 months operating expenditure” — page 5
Trustees
- Abby Sohn
- COLIN PETER HEYMAN BSOC MSC
- EDDIE CAWSTON
- Jay Jay Yaakov Yitzchak Martin
- Karen Solomons
- LIONEL BERNSTEIN
- Louise Fuller
- Nathaniel Lane
- Philip Kaye
- Prof David Cohen
- STEVEN JOSEPH SALAMON BA HONSACA
- Sarah JEAN GOLTEN
- Tracy Pitt DCET
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £107k | £91k |
| 31/12/2023 | £71k | £71k |
| 31/12/2022 | £70k | £84k |
| 31/12/2021 | £85k | £60k |
| 31/12/2020 | £66k | £65k |
Common questions
Is CARDIFF REFORM SYNAGOGUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £19,274 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by a net surplus on recurring activities of £15,634 and investment gains. The trustees report that available unrestricted reserves stood at £139,115, representing approximately 20 months of expenditure against a policy target of 12 months. The filing notes that while membership numbers are declining, the charity remains financially stable with adequate resources to continue its activities. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by HST Audit Limited.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/06/2010 | £34k | "Reminsicences: Memories of the Jewish community of South Wales" |