SOUTHGATE PROGRESSIVE SYNAGOGUE
The premises are based in Southgate in north London and comprises a place of worship, meeting rooms and a Hall. Services are held twice weekly and during festivals. Spiritual guidance is provided. There are education classes for all age groups, as well as social and cultural activities. A dedicated group provides care and welfare to the sick, vulnerable and elderly members of the community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net income of £11,090 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves of £600,866. The trustees consider their free reserves of £56,710 to be sufficient to cover approximately two months of expenditure, providing a buffer against significant drops in funding. The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, with the trustees expressing reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“There was 1 (2024 - 1) employee whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.” — page 16
“There was 1 (2024 - 1) employee whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.” — page 16
“The Trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the Synagogue's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. The free reserves at the period end amount to approximately the anticipated total of two months expenditure of the charity.” — page 5
“Total membership subscriptions and donations made by council members amount to £6,690 (2024 - £6,690). There were no other related party transactions during the year nor guarantees given or received.” — page 20
Trustees
- Mark Shawchair
- Amanda Lesley
- Anthony Marsh
- BARBARA LEILA MARTIN
- Jill Newton
- Jonathan Green
- Kay Lewis
- Michele Raab
- Norma Jacobs
- Phillip Andrew Isle
- Rachelle Ellenby
- Stephanie Marsh
- Stephen Andrew Lesley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £356k | £345k |
| 31/12/2024 | £346k | £359k |
| 31/12/2023 | £334k | £336k |
| 31/12/2022 | £327k | £329k |
| 31/12/2021 | £305k | £293k |
Common questions
Is SOUTHGATE PROGRESSIVE SYNAGOGUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net income of £11,090 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves of £600,866. The trustees consider their free reserves of £56,710 to be sufficient to cover approximately two months of expenditure, providing a buffer against significant drops in funding. The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, with the trustees expressing reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of SOUTHGATE PROGRESSIVE SYNAGOGUE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,000 or more band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MOLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £62k |
| MANOE FAMILY | 1 | £59k |
| THE ANGLO-AMERICAN CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £39k |
| BROOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £27k |
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | 1 | £10k |
| JEWISH JOINT BURIAL SOCIETY | 1 | £5k |
| THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHGATE PROGRESSIVE SYNAGOGUE | £356k | £60,000 or more | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FINCHLEY PROGRESSIVE SYNAGOGUE | £1.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTHGATE CHURCH TRUST | £215k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SANDYS ROW SYNAGOGUE SPITALFIELDS LIMITED | £130k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE GATESHEAD KEHILLA (G.H.C) LIMITED | £530k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH HAMPSTEAD CHARITABLE TRUST | £934k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |