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The Jacob Foundation

Also known as: The Kessler Foundation

TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT FOUNDATIONS, INSTITUTIONS, TRUSTS AND UNDERTAKINGS ESTABLISHED ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

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Activities & Mission

TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT FOUNDATIONS, INSTITUTIONS, TRUSTS AND UNDERTAKINGS ESTABLISHED ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

Grants

The Jacob Foundation makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£1,077,982
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
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, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport and the environment, conservation, or heritage

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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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

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,176,380
Latest Expenditure
£1,077,982

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £610,640
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £565,406
Investments £334
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,030,878
Raising Funds £47,104
Governance £8,347
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 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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,176,380
£1,077,982£1,030,878£19,875£113,86810 / 0
2024
£1,065,728
£1,137,569£1,137,569-£78,523£44,62710 / 0
2023
£1,296,903
£1,166,004£1,166,004-£6,682£138,00511 / 0
2022
£246,583
£9,6030 / 0
2021
£239,059
£48,5850 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Jacob Foundation

What does The Jacob Foundation do?

TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT FOUNDATIONS, INSTITUTIONS, TRUSTS AND UNDERTAKINGS ESTABLISHED ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

How much income did The Jacob Foundation report in 2025?

The Jacob Foundation reported total income of £1.18m and reported expenditure of £1.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Jacob Foundation registered as a charity?

The Jacob Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 1984 as charity number 290759. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs The Jacob Foundation?

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

Where does The Jacob Foundation operate?

The Jacob Foundation operates across 2 areas: Israel and England.

Is The Jacob Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Jacob Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290759.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
7 December 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
290759
Charity Number
290759

Trustees

Andrew Michael Hart
David Kershaw
Also governs 1 other charity
Fiyaz Mughal OBE
Graham Goodkind
Lord John Mann
Michael Freer
Also governs 1 other charity
Robert Gibber

Also Known As

  • The Kessler Foundation

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