David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust
David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust is a family-managed foundation rooted in Jewish heritage. It pursues practical philanthropy to foster lasting societal improvements through medical research, child welfare, education, and elderly care. Guided by responsible stewardship and hands-on decision-making, the Trust favours sustained, multi-year investments in proven organisations. Its priorities include medical research into cancer, Alzheimer's, and paediatric health, alongside mental health services for young people. It also supports child welfare, social housing, and care for vulnerable families, as well as educational advancement and elderly care. Jewish welfare themes recur through antisemitism campaigns and cultural education. The Trust combines a broad UK charitable remit with Israel-focused medical partnerships.
What David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds a wide range of charitable activities across England and Wales, with additional support for medical research partnerships in Israel. Key areas include medical research into cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and paediatric complex health needs, often in collaboration with hospitals like Great Ormond Street and Rambam Health Care Campus. Mental health services for young people, such as counselling and therapeutic interventions, are supported. Child and social welfare initiatives encompass social housing, support for vulnerable families, homelessness prevention, and care for children with disabilities or chronic conditions. Educational advancement is funded through scholarships, after-school programmes, and university access for disadvantaged youth. Elderly care includes dementia support, isolation alleviation, and residential services. Jewish welfare themes are addressed through antisemitism campaigns, cultural education, and community programmes for ethnic minorities.
Who can apply
The Trust only funds registered charities, with a preference for those rooted in Jewish heritage or serving Jewish communities. However, its remit is broad and supports charities working with vulnerable children, isolated elderly people, youth facing mental health challenges, and families in welfare crises. The Trust also prioritises organisations tackling antisemitism and promoting Jewish cultural education. Charities must have a proven track record of delivering high-impact interventions, as the Trust favours established organisations over new or unproven initiatives. Unsolicited applications are welcome.
What David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund individuals directly, and it generally avoids supporting unproven pilot projects, focusing instead on established charities with a proven track record.
How they like to fund
The Trust makes sustained, multi-year grant commitments to organisations it supports, reflecting its belief that lasting change comes from long-term investment. It takes a hands-on approach to decision-making and maintains close partnerships with grantees. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications from eligible charities, but favours established organisations with a proven track record over new or experimental initiatives.
How much does David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust give?
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How to apply to David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust
David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust takes applications via postal application.
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How it works
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David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, charity number 259892.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust directly for current funding levels.
Where does David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust fund charities?
David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust?
David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust takes applications via postal application. Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
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