Jaleh Esfahani Cultural Foundation
Analysis
Jaleh Esfahani Cultural Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in January 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Jaleh Esfahani Cultural Foundation reported income of £55k and spending of £15k, leaving 72% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £2,580 to £55k (+2037%), an average of +115% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 599%. Over the whole period it spent 56% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Jaleh Esfahani Cultural Foundation sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Lakeland Arts Trust (£55k), Tosside Community Link (£55k) and St Paul's Opera (£55k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity, set up in December 2007 to supports Persian poetry, literature, and culture in memory of Jaleh Esfahani, a Persian poet, who lived in Londo for 25 years by organisin public performances, educational workshops and talks. Trustees and volunteers carry out the work. The Foundation is open to all who agree with its aims, abide by its constitution and apply in writing to be a member.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Lakeland Arts Trust | Cumbria | £55k |
| Tosside Community Link | North Yorkshire | £55k |
| St Paul's Opera | London | £55k |
| Central London Barbershop Harmony Club | London | £55k |