LIBERAL JUDAISM (ULPS)
Registered charity 1151090 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as LIBERAL JUDAISM
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net expenditure deficit of £108,708 for the year, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Total income increased to £1,791,837, driven by rises in affiliation fees, cemetery income, and youth activity income, which offset a significant decrease in donations from donors. The trustees report that unrestricted general reserves fell to £132,552, which is below the stated policy target of £355,000.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: £355,000 (held: £133k)
“The reserve target was reviewed in 2023 and increased to £355,000, which is based on operational outputs, partnership arrangements and HR commitments.”
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payments to Tigerpink, owned by Richard Bloom, partner of CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky, for production of materials and resources.
“During 2023, payments to the value of £3,075 (2022: £9,910) were made to Tigerpink, which is owned by Richard Bloom, partner of Rabbi Charley Baginsky. These payments were for the production of materials and resources used for promotion and publicity in 2023, including websites and materials for the Biennial.” — page 45
“During 2023, Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Karen Newman served on the board of Leo Baeck College. During the year, grants of £164,027 (2022: £166,714) were made to Leo Baeck College for the purpose of training rabbis, and payments relating to the activities of the college of £20,144 (2022: £nil) were made.” — page 45
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grants and payments to Leo Baeck College, where the CEO and a trustee served on the board.
“During 2023, payments to the value of £3,075 (2022: £9,910) were made to Tigerpink, which is owned by Richard Bloom, partner of Rabbi Charley Baginsky. These payments were for the production of materials and resources used for promotion and publicity in 2023, including websites and materials for the Biennial.” — page 45
“During 2023, Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Karen Newman served on the board of Leo Baeck College. During the year, grants of £164,027 (2022: £166,714) were made to Leo Baeck College for the purpose of training rabbis, and payments relating to the activities of the college of £20,144 (2022: £nil) were made.” — page 45
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payments to Wessex Liberal Jewish Community, where a trustee served.
“During 2023, payments to the value of £3,075 (2022: £9,910) were made to Tigerpink, which is owned by Richard Bloom, partner of Rabbi Charley Baginsky. These payments were for the production of materials and resources used for promotion and publicity in 2023, including websites and materials for the Biennial.” — page 45
“During 2023, Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Karen Newman served on the board of Leo Baeck College. During the year, grants of £164,027 (2022: £166,714) were made to Leo Baeck College for the purpose of training rabbis, and payments relating to the activities of the college of £20,144 (2022: £nil) were made.” — page 45
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Buzzacott LLP.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Cost of raising funds
£49k
Reported reserves equal ~1.3 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/04/2016) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Trustees
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Denmark · Ireland · Netherlands · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is LIBERAL JUDAISM (ULPS) financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net expenditure deficit of £108,708 for the year, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Total income increased to £1,791,837, driven by rises in affiliation fees, cemetery income, and youth activity income, which offset a significant decrease in donations from donors. The trustees report that unrestricted general reserves fell to £132,552, which is below the stated policy target of £355,000. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Buzzacott LLP.
Who funds LIBERAL JUDAISM (ULPS)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LIBERAL JUDAISM (ULPS) as a grant recipient include SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT).
Known funders
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