SOUTH LONDON LIBERAL SYNAGOGUE
South London Liberal Synagogue is a community place of worship and member of Liberal Judaism. We provide religious support, Jewish education, adult community activities to members through Greater London.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £244,259, driven by a significant restatement of unrestricted reserves and incoming resources of £217,978. Although the charity reported a net movement in funds of -£10,558 before adjustments, it held unrestricted reserves of £173,770 against current liabilities of only £2,943, indicating strong liquidity. The trustees noted that the present reserve level is considered realistic to cover day-to-day activities.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received total employee benefits (excluding employer pension contributions) in the band £60,000–£70,000 during the year.” — page 11
“One employee received total employee benefits (excluding employer pension contributions) in the band £60,000–£70,000 during the year.” — page 11
“The present reserve level is considered realistic in order to maintain liquid reserves to cover the Synagogue’s day to day activities.” — page 5
Trustees
- WILLIAM COHENchair
- Alexander Philip Clark
- Alison May Watson
- Andrew Michael White
- Babette Laura Lichtenstein
- Daniel Howard-Schiff
- Diego Giraldo Casas
- Emma Catherine Butler
- Fabrizio Melis
- Georgina Harley-Smith
- James Alexander Gill
- Lynda Allan MBE
- Maya Jaffe
- Rachel Stirrat
- Rachel Stuart
- Rory Michael Hutchings
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £218k | £187k |
| 31/08/2024 | £182k | £184k |
| 31/08/2023 | £181k | £209k |
| 31/08/2022 | £218k | £253k |
| 31/08/2021 | £230k | £118k |
Common questions
Is SOUTH LONDON LIBERAL SYNAGOGUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £244,259, driven by a significant restatement of unrestricted reserves and incoming resources of £217,978. Although the charity reported a net movement in funds of -£10,558 before adjustments, it held unrestricted reserves of £173,770 against current liabilities of only £2,943, indicating strong liquidity. The trustees noted that the present reserve level is considered realistic to cover day-to-day activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of SOUTH LONDON LIBERAL SYNAGOGUE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | 2 | £13k |
| JEWISH JOINT BURIAL SOCIETY | 1 | £5k |
| THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE CHILDREN'S AID COMMITTEE CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- EAST LONDON & ESSEX LIBERAL SYNAGOGUE
- KINGSTON LIBERAL SYNAGOGUE
- THE LIBERAL JEWISH SYNAGOGUE
- THE FINCHLEY PROGRESSIVE SYNAGOGUE
- NEW NORTH LONDON SYNAGOGUE
- LIBERAL JUDAISM (ULPS)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH LONDON LIBERAL SYNAGOGUE | £218k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| EAST LONDON & ESSEX LIBERAL SYNAGOGUE | £331k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGSTON LIBERAL SYNAGOGUE | £308k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE LIBERAL JEWISH SYNAGOGUE | £1.9m | £80,000 - £90,000 | 4 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FINCHLEY PROGRESSIVE SYNAGOGUE | £1.0m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW NORTH LONDON SYNAGOGUE | £2.2m | — | 3 | within | — | no doubt |