# Friends of Esra in Israel

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1184809 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1184809)
- Website: https://www.friendsofesra.org.uk/
- Latest income: £47.3k; spending £42.5k
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-esra-in-israel

ESRA was established to help English-speaking olim acclimate to life in Israel. This soon evolved to helping diverse waves of immigrants, and then to helping any needy sector of Israeli society, with an emphasis on educational advancement for all of Israel's children.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Friends of Esra in Israel is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of Esra in Israel reported income of £47.3k and spending of £42.5k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Esra in Israel in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (friendsofesra.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

### Is Friends of Esra in Israel open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Esra in Israel is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Friends of Esra in Israel give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Esra in Israel makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Friends of Esra in Israel?

In its latest reported year Friends of Esra in Israel reported income of £47.3k and spending of £42.5k.


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