Alte Feiga Trust

The Alte Feiga Trust, a registered UK charity (number 1126587) established by deed in 2008 and based in Hackney, London, advances education, relieves poverty, and supports religious activities primarily through discreet grant-making to individuals and organizations. Governed by trustees Jacob Kernkraut, Berish Gross, and Jacob Kornbluh, it embodies conservative, needs-led philanthropy rooted in local Orthodox Jewish community ties, emphasizing financial stewardship, safeguarding, and adequate reserves before disbursing funds. Its approach prioritizes vulnerable groups via personal relationships rather than open calls, recently bolstered by £200,000 from Chabad UK's closure for aligned purposes.

The Trust funds education initiatives like tuition fees, scholarships, and resources for disadvantaged students; poverty relief including living costs and emergencies; and religious practices or life events. Grants cover project funding, core costs, and emergency aid—unrestricted or purpose-designated—for those in hardship, with a strong focus on Hackney's Orthodox Jewish community, though not formally restricted by faith.

Eligible recipients include small to medium-sized local charities, grassroots groups, and individuals serving Hackney residents, with a preference for low-income or vulnerable beneficiaries; no strict income thresholds apply. Funding is invite-only, with no unsolicited applications, published processes, or deadlines—decisions occur ad hoc via trustees' discretion and community knowledge.

Distinctively risk-averse and non-remunerative, the Trust avoids public fundraising, national/large charities, or areas beyond Hackney, differentiating it through quiet, relationship-driven support over strategic or impact frameworks. Typical grants range £14,600–£30,000, as seen in recent £934,072 annual payouts.