Education & Young People Community & Social Justice 2025
British Friends of the Hebrew University (BFHU)

Impact Report 2025

The British Friends of the Hebrew University (BFHU) is a London-based registered charity dedicated to advancing the Hebrew University of Jerusalem through fundraising, scholarships, research partnerships, and UK alumni engagement. In the year ending September 2024, BFHU raised £9.6 million in total income and distributed £4.9 million in grants to the University and students, maintaining momentum on the Hebrew University's 7-year $1 billion centenary campaign despite the profound impact of the October 2023 conflict on operations.

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Over 22 Friends Associations represented at 87th annual International Board of Governors

📊Key Metrics

£4.9 million in grants made to Hebrew University and students in year ending September 2024 Key Metric 1
£9.6 million total income in year ending September 2024 Key Metric 2
Investment portfolio achieved 13.11% blended net return in the 12 months to September 2024 Key Metric 3

✅Key Outcomes

  • British Friends' share accounts for 8% of the Hebrew University's $1 billion centenary campaign
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