The Central British Fund For World Jewish Relief
Also known as: World Jewish Relief
World Jewish Relief is the UK Jewish community's international development and humanitarian agency. We tackle Jewish poverty and reach beyond our community. We create opportunities for those out of work to become self-reliant, we bring dignity to the elderly, assistance to refugees and we respond to international disasters.
Activities & Mission
World Jewish Relief is the UK Jewish community's international development and humanitarian agency. We tackle Jewish poverty and reach beyond our community. We create opportunities for those out of work to become self-reliant, we bring dignity to the elderly, assistance to refugees and we respond to international disasters.
Grants
The Central British Fund For World Jewish Relief is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £7,262,651
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and the general public
- 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 and economic or community development and employment
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 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 322). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
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.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — Ensix Charitable Trust (organisation 4036948)
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — Tzedek (organisation 1016767)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £15,456,679 | £16,653,321 | £14,427,593 | £8,343,350 | £4,190,194 | 113 / 13 |
| 2024 | £17,345,575 | £21,307,495 | £19,051,052 | £9,609,977 | £5,383,456 | 150 / 10 |
| 2023 | £15,919,052 | £16,230,545 | £14,085,631 | £13,563,000 | £5,188,974 | 49 / 13 |
| 2022 | £17,838,621 | £11,171,402 | £9,651,159 | £14,020,366 | £3,914,514 | 33 / 13 |
| 2021 | £7,367,206 | £7,166,939 | £6,021,565 | £7,156,648 | £3,142,537 | 31 / 13 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Central British Fund For World Jewish Relief
What does The Central British Fund For World Jewish Relief do?
World Jewish Relief is the UK Jewish community's international development and humanitarian agency. We tackle Jewish poverty and reach beyond our community. We create opportunities for those out of work to become self-reliant, we bring dignity to the elderly, assistance to refugees and we respond to international disasters.
How much income did The Central British Fund For World Jewish Relief report in 2025?
The Central British Fund For World Jewish Relief reported total income of £15.46m and reported expenditure of £16.65m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Central British Fund For World Jewish Relief?
The Central British Fund For World Jewish Relief has a program ratio of 93.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 322 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Central British Fund For World Jewish Relief registered as a charity?
The Central British Fund For World Jewish Relief was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 July 1985 as charity number 290767. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs The Central British Fund For World Jewish Relief?
The Central British Fund For World Jewish Relief is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Maurice Harold Helfgott. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Central British Fund For World Jewish Relief operate?
The Central British Fund For World Jewish Relief operates across 23 areas, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus and 20 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Central British Fund For World Jewish Relief a registered charity?
Yes — The Central British Fund For World Jewish Relief is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290767.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- World Jewish Relief
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated