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The organisation will provide one or more properties which will be available to house youngpersons (who are in or around the ages of 16 to 21), who are in, have recently left or are in the process ofleaving the care system. These young people may otherwise be at risk of facing homelessness or evenimprisonment.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 90% of the 828 science & technology charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 3 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 1,005 science & technology charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- a website
- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJamal Edwards Self Belief Trust is a registered science & technology nonprofit in United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2022. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust's registered charity number is 1199984. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.
Based on official tax filings, Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 94% for science & technology charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £1M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It reports that 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 94%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The organisation will provide one or more properties which will be available to house youngpersons (who are in or around the ages of 16 to 21), who are in, have recently left or are in the process ofleaving the care system. These young people may otherwise be at risk of facing homelessness or evenimprisonment. Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2022.
Among science & technology charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of £1M is comparable to the peer average of £1M.
Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
You can verify Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
You can donate to Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust directly through its donation page (https://donate.justgiving.com/charity/jesbt/donation-amount). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Yes, Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust is registered with the Fundraising Regulator (FR), the independent regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Registration means the charity has committed to following the Code of Fundraising Practice and the Fundraising Promise, which set standards for honest, respectful, and transparent fundraising. Donors can complain to the FR if they believe a charity has breached the Code.
Donations to Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust was first registered in 2022, making it approximately 4 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
Filing history
3 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (6)
Source: Public filings
6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Loose Women's Brenda Edwards admits she believes her late son sent her boyfriend - Manchester Evening News
Jamal Edwards trust to open creative careers hub - BBC
Brenda Edwards Opens Hub Honoring Jamal Edwards Legacy - Evrim Ağacı
Brenda Edwards Opens Hub To Honor Jamal’s Legacy - Evrim Ağacı
Jamal Edwards’ mother unveils London project honouring his legacy - The Independent
Loose Women's Brenda Edwards honours son with selfless act four years after death - The Mirror
Brenda Edwards Opens Youth Hub In Son Jamal’s Honor - Evrim Ağacı
Brenda Edwards Opens West London Hub Honoring Jamal - Evrim Ağacı
Brenda Edwards 'carrying on son's legacy' with community hub opening - London Now
Loose Women Brenda Edwards honours son with selfless act four years after death
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 6 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2022
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust
- What is Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust?
- Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust is a science & technology charitable company, United Kingdom. The organisation will provide one or more properties which will be available to house youngpersons (who are in or around the ages of 16 to 21), who are in, have recently left or are in the process ofleaving the care system. These young people may otherwise be at risk of facing homelessness or evenimprisonment.
- When was Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust founded?
- Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust was founded in 2022.
- Where is Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust trustworthy?
- Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust's website?
- https://www.jesbt.com
- Are donations to Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.