CST believes that the fight against antisemitism and terrorism is vital to help ensure a vibrant Jewish community, and in safeguarding democratic British society against extremism and hatred.
CST provides physical security, training and advice for the protection of British Jews. CST assists victims of antisemitism and monitors antisemitic activities and incidents. CST represents British Jewry to Police, Government and media on antisemitism and security.
CST has a proud heritage dating back to the Jewish defence organisations formed in the 1930s to combat Oswald Mosley and his followers. Today the principal threats to the community are terrorism and antisemitic attacks.
As the Jewish community’s only defence organisation CST has grown significantly. We now have four offices and 55 members of staff. CST is a registered charity whose work is provided entirely without charge and is solely funded by donations from the Jewish community.
The ethos of CST is that the Jewish community is responsible for its own security. CST draws upon a network of 3,000 trained volunteers throughout the country. They are at the heart of the organisation and come from all spheres of communal life, regardless of religious observance, political beliefs, age or gender. These personnel are trained by CST, and by the Police, so that they can provide the highest level of security for the Jewish community. | 
