Union of British Messianic Synagogues
Analysis
Union of British Messianic Synagogues is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norwich. It was registered in November 2006, 20 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Union of British Messianic Synagogues reported income of £11k and spending of £7,620, leaving 29% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £13k to £11k (-17%), an average of -4.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 46%. Over the whole period it spent 78% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Union of British Messianic Synagogues sits at the 24th percentile: it is larger than about 24% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 32nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Friends of Saint Giles' Church Cambridge (£11k), Christ Covenant Chapel (£11k) and The Redeemed Christian Church of God River of Life (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
THE UBMS EXISTS TO PROVIDE A NATIONAL STRUCTURE TO MESSIANIC JEWISH SYNAGOGUES IN THE UK, WITH SUPPORT FOR THOSE OUTSIDE THE UK IF REQUESTED. THE UNION HAS OVERSIGHT OF AND ACCOUNTABILITY STRUCTURES FOR RABBIS AND RABBINIC INTERNS, AS WELL AS ORGANISING CONFERENCES AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Friends of Saint Giles' Church Cambridge | Cambridge | £11k |
| Christ Covenant Chapel | Mitcham | £11k |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God River of Life | Slough | £11k |
| Eagles Rest Church UK | Nottingham | £11k |