--- title: "Yivo UK — check charity number 1170213 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Yivo UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170213. Education/training charity based in 69 Carter Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/yivo-uk retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:19:47.001Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Yivo UK is a registered charity (number 1170213) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. 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 Yivo UK? Registered charity number 1170213 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 69 Carter Lane Website [www.yivo.org](http://www.yivo.org/) ## What does Yivo UK do? The object of the CIO is fostering knowledge of the 1000-year history of Jewish life in eastern Europe and Russia in all its aspects: language, religion, folkways, and material culture to foster education and scholarship on Ashkenazi Jewry during the modern period and to support the continued development, maintenance and preservation of the archival, library and educational resources the CIO. ## What causes is Yivo UK registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Yivo UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Yivo UK 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=yivo-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.yivo.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Yivo UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Yivo UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170213) 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 Yivo UK's charity number? Yivo UK's charity number is 1170213. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170213? Search 1170213 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 Yivo UK do? The object of the CIO is fostering knowledge of the 1000-year history of Jewish life in eastern Europe and Russia in all its aspects: language, religion, folkways, and material culture to foster education and scholarship on Ashkenazi Jewry during the modern period and to support the continued development, maintenance and preservation of the archival, library and educational resources the CIO. Does Yivo UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Yivo UK. 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 Yivo UK? Yivo UK's website is http://www.yivo.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/1170213).