# Friends of Or Meir and Bracha

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1135998 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1135998)
- Website: https://standwithus.co.il/stand-with-us-united-kingdom/
- Latest income: £10.5k; spending £13.5k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Health / saving of lives, Religious activities, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Manchester City, Stockport, Israel
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-or-meir-and-bracha

THE CHARITY PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND MORAL SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF TERROR IN ISRAELWE GIVE REGULAR FUNDING FOR WEEKLY FOOD PARCELS, HELP WITH PRACTICAL HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES, GIVE DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO SOME OF THE FAMILIES, AND HELP WITH THE COST OF EDUCATION AND PROVISION OF AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR NEEDY FAMILIES

## 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 | £10.5k | £13.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £14.3k | £20.7k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £34.2k | £26.2k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £8,998 | £13.4k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £13.5k | £18.3k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief of poverty, sickness, distress suffering and hardship amongst families in Israel who have been bereaved or injured as a result of terror attacks and suicide bombings of whatever nature or circumstances.

## What it funds

Friends of Or Meir and Bracha is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and religious activities for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Friends of Or Meir and Bracha reported income of £10.5k and spending of £13.5k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £92k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Manchester City, Stockport and Israel.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Or Meir and Bracha in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (standwithus.co.il) 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 Or Meir and Bracha open for applications now?

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

### Where does Friends of Or Meir and Bracha fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Manchester City, Stockport and Israel.

### Does Friends of Or Meir and Bracha give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Friends of Or Meir and Bracha makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Friends of Or Meir and Bracha give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Or Meir and Bracha'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 £13.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £18.4k a year.

### How large is Friends of Or Meir and Bracha?

In its latest reported year Friends of Or Meir and Bracha reported income of £10.5k and spending of £13.5k.


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