# Union of British Messianic Synagogues

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1116974 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1116974)
- Website: https://www.ubmsonline.co.uk
- Latest income: £10.7k; spending £7,620
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Romania, Ukraine
- Other names: Ubmjc (previous); Union of British Messianic Jewish Congregations (previous); Ubms (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/union-of-british-messianic-synagogues

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.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £10.7k | £7,620 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £17.9k | £14.8k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £15.7k | £12k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £18.8k | £15.3k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £12.9k | £9,868 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) to advance the Jewish faith through the teachings of yeshua the messiah in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees from time to time think fit.2) to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind, including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees from time to tome may think fit.3) to train, teach and educate through regular conferences and dedicated seminars all those who seek to understand the Messianic Jewish faith and lifestyle.4) to train, teach and educate and have oversight over all national UK (and elsewhere as requested) congregational leaders.5) to operate an accountability structure for all congregational leaders mentioned in 4.

## What it funds

Union of British Messianic Synagogues is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Union of British Messianic Synagogues reported income of £10.7k and spending of £7,620. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £59.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Romania and Ukraine.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Union of British Messianic Synagogues in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (ubmsonline.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Union of British Messianic Synagogues open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Union of British Messianic Synagogues is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Union of British Messianic Synagogues fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Romania and Ukraine.

### Does Union of British Messianic Synagogues give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Union of British Messianic Synagogues makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Union of British Messianic Synagogues give each year?

The register does not break out Union of British Messianic Synagogues's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £7,620. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.9k a year.

### How large is Union of British Messianic Synagogues?

In its latest reported year Union of British Messianic Synagogues reported income of £10.7k and spending of £7,620.


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