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COMMUNITY SECURITY TRUST

Registered charity 1042391 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CST · also registered in Scotland as SC043612 (OSCR)

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.

Objects

1.1.1 TO PROMOTE GOOD RACE RELATIONS BETWEEN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AND OTHER MEMBERS OF SOCIETY BY WORKING TOWARDS THE ELIMINATION OF RACISM IN THE FORM OF ANTISEMITISM. 1.1.2 TO RELIEVE THE VICTIMS OF RACIAL OR RELIGIOUS PREJUDICE AND ESPECIALLY ANTISEMITISM WHO ARE IN NEED OR WHO HAVE SUFFERED HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS. 1.1.3 TO PROMOTE RESEARCH INTO RACISM, ANTISEMITISM AND EXTREMISM AND TO PUBLISH THE RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH AND OTHERWISE TO PROMOTE PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT RACISM, ANTISEMITISM AND EXTREMISM. 1.1.4 TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE POLICE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE AND THE PROMOTION OF GOOD CITIZENSHIP AND GREATER PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE PREVENTION OF CRIME WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO: (A) PROVIDING SECURITY ASSISTANCE TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY; (B) THE MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER, SAFETY AND SECURITY; (C) MITIGATION, SECURITY AND PROTECTION AGAINST ANTISEMITISM AND TERRORISM; (D) PROMOTING THE SAFETY OF OR SAFEGUARDING HUMAN LIFE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY; AND (E) RACIALLY MOTIVATED ESPECIALLY ANTISEMITIC CRIME. 1.1.6 SUBJECT TO CLAUSE 1.3 TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AS ARE CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES, AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.

Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: Economic/community Development/employment · Get email alerts

Registered contact address: Barnet, London, England (from the postcode on the register)

Latest income
£35.0m
Latest spending
£29.9m
Registered
1994
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net increase in funds of £5,956,531 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by higher donations and government grant income. Free reserves stood at £18,678,881, which the trustees confirmed was in line with their policy target of maintaining between £13.6 million and £20.4 million. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: at least the next 12 months anticipated unrestricted expenditure, with a target of achieving 18 months. This equates to a range of £13,600,000 to £20,400,000 (held: £18.7m)
“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 £13,600,000 to £20,400,000.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: CST Promotions Limited, a subsidiary of the Charity, made a donation under gift aid to the Charity totalling £294,749 (2024 - £223,055). As at 31 December 2025, the charity was owed £45,493 by the trading subsidiary CST Promotions Limited (2024: CST Promotions Limited owed £26,201 to the Charity).
“During the year, CST Promotions Limited, a subsidiary of the Charity, made a donation under gift aid to the Charity totalling £294,749 (2024 - £223,055). As at 31 December 2025, the charity was owed £45,493 by the trading subsidiary CST Promotions Limited (2024: CST Promotions Limited owed £26,201 to the Charity).” — page 45
“During the year, the Charity received donations totalling £1,559,000 (2024 - £470,399) from directors of the Corporate Trustee, and parties over which the directors had control or significant influence.” — page 45
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Charity received donations totalling £1,559,000 (2024 - £470,399) from directors of the Corporate Trustee, and parties over which the directors had control or significant influence.
“During the year, CST Promotions Limited, a subsidiary of the Charity, made a donation under gift aid to the Charity totalling £294,749 (2024 - £223,055). As at 31 December 2025, the charity was owed £45,493 by the trading subsidiary CST Promotions Limited (2024: CST Promotions Limited owed £26,201 to the Charity).” — page 45
“During the year, the Charity received donations totalling £1,559,000 (2024 - £470,399) from directors of the Corporate Trustee, and parties over which the directors had control or significant influence.” — page 45
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: 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 (2024 - £18,500), The terms of the lease are consistent with leases made on an arm’s length basis.
“During the year, CST Promotions Limited, a subsidiary of the Charity, made a donation under gift aid to the Charity totalling £294,749 (2024 - £223,055). As at 31 December 2025, the charity was owed £45,493 by the trading subsidiary CST Promotions Limited (2024: CST Promotions Limited owed £26,201 to the Charity).” — page 45
“During the year, the Charity received donations totalling £1,559,000 (2024 - £470,399) from directors of the Corporate Trustee, and parties over which the directors had control or significant influence.” — page 45
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: CST Promotions Limited
“The Charity owns 100% of the ordinary share capital of CST Promotions Limited, a trading company (company number: 03010390).” — page 40
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP. Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)

