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title: "Union of British Messianic Synagogues — charity 1116974 | CharityCompare"
description: "Union of British Messianic Synagogues (charity 1116974): income £10,667 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources."
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Registered charity · No. 1116974Trust

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# Union of British Messianic Synagogues

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Union of British Messianic Synagogues is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

[Visit charity website](http://www.ubmsonline.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1116974&subId=0)

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Union of British Messianic Synagogues?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31

£10,667

Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31

£7,620

Registered charity number

1116974

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Trust

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Norwich

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Yes

Website

[www.ubmsonline.co.uk](http://www.ubmsonline.co.uk/)

Quick answer

Union of British Messianic Synagogues (number 1116974) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

## What does Union of British Messianic Synagogues do?

THE UBMS EXISTS TO PROVIDE A NATIONAL STRUCTURE TO MESSIANIC JEWISH SYNAGOGUES IN THE UK, WITH SUPPORT FOR THOSE OUTSIDE THE UK IF REQUESTED. THE UNION HAS OVERSIGHT OF AND ACCOUNTABILITY STRUCTURES FOR RABBIS AND RABBINIC INTERNS, AS WELL AS ORGANISING CONFERENCES AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Union of British Messianic Synagogues

Answers Union of British Messianic Synagogues gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Union of British Messianic Synagogues as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator)

Union of British Messianic Synagogues's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

24 November 2006

Also known as

Ubms

Previous names on the register

Ubmjc; Union of British Messianic Jewish Congregations

Where it says it operates

Romania · Ukraine · Throughout England and Wales

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

**Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Organisations; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

## What causes is Union of British Messianic Synagogues registered for?

Religious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Union of British Messianic Synagogues yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Union of British Messianic Synagogues.
An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity.
The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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## What should you check before donating to Union of British Messianic Synagogues?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.ubmsonline.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Union of British Messianic Synagogues a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Union of British Messianic Synagogues as a registered charity (number 1116974) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Union of British Messianic Synagogues's charity number?

Union of British Messianic Synagogues's charity number is 1116974. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1116974?

Search 1116974 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Union of British Messianic Synagogues do?

THE UBMS EXISTS TO PROVIDE A NATIONAL STRUCTURE TO MESSIANIC JEWISH SYNAGOGUES IN THE UK, WITH SUPPORT FOR THOSE OUTSIDE THE UK IF REQUESTED. THE UNION HAS OVERSIGHT OF AND ACCOUNTABILITY STRUCTURES FOR RABBIS AND RABBINIC INTERNS, AS WELL AS ORGANISING CONFERENCES AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES.

Does Union of British Messianic Synagogues have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Union of British Messianic Synagogues. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Union of British Messianic Synagogues?

Union of British Messianic Synagogues's website listed in our register data is http://www.ubmsonline.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Union of British Messianic Synagogues?

The register records Union of British Messianic Synagogues as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.

Are Union of British Messianic Synagogues's trustees paid?

Union of British Messianic Synagogues's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.

What was Union of British Messianic Synagogues previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Union of British Messianic Synagogues: Ubmjc; Union of British Messianic Jewish Congregations.

When was Union of British Messianic Synagogues registered as a charity?

Union of British Messianic Synagogues was entered on the register on 24 November 2006.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1116974&subId=0).