--- title: "Friends of Esra in Israel — charity 1184809" description: "Friends of Esra in Israel (charity 1184809). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-esra-in-israel retrieved: 2026-09-21T00:05:03.250Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Esra in Israel is listed as a registered charity (number 1184809) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £56,973 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Friends of Esra in Israel? Registered charity number 1184809 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact locality (not service coverage) Mill Hill Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £56,973 Website [www.friendsofesra.org.uk](https://www.friendsofesra.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Esra in Israel do? ESRA was established to help English-speaking olim acclimate to life in Israel. This soon evolved to helping diverse waves of immigrants, and then to helping any needy sector of Israeli society, with an emphasis on educational advancement for all of Israel's children. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Organisations. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. 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 Friends of Esra in Israel registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Esra in Israel yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Esra in Israel 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Friends of Esra in Israel? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. 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The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Esra in Israel as a registered charity (number 1184809) 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 Friends of Esra in Israel's charity number? Friends of Esra in Israel's charity number is 1184809. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1184809? Search 1184809 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 Friends of Esra in Israel do? ESRA was established to help English-speaking olim acclimate to life in Israel. This soon evolved to helping diverse waves of immigrants, and then to helping any needy sector of Israeli society, with an emphasis on educational advancement for all of Israel's children. Does Friends of Esra in Israel have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Esra in Israel. 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 Friends of Esra in Israel? Friends of Esra in Israel's website listed in our register data is https://www.friendsofesra.org.uk/. 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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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/charity-details/?regId=1184809&subId=0).