PRAYER FOR ISRAEL
The first concern of PFI is prayer for Messianic and Arab believers in the Biblical land of Israel. Prayer partners also direct their giving to provide practical support and relieve hardship and distress in Israel and elsewhere.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £295,079 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven largely by legacies. Total unrestricted reserves stood at £1,091,312, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of holding three months of running costs. The trustees confirm that the finances are in a satisfactory state with no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“except for a reserve of three months running costs, which is held in a savings account.” — page 6
“Donations from trustees in the year amounted to £3,750 (2024 - £1,270). The charity also received a donation amounting to £nil (2024 - £108,774) from the unincorporated charity of the same name (charity number - 326132). The amount owing to the charity at 31 March 2025 amounted to £nil (2023 - £4,150) and this was settled shortly after the year end. The charity incorporated with the same trustees. The unincorporated charity will be closed down in due course.” — page 22
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/02/2026)
Trustees
- Andrew Ricechair
- Deborah Pauline Damary-Thompson
- Jane Moxon
- Jane Rice
- NICHOLAS PHILIP DAMARY THOMPSON
- Stephen Cranston
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £945k | £650k |
| 31/03/2024 | £609k | £553k |
| 31/03/2023 | £816k | £80k |
Common questions
Is PRAYER FOR ISRAEL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £295,079 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven largely by legacies. Total unrestricted reserves stood at £1,091,312, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of holding three months of running costs. The trustees confirm that the finances are in a satisfactory state with no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PRAYER FOR ISRAEL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PRAYER FOR ISRAEL as a grant recipient include THE NEW LIFE CHURCH, WOKING.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NEW LIFE CHURCH, WOKING | FY2023 | £56k | |
| THE NEW LIFE CHURCH, WOKING | FY2022 | £2k | Israel Detail |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 2 | £947k |
| THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £708k |
| THE JUSACA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £431k |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £104k |
| THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £87k |
| THE CAROLE AND GEOFFREY LAWSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £71k |
| THE GERTNER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £69k |
| THE HUMANITARIAN TRUST | 1 | £65k |
Charities like this
- CFI CHARITABLE TRUST
- ISRAELI CHARITY FOUNDATION
- NEW ISRAEL FUND
- NER YISROEL EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- THE JEWISH PHILANTHROPIC ASSOCIATION FOR ISRAEL AND THE MIDDLE EAST
- BELZ ISRAEL CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRAYER FOR ISRAEL | £945k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CFI CHARITABLE TRUST | £735k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ISRAELI CHARITY FOUNDATION | £124k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW ISRAEL FUND | £3.5m | £120,001 - £130,000 | 2 | unclear | 7.7% | no doubt |
| NER YISROEL EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £997k | £100,001 - £110,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JEWISH PHILANTHROPIC ASSOCIATION FOR ISRAEL AND THE MIDDLE EAST | £135k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |