Fordeve Limited

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Typical grants
£500 – £10,000
Applications
By invitation only
Decisions
Rolling (no fixed deadline)

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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About Fordeve Limited

Fordeve Limited is a registered charitable company limited by guarantee, established in 1990. It is led by two trustees and its mission is to advance the Orthodox Jewish faith through religious life, education, and values, while also supporting poverty alleviation and broader charitable purposes. The Trust operates discreetly, relying on trustee networks and an invite-only approach, without formal application processes or publicity. It funds religious programmes, education, and poverty relief, favouring small to medium-sized grassroots organisations. This makes it a niche, faith-motivated grant-maker.

What Fordeve Limited funds

Fordeve supports a range of activities including religious programmes, education and training, and poverty relief. It provides funding for scholarships at Orthodox Jewish institutions and for general charitable causes. The Trust funds both systemic initiatives for Jewish organisations and targeted individual aid. Its work covers England and Wales, with a focus on the Orthodox Jewish community, though it also supports broader social welfare needs. The Trust prefers small to medium-sized grassroots organisations and is open to core costs, project funding, and scholarships.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants include UK registered charities, community groups, and academic institutions. The Trust primarily supports organisations serving the Orthodox Jewish community in England and Wales, but also considers broader social welfare initiatives. It favours small to medium-sized grassroots organisations with a faith-aligned purpose. Funding is invite-only, so unsolicited applications are not accepted. Beneficiaries may also include individuals within the Orthodox Jewish community.

What Fordeve Limited doesn't fund

The Trust is unlikely to fund projects outside its recognised charitable aims, large-scale initiatives, or activities unrelated to the Orthodox Jewish faith or broader social welfare. It does not support unconnected projects or those that do not align with its faith-based and charitable objects.

How they like to fund

Fordeve operates on an invite-only basis through its trustee networks, with no formal application process. It provides funding for core costs, project costs, and scholarships. The Trust favours a flexible, relational approach, supporting both systemic initiatives and targeted individual aid.

How much does Fordeve Limited give?

£500 – £10,000

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Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

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Good to know

FaithNo restriction
Focus areas
FaithEducationPoverty & hardship

How to apply to Fordeve Limited

Fordeve Limited does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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  • Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Fordeve Limited provide?

Fordeve Limited typically provides grants of £500 - £10,000.

Where does Fordeve Limited fund charities?

Fordeve Limited funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Fordeve Limited accept unsolicited applications?

Fordeve Limited does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Fordeve Limited?

Fordeve Limited does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.

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