Is British Friends of Shema Kolenu a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists British Friends of Shema Kolenu as a registered charity (number 1090153) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is British Friends of Shema Kolenu's charity number?

British Friends of Shema Kolenu's charity number is 1090153. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1090153?

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Does British Friends of Shema Kolenu have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to British Friends of Shema Kolenu?

British Friends of Shema Kolenu's website listed in our register data is http://www.shemakolenu.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was British Friends of Shema Kolenu registered as a charity?

British Friends of Shema Kolenu was entered on the register on 18 January 2002.

Registered charity · No. 1090153

British Friends of Shema Kolenu

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

British Friends of Shema Kolenu is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, disability, overseas aid/famine relief.

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What are the key facts about British Friends of Shema Kolenu?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £7,100
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £1,758
Registered charity number: 1090153
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Gateshead
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.shemakolenu.org

Quick answer

British Friends of Shema Kolenu (number 1090153) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does British Friends of Shema Kolenu do?

To advance the education of the hearing impaired children in Israel

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for British Friends of Shema Kolenu

Answers British Friends of Shema Kolenu gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record British Friends of Shema Kolenu as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 January 2002
Where it says it operates: Israel

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is British Friends of Shema Kolenu registered for?

Education/trainingDisabilityOverseas Aid/famine Relief

Why is there no Clarity Score for British Friends of Shema Kolenu yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score British Friends of Shema Kolenu. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is British Friends of Shema Kolenu a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists British Friends of Shema Kolenu as a registered charity (number 1090153) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is British Friends of Shema Kolenu's charity number?: British Friends of Shema Kolenu's charity number is 1090153. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1090153?: Search 1090153 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 Shema Kolenu do?: To advance the education of the hearing impaired children in Israel
Does British Friends of Shema Kolenu have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Friends of Shema Kolenu. 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 Shema Kolenu?: British Friends of Shema Kolenu's website listed in our register data is http://www.shemakolenu.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to British Friends of Shema Kolenu?: The register does not record British Friends of Shema Kolenu as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was British Friends of Shema Kolenu registered as a charity?: British Friends of Shema Kolenu was entered on the register on 18 January 2002.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.