Jacob's Well Appeal

Also known as: Jacobs Well Appeal, Jacob's Well

Jacob's Well Appeal works to help those in need by reason of ill-health or sickness, financial hardship or social disadvantage; to advance the Christian faith; to support the education of children and young people and to protect and preserve the environment. We have a world wide vision.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Show all 16 areas of operation

Country

Afghanistan Burkina Faso Cameroon Congo (Democratic Republic) Eswatini Ghana Kenya Madagascar Moldova Morocco Sierra Leone Syria Ukraine Zambia Zimbabwe

Local Authority

East Riding Of Yorkshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,835,690

Latest Expenditure

£4,939,924

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,657,995

Charitable Activities £57,194

Other Trading £41,419

Investments £306

Other Income £79,662

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,777,774

Raising Funds £77,404

Governance £8,500

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £84,746

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£4,835,690	£4,939,924	£4,777,774	£1,366,511	£35,000	7 / 70
2024	£4,728,539	£4,746,028	£4,542,518	£1,470,840	£35,000	7 / 60
2023	£5,706,832	£5,197,850	£5,043,057	£1,488,329	£30,000	7 / 70
2022	£0	£0				0 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Jacob's Well Appeal

What does Jacob's Well Appeal do?

How much income did Jacob's Well Appeal report in 2025?

Jacob's Well Appeal reported total income of £4.84m and reported expenditure of £4.94m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Jacob's Well Appeal?

Jacob's Well Appeal has a program ratio of 98.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Jacob's Well Appeal registered as a charity?

Jacob's Well Appeal was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 November 2020 as charity number 1192373. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Jacob's Well Appeal?

Jacob's Well Appeal is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Jacob's Well Appeal operate?

Jacob's Well Appeal operates across 16 areas, including Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Cameroon and 13 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Jacob's Well Appeal a registered charity?

Yes — Jacob's Well Appeal is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192373.