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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.

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
£1,065,728
Latest Expenditure
£1,137,569

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £446,311
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £618,744
Investments £673
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,137,569
Raising Funds £0
Governance £12,514
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
£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
2020
£215,507
£971,7100 / 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 2024?

The Jacob Foundation reported total income of £1.07m and reported expenditure of £1.14m for the financial year ending 2024, 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

Address
COHEN ARNOLD
NEW BURLINGTON HOUSE
1075 FINCHLEY ROAD
LONDON
NW11 0PU
Registration Date
7 December 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
290759
Charity Number
290759

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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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14 May 2026
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