Bulanstar Limited

Bulanstar Limited is a long-established grant-making charitable company registered in England and Wales since 1978, governed by trustees from the Mayersohn and Mayerson families under its original Memorandum and Articles of Association. Its core mission is to advance the Orthodox Jewish faith by providing grants exclusively to other charities and voluntary organisations, fostering religious activities and charitable support across the UK without funding individuals. With a stable, family-led governance structure and funding from donations, legacies, and investments, it maintains a steadfast commitment to religious propagation, classified under SIC code 94910 for activities of religious organisations.

The funder supports organisational work aligned with Orthodox Jewish objectives, including religious advancement and related charitable activities, with no evidence of backing non-religious sectors like health, education, or community services. Grants enable other bodies to propagate faith-based initiatives throughout England and Wales, reflecting a consistent pattern of disbursing resources—such as £73,200 in 2022—to established religious charities, prioritising mission-aligned organisational support over projects, core costs, or capacity building.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities based in the UK with a demonstrable focus on Orthodox Jewish advancement; it shows preference for organisations with a track record, though no formal income thresholds apply. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—grants are awarded at trustees' discretion without published processes, forms, deadlines, or meeting schedules. Typical grants range from £1,000 to £20,000.

Distinctively, Bulanstar eschews publicity, grantee lists, or strategic guidance, differentiating it as a discreet, trustee-driven funder with no evolution beyond its foundational Jewish religious purpose; it excludes non-religious causes, individuals, grassroots groups, or activities outside England and Wales.