# British Friends of Rabbis for Human Rights

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1197223 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1197223)
- Website: https://rhruk.co.uk/
- Latest income: £11.8k; spending £6,385
- What it funds: Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England, Israel, Occupied Palestinian Territories
- Other names: The British Friends of Rabbis for Human Rights (previous); British Friends of Rabbis for Human Rights (Uk) (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/british-friends-of-rabbis-for-human-rights

Advance for public benefit in State of Israel and territories geographically close thereto such charitable purposes under laws of England & Wales as trustees think fit including promotion of human dignity, civil/human rights, social/economic justice, religious freedom & equality for all Israeli citizens and to educate in such charitable purposes either in UK ,Israel or neighbouring territories

## 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 2023 | £11.8k | £6,385 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £8,220 | £11.6k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance for the public benefit in the state of Israel and in those Territories which are geographically close to the state of Israel, such charitable purposes according to the laws of England and Wales as the trustees shall think fit, in particular but not limited to the promotion of Human dignity, civil and Human Rights, social and economic justice, religious freedom and equality for all of the citizens of Israel and to educate in such charitable purposes either in the United Kingdom or the state of Israel or those Territories which are geographically close to the state of Israel.

## What it funds

British Friends of Rabbis for Human Rights is registered under the Charity Commission purposes human rights / equality / diversity for older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year British Friends of Rabbis for Human Rights reported income of £11.8k and spending of £6,385. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Dec 2023, it spent £17.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from British Friends of Rabbis for Human Rights in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (rhruk.co.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

### Is British Friends of Rabbis for Human Rights open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from British Friends of Rabbis for Human Rights 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 Rabbis for Human Rights fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories.

### Does British Friends of Rabbis for Human Rights give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that British Friends of Rabbis for Human Rights makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does British Friends of Rabbis for Human Rights give each year?

The register does not break out British Friends of Rabbis for Human Rights'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 2023 was £6,385. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £8,968 a year.

### How large is British Friends of Rabbis for Human Rights?

In its latest reported year British Friends of Rabbis for Human Rights reported income of £11.8k and spending of £6,385.


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