Tikva UK
Tikva's core mission is to care for the homeless, abandoned and abused Jewish children of Ukraine and neighbouring regions of the former Soviet Union. Tikva provides support to the growing Jewish community of Odessa.
Activities & Mission
Tikva's core mission is to care for the homeless, abandoned and abused Jewish children of Ukraine and neighbouring regions of the former Soviet Union. Tikva provides support to the growing Jewish community of Odessa.
Grants
Tikva UK is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £4,529,420
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing and religious activities
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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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.
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Financial Information
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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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2015 — British Friends of Tikva Odessa (organisation 4017134)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £5,117,351 | £5,235,173 | £4,895,858 | £251,085 | £251,085 | 4 / 0 |
| 2024 | £5,732,286 | £5,560,274 | £5,272,901 | £368,907 | £368,907 | 3 / 0 |
| 2023 | £6,201,880 | £6,381,246 | £6,100,847 | £196,895 | £196,895 | 8 / 0 |
| 2022 | £7,702,667 | £7,480,173 | £7,363,592 | £376,261 | £376,261 | 8 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,292,525 | £3,216,268 | £3,092,624 | £153,767 | £153,767 | 7 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Tikva UK
What does Tikva UK do?
Tikva's core mission is to care for the homeless, abandoned and abused Jewish children of Ukraine and neighbouring regions of the former Soviet Union. Tikva provides support to the growing Jewish community of Odessa.
How much income did Tikva UK report in 2025?
Tikva UK reported total income of £5.12m and reported expenditure of £5.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Tikva UK registered as a charity?
Tikva UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 May 2013 as charity number 1151993. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Tikva UK?
Tikva UK is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Tikva UK operate?
Tikva UK operates across 5 areas, including Romania, Russia, Ukraine and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Tikva UK a registered charity?
Yes — Tikva UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151993.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated