THE DURHAM PALESTINE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
The Trust seeks to aid the economic and social development of Palestine and to spread knowledge about Palestine in Durham area. We do this, principally, by offering, in conjunction with the University of Durham, scholarships for Masters courses at the University of Durham.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of receipts over payments, increasing its accumulated fund to £373,749.49. The trustees note that while current volunteer commitment has met demands, they intend to change legal status to a Charitable Incorporated Organization to ensure longer-term sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- DAVID HARROP
- DIANE WILLIAMSON
- Dr Anas Al-Massri
- Dr Christopher Bahl
- Dr Daisy Livingston
- Dr Fadia Faqir
- Dr Mauro Bambi
- Dr NATHAN GRIFFIN
- Dr Penny Wilson
- Dr Roger Reeve
- ELAINE MALCOLM
- Eileen Williamson
- Halla O H Alsafadi
- Kamal Badreshany
- Martin Wood
- NEIL GRIFFIN
- PROFESSOR BILL WILLIAMSON
- Professor Owain Smolovic-Jones
- Simon Tate
- VIN MCINTYRE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £121k | £149k |
| 30/09/2024 | £163k | £153k |
| 30/09/2023 | £192k | £95k |
| 30/09/2022 | £167k | £43k |
| 30/09/2021 | £37k | £31k |
Common questions
Is THE DURHAM PALESTINE EDUCATIONAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of receipts over payments, increasing its accumulated fund to £373,749.49. The trustees note that while current volunteer commitment has met demands, they intend to change legal status to a Charitable Incorporated Organization to ensure longer-term sustainability.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ST HILD AND ST BEDE TRUST | 1 | £912k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £324k |
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £165k |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | 1 | £85k |
| H C D MEMORIAL FUND | 1 | £50k |
| THE BALCOMBE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £41k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| BELZ FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £21k |
Charities like this
- THE BRITISH SHALOM-SALAAM TRUST
- Friends of Palestinian Universities
- CAMBRIDGE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST
- WILLIAM PALMER COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- ST HILD AND ST BEDE TRUST
- PMC Education Trust
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE DURHAM PALESTINE EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH SHALOM-SALAAM TRUST | £215k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Friends of Palestinian Universities | £291k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CAMBRIDGE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST | £200k | — | 0 | above | — | not going concern |
| WILLIAM PALMER COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £260k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST HILD AND ST BEDE TRUST | £296k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |