--- title: "Leicester Hebrew Congregation — check charity number 1179457 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Leicester Hebrew Congregation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179457. Education/training charity based in Highfield Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/leicester-hebrew-congregation retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:41:59.467Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Leicester Hebrew Congregation is a registered charity (number 1179457) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £120,950 (year ending 2026-02-28). 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 Leicester Hebrew Congregation? Registered charity number 1179457 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Highfield Street Latest income (year ending 2026-02-28) £120,950 Website [jewish-leicester.co.uk](http://jewish-leicester.co.uk/) ## What does Leicester Hebrew Congregation do? By maintaining an Orthodox Jewish Community & Synagogue in Leicester we will: Create programmes of Jewish learning;Develop social/cultural activities for members/the wider Jewish community of Leicestershire; Provide plots & burial rites following the Orthodox Jewish tradition;Contribute to welfare and charitable purposes in connection with the Jewish religion;Promote religious harmony ## What causes is Leicester Hebrew Congregation registered for? Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Leicester Hebrew Congregation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Leicester Hebrew Congregation 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=leicester-hebrew-congregation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://jewish-leicester.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Leicester Hebrew Congregation a legitimate charity? Yes. Leicester Hebrew Congregation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179457) 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 Leicester Hebrew Congregation's charity number? Leicester Hebrew Congregation's charity number is 1179457. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1179457? Search 1179457 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 Leicester Hebrew Congregation do? By maintaining an Orthodox Jewish Community & Synagogue in Leicester we will: Create programmes of Jewish learning;Develop social/cultural activities for members/the wider Jewish community of Leicestershire; Provide plots & burial rites following the Orthodox Jewish tradition;Contribute to welfare and charitable purposes in connection with the Jewish religion;Promote religious harmony Does Leicester Hebrew Congregation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leicester Hebrew Congregation. 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 Leicester Hebrew Congregation? Leicester Hebrew Congregation's website is http://jewish-leicester.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1179457).