Chasdei Dov Trust

Chasdei Dov Trust, established in 2019 in London, is a trustee-led charitable trust dedicated to advancing the Orthodox Jewish faith and religious education, primarily by providing substantial grants to closely aligned religious institutions such as synagogues and schools. With trustees Josef Fligman (chair), Israel Taub, and Yona Arberman at the helm, it channels nearly all of its £510,000+ annual income into impactful, targeted giving, consolidating funds for significant support rather than operating its own programs. Its ethos emphasizes strengthening Orthodox Jewish community infrastructure, with a focus on religious life, education, and potentially poverty relief within this framework, while broader objects allow general charitable purposes under English law—though practice remains tightly Orthodox-focused. Currently under Charity Commission scrutiny for financial controls, its mission prioritizes faith-based priorities in London and the UK.

The trust funds core operating costs, religious program delivery, and general support for medium-to-large Orthodox Jewish institutions serving the community, especially in London, with beneficiaries reflecting strong communal ties. It favors established entities with substantial influence over small grassroots or startup groups.

Eligibility is restricted to UK-based Orthodox Jewish-aligned charities, with no acceptance of unsolicited applications—funding is discretionary and trustee-initiated for pre-selected partners. There are no income thresholds, deadlines, or open rounds; decisions occur ad hoc during trustee meetings.

Distinctive for its exclusive Orthodox Jewish focus, lack of competitive processes, and emphasis on unrestricted grants (£10,000–£100,000 typically, up to more for key institutions), Chasdei Dov avoids broad charitable causes, project-specific capital, or non-aligned applicants, differentiating it as a niche, relationship-driven supporter of faith infrastructure.