Claimworth Ltd

Claimworth Ltd is a grant-making charity registered in England and Wales since December 1992, dedicated to advancing the Orthodox Jewish Faith and relieving need among vulnerable groups, including the poor, elderly, young, disabled, or those of specific ethnic origins. Governed by trustees Henry Victor Last (chair) and Sara Last, it focuses exclusively on funding organizations—never individuals—that promote religious observance, education, and practical support within Orthodox Jewish communities across England and Wales. Its distinctive approach blends spiritual advancement with social welfare, sustaining a low-profile, mission-driven operation with annual income and spending around £278,000–£414,000, emphasizing continuity and targeted impact.

The charity prioritizes projects in religious practice and education, social care for children, youth, elderly, disabled individuals, and ethnic communities aligned with Orthodox Judaism. It supports a range of grant types, including project funding, core costs, and capacity building, for initiatives addressing hardship and fostering communal wellbeing, with potential benefits extending to wider public good where resonant with its objects.

Eligible applicants are small to medium-sized UK organizations (typically under £1 million income) based in England and Wales, serving Orthodox Jewish priorities; unsolicited applications are not accepted—invitations only via trustee networks. Typical grants range from £2,500 to £20,000, decided at quarterly trustee meetings with no public deadlines.

Claimworth stands out as a specialized, faith-restricted funder eschewing generalist causes, individuals, or non-aligned activities, differentiating itself through its unwavering dual focus on Orthodox Jewish spiritual life and material relief in a niche, invitation-driven model.