Hearo Trust Fund

The Hearo Trust Fund is a UK-registered charity dedicated to three core aims: advancing education for people of all ages worldwide, preventing and relieving poverty through grants and loans to individuals and charities, and promoting the Orthodox Jewish religion in line with Shulchan Aruch principles. With a philosophy of practical intervention, it removes barriers to learning, alleviates hardship, and fosters religious observance without trustee remuneration, distinguishing itself by blending broad humanitarian support with religiously specific priorities rooted in Orthodox Judaism.

It funds educational programmes for diverse age groups, poverty relief initiatives like hardship grants or loans for vulnerable individuals, and Orthodox Jewish activities such as synagogue development, faith-based education, and ritual projects. Beneficiaries include disadvantaged people, Orthodox communities, UK-registered charities, and academic institutions undertaking aligned work, with a focus on grassroots and community-led efforts in both mainstream and faith-based sectors.

Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities and academic institutions, predominantly UK-based (though international projects fitting its aims may qualify), with a preference for small to medium-sized organisations showing no strict income thresholds. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; grants are awarded at trustees' discretion during quarterly meetings, with no fixed deadlines or formal process. Typical awards range from £2,000 to £15,000 (occasionally up to £20,000), covering project, core, and limited capital needs but excluding endowments or general fundraising. Its unique niche lies in this targeted fusion of global education, poverty aid, and Shulchan Aruch-compliant Jewish advancement, prioritising high-alignment projects for tangible impact.