# The Holy Land Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1020242 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1020242)
- Website: https://www.jnf.co.uk
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Other names: Israel Afforestation and Ecological Foundation (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/holy-land-foundation

The promotion of afforestation in Israel

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) the conservation improvement and reclamation of Land by the promotion of afforestation and silviculture within the internationally recognised boundaries of the state of israel by the provisions and equipping of tree nurseries the planting of trees the management of new and existing forests (including natural forests) the prevention and fighting of forest fires the protection of trees against disease and harmful pests the improvement of the landscape by planting trees to create parks and recreational areas and otherwise generally to improve the environment and restore the ecological system by planting trees b) the advancement of the education of the public in the subjects of afforestation and silviculture in israel by the creation of wider public appreciation of the role and importance of forestry in israel and the promotion of a greater public understanding of afforestation and silviculture in that country and in the world in general and the ecological benefits to be derived therefrom c) the promotion of israel of the education facilities for the practice of and research in afforestation and silviculture and the ecological benefits to be derived therefrom the publication of the results of such research and the advancement of ecological research in general

## What it funds

The Holy Land Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Holy Land Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Holy Land Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (jnf.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Holy Land Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Holy Land Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Holy Land Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

### Does The Holy Land Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Holy Land Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Holy Land Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Holy Land Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The Holy Land Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Holy Land Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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