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Jacobs Well Appeal

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

WE ARE A CHRISTIAN CHARITY THAT RAISES FUNDS AND COLLECTS SUPPLIES, OFTEN RECYCLED, TO SEND ABROAD, GIVING VOLUNTEERS NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES.1) IN W. AFRICA WE ARE SUPPORTING SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS AND CLINICS TO MAINTAIN AND DEVELOP SERVICES. 2) IN MOLDOVA, UKRAINE, AFGHANISTAN AND KENYA AND DISASTER AREAS WE SUPPLY HUMANITARIAN AID 3) WE PROVIDE REHABILITATION HOUSING IN ROMANIA

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Activities & Mission

WE ARE A CHRISTIAN CHARITY THAT RAISES FUNDS AND COLLECTS SUPPLIES, OFTEN RECYCLED, TO SEND ABROAD, GIVING VOLUNTEERS NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES.1) IN W. AFRICA WE ARE SUPPORTING SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS AND CLINICS TO MAINTAIN AND DEVELOP SERVICES. 2) IN MOLDOVA, UKRAINE, AFGHANISTAN AND KENYA AND DISASTER AREAS WE SUPPLY HUMANITARIAN AID 3) WE PROVIDE REHABILITATION HOUSING IN ROMANIA

Grants

Jacobs Well Appeal makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2023)
£40
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid or famine relief

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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.

Show all 15 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,341
Latest Expenditure
£40

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,085,990
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £101,273
Investments £0
Other Income £19,895

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,708,362
Raising Funds £72,957
Governance £3,710
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £95,681

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2023.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023
£84,982
£1,067,1770 / 0
2022
£7,207,158
£7,877,000£7,708,362£982,195£30,0009 / 51

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Jacobs Well Appeal

What does Jacobs Well Appeal do?

WE ARE A CHRISTIAN CHARITY THAT RAISES FUNDS AND COLLECTS SUPPLIES, OFTEN RECYCLED, TO SEND ABROAD, GIVING VOLUNTEERS NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES.1) IN W. AFRICA WE ARE SUPPORTING SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS AND CLINICS TO MAINTAIN AND DEVELOP SERVICES. 2) IN MOLDOVA, UKRAINE, AFGHANISTAN AND KENYA AND DISASTER AREAS WE SUPPLY HUMANITARIAN AID 3) WE PROVIDE REHABILITATION HOUSING IN ROMANIA

How much income did Jacobs Well Appeal report in 2023?

Jacobs Well Appeal reported total income of £85k and reported expenditure of £1.07m for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Jacobs Well Appeal registered as a charity?

Jacobs Well Appeal was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 July 1984 as charity number 515235. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs Jacobs Well Appeal?

Jacobs 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 Jacobs Well Appeal operate?

Jacobs Well Appeal operates across 15 areas, including Albania, Antigua And Barbuda, Burkina Faso and 12 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Jacobs Well Appeal a registered charity?

Yes — Jacobs Well Appeal is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 515235.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 July 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
515235
Charity Number
515235

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Trustees

Barbara Anne Ribey
Bridget Lesley Conroy
Also governs 1 other charity
Christopher William Blackburn
Also governs 1 other charity
DR BERYL BEYNON OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Elizabeth Lyle
Leonie Kate Webster
Also governs 1 other charity
Wendy Moore

Also Known As

  • Jacob's Well Appeal
  • Jacob's Well Polish Appeal
  • Jacobs Well

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