JEWISH MUSIC INSTITUTE
The Jewish Music Institute is dedicated to the celebration, preservation and development of the living heritage of Jewish Music for the benefit of all. The Jewish Music Institute is committed to curating, educating and celebrating Jewish music for the benefit of present and future generations.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £97,249, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of three months of core expenditure. The charity reported a net resource deficit of £35,964 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £156,358 to £120,394.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain or hold the level of reserves equivalent to three months of core expenditure.” — page 9
Trustees
- Alexander Victor Knapp
- Dr NORMAN SOLOMON
- Edward Jonathan Salter Leek
- Inbal Annabel Elad
- JONATHON EDWARD LYONS
- Karen Gilbert
- LEONARD LOWY
- Robert Michael Rinder
- William Jake Galinsky
- Yifa Rachel Yaakov
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £298k | £334k |
| 31/03/2024 | £369k | £284k |
| 31/03/2023 | £262k | £256k |
| 31/12/2021 | £219k | £210k |
| 31/12/2020 | £190k | £154k |
Common questions
Is JEWISH MUSIC INSTITUTE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £97,249, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of three months of core expenditure. The charity reported a net resource deficit of £35,964 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £156,358 to £120,394. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds JEWISH MUSIC INSTITUTE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name JEWISH MUSIC INSTITUTE as a grant recipient include The Marks Family Charitable Trust, SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT), THE SIR JACK LYONS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE CHILDREN'S AID COMMITTEE CHARITABLE FUND, THE SECOND JOSEPH AARON LITTMAN FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marks Family Charitable Trust | FY2022 | £50k | |
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | FY2023 | £11k | general funding for a range of activities; contribution to the Zingt - Yiddish Song Project Spring 2022 |
| THE SIR JACK LYONS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| The Marks Family Charitable Trust | FY2023 | £10k | |
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | FY2025 | £9k | general funding for a range of activities; contribution to the Zingt 2025 Project |
| THE SIR JACK LYONS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £8k | Support of the Sir Jack and Lady Lyons Studentships |
| THE SIR JACK LYONS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £8k | |
| THE SIR JACK LYONS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £8k | Sir Jack and Lady Lyons Studentships |
| THE CHILDREN'S AID COMMITTEE CHARITABLE FUND | FY2021 | £7k | |
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | FY2022 | £6k | general funding for a range of activities; contribution to the Zingt a Song project for Jewish children — Yiddish and Spring 2022 |
| THE SECOND JOSEPH AARON LITTMAN FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE A M CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE CHILDREN'S AID COMMITTEE CHARITABLE FUND | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE RAYNE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | Towards a donation in lieu of attendance. |
| The Marks Family Charitable Trust | FY2024 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 13/10/2022 | £128k | National Portfolio Organisations |
| UK government | 13/10/2022 | £128k | National Portfolio Organisations |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/05/2005 | £732 | "The Jewish Music Institute Will Use A Grant To Create A Programme Of Events Aimed At Raising A Greater Awareness Of The Role Played By Briti" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/05/2005 | £12k | 60th Anniversary Education Project |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 28/08/2003 | £50k | "A Celebration of the Jewish Heritage of London's East End" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 26/09/2002 | £50k | "Jewish Music Library" |