Jnf Uk
At a glance
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Key takeaways
- JNF UK's stated priorities favour capital and infrastructure projects over operating costs, and it does not normally prefer projects outside the Negev and Galilee, so a project that builds or equips something in those regions fits best.
- Its stated eligibility says the applicant must be based in the Negev, so groups elsewhere should not apply.
- No typical grant size is stated, so ask the funder what it would consider before settling on an amount, and show clearly that the costs are realistic and affordable, since it weighs both.
- The sources conflict on how to apply: the quick stats say it works by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests, while its application section describes a form for Negev-based groups, so confirm the route before writing a proposal.
- Projects that have already started are not preferred, and projects over the Green line or supporting military activity are excluded.
Overview
JNF UK is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 225910).
JNF UK is a charity registered in England and Wales (charity number 225910) and was preceded by the Jewish National Fund for Israel in Great Britain and Ireland. It supports good causes within the State of Israel through grants to individuals, charities, groups and other organisations. The majority of its projects are in the part of Israel known as the Negev, and it paid £10,021,000 in grants according to its annual report.
What they fund
Priority Areas
JNF UK supports good causes in Israel through grants to individuals, charities, groups and other organisations. It funds work to relieve poverty and need; advance health, Jewish belief and faith, community development, education and training, youth projects, arts, culture and heritage, and environmental protection. Most of its projects are in the Negev, which it describes as impoverished and lacking basic infrastructure and community cohesion. Projects may be anywhere in Israel, with preference for peripheral regions including the Negev and Galilee. Its project-selection process invites proposals from municipalities, organisations, groups and relevant government offices, then assesses projects against charitable criteria; partner organisations are expected to meet transparency and accountability requirements.
Themes
- Poverty relief
- Health
- Jewish faith
- Community development
- Education and training
- Arts, culture and heritage
- Environmental protection
Geographic Focus
Anywhere in Israel; the Negev. Priority: Galilee.
What they don't fund
- Projects for purposes other than charitable purposes set out in the Charity’s Articles
- Projects that are not charitable under UK law
- Projects that do not comply with relevant legal and regulatory constraints in the UK and Israel
- Projects over the “Green line”
- Projects that support military activity
- Projects or partner organisations that do not satisfy JNF UK’s requirements regarding transparency and accountability
- Projects for which JNF UK’s and its donors’ contribution and support will not make a significant difference to whether the project is implemented and is successful
- Projects outside the peripheral regions (i.e. the Negev and Galilee) are not normally preferred
- Operating / running costs are given lower priority than capital / infrastructure projects
- Projects that have already commenced are not preferred
How to apply
An organisation or group based in the Negev whose project meets the criteria can submit a project proposal using the application form.
Who can apply:
- Your organisation or group must be based in the Negev and your project must meet the Project Criteria.
Application success factors
What the charity says:
- JNF UK favours projects where its and its donors’ support will make a significant difference to implementation and success.
- Projects and partner organisations must meet JNF UK’s transparency and accountability requirements.
- JNF UK gives priority to capital and infrastructure projects over operating and running costs.
- JNF UK prefers projects that have not yet commenced.
- JNF UK considers cost and affordability.
- JNF UK considers a project’s impact on the local community.
- Where possible and depending on project size, a trustee visits the project site.
- JNF UK representatives in Israel visit projects and produce regular status reports to monitor progress and compliance with the funding agreement.
Where they fund
Where it says it funds
- Israel
- Northern
- Southern
Similar funders
Funders supporting work similar to Jnf Uk.
Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 December 2021 | £14,129,000 | £16,923,000 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2021 |
| year to 31 December 2022 | £15,739,000 | £14,288,000 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2022 |
| year to 31 December 2023 | £19,347,000 | £17,987,000 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2023 |
| year to 31 December 2024 | £21,561,000 | £15,746,000 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2024 |
| year to 31 December 2025 | £21,956,000 | £19,426,000 | £10,021,000 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2025 |
- Grants paid, year to 31 December 2025: grants paid out in the year.
— No grants figure for those years.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- jnf.co.uk
- jnf.co.uk/faq · read on 23 October 2026
- jnf.co.uk/contact-us · read on 23 October 2026
- Annual report (year to 31 December 2025)
This profile draws on the funder’s own website as well as its filed accounts.
Sources last checked on 23 October 2026.
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Applying to Jnf Uk?
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- JNF UK, 95 Church Road, London, NW4 4FEsource
- jnf.co.uk
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Contact
- JNF UK, 95 Church Road, London, NW4 4FEsource
- jnf.co.uk
- Apply online