BEVIS MARKS SYNAGOGUE HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Bevis Marks , built in 1701, will undergo conservation work to protect its fabric and bring it up to the standards expected of a modern public building. The area and buildings around the synagogue will become an education and cultural centre telling the story of the community that made it within the context of it surroundings, and how it has become the longest serving synagogue in Europe
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £606,337 against a policy target of 3 to 6 months of budgeted expenditure. The charity reports sufficient reserve funds to meet expenses despite a net movement in funds of £(616,108) for the year. The Trustees confirm adequate resources to continue as an operating entity for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity also recognised £368,192 in grants from the NLHF during the period”
“The Trustees consider that, under normal circumstances and given the nature of the Foundation’s work, this should be between 3 and 6 months of budgeted expenditure.”
“An amount of £14,289 (2024: £Nil) was paid to S&P as recharge of expenses already incurred relating to security costs.” — page 25
“An amount of £2,709 (2024: £Nil) was received from S&P and recharged angainst wages and salaries, in relation to work performed by a charity employee for the related party.” — page 25
“An amount of £14,289 (2024: £Nil) was paid to S&P as recharge of expenses already incurred relating to security costs.” — page 25
“An amount of £2,709 (2024: £Nil) was received from S&P and recharged angainst wages and salaries, in relation to work performed by a charity employee for the related party.” — page 25
“An amount of £14,289 (2024: £Nil) was paid to S&P as recharge of expenses already incurred relating to security costs.” — page 25
“An amount of £2,709 (2024: £Nil) was received from S&P and recharged angainst wages and salaries, in relation to work performed by a charity employee for the related party.” — page 25
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/10/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/03/2022)
Trustees
- Melody Salemchair
- Audrey Sophie Mizrahi
- Benjamin Crowne
- Dr Alan Mendoza
- Hannah Lucy Talbot
- Jonathan Solomons
- Tali Krikler
- Tom Garcia
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/10/2025 | £599k | £1.2m |
| 30/10/2024 | £705k | £838k |
| 30/10/2023 | £1.3m | £924k |
| 30/10/2022 | £1.2m | £1.6m |
| 30/10/2021 | £2.7m | £1.8m |
Common questions
Is BEVIS MARKS SYNAGOGUE HERITAGE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £606,337 against a policy target of 3 to 6 months of budgeted expenditure. The charity reports sufficient reserve funds to meet expenses despite a net movement in funds of £(616,108) for the year. The Trustees confirm adequate resources to continue as an operating entity for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 03/11/2020 | £248k | Bevis Marks: Britains Most Significant Synagogue (KickstartGIA2020) |