M.L.T. Belz

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Typical grants: £500 – £5,000
Applications: Not accepted
Decisions: Once per year

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About M.L.T. Belz

Established in 2013, M.L.T. Belz is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation dedicated to advancing the Orthodox Jewish religion. Its mission embraces Orthodox Jewish and general education, along with the relief of poverty, sickness and infirmity for public benefit. Rooted in Orthodox Jewish values, the charity operates through a close-knit trustee board based in London's Stamford Hill area. It prioritises strengthening religious life, faith-based education and welfare for disadvantaged community members. Its funding character is distinctive: targeted, trustee-led support for grassroots projects and front-line welfare, with a strong preference for smaller, community-level organisations.

What M.L.T. Belz funds

Grant-making concentrates on three interconnected areas: advancing Orthodox Jewish religion, supporting Orthodox Jewish and general education, and relieving poverty, sickness and infirmity. In practice, this means grants to Orthodox Jewish schools and synagogues, as well as direct relief for individuals and families facing poverty or health challenges. The charity supports core costs, project delivery and practical charitable activities that align with religious values. It prioritises grassroots projects and front-line welfare serving the Orthodox community, with most activity concentrated in North London while allowing alignment with wider UK needs. Smaller, community-level organisations are favoured over large, generalist bodies.

Who can apply

Organisations eligible for support are those embedded in, or directly benefiting, the Orthodox Jewish community. This includes schools, synagogues and other Orthodox Jewish institutions, as well as grassroots community groups. The charity also helps individuals and families coping with poverty, sickness or infirmity within the Orthodox community. Reflecting its Jewish context, eligibility is limited to Orthodox Jewish causes; applicants should be UK-based and aligned with the charity's faith-based mission. There are no income thresholds or geographic base requirements, but work centred on North London is the primary focus.

What M.L.T. Belz doesn't fund

M.L.T. Belz excludes non-Orthodox Jewish causes and generalist charities from its giving. It also steers away from open competitions, preferring to work through targeted, trustee-led relationships. As a rule, funding is reserved for faith-aligned Orthodox Jewish initiatives rather than broad community programmes or causes outside the Orthodox community.

How they like to fund

The charity provides funding for core costs, project delivery and practical charitable activities, with a strong preference for grassroots, front-line welfare. It does not accept unsolicited applications; instead, it operates through a close-knit trustee board and makes grants at the trustees' absolute discretion. This approach means funding is typically directed to organisations already known to the trustees, reinforcing its targeted, faith-aligned character.

How much does M.L.T. Belz give?

£500 – £5,000

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Good to know

FaithJewish only

Focus areas

FaithEducationPoverty & hardship

How to apply to M.L.T. Belz

M.L.T. Belz does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Decisions are typically once per year.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does M.L.T. Belz provide?

M.L.T. Belz typically provides grants of £500 - £5,000.

Where does M.L.T. Belz fund charities?

M.L.T. Belz funds charities operating in the UK.

Does M.L.T. Belz accept unsolicited applications?

M.L.T. Belz does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from M.L.T. Belz?

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