Chitov Limited

Chitov Limited is a registered charitable company established on 26 March 2004, with a core mission to advance Orthodox Jewish education, promote the Orthodox Jewish religion, and relieve poverty among persons of the Jewish faith, while retaining flexibility for other trustee-determined charitable purposes. Anchored in Orthodox Jewish values, it operates exclusively as a non-operating grant-maker, stewarding funds through a small, stable group of trustees committed to community-led philanthropy, good governance, and ethical principles. Its distinctive approach emphasizes trustee discretion, close alignment with religious traditions, and support for grassroots Jewish causes across England and Wales.

The funder prioritizes Orthodox Jewish religious education, development of religious life and institutions, and welfare aid for vulnerable Jewish individuals and communities, funding activities such as educational establishments, communal infrastructure, direct hardship relief, project costs, core funding, and occasional capital projects. Grants target small to medium-sized UK-registered charities and community groups with annual incomes typically below £1 million, requiring a clear Orthodox Jewish focus and operations primarily in England and Wales.

Unsolicited applications are not accepted—funding is invite-only, selected by trustees at ad hoc meetings held at least annually, with no published deadlines, forms, or open calls. Typical grants range from £2,000 to £25,000 (most commonly £5,000–£15,000), favoring restricted support for high-impact Jewish initiatives. It differentiates through its unwavering Orthodox orientation, absence of public recipient lists or case studies, and avoidance of large national charities or non-Jewish causes, ensuring precise stewardship of resources for tradition-aligned needs.