Jigsaw Charity
Also known as: Jigsaw
Jigsaw is an entirely volunteer run charity that aims to alleviate the suffering of the world's poorest people. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, it promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender.
Activities & Mission
Jigsaw is an entirely volunteer run charity that aims to alleviate the suffering of the world's poorest people. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, it promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender.
Grants
Jigsaw Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £2,226,870
- 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, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and other charitable purposes
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.
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Financial Information
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Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £2,199,677 | £2,314,440 | £2,272,756 | £379,678 | £122,668 | 0 / 20 |
| 2024 | £2,036,393 | £1,880,940 | £1,846,770 | £494,441 | £51,868 | 0 / 20 |
| 2023 | £2,323,629 | £2,416,687 | £2,380,881 | £338,988 | £121,662 | 0 / 20 |
| 2022 | £2,606,896 | £2,359,901 | £2,315,293 | £432,046 | £169,573 | 0 / 20 |
| 2021 | £1,087,097 | £902,046 | £874,995 | £185,051 | £75,281 | 0 / 45 |
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Frequently asked questions about Jigsaw Charity
What does Jigsaw Charity do?
Jigsaw is an entirely volunteer run charity that aims to alleviate the suffering of the world's poorest people. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, it promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender.
How much income did Jigsaw Charity report in 2025?
Jigsaw Charity reported total income of £2.20m and reported expenditure of £2.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Jigsaw Charity registered as a charity?
Jigsaw Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 November 2020 as charity number 1192402. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Jigsaw Charity?
Jigsaw Charity is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ishfaq Ahmed. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Jigsaw Charity operate?
Jigsaw Charity operates across 6 areas, including Lebanon, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Pakistan and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Jigsaw Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Jigsaw Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192402.
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Trustees
Also Known As
- Jigsaw
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated