Ort UK Foundation

Also known as: British Ort Foundation

To raise funds to empower the next generation to reach their career goals through mentoring, employability skills training and work experience.ORT UK helps young people gain the confidence and skills to thrive in the world of work. We support the World ORT global network, which reaches 350,000 people a year in over 40 countries, providing cutting edge STEM education driven by Jewish values.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£848,070

Latest Expenditure

£793,036

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 81.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 20.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £846,256

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,814

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £645,068

Raising Funds £147,968

Governance £14,623

Grants to Institutions £0

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 2022 — The Moss Family Charitable Trust (organisation 327529)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£848,070	£793,036	£645,068	£342,721	£257,605	9 / 33
2023	£1,544,554	£1,528,023	£1,164,020	£287,687	£168,311	9 / 0
2022	£1,562,470	£1,544,459	£1,232,743	£271,156	£200,000	7 / 0
2021	£3,150,531	£3,249,493	£2,969,986	£253,145	£200,000	6 / 0
2020	£821,450	£902,947	£687,103	£352,107	£150,000	7 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ort UK Foundation

What does Ort UK Foundation do?

How much income did Ort UK Foundation report in 2024?

Ort UK Foundation reported total income of £848k and reported expenditure of £793k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ort UK Foundation registered as a charity?

Ort UK Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 August 2004 as charity number 1105254. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Ort UK Foundation?

Ort UK Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Annette Ruth Kurer. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ort UK Foundation operate?

Ort UK Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ort UK Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Ort UK Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1105254.