# British Friends of the Land of Israel

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1143578 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1143578)
- Latest income: £0; spending £30
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Israel
- Other names: Lemaan Achai Verayai (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/british-friends-of-land-of-israel

The advancement of the Jewish religion including the integration of informal educational programmes about various aspects of the Jewish religion.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £0 | £30 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £0 | £5 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £5 | £60 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £0 | £560 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £260 | £36 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of the orthodox Jewish faith

## What it funds

British Friends of the Land of Israel is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year British Friends of the Land of Israel reported income of £0 and spending of £30. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £691 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Israel.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from British Friends of the Land of Israel in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is British Friends of the Land of Israel open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from British Friends of the Land of Israel is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does British Friends of the Land of Israel fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Israel.

### Does British Friends of the Land of Israel give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that British Friends of the Land of Israel makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does British Friends of the Land of Israel give each year?

The register does not break out British Friends of the Land of Israel's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £30. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £138 a year.

### How large is British Friends of the Land of Israel?

In its latest reported year British Friends of the Land of Israel reported income of £0 and spending of £30.


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