Palestine Solidarity Campaign income surges fivefold since Oct. 7 amid growing UK influence

The income of the UK-based Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) has dramatically increased, soaring by over 375% to £3,675,576 in the financial year ending August 31, 2024. This surge follows the October 7 attacks, marking a significant financial boost for the charity.

Prior to this period, PSC's annual income typically ranged between £600,000 and £700,000. In the year ending August 2023, its income was £773,886, with campaign costs exceeding this amount, resulting in a deficit. However, the following year saw a substantial rise in both income and campaigning costs, which totaled £1,941,615.

Financial filings reveal that PSC's income continued to grow in the 2025 financial year, reaching £3,838,259, with campaigning costs at £2,386,923. According to an internal report cited by The Times, PSC's strategy focuses on "maximizing pressure on MPs and holding them accountable" through various methods including online actions, lobbying, and protests.

The campaign has demonstrably influenced local government in the UK. PSC claims to have successfully pressured at least 34 councils into proposing motions to divest from companies linked to Israel since June 2024. Furthermore, 1,468 councilors have reportedly signed a pledge committing to uphold Palestinian rights and ensure their councils are not complicit, including through pension fund divestments. Notable impacts include Hackney's decision to de-twin with Haifa and its move to divest its pension fund from companies involved in alleged human rights violations, both following significant lobbying by PSC.