Partnerships

A small group of friends, named, who help us do the work.

We do not work alone on the synagogue. A handful of partner organisations have been alongside us, in some cases for decades, and we are pleased to credit them. None of our partnerships is transactional. None involves the exchange of branding for funding.

A small detail of brass plaques on the wall inside the synagogue, listing the names of past wardens in serif capitals.
Logo of the Plymouth Hebrew Congregation, a small star of David above the words 'Plymouth Hebrew Congregation' in serif type.

Beneficiary

Plymouth Hebrew Congregation

The congregation named in our deed and the beneficiary of all our grant-making. Worship has continued here without interruption since 26 August 1762.

Logo of Jewish Heritage UK, a stylised lit menorah above the organisation's name in serif capitals.

Specialist consultee

Jewish Heritage UK

The national body for the preservation of historic synagogues. A consultee on every Fabric application of any complexity, and a long-standing friend of the Catherine Street building.

Logo of Historic England, a stylised Tudor crown above the organisation's name in a contemporary serif.

Statutory consultee

Historic England

The listing authority. The synagogue is Grade II* listed; Historic England is consulted on any works to the listed fabric, alongside the local conservation team.

Logo of Plymouth City Council, a heraldic shield with the city's name set beneath.

Local authority

Plymouth City Council · Conservation Team

The local planning authority. Listed Building Consent for any works on the synagogue is granted (or withheld) by the council's conservation officers.

Logo of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, a small lion of Judah motif beside the organisation's name.

National body

Board of Deputies of British Jews

The representative body of the British Jewish community. A friend of the congregation on questions of Jewish life in the South West, including the small annual gathering at Plymouth's civic Holocaust Memorial Day.

Logo of the Council of Christians and Jews, an interlocking dove and olive branch motif beside the organisation's name.

Inter-faith partner

The Council of Christians and Jews · Plymouth Branch

A long-standing partner on inter-faith work in the city, including the annual Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration and the joint study weekends held at the cathedral and the synagogue.

Partnership enquiry

If you would like to explore a partnership, please write a little.

We are a small Trust and we are careful about new partnerships. We will reply within ten working days and let you know honestly whether it makes sense to take the conversation further.

Or read about our wider work.

Our community impact page sets out a few of the partnerships in more detail.

Read about community impact