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The Sir Sigmund Sternberg Charitable Foundation

Also known as: The Sigmund Sternberg Charitable Foundation

To apply the trust fund and income thereof for general charitable purposes, in particular, by the making of grants to charitable institutions and the furtherance of interfaith activities to promote racial and religious harmony between the three abrahamic faiths (Christian, Jewish and Muslim), and the education in, and understanding of, their fundamental tenets and beliefs.

Activities & Mission

To apply the trust fund and income thereof for general charitable purposes, in particular, by the making of grants to charitable institutions and the furtherance of interfaith activities to promote racial and religious harmony between the three abrahamic faiths (Christian, Jewish and Muslim), and the education in, and understanding of, their fundamental tenets and beliefs.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£16,320,680
Latest Expenditure
£361,797

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 1.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 1% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 74.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 9% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 36% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £15,633,468
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £687,212
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £267,849
Raising Funds £0
Governance £17,825
Grants to Institutions £173,620
Other Expenditure £93,948

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
£16,320,680
£361,797£267,849£19,094,355£19,094,3550 / 0
2024
£380,318
£404,8430 / 0
2023
£273,170
£402,0110 / 0
2022
£272,906
£345,4450 / 0
2021
£240,736
£332,8370 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Sir Sigmund Sternberg Charitable Foundation

What does The Sir Sigmund Sternberg Charitable Foundation do?

To apply the trust fund and income thereof for general charitable purposes, in particular, by the making of grants to charitable institutions and the furtherance of interfaith activities to promote racial and religious harmony between the three abrahamic faiths (Christian, Jewish and Muslim), and the education in, and understanding of, their fundamental tenets and beliefs.

How much income did The Sir Sigmund Sternberg Charitable Foundation report in 2025?

The Sir Sigmund Sternberg Charitable Foundation reported total income of £16.32m and reported expenditure of £362k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Sir Sigmund Sternberg Charitable Foundation?

The Sir Sigmund Sternberg Charitable Foundation has a program ratio of 1.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Sir Sigmund Sternberg Charitable Foundation registered as a charity?

The Sir Sigmund Sternberg Charitable Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 February 1969 as charity number 257950. It has been registered for 57 years.

Who runs The Sir Sigmund Sternberg Charitable Foundation?

The Sir Sigmund Sternberg Charitable Foundation 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 Sir Sigmund Sternberg Charitable Foundation operate?

The Sir Sigmund Sternberg Charitable Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Sir Sigmund Sternberg Charitable Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Sir Sigmund Sternberg Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 257950.

Details

Address
PAYNE HICKS BEACH
10 NEW SQUARE
LONDON
WC2A 3QG
Registration Date
17 February 1969
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
257950
Charity Number
257950

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Trustees

DILWAR HUSSAIN
Jeremy Simon Smilg
JONATHAN RONALD KROPMAN
MICHAEL V STERNBERG QC KCFO
NOAM TAMIR
Also governs 2 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Sigmund Sternberg Charitable Foundation

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