THANET AND DISTRICT REFORM JEWISH SYNAGOGUE
The objects of the Synagogue are to provide and maintain a Synagogue for the purposes of public worship and of advancing religious, educational and charitable activities.
Objects
TO ADVANCE LIVERAL AND PROGRESSIVE JUDAISM, TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF JEWISH CHILDREN IN THE JEWISH RELIGION AND CULTURE, TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PLACE OF WORSHIP AND TO ARRANGE AND CONDUCT RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND FOR SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS ARE RECOGNISED BY THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £259,435, a decrease from the previous year's £261,991. The trustees report that future income is anticipated to continue at a level to support expenditure, with no stated reserves policy target defined. The charity operated at a net deficit of £2,594 for the year, funded by existing reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“Subscriptions 20,546” — page 7
“During the year no trustee received any remuneration. Rabbi Cliff Cohen is the spouse of a trustee and was paid a total of £13,247.70 (2023 - £12,180.40) for Rabbinical attendances, consultancy, community liaison, and works with the Synagogue’s Newsletter.” — page 12
“Rabbi Cliff Cohen is the spouse of a trustee and was paid a total of £13,247.70 (2023 - £12,180.40) for Rabbinical attendances, consultancy, community liaison, and works with the Synagogue’s Newsletter. At the year-end, £990.10 (2023 - £745.28) was owed to Rabbi Cohen. Helene Cohen was absent from meetings whenever financial issues regarding Rabbi Cohen were discussed.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
Trustees
- Dr HELENE S COHENchair
- Adam Clifford
- Benna-Jayne Goldman
- Devorah Shapiro-Cheal
- IAN MICHAEL SMILER
- IAN SMILER
- SALLY ROTH
- SIMON EDWARD ALEXANDER WOLFE
- Shelley Shocolinsky-Dwyer
- Zoe Claire Jacobs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £37k | £40k |
| 31/12/2023 | £66k | £48k |
| 31/12/2022 | £30k | £31k |
| 31/12/2021 | £28k | £32k |
| 31/12/2020 | £49k | £27k |
Common questions
Is THANET AND DISTRICT REFORM JEWISH SYNAGOGUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £259,435, a decrease from the previous year's £261,991. The trustees report that future income is anticipated to continue at a level to support expenditure, with no stated reserves policy target defined. The charity operated at a net deficit of £2,594 for the year, funded by existing reserves. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE KASNER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE HELPING FOUNDATION | 1 | £3.7m |
| SOUTH HAMPSTEAD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £794k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £357k |
| STANLEY AND ZEA LEWIS FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £148k |
| THE MAURICE WOHL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £68k |
| THE WIGODER FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £65k |
| THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £59k |
Charities like this
- UNITED SYNAGOGUE
- FINCHLEY REFORM SYNAGOGUE
- SUKKAT SHALOM REFORM SYNAGOGUE
- ADASS YESHURUN SYNAGOGUE
- SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE
- YESHUAS CHAIM SYNAGOGUE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THANET AND DISTRICT REFORM JEWISH SYNAGOGUE | £37k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNITED SYNAGOGUE | £50.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FINCHLEY REFORM SYNAGOGUE | £2.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUKKAT SHALOM REFORM SYNAGOGUE | £226k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ADASS YESHURUN SYNAGOGUE | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE | £587k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |