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JEWISH CARE

Registered charity 802559 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Jewish Care cares for people in the Jewish community. We give care & support to older people,Holocaust survivors,people with physical & sensory disabilities & with mental health needs. We offer support groups,run leadership & activity programmes for young people. Our staff & volunteers support thousands of people a week. Everything is guided by our Jewish values, warmth,kindness,honesty & respect.

Causes: Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Accommodation/housing · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£81.8m
Latest spending
£72.3m
Registered
1989
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £11.8 million for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by capital donations and property sales, though underlying operational performance showed a small deficit. The charity holds free reserves of £42.7 million, which exceeds its stated policy target of £25 million, providing a buffer against identified financial risks.

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

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £220,001 - £230,000 — above the 90th percentile for charities its size (median £130k)
“£220,001-£230,000 CEO” — page 70
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Largest income source: Care homes (55% of income)
“Care homes generate most of their income from self-funder fees, contributions from local & health authorities and charges for one-to-one additional care.” — page 66
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Fundraising cost ratio: 14.0% of fundraised income, as disclosed
“Fundraising costs were well managed at £2.6 million. This equates to a cost of 14p per £1 raised, exc. capital donations.” — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £25 million (held: £42.7m)
“The Committee deemed £25 million in free reserves appropriate to cover major risks in 2024–25 and 2025–26.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Capital funding from Jewish Care to CTL for construction activities
“Capital funding from Jewish Care to CTL for construction activities: £8,361,558 (2024: £792,789)” — page 92
“Operational charges incurred by Jewish Care on behalf of JET: £2,166,901 (2023–24: £2,009,482)” — page 92
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Operational charges incurred by Jewish Care on behalf of JET
“Capital funding from Jewish Care to CTL for construction activities: £8,361,558 (2024: £792,789)” — page 92
“Operational charges incurred by Jewish Care on behalf of JET: £2,166,901 (2023–24: £2,009,482)” — page 92
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Amount owed by JET to Jewish Care
“Capital funding from Jewish Care to CTL for construction activities: £8,361,558 (2024: £792,789)” — page 92
“Operational charges incurred by Jewish Care on behalf of JET: £2,166,901 (2023–24: £2,009,482)” — page 92
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Professional advice paid to PwC by Suzi Woolfson's firm
“Capital funding from Jewish Care to CTL for construction activities: £8,361,558 (2024: £792,789)” — page 92
“Operational charges incurred by Jewish Care on behalf of JET: £2,166,901 (2023–24: £2,009,482)” — page 92
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Community Trading Limited
“Community Trading Limited (CTL) is a trading subsidiary owned by Jewish Care. It is consolidated into the group accounts.” — page 24
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by RSM UK Audit LLP. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Year-over-year changes

Comparing this charity’s FY2024 and FY2025 accounts as analysed by this site.

Corporate structure

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

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Company officers (Companies House)

Current officers of the charity’s own company per the Companies House register, cross-checked against the Charity Commission trustee list by name. A director not on the trustee list is usually a timing or naming difference between the two registers — check both records before drawing conclusions.

Official officers record.

UK research funding (UKRI Gateway to Research)

Property (HM Land Registry)

59 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (56 freehold); recorded price paid £1.2m. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

CQC provider record: Jewish Care — Registered, 28 registered locations, 3 regulated activities, last inspected 19/12/2023.charity number confirmed by CQC CQC record

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook (15,736 likes) · instagram (5,940 followers)

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£81.8m
Total spending
£72.3m
Cost of raising funds
£4.8m
Reserves (reported)
£1854.4m
Employees
1,279

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 5.8% of total income — above the median for charities its size (3.8%) (benchmarks).

Care Quality Commission ratings

CQC inspection ratings for services run by a provider matching this charity’s name (matched by name; verify provider identity on CQC’s site).

Register events

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Brighton And Hove · Essex · Throughout London

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£81.8m£72.3m
31/03/2024£73.3m£67.8m
31/03/2023£60.7m£65.7m
31/03/2022£82.7m£60.5m
31/03/2021£64.7m£58.6m

Common questions

Is JEWISH CARE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £11.8 million for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by capital donations and property sales, though underlying operational performance showed a small deficit. The charity holds free reserves of £42.7 million, which exceeds its stated policy target of £25 million, providing a buffer against identified financial risks. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by RSM UK Audit LLP.

