About CST

Community Security Trust (CST) is the charity that protects British Jews from terrorism and antisemitism.

We ensure that Jewish people across the UK can lead the lives of their choice. Widely recognised by police and government as a unique model of best practice, CST’s research regularly informs public policy and helps to safeguard wider British society. CST gained charitable status in 1994, though its origins lie in many decades of Jewish self-defence – both before and after World War Two.

Across the UK, 2,000 dedicated volunteers and over 100 members of staff power CST’s mission.

Our Community

CST works across the Jewish community, from the most religious to the most secular, young to old, across the political spectrum and throughout the whole of the UK. We do our work to facilitate Jewish life and deeply value our partnerships with  Jewish communities throughout the country. 

We provide security advice and equipment to Jewish schools, organisations and synagogues across the UK. CST also donates money for security equipment costs, such as hardened doors, anti-shatter window film, fencing, gates; and advanced CCTV systems that link to CST’s 24/7 National Control Centre.

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth:

"I never stop being amazed at the professional, selfless and totally dedicated commitment shown by the CST staff and volunteers. Our community is indebted to CST for the comprehensive protection the organisation provides, which sadly is so very necessary at this time.

Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner, Former Senior Rabbi, Reform Judaism:

"The Guardian of Israel doesn't slumber or sleep". This feeling of safety and security that we search for and need is gratefully appreciated when it's given to us by the CST. It really is a pleasure to work with the CST and to be looked after and cared for by them. Where ever I go throughout Britain, in all our Synagogues from north to south the impact and help given by the CST is warmly valued.