--- title: "Woodford Liberal Synagogue — check charity number 232980 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Woodford Liberal Synagogue a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 232980. Education/training charity based in Chigwell. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/woodford-liberal-synagogue retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:05:14.779Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Woodford Liberal Synagogue is a registered charity (number 232980) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Woodford Liberal Synagogue? Registered charity number 232980 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Chigwell Website [eastlondonandessexliberalsynagogue.org](http://eastlondonandessexliberalsynagogue.org/) ## What does Woodford Liberal Synagogue do? The main objectives of the synagogue is to further the advancement if Liberal Judaism. It provides a place of worship, provides rabbinical services, arranges conversions to Judaism, the solemnisation of marriages and funerals to members. It provides a religion school for children and adult education and a friendship club for senior members and the wider community. ## What causes is Woodford Liberal Synagogue registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Woodford Liberal Synagogue yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Woodford Liberal Synagogue is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=woodford-liberal-synagogue&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://eastlondonandessexliberalsynagogue.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Woodford Liberal Synagogue a legitimate charity? Yes. Woodford Liberal Synagogue is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 232980) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Woodford Liberal Synagogue's charity number? Woodford Liberal Synagogue's charity number is 232980. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 232980? Search 232980 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 Woodford Liberal Synagogue do? The main objectives of the synagogue is to further the advancement if Liberal Judaism. It provides a place of worship, provides rabbinical services, arranges conversions to Judaism, the solemnisation of marriages and funerals to members. It provides a religion school for children and adult education and a friendship club for senior members and the wider community. Does Woodford Liberal Synagogue have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Woodford Liberal Synagogue. 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 Woodford Liberal Synagogue? Woodford Liberal Synagogue's website is http://eastlondonandessexliberalsynagogue.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/232980).