Our Vision & Mission
Maccabi GB is Britain’s leading Anglo-Jewish Sports, Health and Wellbeing Charity and has flourished for over 80 years. Part of a global movement operating in over 70 countries, our vision is:
"A healthy, active and proud Jewish community integrated within British society"
Our mission is "to create inclusive sporting, community and educational experiences that strengthen Jewish identity, enhance wellbeing and inspire engagement in the Jewish community, Israel and beyond".
Our areas of work
Our Theory of Change, which guides our development, identifies three core themes aligning with the needs of the Jewish community and broader British society. Our diverse programmes play distinct roles in addressing these needs, with inputs and activities aimed at delivering sustainable, measurable impact for the future.
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Maccabi GB Strategy 2024-2029
Our strategic review setting out our plan for the next five years was launched in May 2024. Click the image below to expand the brochure and view in full screen mode.
Our past and our present
Maccabi has been part of Jewish life in Great Britain since the 1920s, when local clubs emerged from the wider European movement promoting strength, community and pride through sport.
Today, Maccabi GB (Registered Charity No. 1098206) builds on these roots by using sport, health and wellbeing to engage the entire Jewish community — all ages, all abilities and all regions — through programmes for schools, students and grassroots clubs.
From inclusive adapted activities to elite athletes, and from major UK events such as the Community Fun Run to international representation at the Maccabi Games, Maccabi GB brings the community together.
It also represents the Jewish community within British sport, while its educational programmes tackle antisemitism, strengthen identity and promote a healthy, active and proud Jewish community integrated within British society.
Our Leadership
President: Michael Ziff
Chairman: Jonathan Prevezer
Directors: Ian Aarons, Brian Kalms, Natalie Kenton, Lady Deborah Kestenbaum, Marc Levy, Joel Nathan, Amy Wagner, Joe Hildebrand
Chief Executive Officer: Ashley Lerner
Chief Operating Officer & DSL: Nathan Servi
Director of Finance: Daniel Morris
Director of Fundraising: Michelle Belnikoff
