British Friends Of The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem
Also known as: Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Fhu
The BFHU is a national, non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting, marketing and promoting the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and to raising awareness of its global contribution.
Activities & Mission
The BFHU is a national, non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting, marketing and promoting the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and to raising awareness of its global contribution.
Grants
British Friends Of The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £8,484,690
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, arts, culture, heritage, or science and animals
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 83% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 93). How is this calculated?
Higher than 47% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 40% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £7,789,022 | £8,484,690 | £7,973,378 | £41,822,011 | £3,119,536 | 7 / 0 |
| 2024 | £9,633,260 | £8,866,712 | £8,359,720 | £40,813,318 | £3,184,341 | 6 / 0 |
| 2023 | £7,717,264 | £8,263,687 | £7,585,680 | £35,918,952 | £1,731,142 | 6 / 0 |
| 2022 | £7,286,218 | £9,895,726 | £9,176,961 | £34,332,446 | £1,751,054 | 4 / 0 |
| 2021 | £8,344,910 | £8,603,644 | £8,000,656 | £41,113,256 | £3,727,604 | 5 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about British Friends Of The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem
What does British Friends Of The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem do?
The BFHU is a national, non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting, marketing and promoting the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and to raising awareness of its global contribution.
How much income did British Friends Of The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem report in 2025?
British Friends Of The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem reported total income of £7.79m and reported expenditure of £8.48m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is British Friends Of The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem?
British Friends Of The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem has a program ratio of 102.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 93 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was British Friends Of The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem registered as a charity?
British Friends Of The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 November 2007 as charity number 209691. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs British Friends Of The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem?
British Friends Of The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALAN JACOBS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does British Friends Of The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem operate?
British Friends Of The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem operates in Israel, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is British Friends Of The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem a registered charity?
Yes — British Friends Of The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 209691.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Fhu
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated