Friends of Mir
At a glance
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Key takeaways
- Friends of Mir's giving centres on one Talmudical college in Jerusalem, so it suits only work that supports that college's religious education, and it is not a general grant-maker.
- It is by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests, so a cold application is unlikely to be considered and should not be sent.
- No grant range is given, and funds are remitted once they accumulate to a significant amount rather than on a set timetable, so the realistic size and timing of any request cannot be stated; the annual report's total annual giving of £1,108,785 is the only size guide.
- Jerusalem is a stated priority rather than a rule on who may apply, and the trustees consider specific requests from the college, so an organisation without an existing route to the college should not expect to be funded.
Overview
Friends of Mir is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1187814).
Friends of Mir is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1187814). Its object is the advancement of the Orthodox Jewish faith, in particular but not exclusively by financially supporting the Talmudical college known as 'Mir Yeshiva' in Jerusalem, Israel. The Mirrer Yeshivah is described as the largest Talmudical college in the world, with almost 8,000 students. According to the annual report, the charity's annual giving is £1,108,785, and its grant-making policy is to remit funds to the college when these accumulate to a significant amount.
What they fund
Profile based on the charity's Charity Commission register entry and annual report (year to 30 April 2025) only: no website or other web source for the charity was found. Every statement is checked against them. Sources read on 30 October 2026.
Priority Areas
The foundation's stated object is the advancement of the Orthodox Jewish faith, in particular but not exclusively through financial support for a Talmudical college in Jerusalem. Its grant-making is described as funding that college so it can continue to function. Funds are remitted when they accumulate to a significant amount, while specific requests for funding from the college are carefully considered by the trustees. Its reported grant-making therefore centres on a religious educational institution. The charity raises donations from individuals, trusts and companies and heightens public awareness of its work and the institution it supports.
Geographic Focus
Priority: Jerusalem.
How to apply
Funds are remitted to the Talmudical college when they accumulate to a significant amount. Specific requests from the college are carefully considered by the trustees.
Where they fund
Where it says it funds
- Jerusalem
Similar funders
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Grants
The largest grants to organisations in this funder’s latest annual report:
- Yeshivas Mir Yerushalayim£1,108,785year to 30 April 2025
Grant examples taken from the funder’s filed accounts.
Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 30 April 2021 | £557,555 | £451,857 | £445,000 | Accounts for year to 30 April 2021 |
| year to 30 April 2022 | £1,402,601 | £1,387,162 | £1,278,560 | Accounts for year to 30 April 2022 |
| year to 30 April 2023 | £1,366,994 | £1,438,539 | £1,305,000 | Accounts for year to 30 April 2023 |
| year to 30 April 2024 | £810,557 | £837,804 | £828,000 | Accounts for year to 30 April 2024 |
| year to 30 April 2025 | £1,321,688 | £1,273,472 | £1,108,785 | Accounts for year to 30 April 2025 |
Income vs grants paid
IncomeGrants paid
Total value each financial year
In 1 of the 5 years shown, grants paid exceeded income.
- Grants paid, year to 30 April 2021; year to 30 April 2022; year to 30 April 2023; year to 30 April 2024: grants to institutions, as reported on the charity register (Part B).
- Grants paid, year to 30 April 2025: the accounts do not say whether this is grants awarded or paid.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
- Annual report (year to 30 April 2025)
This profile rests on the charity’s filed accounts and register entry only, so check with the funder directly before applying.
Sources last checked on 30 October 2026.
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