THE BRIGHTON AND HOVE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Provide daily social, educational and religious facilities for the Jewish community, young and old. Offer rooms and venue hire to general local community for their functions, clubs, groups and local business activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £9,423 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves decreasing to £251,833. The trustees consider these reserves to be extremely healthy and maintain them at a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure. The charity remains a going concern with adequate resources to continue operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure.” — page 5
“The Charity considers that, The Ralli Hall Lunch and Social Club (Registered Charity 1142922), is a related party. P Simons and R Abrahams are Trustees of both Charities. During the year Brighton and Hove Jewsh Community Foundation rented rooms to Ralli Hall Lunch and Social Club for £2,500 (2024 - £2,500). During the year, Mrs A Samuels, wife of Trustee Mr S Samuels, provided catering services of £3,149 (2024 - £3,725) to the Charity.” — page 17
Trustees
- ROGER ABRAHAMSchair
- Lesley Walker
- PHILIP SIMONS
- STEVEN SAMUELS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £226k | £235k |
| 31/12/2024 | £215k | £226k |
| 31/12/2023 | £208k | £219k |
| 31/12/2022 | £187k | £220k |
| 31/12/2021 | £213k | £148k |
Common questions
Is THE BRIGHTON AND HOVE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £9,423 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves decreasing to £251,833. The trustees consider these reserves to be extremely healthy and maintain them at a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure. The charity remains a going concern with adequate resources to continue operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.