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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief

World Jewish Relief is the UK Jewish community's international development and humanitarian agency. We tackle Jewish poverty and reach beyond our community. We create opportunities for those out of work to become self-reliant, we bring dignity to the elderly, assistance to refugees and we respond to international disasters.

Founded
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar international in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 90%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.87
Program expenses£0.87 (£14.4 million)
87% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief is a registered international nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its registration number is 290767. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £15M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.

The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief has £15M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 90% for international charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief is classified as a International organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £15M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief. 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.

The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 87% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

World Jewish Relief is the UK Jewish community's international development and humanitarian agency. We tackle Jewish poverty and reach beyond our community. We create opportunities for those out of work to become self-reliant, we bring dignity to the elderly, assistance to refugees and we respond to international disasters. The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief is classified as a international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1985.

Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 is in line with the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of £15M is well above the peer average of £1M.

The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
87% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE CENTRAL BRITISH FUND FOR WORLD JEWISH RELIEF is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AL
Alan Rousso
Trustee

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Alan R•••••
Trustee
AN
Andrew S••••••
Trustee
AN
Annabel M••••••••••
Trustee
DI
Dina S•••••
Trustee
EL
Elliot D•••• M•••
Trustee
GA
Gabrielle A••••• S•••••
Trustee
HI
Hilda R••••••• W••••
Trustee
JE
Jeremy S••••• N•••••
Trustee
KE
Kevin D•••• S••••••
Trustee
MA
Maurice H••••• H•••••••
Trustee
PR
Prerna P••••• W••••••
Trustee
RA
Rachel I•••••
Trustee
RO
Robert I•• G•••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£15.5M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
£17.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
£15.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
£17.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
£7.4M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other international in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief This page 84 £15.5 million 87%
Practical Action 87 £33.1 million 86%
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development 87 £56.2 million 86%
Target Housing Limited 87 £18.6 million 100%
The Duke of Edinburgh'S International Award Foundation 87 £15.1 million 80%
Saferworld 87 £19.4 million 98%

Sources and verification

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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 - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief

What is The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief?
The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief is a international nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. World Jewish Relief is the UK Jewish community's international development and humanitarian agency. We tackle Jewish poverty and reach beyond our community. We create opportunities for those out of work to become self-reliant, we bring dignity to the elderly, assistance to refugees and we respond to international disasters.
When was The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief founded?
The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief was founded in 1985.
Where is The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief trustworthy?
The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief's registration number?
Registration: 290767 (United Kingdom).
What is The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief's website?
https://www.worldjewishrelief.org
Are donations to The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief 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.