--- title: "British Friends of Shema Kolenu — check charity number 1090153 | CharityCompare" description: "Is British Friends of Shema Kolenu a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1090153. Education/training charity based in Gateshead. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/british-friends-of-shema-kolenu retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:19:08.787Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer British Friends of Shema Kolenu is a registered charity (number 1090153) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £7,100 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Shema Kolenu? Registered charity number 1090153 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Gateshead Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £7,100 Website [www.shemakolenu.org](http://www.shemakolenu.org/) ## What does British Friends of Shema Kolenu do? To advance the education of the hearing impaired children in Israel ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. British Friends of Shema Kolenu 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-shema-kolenu&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.shemakolenu.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is British Friends of Shema Kolenu a legitimate charity? Yes. British Friends of Shema Kolenu is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1090153) 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 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 is http://www.shemakolenu.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1090153).