Broom Foundation

The Broom Foundation is an independent UK-registered charity established in 1995, dedicated to facilitating secure, efficient charitable giving through a unique charity voucher system that functions like a dedicated banking account for philanthropy. Its mission centers on advancing education—particularly within orthodox Judaism—relieving poverty in the Jewish community, and supporting general charitable purposes, guided by donor recommendations under trustee discretion to ensure compliance with UK charity law. Core values emphasize simplicity, security, personal support, and maximizing donor impact via encrypted online portals and Gift Aid tax relief, distributing over £4 million annually to charities across England, Wales, and Scotland.

It prioritizes funding for education and training (especially Jewish schools and orthodox institutions), poverty alleviation targeting Jewish beneficiaries or specific ethnic groups, and religious activities, providing unrestricted general donations for core costs, projects, or other purposes as directed by donors. Support spans small grassroots organizations to large national charities, with patterns showing regular grants to local Jewish educational establishments and poverty relief initiatives.

Eligible applicants are exclusively UK-registered charities able to receive vouchers; there are no income thresholds, but entities must register via an online portal for payment processing—no unsolicited applications are accepted, as funding is strictly donor-driven on a rolling basis with no deadlines or review meetings. Typical grants vary widely, from hundreds to hundreds of thousands of pounds per transaction.

Distinctively, it excludes any funding involving direct donor benefits or services in exchange, upholding pure voluntary giving. As a giving intermediary, it empowers donor choice while prioritizing Jewish communal needs, differentiating it from traditional grantmakers through its voucher model that ensures rapid (often 36-hour) processing and real-time monitoring.