Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Menucha V'simcha is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, religious activities, economic/community development/employment.
Menucha V'simcha (number 1159607) 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 Menucha V'simcha do?
Menucha V'Simcha was established with the goal of enhancing people's lives through increased knowledge and observance of Shabbat, with a particular focus on the inspirational power of Friday night. We are non-judgmental and want to reach out to Jews from across the religious spectrum and across all demographics to help them begin or improve their Friday night experience.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Menucha V'simcha
Answers Menucha V'simcha 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 Menucha V'simcha 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
Menucha V'simcha'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
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Other Charitable Activities.
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 Menucha V'simcha registered for?
General Charitable PurposesReligious ActivitiesEconomic/community Development/employment
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The register data used for this profile lists Menucha V'simcha as a registered charity (number 1159607) 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 Menucha V'simcha's charity number?
Menucha V'simcha's charity number is 1159607. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1159607?
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What does Menucha V'simcha do?
Menucha V'Simcha was established with the goal of enhancing people's lives through increased knowledge and observance of Shabbat, with a particular focus on the inspirational power of Friday night. We are non-judgmental and want to reach out to Jews from across the religious spectrum and across all demographics to help them begin or improve their Friday night experience.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Menucha V'simcha. 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 Menucha V'simcha?
Menucha V'simcha's website listed in our register data is http://www.menuchavesimcha.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 Menucha V'simcha?
The register records Menucha V'simcha 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 Menucha V'simcha's trustees paid?
Menucha V'simcha's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Menucha V'simcha registered as a charity?
Menucha V'simcha was entered on the register on 12 December 2014.