Activities & Mission
Makes grants to other institutions
Grants
The Jerusalem Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £4,507,000
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, overseas aid or famine relief, religious activities and arts, culture, heritage, or science
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 96% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 363). How is this calculated?
Higher than 39% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,432,000 | £5,431,000 | £4,949,000 | £108,444,000 | £193,000 | 8 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,209,000 | £5,638,000 | £5,178,000 | £114,378,000 | £210,000 | 8 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,240,000 | £4,163,000 | £3,702,000 | £108,563,000 | £179,000 | 7 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,776,000 | £4,121,000 | £3,645,000 | £116,346,000 | £641,000 | 10 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,079,000 | £3,118,000 | £2,674,000 | £114,758,000 | £510,000 | 8 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Jerusalem Trust
What does The Jerusalem Trust do?
Makes grants to other institutions
How much income did The Jerusalem Trust report in 2025?
The Jerusalem Trust reported total income of £2.43m and reported expenditure of £5.43m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Jerusalem Trust?
The Jerusalem Trust has a program ratio of 203.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 363 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Jerusalem Trust registered as a charity?
The Jerusalem Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 December 1982 as charity number 285696. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs The Jerusalem Trust?
The Jerusalem Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is LADY SUSAN SAINSBURY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Jerusalem Trust operate?
The Jerusalem Trust operates across 11 areas, including Ethiopia, India, Iraq and 8 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Jerusalem Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Jerusalem Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 285696.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated