Leket UK

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Typical grants: £500,000 – £900,000
Applications: Existing partners only
Decisions: Once per year

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About Leket UK

Leket UK, established in 2008 (originally as Table to Table UK), is the exclusive UK fundraising arm for Leket Israel, the nation’s leading food bank and food rescue organisation. Its mission is to combat food insecurity and poverty in Israel by rescuing surplus nutritious food and distributing it to hundreds of thousands of people facing hunger. Grounded in values of dignity, efficiency, environmental responsibility and waste minimisation, Leket UK takes a single-minded approach, channelling UK-raised funds directly to support Leket Israel’s programmes. This focused model ensures that trustees and operations are aligned with the ambitions of Leket Israel, prioritising food rescue, distribution networks, nutrition education and capacity building for Israeli nonprofits.

What Leket UK funds

Leket UK funds hunger relief and poverty alleviation exclusively within Israel. Thematic priorities centre on Leket Israel’s work: rescuing surplus agricultural produce and prepared meals, expanding distribution networks, providing nutrition education, and strengthening the capacity of over 200 Israeli partner nonprofits. The focus is on efficient, environmentally responsible food rescue that reaches vulnerable groups across the country. All support is directed to Leket Israel’s programmes; no UK-based initiatives or other organisations are funded.

Who can apply

Leket UK directs all its funding solely to Leket Israel. The beneficiaries of the work include children, families, elderly individuals, refugees and those in chronic poverty. Unsolicited applications from UK charities, Israeli nonprofits or any other organisation are not accepted. There are no specified income thresholds or legal entity requirements for applicants, as Leket UK does not operate a competitive grant programme. Its funding is entirely channelled through its existing partnership with Leket Israel.

What Leket UK doesn't fund

Leket UK does not fund any projects outside the exact remit of Leket Israel’s food rescue and distribution work. This includes UK-based charities, other Israeli organisations, third-party projects, emergency relief, small grants, direct UK services, or any activities not directly related to Leket Israel’s programmes.

How they like to fund

Leket UK operates as a dedicated fundraising conduit, channelling the great majority of its expenditure directly to Leket Israel. Funding is provided through periodic transfers and is not offered on a competitive or application basis. Unsolicited applications from other organisations are not accepted; grants are made solely to Leket Israel, aligning with the funder’s single-minded approach.

How much does Leket UK give?

£500,000 – £900,000

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.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Poverty & hardshipEnvironment

How to apply to Leket UK

Leket UK 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 once per year.

What you can do here

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Leket UK provide?

Leket UK typically provides grants of £500,000 - £900,000.

Where does Leket UK fund charities?

Leket UK funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Leket UK accept unsolicited applications?

Leket UK does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Leket UK?

Leket UK does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.