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title: "UK Friends of Machon Yaakov — check charity number 1133401 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is UK Friends of Machon Yaakov a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1133401. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/uk-friends-of-machon-yaakov
retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:29:06.730Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

UK Friends of Machon Yaakov is a registered charity (number 1133401) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £39,624 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 UK Friends of Machon Yaakov?

Registered charity number

1133401

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)

£39,624

Website

[www.machonyaakov.org](http://www.machonyaakov.org/)

## What does UK Friends of Machon Yaakov do?

The charity provides funding to students studying jewish religious education in the United Kingdom and Israel

## What causes is UK Friends of Machon Yaakov registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesAccommodation/housing

## Why is there no Clarity Score for UK Friends of Machon Yaakov yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. UK Friends of Machon Yaakov 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.machonyaakov.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is UK Friends of Machon Yaakov a legitimate charity?

Yes. UK Friends of Machon Yaakov is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1133401) 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 UK Friends of Machon Yaakov's charity number?

UK Friends of Machon Yaakov's charity number is 1133401. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1133401?

Search 1133401 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 UK Friends of Machon Yaakov do?

The charity provides funding to students studying jewish religious education in the United Kingdom and Israel

Does UK Friends of Machon Yaakov have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for UK Friends of Machon Yaakov. 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 UK Friends of Machon Yaakov?

UK Friends of Machon Yaakov's website is http://www.machonyaakov.org — 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/1133401).