Jewish History Association of Wales
The charity seeks to preserve the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of Jewish communities of south Wales, being of historical or educational merit, and the surrounding areas including, but not limited to, historical records, artefacts and oral history and ensuring such records, artefacts and histories are recorded and made available to the public.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves fell to £2,020 by the end of the period, a significant decrease from the previous year's £6,201. The trustees note that two staff members are currently working on a voluntary basis pending the availability of funding to resume their employment. The charity's reserves policy is designed to cover running costs if funding falls, but the current unrestricted fund balance is low relative to the total net assets of £4,145.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust's policy is not to commit to any expenditure unless a donation or grant in respect of that expenditure is secured.” — page 4
Trustees
- Martyn Jeffrey Floydchair
- Dr Stephen Waldek
- Gabriella Veronica Brown
- Nathan Abrams
- SARAH JEAN GOLTEN
- Sheila Jeanne Gewolb
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 14/04/2025 | £43k | £58k |
| 14/04/2024 | £63k | £78k |
| 14/04/2023 | £59k | £77k |
| 14/04/2022 | £97k | £51k |
| 14/04/2021 | £49k | £53k |
Common questions
Is Jewish History Association of Wales financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves fell to £2,020 by the end of the period, a significant decrease from the previous year's £6,201. The trustees note that two staff members are currently working on a voluntary basis pending the availability of funding to resume their employment. The charity's reserves policy is designed to cover running costs if funding falls, but the current unrestricted fund balance is low relative to the total net assets of £4,145. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 29/08/2019 | £69k | "Framing Jewish Histories: towards best practice in rescuing a fragile heritage." |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 28/06/2018 | £41k | "The Records and Testimonies of the South Wales Jewish Community" |