Huntingdon Foundation Limited

Huntingdon Foundation Limited, a London-based charitable company limited by guarantee established in 1982, is devoted to advancing Jewish education by supporting schools and educational organizations within the UK Jewish community. Governed by trustees including the Perl family, its mission centers on sustaining high-quality Jewish learning, fostering communal identity, and enhancing educational infrastructure through prudent stewardship of a substantial endowment, prioritizing long-term impact over short-term spending.

It funds core operational costs, capital projects like new facilities, capacity building, and general support exclusively for Jewish schools and aligned registered charities, with beneficiaries primarily Jewish pupils and staff in established UK institutions, mainly in London but nationwide. Annual expenditure averages £200,000–£400,000, directed via trustee-driven grants without published case studies.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities or academic institutions demonstrably advancing Jewish education; medium to large organizations with significant scale are preferred, though no formal income thresholds apply. Funding is invite-only—unsolicited applications are not accepted, with trustees identifying grantees through their networks at ad hoc meetings, no deadlines or public processes.

Distinctively conservative and focused, it excludes non-Jewish causes, informal initiatives, grassroots groups, overseas work, or direct people/community support, differentiating itself as a stable, high-value backer for major Jewish educational players seeking sustainable advancement.