Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue
Analysis
Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in August 1966, 60 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue reported income of £495k and spending of £439k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £208k to £495k (+138%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income rose by 67%. Over the whole period it spent 113% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Trinity United Reformed Church (Wimbledon) Charity (£495k), The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Keynsham (£496k) and Skipton Baptist Church (£495k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Synagogue's membership consists of a congregation observing the Jewish religion. Its objective is to provide and maintain a place for the purpose of public worship and promote religious, educational and charitable activities. In planning our activities for the year we keep in mind the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit at our Executive Committee meetings
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity United Reformed Church (Wimbledon) Charity | London | £495k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Keynsham | Bristol | £496k |
| Skipton Baptist Church | Skipton | £495k |
| Borehamwood Torah Centre | Hertfordshire | £497k |