Brighton and Hove Progressive Synagogue
Analysis
Brighton and Hove Progressive Synagogue is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hove. It was registered in October 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08098379). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Brighton and Hove Progressive Synagogue reported income of £145k and spending of £159k, spending 110% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £100k to £145k (+45%), an average of +9.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 75%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Brighton and Hove Progressive Synagogue sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Church of God Evangelism (Harlesden ) (£145k), The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Chenies & Little Chalfont (£145k) and The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Paul, Grove Park, Chiswick W4 (£145k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Shabbat and festival services conducted in both Hebrew and English; promoting gender equality in all aspects of congregational life; life-cycle commemorations; life-long learning from pre-school to adult. Access to Judaism and all levels of Hebrew; lending library; regular social and cultural activities; interfaith work; pastoral support of members; social action; school visits.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Church of God Evangelism (Harlesden ) | Thornton Heath | £145k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Chenies & Little Chalfont | Buckinghamshire | £145k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Paul, Grove Park, Chiswick W4 | London | £145k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Yarm | Cleveland | £145k |