Beth Hamidrash Hagadol Synagogue Leeds
Analysis
Beth Hamidrash Hagadol Synagogue Leeds is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in July 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Beth Hamidrash Hagadol Synagogue Leeds reported income of £562k and spending of £526k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £506k to £562k (+11%), an average of +2.6% a year. 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, Beth Hamidrash Hagadol Synagogue Leeds sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Frome Valley Gospel Hall Trust (£561k), Swansea Minster (£563k) and The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Fetcham (£561k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 80%, charitable activities 12% and trading 2.2%. Charitable activities took 96% of spending and raising funds 1.7%. Reserves of £422k would cover about 10 months of spending at that rate. It employed 9 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 80%
- Charitable activities 12%
- Trading 2.2%
- Investments 0.1%
- Other 6.2%
In the charity's own words
The entity has been created with a view, in the future, to advance the orthodox Jewish religion and faith for the public benefit. However, during the period from its creation to the end of its first accounting period, no activities had been undertaken and the charity was dormant.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Frome Valley Gospel Hall Trust | Bristol | £561k |
| Swansea Minster | West Glamorgan | £563k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Fetcham | Leatherhead | £561k |
| The General Church of the New Jerusalem Council Limited | Witney | £563k |