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Ajyal Foundation For Education

Ajyal works to the wellbeing of disadvantaged communities by breaking the barriers to their progress. We aim to achieve this by improving access to high quality and innovative education. Ajyals overseas work will prioritise interventions that benefit the Palestinian children, youth and young adults in Palestine and other countries in the Middle East, while prioritising refugee communities.

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Activities & Mission

Ajyal works to the wellbeing of disadvantaged communities by breaking the barriers to their progress. We aim to achieve this by improving access to high quality and innovative education. Ajyals overseas work will prioritise interventions that benefit the Palestinian children, youth and young adults in Palestine and other countries in the Middle East, while prioritising refugee communities.

Grants

Ajyal Foundation For Education is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£262,308
Who it helps
children and young people and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes and education and training

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£991,737
Latest Expenditure
£493,552

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 41.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 82.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 18.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £768,637
Charitable Activities £218,869
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,231
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £406,686
Raising Funds £86,866
Governance £3,000
Grants to Institutions £262,308
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£991,737
£493,552£406,686£628,268£147,0473 / 0
2024
£551,552
£435,079£373,730£129,822£120,2621 / 0
2023
£41,153
£69,5070 / 0
2022
£123,573
£110,3350 / 0
2021
£69,018
£56,5860 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ajyal Foundation For Education

What does Ajyal Foundation For Education do?

Ajyal works to the wellbeing of disadvantaged communities by breaking the barriers to their progress. We aim to achieve this by improving access to high quality and innovative education. Ajyals overseas work will prioritise interventions that benefit the Palestinian children, youth and young adults in Palestine and other countries in the Middle East, while prioritising refugee communities.

How much income did Ajyal Foundation For Education report in 2025?

Ajyal Foundation For Education reported total income of £992k and reported expenditure of £494k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ajyal Foundation For Education registered as a charity?

Ajyal Foundation For Education was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 December 2019 as charity number 1186849. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Ajyal Foundation For Education?

Ajyal Foundation For Education is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ajyal Foundation For Education operate?

Ajyal Foundation For Education operates across 5 areas, including Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Ajyal Foundation For Education a registered charity?

Yes — Ajyal Foundation For Education is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186849.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
9 December 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5142302
Charity Number
1186849

Trustees

Emma Holyoake
Jasr Kawkby
MANAL HAZZAN
Prof Caroline Rooney

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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