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.
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.
Grants
United Jewish Israel Appeal is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £6,878,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, 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
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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 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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £12,531,000 | £10,759,000 | £8,892,000 | £11,020,000 | £4,200,000 | 29 / 190 |
| 2024 | £12,804,000 | £11,317,000 | £9,736,000 | £9,248,000 | £3,000,000 | 26 / 150 |
| 2023 | £6,388,000 | £8,292,000 | £7,055,000 | £7,018,000 | £4,575,000 | 35 / 100 |
| 2022 | £6,733,000 | £7,322,000 | £6,104,000 | £6,650,000 | £3,837,000 | 31 / 147 |
| 2021 | £7,469,000 | £6,244,000 | £5,144,000 | £7,239,000 | £7,239,000 | 55 / 154 |
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 2025?
United Jewish Israel Appeal reported total income of £12.53m and reported expenditure of £10.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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 9 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.
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Also Known As
- Joint Jewish Charitable Trust
- Jewish Life
- The Heart of Jewish Life
- Ujia
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated