# British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1172236 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1172236)
- Latest income: £48; spending £696
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England, Israel
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/british-friends-of-open-university-of-israel

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

## 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 Dec 2025 | £48 | £696 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £193 | £797 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £50 | £833 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £256k | £258k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £145k | £146k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the charity is to promote, advance or assist in the advancement of education in general and the educational aims, objects and activities of the Open University of Israel ("oui") in particular, and through or in association with the oui, to promote or assist in promoting such charitable purpose or purposes connected with the advancement of education whether in the United Kingdom, the state of Israel, or elsewhere and in such proportion and manner as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion from time to time determine.

## What it funds

British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) reported income of £48 and spending of £696. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £407k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) 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 Open University of Israel (Bfoui) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) 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 Open University of Israel (Bfoui) fund?

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

### Does British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) give each year?

The register does not break out British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui)'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £696. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £81.3k a year.

### How large is British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui)?

In its latest reported year British Friends of the Open University of Israel (Bfoui) reported income of £48 and spending of £696.


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