A W Charitable Trust

A W Charitable Trust, established by trust deed in 1981, is a family-governed endowment led by trustees from the Weis family—Sir Weis, Rachel Weis, and Rabbi Aubrey Weis—dedicated to advancing the Orthodox Jewish religion, education, and support for the needy within these communities. Its mission emphasizes uplifting Orthodox Jewish institutions through prudent financial stewardship, ensuring long-term sustainability with annual disbursements exceeding £5 million. Core values center on Orthodox Jewish principles, educational excellence, poverty alleviation, and communal welfare, distinguishing it as a selective, high-impact funder prioritizing established organizations over individuals.

The trust funds educational establishments, synagogues, religious schools, welfare organizations, and initiatives promoting Jewish learning and community infrastructure. Support includes capital projects, core/revenue funding, and relief efforts, with a focus on enabling impactful, ongoing programs that foster religious continuity and social support within the Orthodox Jewish population.

Eligible applicants are exclusively UK-registered charities, primarily based in England and Wales (with potential UK-wide benefits for Orthodox Jewish projects), favoring medium-to-large established institutions aligned with its priorities. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; trustees proactively identify and approach pre-selected recipients on an ad hoc basis, with no open calls, deadlines, or published processes.

Grants typically range from £20,000 to over £1 million, often £100,000–£500,000 or multi-year commitments. It excludes seed funding, small grassroots groups, individual aid, and non-aligned causes, standing out for its unwavering Orthodox Jewish focus, substantial scale, and trustee-driven selectivity in the UK philanthropic landscape.