Kollel Hachodosh

Kollel Hachodosh is a UK-registered Orthodox Jewish charity (Charity Commission reg. 1165910), governed by a deed of trust and led by up to five unpaid trustees, dedicated to advancing the Orthodox Jewish faith through Torah study and alleviating poverty among Jewish community members. Established to support religious scholars, it channels donations into grants enabling intensive religious education and observance, with a distinctive focus on sustaining an academy for advanced Torah learning in London. Its values emphasize fiduciary integrity, risk-managed governance, and public benefit, as affirmed in annual reports, prioritizing enduring support for committed Orthodox individuals facing economic hardship over broader community initiatives.

The charity funds direct subsistence grants to individual students enrolled in its academy, addressing both religious education and poverty relief within the UK Orthodox Jewish community, particularly in London. Priorities center on core living costs for those engaged in full-time Torah study, blending faith advancement with welfare support; no project, capital, or organizational funding is provided.

Eligibility is strictly limited to pre-selected UK-resident Orthodox Jewish individuals demonstrating need and active academy participation; it does not support organizations, charities, or non-Jews. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—beneficiaries are chosen via trustee review without public processes, deadlines, or open calls.

Typical grants range from £2,000 to £10,000 per scholar annually, as seen in recent distributions totaling £283,700 (year ending Feb 2023). Distinctive for its narrow, invitation-only model eschewing interfaith or generalist activities, Kollel Hachodosh stands out as a targeted vehicle for Orthodox scholarly welfare, excluding all external entities and non-aligned causes.