--- title: "Friends of Mercaz Beth Jacob — check charity number 285376 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Mercaz Beth Jacob a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285376. Education/training charity based in 94 Stamford Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-mercaz-beth-jacob retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:09:29.954Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Mercaz Beth Jacob is a registered charity (number 285376) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; overseas aid/famine relief; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £168 (year ending 2025-06-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Friends of Mercaz Beth Jacob? Registered charity number 285376 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 94 Stamford Hill Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £168 ## What does Friends of Mercaz Beth Jacob do? To assis in the education and development of girls of the orthodox jewish faith. ## What causes is Friends of Mercaz Beth Jacob registered for? Education/trainingOverseas Aid/famine ReliefReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Mercaz Beth Jacob yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Mercaz Beth Jacob is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=friends-of-mercaz-beth-jacob&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Mercaz Beth Jacob a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Mercaz Beth Jacob is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285376) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Friends of Mercaz Beth Jacob's charity number? Friends of Mercaz Beth Jacob's charity number is 285376. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 285376? Search 285376 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Friends of Mercaz Beth Jacob do? To assis in the education and development of girls of the orthodox jewish faith. Does Friends of Mercaz Beth Jacob have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Mercaz Beth Jacob. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Friends of Mercaz Beth Jacob? Friends of Mercaz Beth Jacob does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/285376).