Give Us A Chance
The main activity of the Charity is to make grants to organisations whose objectives are the alleviation of poverty amongst the Jewish community and the furtherance of Jewish religious education.
Activities & Mission
The main activity of the Charity is to make grants to organisations whose objectives are the alleviation of poverty amongst the Jewish community and the furtherance of Jewish religious education.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 42% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Religion 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 | £567,450 | £402,406 | £402,406 | £55,341 | £55,341 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £383,653 | £531,223 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £260,814 | £287,313 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £232,054 | £218,791 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £269,303 | £252,709 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Give Us A Chance
What does Give Us A Chance do?
The main activity of the Charity is to make grants to organisations whose objectives are the alleviation of poverty amongst the Jewish community and the furtherance of Jewish religious education.
How much income did Give Us A Chance report in 2025?
Give Us A Chance reported total income of £567k and reported expenditure of £402k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Give Us A Chance?
Give Us A Chance has a program ratio of 70.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Give Us A Chance registered as a charity?
Give Us A Chance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 July 2001 as charity number 1087619. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Give Us A Chance?
Give Us A Chance is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is TAMARA SOROTZKIN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Give Us A Chance operate?
Give Us A Chance operates across 2 areas: Barnet and Hackney.
Is Give Us A Chance a registered charity?
Yes — Give Us A Chance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1087619.
Details
LONDON
N16 6DH
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Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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