The Association of Jamaicans (UK) Trust
Analysis
The Association of Jamaicans (UK) Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Croydon. It was registered in May 1976, 50 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Association of Jamaicans (UK) Trust reported income of £15k and spending of £23k, spending 151% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £9,464 to £15k (+64%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 1780%. Over the whole period it spent 110% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Association of Jamaicans (UK) Trust sits at the 34th percentile: it is larger than about 34% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Tonbridge Rotary Club Trust Fund (£15k), Greatham Community Association Limited (£15k) and The Copthall Trust Fund (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity supports grassroots organisations, students and Senior Citizens. We also provide a befriending scheme, a drop-in centre and regular social meetings to reduce social isolation and enhance the circumstance of our members. We work with the Jamaican High Commission and others to champion the interest of Jamaicans in the UK, celebrate our cultural heritage and annually mark our independence
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge Rotary Club Trust Fund | Sevenoaks | £15k |
| Greatham Community Association Limited | Hartlepool | £15k |
| The Copthall Trust Fund | Suffolk | £15k |
| Malpas Village Hall | Cornwall | £15k |