The Western Marble Arch Synagogue
Analysis
The Western Marble Arch Synagogue is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities and recreation, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 09589315). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2024, The Western Marble Arch Synagogue reported income of £1.2m and spending of £1.1m, spending 98% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2024, income fell from £1.2m to £1.2m (-5.1%), an average of -1.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income dropped by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Western Marble Arch Synagogue sits at the 97th percentile: it is larger than about 97% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 94th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Swaminarayan Mandir Vasna Sanstha (£1.1m), Manchester Alliance Church (£1.2m) and The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity, Cheltenham (£1.1m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 77% and charitable activities 17%. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 0.7%. Reserves of £6,140 would cover about 0 months of spending at that rate. It employed 6 people.
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 77%
- Charitable activities 17%
- Investments 0.5%
- Other 5.8%
In the charity's own words
Provision of a place of worship, religious activities and support. Arranging communal events and activities. To carry out a wide range of activities in pursuance of its charitable aims where the Board consider these activities are of benefit to all those who worship at and identify with the synagogue.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Swaminarayan Mandir Vasna Sanstha | London | £1.1m |
| Manchester Alliance Church | Manchester | £1.2m |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity, Cheltenham | Cheltenham | £1.1m |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Great Marlow with Marlow Bottom, Little Marlow and Bisham | Buckinghamshire | £1.2m |