Bederech Kovod

Bederech Kovod is a registered UK charity based in Salford, England—originally established as Ezer Ladol—with a mission to advance the Orthodox Jewish faith, relieve poverty, and provide practical support to vulnerable Jewish families and individuals. Rooted in traditional Jewish values of communal solidarity and dignity, it focuses on immediate relief for those in hardship, particularly children, young people with mild disabilities or sensory needs, and families facing financial distress. Its distinctive approach emphasizes non-bureaucratic, needs-based aid within North West England's Orthodox Jewish communities, blending social welfare with religious promotion through grants to synagogues, educational bodies, and direct individual assistance.

The charity funds essential needs like food, medical expenses, urgent household costs, and educational support for Jewish students and families, alongside core costs for religious institutions and communal activities aligned with Orthodox Judaism. Priorities target acute poverty relief, health advancement, and faith-based infrastructure in Salford, Bury, and Greater Manchester, favoring grassroots efforts over broad campaigns.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities, community groups, or individuals serving the Orthodox Jewish community in these specific areas, with a preference for smaller entities (no strict income limits). Unsolicited applications are not accepted; funding requires pre-selection or trusted communal referrals, with decisions made on a rolling basis at periodic trustee meetings (no deadlines). Typical grants range from £500 to £5,000 for families, potentially higher for institutions.

Bederech Kovod excludes non-Jewish or out-of-area projects, non-faith-based interventions, and large-scale public initiatives, standing out for its hyper-local, faith-exclusive focus on prompt, dignity-preserving aid to Manchester's Orthodox Jewish population.