JMRD Trust
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £20,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout JMRD Trust
The JMRD Trust is a UK-registered charity founded by trustees Jacob Dreyfuss and Rivka Dreyfuss. It is dedicated to relieving poverty, hardship, and distress within the Orthodox Jewish community while advancing Orthodox Jewish religious observance and education. The Trust operates with a conservative, governance-focused approach, emphasising safeguarding, risk management, and long-term community wellbeing. It prioritises enduring support for religious cohesion, welfare, and faith-based development, exclusively funding organisations rather than individuals. The Trust is a network-driven funder; unsolicited applications are not accepted—requests must come via trustees' networks.
What JMRD Trust funds
The Trust supports educational advancement in Orthodox Jewish schools, religious activities and institutions, health and life-saving initiatives, and direct poverty alleviation. Grants cover core costs, project delivery, operational expenses, and communal services such as basic needs provision. Funding is typically provided through multi-year commitments to grassroots charities serving Orthodox Jewish populations in England and Wales. The Trust focuses on causes that strengthen religious cohesion and welfare within the Orthodox Jewish community, including faith-based development and the relief of hardship.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities deeply aligned with Orthodox Jewish missions, operating in England and Wales. The Trust prefers small to medium-sized organisations that are outside large national entities. It exclusively funds organisations, not individuals. Requests must come via trustees' networks; unsolicited applications are not accepted. The Trust prioritises grassroots charities that are closely connected to Orthodox Jewish communities and their needs.
What JMRD Trust doesn't fund
The Trust excludes all non-Orthodox Jewish projects, non-UK entities, and individuals. It does not fund activities outside its faith-specific objects. Organisations that are not UK-registered charities or that do not align with Orthodox Jewish principles are not supported.
How they like to fund
Funding is typically provided through multi-year commitments. Grants cover core costs, project delivery, operational expenses, and communal services. The Trust is network-driven; unsolicited applications are not accepted—requests must come via trustees' networks. The Trust prefers to support small to medium-sized organisations that are deeply aligned with Orthodox Jewish missions.
How much does JMRD Trust give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
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How to apply to JMRD Trust
JMRD Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does JMRD Trust provide?
JMRD Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £20,000.
Where does JMRD Trust fund charities?
JMRD Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does JMRD Trust accept unsolicited applications?
JMRD Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from JMRD Trust?
JMRD Trust 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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