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The Galilee Foundation

To relieve poverty and advance the education of Palestinians living in Israel & the Palestinian Territories, regardless of gender or faith, in particular but not exclusively by promoting culture, heritage, art, science and research initiatives by the provision of training, advice and support.

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Activities & Mission

To relieve poverty and advance the education of Palestinians living in Israel & the Palestinian Territories, regardless of gender or faith, in particular but not exclusively by promoting culture, heritage, art, science and research initiatives by the provision of training, advice and support.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,009,983
Latest Expenditure
£2,306,886

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 65.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 19% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 85.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 31% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 48% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £875,803
Charitable Activities £1,708,553
Other Trading £111,847
Investments £184,745
Other Income £129,035

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,976,694
Raising Funds £128,291
Governance £11,215
Grants to Institutions £1,843,591
Other Expenditure £201,901

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£3,009,983
£2,306,886£1,976,694£4,694,966£3,761,7864 / 0
2023
£1,932,961
£1,352,791£1,328,893£4,135,860£2,280,7764 / 0
2022
£623,232
£910,843£896,747£3,822,081£3,797,5673 / 1
2021
£875,076
£995,005£979,437£3,651,710£3,645,5473 / 1
2020
£1,137,367
£972,668£941,190£3,742,547£3,513,4312 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Galilee Foundation

What does The Galilee Foundation do?

To relieve poverty and advance the education of Palestinians living in Israel & the Palestinian Territories, regardless of gender or faith, in particular but not exclusively by promoting culture, heritage, art, science and research initiatives by the provision of training, advice and support.

How much income did The Galilee Foundation report in 2024?

The Galilee Foundation reported total income of £3.01m and reported expenditure of £2.31m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Galilee Foundation?

The Galilee Foundation has a program ratio of 65.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Galilee Foundation registered as a charity?

The Galilee Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 April 2007 as charity number 1118966. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs The Galilee Foundation?

The Galilee Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Galilee Foundation operate?

The Galilee Foundation operates across 3 areas: Israel, Occupied Palestinian Territories and London.

Is The Galilee Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Galilee Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1118966.

Details

Address
I Gough Square
London
EC4A 3DE
Registration Date
26 April 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4029718
Charity Number
1118966

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Trustees

Dr Katherine Bucknell Maguire
Dr MARWAN BISHARA
Khalil Jahshan
LEILA GARADAGHI
SAWSAN ASFARI
Also governs 1 other charity
YOUSEF SALAH BAZIAN

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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