Friends Of The Holy Land

Also known as: Fhl

Carrying out humanitarian support relating to housing, education and the prevention or relief of poverty and sickness to the Christian communities of all denominations in the areas in which we operate

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Activities & Mission

Grants

Friends Of The Holy Land is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025): £1,331,291; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: children and young people and elderly people
What it supports: education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty

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.

Country

Israel Jordan Occupied Palestinian Territories

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,645,798

Latest Expenditure

£1,331,291

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 88.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 12.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,587,807

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £37,698

Investments £20,293

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,172,634

Raising Funds £158,657

Governance £6,950

Grants to Institutions £0

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,645,798	£1,331,291	£1,172,634	£1,035,835	£388,836	4 / 40
2024	£1,685,397	£964,069	£937,996	£721,328	£588,620	4 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of The Holy Land

What does Friends Of The Holy Land do?

How much income did Friends Of The Holy Land report in 2025?

Friends Of The Holy Land reported total income of £1.65m and reported expenditure of £1.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of The Holy Land registered as a charity?

Friends Of The Holy Land was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 March 2023 as charity number 1202568. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Friends Of The Holy Land?

Friends Of The Holy Land is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rt Rev James Curry. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of The Holy Land operate?

Friends Of The Holy Land operates across 4 areas: Israel, Jordan, Occupied Palestinian Territories and England And Wales.

Is Friends Of The Holy Land a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of The Holy Land is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1202568.