The Littman Library of Jewish Civilisation
Analysis
The Littman Library of Jewish Civilisation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Somerton. It was registered in November 1990, 36 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02448795). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The Littman Library of Jewish Civilisation reported income of £151k and spending of £188k, spending 124% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income fell from £212k to £151k (-29%), an average of -8.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income dropped by 24%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Littman Library of Jewish Civilisation sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The British and Foreign Unitarian Association (Incorporated) (£151k), Christ Exalted Church (£151k) and Prince's Drive Baptist Church (£151k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To publishing books within the field of Jewish studies, to prepare and manufacture these books to the highest editorial and production standards and to market them as effectively as possible throughout the world. All the books published are scholarly works which explain and perpetuate the Jewish heritage.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The British and Foreign Unitarian Association (Incorporated) | London | £151k |
| Christ Exalted Church | Northamptonshire | £151k |
| Prince's Drive Baptist Church | Colwyn Bay | £151k |
| Wilaya Trust | Oxford | £151k |