Answers and figures the charity gave in Part A of its annual return to the Charity Commission. They are self-declared: not verified by the Commission or by this site. Only positive answers and figures are listed; items not listed are simply not shown.

Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025

  • Volunteers: 2,000
  • Government income: £20,121,311 — grants £20,121,311 (3); 57% of the £34,995,677 total gross income on the same return
  • Employees paid over £60,000: 25 (£60,001–£70,000: 6; £70,001–£80,000: 10; £80,001–£90,000: 4; £100,001–£110,000: 1; £110,001–£120,000: 3; £200,001–£250,000: 1)
  • Has a trading subsidiary

Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024

  • Volunteers: 2,000
  • Government income: £17,826,605 — grants £17,826,605 (1); 63% of the £28,207,171 total gross income on the same return
  • Employees paid over £60,000: 21 (£60,001–£70,000: 3; £70,001–£80,000: 11; £80,001–£90,000: 2; £90,001–£100,000: 1; £100,001–£110,000: 1; £110,001–£120,000: 2; £200,001–£250,000: 1)
  • Has a trading subsidiary

Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023

  • Volunteers: 2,000
  • Government income: £17,368,546 — grants £17,368,546 (1); 61% of the £28,497,320 total gross income on the same return
  • Employees paid over £60,000: 20 (£60,001–£70,000: 5; £70,001–£80,000: 9; £80,001–£90,000: 2; £100,001–£110,000: 3; £200,001–£250,000: 1)
  • Has a trading subsidiary

Source: this charity’s annual returns on the Charity Commission register.

In the news

Recent coverage mentioning this charity by name (automated match; headlines belong to their publishers).

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — CST (matched by registered charity number).

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)

Total income
£35.0m
Total spending
£29.9m
Cost of raising funds
£1.3m
Reserves (reported)
£32.4m
Employees
119

Reported reserves equal ~13.0 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 4.6 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (58% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 3.6% of total income — below the median for charities its size (3.7%) (benchmarks).

Register events

Operates in: Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£35.0m£29.9m
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

