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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1181839
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British Friends of Orayta is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1181839. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “To raise funds in England and Wales for the purposes of awarding grants to Yeshivat Orayta in Jerusalem, Israel to support scholarships and bursaries of students from less fortunate financial backgrounds.” Its charitable objects are: “The advancement of the orthodox Jewish faith by making grants to individuals and/or religious educational institutions which further the advancement of the orthodox Jewish faith and in particular but not exclusively by making such grants to yeshivat Orayta in israel.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £16.6k and spending of £20.1k.
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Latest income
£16.6k
Latest spending
£20.1k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingReligious activities
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £16.6k | £20.1k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £27k | £23.4k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £27.5k | £27.5k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £7,355 | £7,355 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £28.3k | £28.3k |
Charitable objects
The advancement of the orthodox Jewish faith by making grants to individuals and/or religious educational institutions which further the advancement of the orthodox Jewish faith and in particular but not exclusively by making such grants to yeshivat Orayta in israel.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 3
What British Friends of Orayta funds
British Friends of Orayta is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for children / young people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £107k in total.
How to apply to British Friends of Orayta
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from British Friends of Orayta in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (orayta.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about British Friends of Orayta
Is British Friends of Orayta open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from British Friends of Orayta 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 Orayta fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does British Friends of Orayta give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that British Friends of Orayta makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does British Friends of Orayta give each year?
The register does not break out British Friends of Orayta'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 £20.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £21.3k a year.
How large is British Friends of Orayta?
In its latest reported year British Friends of Orayta reported income of £16.6k and spending of £20.1k.
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