Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain
Analysis
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Amersham. It was registered in June 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain reported income of £19k and spending of £19k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £23k to £19k (-16%), an average of -4.3% a year. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Marsh Ladies Choir (£19k), Amber Valley Voices (£19k) and The Scottish Piping Society of London Trust (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Organises lectures, seminars and workshops for members and the public. Publishes guides to the study of Jewish Genealogy available to all, a journal (Shemot) and newsletter. Operates a library open to all by arrangement. Promotes research into Jewish family history. Provides websites open to all containing details of more than 1000 Jewish communities in Great Britain.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Marsh Ladies Choir | Huddersfield | £19k |
| Amber Valley Voices | Derbyshire | £19k |
| The Scottish Piping Society of London Trust | Lanarkshire | £19k |
| Cambridge Chorale | Cambridge | £19k |