--- title: "British Friends of Mercaz Hatorah — check charity number 294831 | CharityCompare" description: "Is British Friends of Mercaz Hatorah a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 294831. Other Charitable Purposes 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/british-friends-of-mercaz-hatorah retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:18:45.940Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer British Friends of Mercaz Hatorah is a registered charity (number 294831) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £62,917 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 British Friends of Mercaz Hatorah? Registered charity number 294831 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £62,917 ## What does British Friends of Mercaz Hatorah do? To advance the charitable and educational work of the institution for religious training known as Mercaz Hatorah, Jerusalem. ## What causes is British Friends of Mercaz Hatorah registered for? Other Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for British Friends of Mercaz Hatorah yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. British Friends of Mercaz 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=british-friends-of-mercaz-hatorah&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is British Friends of Mercaz Hatorah a legitimate charity? Yes. British Friends of Mercaz Hatorah is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 294831) 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 British Friends of Mercaz Hatorah's charity number? British Friends of Mercaz Hatorah's charity number is 294831. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 294831? Search 294831 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 British Friends of Mercaz Hatorah do? To advance the charitable and educational work of the institution for religious training known as Mercaz Hatorah, Jerusalem. Does British Friends of Mercaz Hatorah have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Friends of Mercaz 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 British Friends of Mercaz Hatorah? British Friends of Mercaz 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/294831).