Common questions

Is COMMUNITY SECURITY TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net increase in funds of £5,956,531 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by higher donations and government grant income. Free reserves stood at £18,678,881, which the trustees confirmed was in line with their policy target of maintaining between £13.6 million and £20.4 million. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 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 WIGODER FAMILY FOUNDATION, PRISM THE GIFT FUND, REUBEN FOUNDATION, The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation, ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION (HANADIV) EUROPE.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE WIGODER FAMILY FOUNDATIONFY2025£496k
THE LAUFFER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2024Unverified read£445kCharitable Donations
PRISM THE GIFT FUNDFY2024£432kGender Equality and Human Rights
ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION (HANADIV) EUROPEFY2022Unverified read£396kCommunity Welfare
REUBEN FOUNDATIONFY2021£300k
The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family FoundationFY2023£300kRelated party transaction
The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family FoundationFY2022£300kRelated party transaction
The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family FoundationFY2025£250ksupport its vital work of protecting British Jews from antisemitism and related threats
The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family FoundationFY2024£250kProtecting British Jews from antisemitism and related threats
The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family FoundationFY2025£250k
ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION (HANADIV) EUROPEFY2024£250kCommunity Welfare
THE MAURICE HATTER FOUNDATIONFY2025£225kSupport for the Jewish faith and community
THE CHARLES WOLFSON CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£200kWelfare
THE MAURICE HATTER FOUNDATIONFY2023£200kSupport for the Jewish faith and community
THE MAURICE HATTER FOUNDATIONFY2022£200kSupport for the Jewish faith and community
JNF CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2023£193kDonation to UK and overseas charities via KKL Charity Accounts
JNF CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£183kDonation to UK and overseas charities via KKL Charity Accounts
This Day FoundationFY2025£160k
JNF CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2024£155kDonations to UK and overseas charities (KKL Charity Accounts)
THE CLORE DUFFIELD FOUNDATIONFY2024£150kJewish support
THE MAURICE WOHL CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONFY2023£150kJewish Community
THE MAURICE WOHL CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONFY2025£150kJewish Community
ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITEDFY2022£122k
REUBEN FOUNDATIONFY2023£105k
THE DORFMAN FOUNDATIONFY2025£102k
THE MAURICE WOHL CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONFY2022£100kJewish Community
THE MAURICE WOHL CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONFY2021£100kJewish Community
THE AIMWELL CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2022£100k
THE MAURICE WOHL CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONFY2024£100kJewish Community
THE AIMWELL CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2024£100k
DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2022£100kGeneral charitable funding
Coller Family FoundationFY2026£100k
Coller Family FoundationFY2025£100k
THE CHARLES WOLFSON CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2024£100kWelfare
THE AIMWELL CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£100k
THE AIMWELL CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2021£100k
THE CHARLES WOLFSON CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2022£100kWelfare
THE DORFMAN FOUNDATIONFY2021£100kGeneral charitable purpose donations
THE AIMWELL CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2023£100k
THE WIGODER FAMILY FOUNDATIONFY2024£87k
PRISM THE GIFT FUNDFY2021£84kGrants to institutions/organisations
REUBEN FOUNDATIONFY2024£80k
THE J ISAACS CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£75kTolerance in our community
DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£75kGeneral charitable funding
DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2024£60kGeneral charitable funding
DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2023£50kGeneral charitable funding
Coller Family FoundationFY2024£50k
ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION (HANADIV) EUROPEFY2021£50kCommunity Welfare
THE ROAN CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2022£50kPromoting good relations between the Jewish Community and all other members of society by elimination of racism in the form of anti-semitism
WALTERS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONFY2022£50k

Grants marked “Unverified read” were flagged by automated checks as possibly misread from the funder’s filed accounts. They are listed, but left out of the totals, counts and funder relationships this site computes.

The FY2023 grant list of REUBEN FOUNDATION, which names this charity, was corrected after a reader report.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
UK government01/04/2020£18.0mJewish Community Protective Security Grant
UK government01/04/2020£18.0mJewish Community Protective Security Grant
UK government01/04/2020£14.0mJewish Community Protective Security Grant 2020/2021
UK government01/04/2019£14.0mJewish Community Protective Security Grant 2019-20
UK government01/04/2018£13.4mJewish Community Protective Security Grant 2018/2019

Funders of similar charities

Funders whose accounts show grants to charities similar to this one (and no recorded grant to this charity) — a starting list for fundraisers.

FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION1£750k
SF FOUNDATION1£30k
GEMILLAS LTD1£20k
STARLOW CHARITIES LIMITED1£20k
YBP LIMITED1£18k
GOLDHEART CHARITY LIMITED1£16k
HIGHER TALMUDICAL EDUCATION LIMITED1£11k
BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED1£10k

Charities like this

Semantically similar by activities and financial character, from our analysed corpus. Compare with ANTISEMITISM POLICY TRUST.

Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
COMMUNITY SECURITY TRUST£35.0m——within—no doubt
ANTISEMITISM POLICY TRUST FY2025£426k——unclear—no doubt
CFI CHARITABLE TRUST FY2025£735k—0unclear—no doubt
CHURCH COMMUNITIES UK FY2025£28.5m—0within—no doubt
COMMUNITY SAFETY PATROL FY2025£151k—0unclear—no doubt
S K CHARITABLE TRUST FY2025£232k—0above—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.