Bromley Reform Synagogue
At a glance
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Key takeaways
- Bromley Reform Synagogue does not accept unsolicited requests, so an outside charity should not apply cold; external charities are supported only through its annual High Holyday appeal, where Board members recommend charities and the Board approves three after discussion.
- Its Endowment Fund is for synagogue members, including under-18s, who may apply as individuals or groups with a community-benefit idea and an estimated budget.
- The annual report shows annual giving of £19,409 and the appeal raised a total fund of £9,027, so a modest request fits, though no grant range is stated.
- The annual report shows grants mainly in London and Bromley, but no geographic focus is stated, so that is not a rule about who may apply.
Overview
Bromley Reform Synagogue is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1098431).
Bromley Reform Synagogue is a registered charity whose purpose is to advance the Jewish religion by providing and maintaining a synagogue for public worship and for other charitable purposes the Council determines. It was founded by a handful of local families, has served its community for more than 60 years, and is made up of about 500 people. Its giving has two strands: external charities supported through the annual High Holyday appeal, and an Endowment Fund for projects that benefit members and the wider community.
What they fund
Priority Areas
The synagogue’s charitable giving includes support for external charities through its annual High Holyday appeal. Board members recommend charities, and the Board approves three after discussion. Its Endowment Fund supports projects that benefit synagogue members and the community; members, including young people, can apply as individuals or groups. The fund invites ideas for community benefit, from small initiatives to larger projects. Its published examples include support for Cheder families, cultural and community activities, event technology, and synagogue resources and facilities. Thus, the external-charity appeal and the member-focused Endowment Fund are distinct strands of its giving.
Themes
- Community projects
Geographic Focus
No geographic focus is stated; the annual report shows grants mainly in London and Bromley.
How to apply
For the annual High Holyday appeal, charities are recommended by Board members and, after discussion, three are approved by the Board.
Who can apply:
- BRS Endowment Fund: All Bromley Reform Synagogue members, including young people under 18, are encouraged to apply. Whether you’re an individual or a group, if your idea benefits the community, you’re eligible!
Application success factors
What the charity says:
- Endowment Fund applicants should consider the project idea, its community benefit and estimated budget.
Where they fund
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Grants
The largest grants to organisations in this funder’s latest annual report:
- Rabbis for Human Rights£3,553year to 30 November 2025
- The Paperweight Trust£3,013year to 30 November 2025
- Bromley Y£2,461year to 30 November 2025
Grant examples taken from the funder’s filed accounts. Not included above: 1 line covering other, unnamed recipients (£10,382).
Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 30 November 2021 | £251,359 | £234,711 | — | Accounts for year to 30 November 2021 |
| year to 30 November 2022 | £266,666 | £244,752 | — | Accounts for year to 30 November 2022 |
| year to 30 November 2023 | £308,325 | £279,742 | — | Accounts for year to 30 November 2023 |
| year to 30 November 2024 | £374,712 | £315,444 | — | Accounts for year to 30 November 2024 |
| year to 30 November 2025 | £288,386 | £301,133 | £19,409 | Accounts for year to 30 November 2025 |
- Grants paid, year to 30 November 2025: the accounts do not say whether this is grants awarded or paid.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- bromleyshul.org.uk
- bromleyshul.org.uk/endowment-fund · read on 31 October 2026
- bromleyshul.org.uk/about-us · read on 31 October 2026
- bromleyshul.org.uk/legal-information · read on 31 October 2026
- Annual report (year to 30 November 2025)
This profile draws on the funder’s own website as well as its filed accounts.
Sources last checked on 31 October 2026.
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