Federation of Synagogues
Analysis
Federation of Synagogues is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 1968, 58 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Federation of Synagogues reported income of £5.6m and spending of £5.5m, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £4.6m to £5.6m (+22%), an average of +5.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Federation of Synagogues sits at the 99th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 98th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Holy Cross Preparatory School Kingston (£5.6m), The Cathedral Church of St Andrew in Wells (£5.7m) and Roman Catholic Diocese of Hallam Trust (£5.6m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 41%, trading 36%, charitable activities 12% and investments 11%. Charitable activities took 63% of spending and raising funds 34%. Grants to other organisations totalled £4,188. It employed 99 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 41%
- Charitable activities 12%
- Trading 36%
- Investments 11%
In the charity's own words
The Federation of Synagogues provides places of worship, facilities for education and orthodox burial for its members. It maintains a Beth Din and provides Rabbis and Ministers. It is involved in the supervision and provision of food serving the Jewish public by facilitating the provision of Kosher Food.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Preparatory School Kingston | Surrey | £5.6m |
| The Cathedral Church of St Andrew in Wells | Somerset | £5.7m |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Hallam Trust | Sheffield | £5.6m |
| Sisters of Charity of St Paul the Apostle | Birmingham | £5.7m |