Jle
Also known as: The Friends of Ohr Someach, Jewish Learning Exchange, Olami UK
To provide education and training for young Jewish people.To provide funds for students.
Activities & Mission
To provide education and training for young Jewish people.To provide funds for students.
Grants
Jle makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £4,024,408
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, religious activities 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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 89% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 93). How is this calculated?
Higher than 55% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £3,178,314 | £4,024,408 | £3,885,896 | -£102,423 | £102,423 | 39 / 145 |
| 2024 | £3,752,398 | £4,061,736 | £3,909,871 | £743,671 | £743,671 | 42 / 145 |
| 2023 | £3,322,520 | £3,520,775 | £3,384,884 | £1,050,718 | £1,050,718 | 36 / 145 |
| 2022 | £3,669,856 | £3,646,164 | £3,490,898 | £1,248,973 | £1,248,973 | 37 / 140 |
| 2021 | £2,788,224 | £2,789,863 | £2,502,735 | £1,225,281 | £415,275 | 43 / 140 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Jle
What does Jle do?
To provide education and training for young Jewish people.To provide funds for students.
How much income did Jle report in 2025?
Jle reported total income of £3.18m and reported expenditure of £4.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Jle?
Jle has a program ratio of 122.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 93 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Jle registered as a charity?
Jle was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 October 1985 as charity number 292886. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs Jle?
Jle is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Jle operate?
Jle operates across 7 areas, including Israel, United States, Birmingham City and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Jle a registered charity?
Yes — Jle is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 292886.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Friends of Ohr Someach
- Jewish Learning Exchange
- Jle
- Olami UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated