Policy · 2024
Grant-making policy
How the trustees decide which applications to fund, in three short pages. Last updated April 2024.
Resources
A short shelf of things to read.
A handful of small documents we are pleased to share — our grant-making policy, the visitors' handout to the synagogue, a short history of the building, a Hebrew primer for adult learners, and the trustees' annual reserves policy.
Handout · Visitors
A visitor's handout to the Catherine Street synagogue
A short illustrated guide to the building, written for first-time visitors. Large-print version available on request.
History · 2022
A short history of the Plymouth synagogue, 1762–2022
A 28-page essay written for the 260th anniversary, drawing on the wardens' minute books and the work of the Devon Record Office.
Education · 2023
A Hebrew primer for adult learners
A 48-page workbook prepared by the congregation's adult learning group, in collaboration with two retired teachers. Free to use and share.
Policy · 2025
Reserves policy of the trustees
How the endowment is held and how the trustees decide on the level of free reserves to maintain. Last reviewed April 2025.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding statement
Our short safeguarding statement, covering children, vulnerable adults and our trustees' obligations. Last reviewed July 2025.
Schools · Teachers
Teacher's pack for a school visit
A short pre-visit briefing for primary teachers, with notes for the journey, the building, and post-visit follow-up activities.
Annual
A summary of our annual report, in plain English
The most recent annual report in a four-page summary. The full reports live on the reports page.
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