Fordeve Limited

Fordeve Limited is a registered charitable company limited by guarantee, established in 1990, with a core mission to advance the Orthodox Jewish faith through nurturing religious life, values, and education, while also supporting poverty alleviation and broader charitable purposes under English law. Managed leanly by just two trustees, it operates discreetly across England and Wales, prioritizing the religious, educational, and welfare needs of the Orthodox Jewish community alongside general public benefit. Its ethos emphasizes faith-aligned generalism, funding both systemic initiatives for Jewish organizations and targeted individual aid, reflecting a trustee-driven commitment to Orthodox Judaism without trading subsidiaries or paid staff.

The funder supports a range of activities including religious programs, education and training (e.g., scholarships for Orthodox Jewish institutions), poverty relief, core costs, project funding, and general charitable causes. Beneficiaries encompass UK charities, community groups, academic institutions, voluntary bodies, and individuals—primarily those connected to Orthodox Judaism or addressing wider social needs like welfare and community support—without narrow thematic restrictions beyond alignment with its objects.

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered entities based in the UK (focused on England and Wales), with a preference for small to medium-sized grassroots organizations linked to the faith community; unsolicited applications are not accepted—funding is invite-only via trustee networks. Typical grants range from £500 to £10,000 (averaging £2,000–£3,000), awarded on a rolling basis at trustee discretion with no deadlines or formal processes.

Distinctively, Fordeve avoids publicity, formal guidelines, or broad outreach, differentiating it as a niche, faith-motivated grant-maker unlikely to fund unconnected projects, large-scale efforts, or those outside recognized charitable aims, making it ideal for Orthodox Jewish-aligned causes seeking modest, relational support.