Reading Hebrew Congregation
Analysis
Reading Hebrew Congregation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in August 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Reading Hebrew Congregation reported income of £71k and spending of £61k, spending 86% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £60k to £71k (+17%), an average of +4.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 24%. 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, Reading Hebrew Congregation sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter, Highfields (£71k), Islahul Muslimeen (£71k) and Coldor Christian Trust (£71k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the Jewish faith in Reading and surrounding areas as a community.Outreach by communication and meetings with other faiths and schools.Assist with the welfare of our members.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter, Highfields | Leicester | £71k |
| Islahul Muslimeen | Wellingborough | £71k |
| Coldor Christian Trust | Cumbria | £71k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Freshford with Limpley Stoke and Hinton Charterhouse | Bath | £71k |