The Gesher Trust

Gesher is a unique independent all through school for children aged 4 to 16. We opened in September 2017 and provide a specialist learning environment for children with special educational needs. These include language, communication and social pragmatic difficulties and those associated with ADHD and specific learning difficulties. We have a specialism in autism spectrum challenges.

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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.

Local Authority

Hertfordshire

Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,253,993

Latest Expenditure

£3,351,425

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 47% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £1,601,083

Charitable Activities £2,577,492

Other Trading £0

Investments £16,035

Other Income £59,383

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,278,323

Raising Funds £73,102

Governance £18,522

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 2019 — Jewish Autism Trust (organisation 5014711)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£4,253,993	£3,351,425	£3,278,323	£3,443,773	£117,877	53 / 28
2023	£4,743,393	£4,626,860	£4,559,140	£2,541,205	£154,347	47 / 37
2022	£2,822,555	£2,719,218	£2,700,803	£2,424,672	£436,390	49 / 41
2021	£3,489,501	£2,022,476	£1,927,261	£2,321,335	£1,632,349	29 / 0
2020	£1,689,922	£1,650,644	£1,607,644	£854,310	£746,529	25 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Gesher Trust

What does The Gesher Trust do?

How much income did The Gesher Trust report in 2024?

The Gesher Trust reported total income of £4.25m and reported expenditure of £3.35m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Gesher Trust?

The Gesher Trust has a program ratio of 77.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Gesher Trust registered as a charity?

The Gesher Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 February 2015 as charity number 1160465. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Gesher Trust?

The Gesher Trust 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 Gesher Trust operate?

The Gesher Trust operates across 2 areas: Hertfordshire and London.

Is The Gesher Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Gesher Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160465.