The London Carlbach Shul Trust
Analysis
The London Carlbach Shul Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04632485). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The London Carlbach Shul Trust reported income of £12k and spending of £22k, spending 195% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income fell from £74k to £12k (-84%), an average of -37% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income dropped by 76%. Over the whole period it spent 117% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The London Carlbach Shul Trust sits at the 25th percentile: it is larger than about 25% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Vineyard of Glory Ministries International (£12k), The Gladiator Trust (£12k) and Seaton Delaval Spiritualist Church (£12k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline. Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT, NON-CONVENTIONAL COMMUNITY. OUR SERVICES AND EVENTS ATTRACT AN INTERNATIONAL CROWD OF SINGLES, YOUNG COUPLES AND FAMILIES OF ALL BACKGROUNDS WHO ARE SEEKING A RELAXED, YET ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT, WHICH IS INFORMAL AND INCLUSIVE. WE WELCOME EVERYONE, WE PUT ON REGULAR CHOLENT LUNCHES AND FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS, AND WE'RE ALWAYS DONE BY NOON.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Vineyard of Glory Ministries International | Gillingham | £12k |
| The Gladiator Trust | Oxford | £12k |
| Seaton Delaval Spiritualist Church | Tyne And Wear | £12k |
| The Chells Scout Group | Stevenage | £12k |