JW3 DEVELOPMENT
JW3 is the Jewish Community Centre in London NW3 operated by JW3 Trust (Company Registration Number 5679146; Charity Registration Number 1117644. The objects of JW3 Development are to support the aims and objectives of JW3 Trust and to further those aims by raising funds in support of the work of JW3 Trust
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that JW3 Development raised £2,775,169 in income and spent £585,388 on fundraising, resulting in a net income of zero as all funds were applied to charitable activities. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £50,000, which the trustees consider adequate against a policy target of three months of salary costs. The auditor confirmed the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Accordingly, trustees aim to maintain unrestricted reserves of around three months of salary costs and associated on-costs for the fundraising team employed by JW3 Development.” — page 7
“During the year JW3 Development made a grant of £2,250,887 (2024: £2,188,298) to JW3 Trust Limited (charity registration number 05679146), of which £2,044,870 (2024: £1,986,762) was unrestricted and £206,017 (2024: £201,536) was restricted.” — page 25
“During the year services were donated by the JW3 Trust group. The value of these services has been estimated and included in income and expenditure at £225,000 (2024: £210,000).” — page 25
“During the year JW3 Development made a grant of £2,250,887 (2024: £2,188,298) to JW3 Trust Limited (charity registration number 05679146), of which £2,044,870 (2024: £1,986,762) was unrestricted and £206,017 (2024: £201,536) was restricted.” — page 25
“During the year services were donated by the JW3 Trust group. The value of these services has been estimated and included in income and expenditure at £225,000 (2024: £210,000).” — page 25
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (FY2024) → 0 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Amy Dorfman
- David Andrew Kershaw
- Graham Harris
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £2.8m | £2.8m |
| 31/12/2024 | £2.7m | £2.7m |
| 31/12/2023 | £3.3m | £3.3m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.4m | £2.4m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.5m | £2.5m |
Common questions
Is JW3 DEVELOPMENT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that JW3 Development raised £2,775,169 in income and spent £585,388 on fundraising, resulting in a net income of zero as all funds were applied to charitable activities. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £50,000, which the trustees consider adequate against a policy target of three months of salary costs. The auditor confirmed the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Who funds JW3 DEVELOPMENT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name JW3 DEVELOPMENT as a grant recipient include THE DORFMAN FOUNDATION, THE LAUFFER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE JIGSAW NETWORK C.I.O., THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST, THE CLORE DUFFIELD FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/08/2019 | £10k | Crafternoons at JW3 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £309k |
| THE SACKLER TRUST | 1 | £250k |
| HEREFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £17k |
| WOODLANDS GREEN LTD | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- JW3 TRUST LIMITED
- J & J CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
- NORTH WEST LONDON COMMUNAL MIKVAH LIMITED
- REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD - JUBILEE CHRISTIAN CENTRE
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, JUBILEE CHRISTIAN CENTRE WOLVERHAMPTON
- SOUTH WYE DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JW3 DEVELOPMENT | £2.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JW3 TRUST LIMITED | £4.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| J & J CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | £127k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTH WEST LONDON COMMUNAL MIKVAH LIMITED | £283k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD - JUBILEE CHRISTIAN CENTRE | £171k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, JUBILEE CHRISTIAN CENTRE WOLVERHAMPTON | £502k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |