Chesed Charity Trust
Also known as: The Mikveh Fund, The Pesach Project
Raises funds and distributes to the poor and needy
Activities & Mission
Raises funds and distributes to the poor and needy
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 82% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 84% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £988,270 | £1,018,456 | £1,018,456 | £264,271 | £264,271 | 0 / 4 |
| 2024 | £964,647 | £941,678 | £941,678 | £294,457 | £294,457 | 0 / 4 |
| 2023 | £810,814 | £772,167 | £772,167 | £276,488 | £276,488 | 0 / 4 |
| 2022 | £876,899 | £830,918 | £830,918 | £237,842 | £237,842 | 0 / 20 |
| 2021 | £788,344 | £778,056 | £778,056 | £205,178 | £205,178 | 0 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Chesed Charity Trust
What does Chesed Charity Trust do?
Raises funds and distributes to the poor and needy
How much income did Chesed Charity Trust report in 2025?
Chesed Charity Trust reported total income of £988k and reported expenditure of £1.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Chesed Charity Trust?
Chesed Charity Trust has a program ratio of 103.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Chesed Charity Trust registered as a charity?
Chesed Charity Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 June 1987 as charity number 296981. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs Chesed Charity Trust?
Chesed Charity Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Chesed Charity Trust operate?
Chesed Charity Trust operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Chesed Charity Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Chesed Charity Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 296981.
Details
LONDON
NW11 0EE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Mikveh Fund
- The Pesach Project
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated