Adar Charitable Trust

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Typical grants
£1,000 – £10,000
Applications
Not accepted

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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About Adar Charitable Trust

The Adar Charitable Trust is a discreet grant-making trust established in 1990, managed by a small board of two trustees. Its core mission is to advance education in the Orthodox Jewish faith, promote the Orthodox Jewish religion, and relieve poverty. The Trust takes a traditional, low-profile approach, emphasising robust governance, financial controls, risk management, and safeguarding, with a focus on enduring religious and educational values over publicised strategies. It is a niche supporter of faith-based education and poverty relief, operating with quiet consistency and religious exclusivity.

What Adar Charitable Trust funds

The Trust funds initiatives that advance Orthodox Jewish education and religious practice, alongside poverty prevention or relief. It provides grants for general charitable purposes, project work, and core costs. The Trust supports UK-registered charities serving the Orthodox Jewish community, with a historical preference for small- and medium-sized charities whose activities align closely with these priorities. All funded activities are within England and Wales.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities operating exclusively in England and Wales, with a strong Orthodox Jewish focus. The Trust has a historical preference for small- and medium-sized charities whose activities align closely with its religious and educational priorities. Unsolicited applications are not accepted, as trustees identify and approach suitable organisations directly.

What Adar Charitable Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund individuals, non-charities, activities outside England and Wales, capital projects, emergencies, or capacity building. It also does not support initiatives misaligned with Orthodox Judaism.

How they like to fund

The Trust provides grants for general charitable purposes, project work, and core costs. It works by invitation only, with trustees identifying and approaching suitable organisations directly. The Trust takes a traditional, low-profile approach, emphasising robust governance and financial controls.

How much does Adar Charitable Trust give?

£1,000 – £10,000

Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

Good to know

FaithJewish only
Focus areas
FaithEducationPoverty & hardship

How to apply to Adar Charitable Trust

Adar Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

  • A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
  • If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.

What you can do here

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Adar Charitable Trust provide?

Adar Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £10,000.

Where does Adar Charitable Trust fund charities?

Adar Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Adar Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Adar Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Adar Charitable Trust?

Adar Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.

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