Joffe Charitable Trust CIO

The charity makes grants to UK-registered charities and non-profit organisations to reduce poverty and advance human rights in developing countries.

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Activities & Mission

The charity makes grants to UK-registered charities and non-profit organisations to reduce poverty and advance human rights in developing countries.

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.

Country

South Africa

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£595,488

Latest Expenditure

£1,666,391

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 271.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 97.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 6.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £411,717

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £183,771

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,616,783

Raising Funds £49,608

Governance £49,675

Grants to Institutions £1,340,681

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2025 — Joffe Charitable Trust (organisation 270299)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£595,488	£1,666,391	£1,616,783	£7,364,561	£7,364,561	3 / 0
2023	£310,879	£1,537,819				0 / 0
2022	£715,889	£1,355,652	£1,267,100	£9,006,826	£8,812,479	3 / 0
2021	£231,809	£1,140,125				0 / 0
2020	£432,262	£1,092,562				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Joffe Charitable Trust CIO

What does Joffe Charitable Trust CIO do?

The charity makes grants to UK-registered charities and non-profit organisations to reduce poverty and advance human rights in developing countries.

How much income did Joffe Charitable Trust CIO report in 2024?

Joffe Charitable Trust CIO reported total income of £595k and reported expenditure of £1.67m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Joffe Charitable Trust CIO registered as a charity?

Joffe Charitable Trust CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 November 2018 as charity number 1180520. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Joffe Charitable Trust CIO?

Joffe Charitable Trust CIO is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Simon Matthew Nussbaum. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Joffe Charitable Trust CIO operate?

Joffe Charitable Trust CIO operates across 2 areas: South Africa and England.

Is Joffe Charitable Trust CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Joffe Charitable Trust CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1180520.