Leytonstone and Wanstead Synagogue
Analysis
Leytonstone and Wanstead Synagogue is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 2019, 7 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 December 2025, Leytonstone and Wanstead Synagogue reported income of £33k and spending of £45k, spending 136% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £44k to £33k (-25%), an average of -7.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income dropped by 48%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Leytonstone and Wanstead Synagogue sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 27th All Saints Frindsbury Scout Group (£33k), The Gaynor Cemlyn-Jones Trust (£33k) and New Covenant Church Cheshunt (£33k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
TO ADVANCE THE JEWISH RELIGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:MAINTAINING AND UPHOLDING THE FAITH AND OBSERVANCE OF TRADITIONAL JUDAISM;THE HOLDING OF PRAYER MEETINGS;CONDUCTING MARRIAGE CEREMONIES FOR PERSONS OF THE JEWISH FAITH;PROVIDING FACILITIES AND ACCOMMODATION FOR HEBREW AND RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHILDREN OF THE JEWISH FAITH
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 27th All Saints Frindsbury Scout Group | Rochester | £33k |
| The Gaynor Cemlyn-Jones Trust | Llandudno | £33k |
| New Covenant Church Cheshunt | Hertfordshire | £33k |
| King's Church,barking | Essex | £33k |