READING HEBREW CONGREGATION
To promote the Jewish faith in Reading and surrounding areas as a community.Outreach by communication and meetings with other faiths and schools.Assist with the welfare of our members.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £47,642 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by a significant gain on investment assets. Per the trustees' report, reserves are held to mitigate risks associated with maintaining the listed synagogue building and covering unknown future burial costs. The trustees note that the community size is significantly reduced and declining, requiring vigilant management of operating costs to ensure long-term sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- SARAH FIRSHTchair
- ALAN RICHARD BENN
- ANTHONY LARRY WOOLF
- David Clarke
- Gerald Cowan
- MARK DRUKKER
- Michael John Fuhr
- SUSAN CLARKE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £71k | £61k |
| 31/12/2024 | £76k | £63k |
| 31/12/2023 | £70k | £56k |
| 31/12/2022 | £57k | £35k |
| 31/12/2021 | £60k | £45k |
Common questions
Is READING HEBREW CONGREGATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £47,642 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by a significant gain on investment assets. Per the trustees' report, reserves are held to mitigate risks associated with maintaining the listed synagogue building and covering unknown future burial costs. The trustees note that the community size is significantly reduced and declining, requiring vigilant management of operating costs to ensure long-term sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.