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title: "Birchas Hatorah — check charity number 1168679 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Birchas Hatorah a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168679. Religious Activities charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/birchas-hatorah
retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:06:01.606Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Birchas Hatorah is a registered charity (number 1168679) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Birchas Hatorah?

Registered charity number

1168679

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

London

## What does Birchas Hatorah do?

Providing grants to Rabbinical students to support them in their quest for rabbinical ordination.

## What causes is Birchas Hatorah registered for?

Religious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Birchas Hatorah yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birchas Hatorah is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Birchas Hatorah a legitimate charity?

Yes. Birchas Hatorah is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168679) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Birchas Hatorah's charity number?

Birchas Hatorah's charity number is 1168679. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1168679?

Search 1168679 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Birchas Hatorah do?

Providing grants to Rabbinical students to support them in their quest for rabbinical ordination.

Does Birchas Hatorah have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birchas Hatorah. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Birchas Hatorah?

Birchas Hatorah does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1168679).