COMMUNITY SECURITY TRUST
CST seeks to protect Britain's diverse and vibrant Jewish community from the external threats of bigotry, antisemitism and terrorism. CST provides physical security, training and advice for the protection of British Jews, assists victims of antisemitism, monitors antisemitic activities and incidents and represents British Jewry to Police, Government and media on antisemitism and security.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves of £13,581,289 were maintained in line with the charity's policy target of 12 to 18 months of unrestricted expenditure. The charity reported a net increase in funds of £1,765,833, driven by investment gains despite a deficit in operating activities before investment gains. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue operations with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Trustee that general funds, i.e. free reserves, which have not been designated for a specific use, should be maintained at a level equivalent to at least the next 12 months anticipated unrestricted expenditure, with a target of achieving 18 months, This equates to a range of £11,000,000 to £16,500,000.” — page 17
“CST Promotions Limited, a subsidiary of the Charity, made a donation under gift aid to the Charity totalling £223,055 (2023 - £250,000). As at 31 December 2024, the charity owed £26,201 to the trading subsidiary CST Promotions Limited (2023: CST Promotions Limited owed £744 to the Charity). During the year, the Charity received donations totalling £470,399 (2023 - £523,100) from directors of the Corporate Trustee, and parties over which the directors had control or significant influence. The Jewish Leadership Council, a company with a mutual Director with the Corporate Trustee, was a tenant of the charity's operational property during the period. Rental payment received in the period totalled £18,500 (2023 - £18,500), The terms of the lease are consistent with leases made to unconnected entities.” — page 48
“The Charity owns 100% of the ordinary share capital of CST Promotions Limited, a trading company (company number: 03010390).” — page 41
In the news
- King Charles to become Community Security Trust patron
- Home Secretary speech at the Community Security Trust
- Security Notice for UK Jewish Community from the Community Security Trust (CST)
- Letter to Charity Commission calling for investigation into Community Security Trust
- Attorney General visits the Community Security Trust’s HQ
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/09/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (25/08/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (04/01/2021)
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £28.2m | £28.8m |
| 31/12/2023 | £28.5m | £26.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £22.3m | £21.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £23.5m | £21.9m |
| 31/12/2020 | £11.3m | £11.8m |
Common questions
Is COMMUNITY SECURITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves of £13,581,289 were maintained in line with the charity's policy target of 12 to 18 months of unrestricted expenditure. The charity reported a net increase in funds of £1,765,833, driven by investment gains despite a deficit in operating activities before investment gains. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue operations with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
Who funds COMMUNITY SECURITY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COMMUNITY SECURITY TRUST as a grant recipient include THE LAUFFER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, PRISM THE GIFT FUND, REUBEN FOUNDATION, ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION (HANADIV) EUROPE, The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2020 | £18.0m | Jewish Community Protective Security Grant |
| UK government | 01/04/2020 | £18.0m | Jewish Community Protective Security Grant |
| UK government | 01/04/2020 | £14.0m | Jewish Community Protective Security Grant 2020/2021 |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £14.0m | Jewish Community Protective Security Grant 2019-20 |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £13.4m | Jewish Community Protective Security Grant 2018/2019 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST | 3 | £91k |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £650k |
| THE SIR JACK LYONS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £177k |
| THE MURIEL AND GERSHON COREN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £55k |
| C E K STERN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| THE MANNY AND BRIGITTA DAVIDSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| THE ARCHIE SHERMAN CARDIFF FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| BRAMPTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
Charities like this
- ANTISEMITISM POLICY TRUST
- UKLFI CHARITABLE TRUST
- CAMPAIGN AGAINST ANTISEMITISM
- THE JEWISH COMMUNITY SECONDARY SCHOOL TRUST
- BRITISH EMUNAH FUND
- THE BRITISH JEWISH HERITAGE SOCIETY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY SECURITY TRUST | £28.2m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| ANTISEMITISM POLICY TRUST | £989k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UKLFI CHARITABLE TRUST | £832k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CAMPAIGN AGAINST ANTISEMITISM | £2.5m | £190,001 - £200,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JEWISH COMMUNITY SECONDARY SCHOOL TRUST | £2.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH EMUNAH FUND | £1.0m | — | 1 | above | — | no doubt |