JMRD Trust

JMRD Trust is a UK-registered charity founded by trustees Jacob Dreyfuss and Rivka Dreyfuss, dedicated to relieving poverty, hardship, and distress among the Orthodox Jewish community while advancing Orthodox Jewish religious observance and education aligned with its principles. Operating with a conservative, governance-focused approach—emphasizing safeguarding, risk management, and long-term community wellbeing—the Trust prioritizes enduring support for religious cohesion, welfare, and faith-based development within England and Wales, exclusively funding organizations rather than individuals.

It supports thematic priorities including educational advancement in Orthodox Jewish schools, religious activities and institutions, health and life-saving initiatives, and direct poverty alleviation for those in need. Grants fund core costs, project delivery, operational expenses, and communal services like basic needs provision, with a pattern of multi-year commitments to grassroots charities serving Orthodox Jewish populations.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities deeply aligned with Orthodox Jewish missions, operating in England and Wales; small to medium-sized organizations are preferred, with no strict income thresholds but a focus on those outside large national entities. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—requests must come via trustees' networks through written proposals reviewed discretionarily.

Typical grants range from £2,000 to £20,000, awarded on a rolling basis with no public deadlines, forms, or rounds; decisions depend on trustee schedules. Distinctively, JMRD Trust excludes all non-Orthodox Jewish projects, non-UK entities, individuals, or activities outside its faith-specific objects, positioning it as a specialist, network-driven funder for targeted Orthodox community welfare.