THE WESTERN MARBLE ARCH SYNAGOGUE
Provision of a place of worship, religious activities and support. Arranging communal events and activities. To carry out a wide range of activities in pursuance of its charitable aims where the Board consider these activities are of benefit to all those who worship at and identify with the synagogue.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £37,850 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reversing a deficit from the prior year. However, the charity holds a deficit of £193,860 on its general unrestricted funds and reports net current liabilities of £160,270, relying on support from The Western Charitable Foundation and member contributions to maintain going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £80,001 - £90,000 1” — page 32
“The Board considers optimum level of such reserves to be at least four months expenditure on the management of all synagogue activities and administration costs.” — page 6
“The Charity received a total grant of £214,663 (2023: £392,520) from the Western Charitable Foundation in respect of repairs works. The Charity recognised £189,663 in the current year and deferred £25,000 to the following year.” — page 43
“The Charity occupies, rent-free, the property owned by Western Marble Arch Synagogue(Uninorporated Charity) and furthermore, the latter donated £40,684 (2023: £36,569) to the Charity in relations to rent.” — page 43
“The Charity received a total grant of £214,663 (2023: £392,520) from the Western Charitable Foundation in respect of repairs works. The Charity recognised £189,663 in the current year and deferred £25,000 to the following year.” — page 43
“The Charity occupies, rent-free, the property owned by Western Marble Arch Synagogue(Uninorporated Charity) and furthermore, the latter donated £40,684 (2023: £36,569) to the Charity in relations to rent.” — page 43
“The Charity received a total grant of £214,663 (2023: £392,520) from the Western Charitable Foundation in respect of repairs works. The Charity recognised £189,663 in the current year and deferred £25,000 to the following year.” — page 43
“The Charity occupies, rent-free, the property owned by Western Marble Arch Synagogue(Uninorporated Charity) and furthermore, the latter donated £40,684 (2023: £36,569) to the Charity in relations to rent.” — page 43
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Rabbi Lionel Rosenfeld — Rabbi Emeritus
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Alexandra Topiol
- DAVID WINTON
- DEREK ZISSMAN
- Harold Pasha
- Howard Richenberg
- James Lossos
- Mark Pasha
- Nicholas Posnansky
- Paul Faiman
- Philip Kremen
- SUZANNE GOODMAN
- Stephen Factor
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.3m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.0m | £1.0m |
Common questions
Is THE WESTERN MARBLE ARCH SYNAGOGUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £37,850 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reversing a deficit from the prior year. However, the charity holds a deficit of £193,860 on its general unrestricted funds and reports net current liabilities of £160,270, relying on support from The Western Charitable Foundation and member contributions to maintain going concern status. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by BKL Audit LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE WESTERN MARBLE ARCH SYNAGOGUE earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 2 | £1.8m |
| THE MAURICE WOHL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £163k |
| THE ROSE FOUNDATION | 2 | £15k |
| SOUTH HAMPSTEAD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £794k |
| STANLEY AND ZEA LEWIS FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £148k |
| THE RAYNE FOUNDATION | 1 | £125k |
| THE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE WIGODER FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £65k |
Charities like this
- THE WEST LONDON SYNAGOGUE OF BRITISH JEWS
- WESTCLIFF CHAREDI SYNAGOGUE
- WESTMINSTER SYNAGOGUE
- SOUTH WEST ESSEX & SETTLEMENT REFORM SYNAGOGUE
- NEW CENTRAL VILNA SYNAGOGUES
- UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WESTERN MARBLE ARCH SYNAGOGUE | £1.2m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WEST LONDON SYNAGOGUE OF BRITISH JEWS | £4.1m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| WESTCLIFF CHAREDI SYNAGOGUE | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WESTMINSTER SYNAGOGUE | £1.3m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH WEST ESSEX & SETTLEMENT REFORM SYNAGOGUE | £462k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW CENTRAL VILNA SYNAGOGUES | £566k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |