# MEKETA

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1169130
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Sept. 9, 2016
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1169130


## Contact

- **Address:** 21 RICHMOND ROAD, OXFORD
- **Postcode:** OX1 2JL
- **Phone:** 07770722894
- **Email:** info@meketa.org.uk
- **Website:** www.meketa.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE RELIEF AND PREVENTION OF POVERTY AMONG THE ZERA YISRAEL (ETHIOPIANS OF JEWISH DESCENT) LIVING IN GONDAR ETHIOPIA BY:- GIVING GRANTS TO ENABLE CHILDREN TO REMAIN IN EDUCATION- SUPPORTING EXTRA CURRICULA EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND A HOMEWORK CLUB- GIVING GRANTS FOR TRAINING COURSES- GIVING LOANS FOR BUSINESS START UP- OFFERING OTHER FORMS OF MICRO-CREDIT- OFFERING OTHER ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED- RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THE ECONOMIC PLIGHT OF THE ZERA YISRAEL IN ETHIOPIA THROUGH THE UK AND WORLDWIDE.

**Activities:** MEKETA WORKS WITH LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AND WELFARE CHARITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT SCHEMES TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE  OF ETHIOPIAN JEWISH DESCENT IN GONDAR, AND ENABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT.  WE RAISE MONEY TO SUPPORT AN AFTER- SCHOOL HOMEWORK CLUB, AND TRAINING IN CARPENTRY, HAIRDRESSING  AND OTHER SKILLS AND OFFER SMALL BUSINESS LOANS




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Other Finance, Provides Human Resources
- **What:** Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Overseas Aid/famine Relief
- **Who:** People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin



## Areas of operation

- Ethiopia



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £71790 | £69282 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £104332 | £67504 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £56008 | £61841 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £50582 | £55419 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £44491 | £52270 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Kevin Peter Darvill** (Chair) — appointed June 20, 2021
- Hila Meryl Bram — appointed March 15, 2023
- Jeffrey Curtis — appointed March 23, 2020
- Mark David Goldsmith — appointed Jan. 6, 2026
- Michael Steven Fenster — appointed Sept. 18, 2022
- Paul Charles Kennet — appointed March 15, 2023
- Peter Oliver — appointed Sept. 18, 2022
- Sarah Bar-Lev — appointed Dec. 8, 2024