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Friends Of Palestinian Universities

Also known as: The Friends of Birzeit University

To promote the advancement of education of Palestinians seeking educational opportunities at higher and tertiary education institutions and/or through educational, community or cultural programmes in such ways as the Directors see fit.

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Activities & Mission

To promote the advancement of education of Palestinians seeking educational opportunities at higher and tertiary education institutions and/or through educational, community or cultural programmes in such ways as the Directors see fit.

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
£103,001
Latest Expenditure
£111,114

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 107.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 107.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2025 — Oxford Palestine Archive Foundation (organisation 5006355)
  • Asset transfer in in 2021 — The Dominic Simpson Memorial Trust Limited (organisation 4015843)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£103,001
£111,1140 / 0
2023
£64,712
£115,9400 / 1
2022
£51,896
£80,4640 / 1
2021
£153,778
£87,2790 / 2
2020
£18,220
£37,6470 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Palestinian Universities

What does Friends Of Palestinian Universities do?

To promote the advancement of education of Palestinians seeking educational opportunities at higher and tertiary education institutions and/or through educational, community or cultural programmes in such ways as the Directors see fit.

How much income did Friends Of Palestinian Universities report in 2024?

Friends Of Palestinian Universities reported total income of £103k and reported expenditure of £111k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Palestinian Universities registered as a charity?

Friends Of Palestinian Universities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 May 2006 as charity number 1114343. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Friends Of Palestinian Universities?

Friends Of Palestinian Universities is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Palestinian Universities operate?

Friends Of Palestinian Universities operates across 2 areas: Occupied Palestinian Territories and England.

Is Friends Of Palestinian Universities a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Palestinian Universities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1114343.

Details

Address
1 Gough Square
London
EC4A 3DE
Registration Date
23 May 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4022272
Charity Number
1114343

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Trustees

Ahmed Najar
DR Aimee Shalan
Dr Helen Frances Murray
Dr Mazen Masri
Dr Mezna Qato
Sandra Hamrouni

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Friends of Birzeit University

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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