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The Garden Tomb (jerusalem) Association

Also known as: Garden Tomb

The Garden Tomb is a principal Protestant site in Israel. Over 400,000 visitors annually are guided by GT volunteers and shown things there on the night Jesus died. It may or may not be the exact site but it offers a great teaching aid to discuss the importance of the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It has been run by the charity since 1894,and is a very special place of worship.

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Activities & Mission

The Garden Tomb is a principal Protestant site in Israel. Over 400,000 visitors annually are guided by GT volunteers and shown things there on the night Jesus died. It may or may not be the exact site but it offers a great teaching aid to discuss the importance of the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It has been run by the charity since 1894,and is a very special place of worship.

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

Israel

Financial Information

Latest Income
£496,499
Latest Expenditure
£487,894

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 80% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 59% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £612,055
Charitable Activities £129,034
Other Trading £0
Investments £11,618
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £766,859
Raising Funds £0
Governance £9,358
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£496,499
£487,8940 / 20
2023
£752,707
£766,859£766,859£3,051,893£02 / 20
2022
£447,987
£1,010,5400 / 15
2021
£905,698
£351,593£342,409£3,612,307£3,612,3073 / 8
2020
£254,550
£408,9740 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Garden Tomb (jerusalem) Association

What does The Garden Tomb (jerusalem) Association do?

The Garden Tomb is a principal Protestant site in Israel. Over 400,000 visitors annually are guided by GT volunteers and shown things there on the night Jesus died. It may or may not be the exact site but it offers a great teaching aid to discuss the importance of the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It has been run by the charity since 1894,and is a very special place of worship.

How much income did The Garden Tomb (jerusalem) Association report in 2024?

The Garden Tomb (jerusalem) Association reported total income of £496k and reported expenditure of £488k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Garden Tomb (jerusalem) Association?

The Garden Tomb (jerusalem) Association has a program ratio of 101.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Garden Tomb (jerusalem) Association registered as a charity?

The Garden Tomb (jerusalem) Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 October 2011 as charity number 1144197. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs The Garden Tomb (jerusalem) Association?

The Garden Tomb (jerusalem) Association 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 Garden Tomb (jerusalem) Association operate?

The Garden Tomb (jerusalem) Association operates in Israel, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Garden Tomb (jerusalem) Association a registered charity?

Yes — The Garden Tomb (jerusalem) Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144197.

Details

Address
Upper Ground Floor
18 Farnham Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 4XA
Registration Date
10 October 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5019080
Charity Number
1144197

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Trustees

Alison Ann Laing
Fiona Tweedy Saunderson
Kieran Joseph Ryan
Paul Keeys
Sir Charles James Hoare Bt.
Also governs 2 other charities
Steven David King

Sectors & Classifications

Charity and VCS support Facilities Religion

Also Known As

  • Garden Tomb

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