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United Jewish Israel Appeal

Also known as: Joint Jewish Charitable Trust, Jewish Life, The Heart of Jewish Life, Ujia

Our main objectives are to invest in young people and education in Israel and the UK Jewish Community, and the connection between the two communities. We do this by raising funds and spending them as grants or direct intervention in projects focused on youth and education in the UK Jewish community and in Israel, primarily in the Galil region in the North of the country.

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Activities & Mission

Our main objectives are to invest in young people and education in Israel and the UK Jewish Community, and the connection between the two communities. We do this by raising funds and spending them as grants or direct intervention in projects focused on youth and education in the UK Jewish community and in Israel, primarily in the Galil region in the North of the country.

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
£12,804,000
Latest Expenditure
£11,317,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 86.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 14.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £12,176,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £187,000
Investments £441,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £9,736,000
Raising Funds £1,581,000
Governance £100,000
Grants to Institutions £7,225,000
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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — Ensix Charitable Trust (organisation 4036948)
  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — The Lilly Dalton Memorial Foundation (organisation 264369)
  • Asset transfer in in 2022 — The Moss Family Charitable Trust (organisation 327529)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£12,804,000
£11,317,000£9,736,000£9,248,000£3,000,00026 / 150
2023
£6,388,000
£8,292,000£7,055,000£7,018,000£4,575,00035 / 100
2022
£6,733,000
£7,322,000£6,104,000£6,650,000£3,837,00031 / 147
2021
£7,469,000
£6,244,000£5,144,000£7,239,000£7,239,00055 / 154
2020
£8,213,844
£8,523,670£6,897,886£6,014,040£6,014,04061 / 310

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about United Jewish Israel Appeal

What does United Jewish Israel Appeal do?

Our main objectives are to invest in young people and education in Israel and the UK Jewish Community, and the connection between the two communities. We do this by raising funds and spending them as grants or direct intervention in projects focused on youth and education in the UK Jewish community and in Israel, primarily in the Galil region in the North of the country.

How much income did United Jewish Israel Appeal report in 2024?

United Jewish Israel Appeal reported total income of £12.80m and reported expenditure of £11.32m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is United Jewish Israel Appeal?

United Jewish Israel Appeal has a program ratio of 76.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was United Jewish Israel Appeal registered as a charity?

United Jewish Israel Appeal was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 1997 as charity number 1060078. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs United Jewish Israel Appeal?

United Jewish Israel Appeal 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 United Jewish Israel Appeal operate?

United Jewish Israel Appeal operates across 2 areas: Israel and England And Wales.

Is United Jewish Israel Appeal a registered charity?

Yes — United Jewish Israel Appeal is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1060078.

Details

Address
4th Floor
Amelie House
221 Golders Green Road
London
Website
www.ujia.org
Registration Date
10 January 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1060078
Charity Number
1060078

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Trustees

Alexi Jane Lewy
Benjamin Shapiro
David Pliener
Also governs 1 other charity
Edward Louis Isaacs
Gila Sacks
Also governs 1 other charity
Hilda Rosemary Worth
Also governs 1 other charity
Steven Michael Noe
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Joint Jewish Charitable Trust
  • Jewish Life
  • The Heart of Jewish Life
  • Ujia

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