James' Jar Of Gifts
Also known as: Jjog
To provide grants of financial assistance to children and young people in sub-Saharan Africa to enable them to undertake further education or vocational training. To provide financial assistance to children and young people in the UK to help them gain access to more educational and social opportunities.
Activities & Mission
To provide grants of financial assistance to children and young people in sub-Saharan Africa to enable them to undertake further education or vocational training. To provide financial assistance to children and young people in the UK to help them gain access to more educational and social opportunities.
Grants
James' Jar Of Gifts is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2025)
- £20,910
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- 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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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
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 | £28,655 | £20,910 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £32,373 | £24,238 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £32,077 | £44,773 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £21,993 | £28,141 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £33,891 | £25,018 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about James' Jar Of Gifts
What does James' Jar Of Gifts do?
To provide grants of financial assistance to children and young people in sub-Saharan Africa to enable them to undertake further education or vocational training. To provide financial assistance to children and young people in the UK to help them gain access to more educational and social opportunities.
How much income did James' Jar Of Gifts report in 2025?
James' Jar Of Gifts reported total income of £29k and reported expenditure of £21k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was James' Jar Of Gifts registered as a charity?
James' Jar Of Gifts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 February 2019 as charity number 1182004. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs James' Jar Of Gifts?
James' Jar Of Gifts is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Tony Brian McCartney. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does James' Jar Of Gifts operate?
James' Jar Of Gifts operates across 2 areas: Kenya and Uganda.
Is James' Jar Of Gifts a registered charity?
Yes — James' Jar Of Gifts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182004.
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Trustees
Also governs 3 other charities
Also Known As
- Jjog
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
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