Is British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) as a registered charity (number 1172236) 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.

How do I check charity number 1172236?

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Does British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui)?

British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Registered charity · No. 1172236CIO

British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui)

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui)?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £193
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £797
Registered charity number: 1172236
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): 5 De Walden Court
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes

Quick answer

British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) (number 1172236) 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 the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) do?

Promoting, advancing and assisting in the advancement of enducation in general and the educational aims, objects and activities of the Open University of 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 the Open University of Israel (Bfoui)

Answers British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 records British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 24 March 2017
Where it says it operates: Israel · Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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 the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui). 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

What should you check before donating to British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui)?

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Frequently asked questions

Is British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) as a registered charity (number 1172236) 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 the Open University of Israel (Bfoui)'s charity number?: British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui)'s charity number is 1172236. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1172236?: Search 1172236 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 the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) do?: Promoting, advancing and assisting in the advancement of enducation in general and the educational aims, objects and activities of the Open University of Israel .
Does British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui). 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 the Open University of Israel (Bfoui)?: British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui)?: The register records British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui)'s trustees paid?: British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) registered as a charity?: British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) was entered on the register on 24 March 2017.

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.