What does the highest-paid employee of JEWISH CARE earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £220,001 - £230,000 band.

Who funds JEWISH CARE?

Funders whose own accounts filings name JEWISH CARE as a grant recipient include THE MAURICE WOHL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation, THE RICHARD HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE CHARLES WOLFSON CHARITABLE TRUST, PRISM THE GIFT FUND.

Known funders

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

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE MAURICE WOHL CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONFY2022£2.5mCare and Welfare
The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family FoundationFY2024£1.6mDevelopment of Jewish Care’s new Redbridge Community and Care Hub
THE RICHARD HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2023£501k
THE CHARLES WOLFSON CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2024£400kWelfare
THE CHARLES WOLFSON CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2022£400kWelfare
THE RICHARD HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2022£301k
PRISM THE GIFT FUNDFY2024£254kReligion
THE DORFMAN FOUNDATIONFY2022£250k
JNF CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2023£225kDonation to UK and overseas charities via KKL Charity Accounts
JNF CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2024£206kDonations to UK and overseas charities (KKL Charity Accounts)
THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONFY2025£205kCore funding
The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family FoundationFY2022£201kRelated party transaction
THE CHARLES WOLFSON CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£200kWelfare
The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family FoundationFY2023£200kRelated party transaction
THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONFY2024£165kCore funding
THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONFY2023£165kCore Funding
ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION (HANADIV) EUROPEFY2024£150kCommunity Welfare
THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONFY2022£150kCore funding renewal
THE BLOOM FOUNDATIONFY2023£150k
THE SOBELL FOUNDATIONFY2024£150krepresenting the second instalment of a three-year grant towards the running costs of The Michael Sobell Jewish Community Centre
THE BLOOM FOUNDATIONFY2025£130k
Coller Family FoundationFY2025£130k
DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2024£130kSupport for the elderly
THE RUBIN FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2022£110k
ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITEDFY2023£107k
THE RICHARD HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2024£100k
THE RUBIN FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2024£100k
JENIFFER AND JONATHAN HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£100k
DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2022£100kSupport for the elderly
ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION (HANADIV) EUROPEFY2021£100kCommunity Welfare
THE RUBIN FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£100k
JEREMY COLLER FOUNDATIONFY2022£100kGrant to Jewish Care
Coller Family FoundationFY2024£100k
BENESCO CHARITY LIMITEDFY2022£90kWelfare
THE ARCHIE SHERMAN CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£88kHealth
REUBEN FOUNDATIONFY2022£75k
DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£75kSupport for the elderly
THE MAURICE WOHL CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONFY2021£70kJewish Community
THE ARNOLD LEE CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2024£60k
RICHARD J LIVINGSTONE CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2023£60k
THE BLOOM FOUNDATIONFY2024£60k
THE ARCHIE SHERMAN CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2022£56kOverseas aid
THE ARNOLD LEE CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£53k
THE DORFMAN FOUNDATIONFY2025£51k
THE JMCMRJ SORRELL FOUNDATIONFY2024£50kGrants for poverty alleviation and health improvement
THE MANNY AND BRIGITTA DAVIDSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONFY2023£50k
THE TANAGRA FOUNDATIONFY2022£50ksupport of Dance for Life
THE RUBIN FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2023£50k
ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION (HANADIV) EUROPEFY2022£50kCommunity Welfare
BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2021£50kSupport for the elderly

Government & lottery funding

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

FunderDateAmountPurpose
City Bridge Foundation17/03/2011£135kGrant to Jewish Care
The National Lottery Community Fund17/06/2010£10kAll About Me

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 MARJORIE & ARNOLD ZIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION1£101k
THE BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST1£15k

Charities like this

Semantically similar by activities and financial character, from our analysed corpus. Compare with PENCARE.

Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
JEWISH CARE£81.8m£220,001 - £230,000—above14.0%no doubt
PENCARE FY2025£129k—0unclear—no doubt
LEEDS JEWISH WELFARE BOARD FY2025£3.7m——below—no doubt
MERSEYSIDE JEWISH COMMUNITY CARE FY2025£225k——unclear—no doubt
JOHANNESBURG JEWISH HELPING HAND U.K. FY2025£378k—0unclear—no doubt
STAPELY JEWISH CARE HOME LTD FY2023£2.2m——unclear—noted

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