Kehal Charedim Trust

The Trust funds religious education initiatives, synagogue support, kollel programmes, and community infrastructure projects. It supports core costs and capacity building, along with poverty relief, exclusively within religiously affiliated Jewish contexts. Funding is directed to Jewish schools, synagogues, and activities that sustain Orthodox observance and learning. The primary geographic focus is England and Wales, with occasional global aid for Jewish communities.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities operating within Orthodox Jewish networks, preferably those with a strong local roots and a clear religious affiliation. The Trust prioritises organisations serving Jewish beneficiaries, whether through education, worship, or communal support. Applicants should align with the Trust's Orthodox focus and be able to demonstrate a need for discreet, trusted partnership.

The Trust does not support secular causes, non-Jewish beneficiaries, or activities that fall outside Orthodox Jewish life. It avoids broad publicity and open grant-making, instead focusing on quiet, relationship-driven giving within its community.

The Trust provides funding for core costs and capacity building, often through unrestricted grants. It works by invitation through trustee networks, rather than accepting unsolicited applications. Grants are made on a relationship-driven basis, reflecting a long-term, partnership-oriented approach to supporting Orthodox Jewish infrastructure.