NORTH WESTERN REFORM SYNAGOGUE
We are a constituent of the Movement for Reform Judaism. Reform Judaism, is an informed and questioning, compassionate and egalitarian expression of a unique faith and culture, rooted in the tradition of the Torah, yet in dialogue with modernity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £145,998 for the year, with total income of £2.896m against total expenditure of £2.782m. The trustees report that the operating budget was kept balanced through robust stewardagement despite increased costs from inflation and the new building footprint. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £1.346m, which the trustees confirm represents between 3-6 months' cover of normal charitable activity expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity maintains sufficient reserves to represent between 3-6 months’ cover of Alyth’s normal charitable activity expenditure.” — page 16
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Benjamin Bell
- Benjamin Berelowitz
- Benjamin Portner
- David Kirk
- Eve Naftalin
- GARY LIPMAN
- Helen Lavy
- Jeremy Baum
- Juliet Levinson
- Noemi Zell
- Paul Rosen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £2.9m | £2.8m |
| 31/08/2024 | £2.4m | £2.1m |
| 31/08/2023 | £4.1m | £2.0m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.4m | £2.0m |
| 31/08/2021 | £3.9m | £547k |
Common questions
Is NORTH WESTERN REFORM SYNAGOGUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £145,998 for the year, with total income of £2.896m against total expenditure of £2.782m. The trustees report that the operating budget was kept balanced through robust stewardagement despite increased costs from inflation and the new building footprint. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £1.346m, which the trustees confirm represents between 3-6 months' cover of normal charitable activity expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Nyman Libson Paul LLP.
Who funds NORTH WESTERN REFORM SYNAGOGUE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NORTH WESTERN REFORM SYNAGOGUE as a grant recipient include THE GOLDHILL FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GOLDHILL FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | 4 | £37k |
| THE CHILDREN'S AID COMMITTEE CHARITABLE FUND | 2 | £22k |
| JEWISH JOINT BURIAL SOCIETY | 2 | £7k |
| THE KASNER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| JEWISH CHILD'S DAY | 1 | £72k |
| YESODEY HATORAH SCHOOLS | 1 | £41k |
| THE J AND H ORLANDER TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| THE CASCIA TRUST | 1 | £9k |
Charities like this
- FINCHLEY REFORM SYNAGOGUE
- THE MOVEMENT FOR REFORM JUDAISM
- NEW NORTH LONDON SYNAGOGUE
- BROMLEY & DISTRICT REFORM SYNAGOGUE LIMITED
- MOSAIC REFORM SYNAGOGUE
- THE NORTHWOOD AND PINNER LIBERAL SYNAGOGUE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH WESTERN REFORM SYNAGOGUE | £2.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FINCHLEY REFORM SYNAGOGUE | £2.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MOVEMENT FOR REFORM JUDAISM | £3.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW NORTH LONDON SYNAGOGUE | £2.2m | — | 3 | within | — | no doubt |
| BROMLEY & DISTRICT REFORM SYNAGOGUE LIMITED | £288k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MOSAIC REFORM SYNAGOGUE | £279k | £60,001 - £75,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |