New Israel Fund
NEW ISRAEL FUND IS THE LEADING ORGANISATION STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY AND EQUALITY IN ISRAEL. NIF HELPS DEVELOP ISRAEL'S CIVIL SOCIETY ON ISSUES INCLUDING SHARED SOCIETY, SOCIAL JUSTICE, MINORITY RIGHTS AND HUMAN RIGHTS. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH GRANT-MAKING, ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY-BUILDING, AND DELIVERING PROJECTS. IN THE UK WE RUN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON THESE ISSUES.
Activities & Mission
NEW ISRAEL FUND IS THE LEADING ORGANISATION STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY AND EQUALITY IN ISRAEL. NIF HELPS DEVELOP ISRAEL'S CIVIL SOCIETY ON ISSUES INCLUDING SHARED SOCIETY, SOCIAL JUSTICE, MINORITY RIGHTS AND HUMAN RIGHTS. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH GRANT-MAKING, ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY-BUILDING, AND DELIVERING PROJECTS. IN THE UK WE RUN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON THESE ISSUES.
Grants
New Israel Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £6,344,640
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- 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, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment 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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £6,815,788 | £7,278,772 | £7,000,687 | £744,361 | £654,397 | 10 / 8 |
| 2024 | £3,463,566 | £3,568,529 | £3,307,094 | £1,207,345 | £963,723 | 8 / 8 |
| 2023 | £4,087,780 | £4,054,809 | £3,826,478 | £1,312,308 | £504,321 | 7 / 10 |
| 2022 | £3,774,345 | £3,076,898 | £2,837,649 | £1,279,337 | £478,695 | 8 / 8 |
| 2021 | £2,486,168 | £2,828,870 | £2,628,443 | £581,889 | £419,156 | 7 / 7 |
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Frequently asked questions about New Israel Fund
What does New Israel Fund do?
NEW ISRAEL FUND IS THE LEADING ORGANISATION STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY AND EQUALITY IN ISRAEL. NIF HELPS DEVELOP ISRAEL'S CIVIL SOCIETY ON ISSUES INCLUDING SHARED SOCIETY, SOCIAL JUSTICE, MINORITY RIGHTS AND HUMAN RIGHTS. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH GRANT-MAKING, ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY-BUILDING, AND DELIVERING PROJECTS. IN THE UK WE RUN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON THESE ISSUES.
How much income did New Israel Fund report in 2025?
New Israel Fund reported total income of £6.82m and reported expenditure of £7.28m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was New Israel Fund registered as a charity?
New Israel Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 1997 as charity number 1060081. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs New Israel Fund?
New Israel Fund is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Noeleen Cohen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does New Israel Fund operate?
New Israel Fund operates across 3 areas: Israel, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is New Israel Fund a registered charity?
Yes — New Israel Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1060081.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated