Machzikei Hadass Communities

Machzikei Hadass Communities, a charitable trust registered since 1964, is dedicated to upholding Orthodox Jewish faith and tradition by providing and maintaining religious infrastructure, philanthropic support, and kosher food certification services. Rooted in the ethos of "upholders of the faith," its mission strengthens the spiritual, religious, and communal life of Orthodox Jews in the UK, emphasizing observance of Jewish law, communal welfare, and relief from hardship. With core values of religious stewardship, sustainability, and community cohesion, it adopts a holistic approach that integrates direct service provision—like kosher supervision and a charity voucher scheme—with targeted grants, distinguishing it from broader or secular funders.

The funder prioritizes Orthodox Jewish causes, supporting synagogues, religious buildings and services, kosher certification, poverty relief for needy individuals, and aid to Jewish organizations. Beneficiaries include Orthodox Jewish communities, religious bodies, and vulnerable members facing hardship, with activities focused on enhancing religious practice, kosher standards, communal facilities, and welfare outcomes in areas like Lancashire, Cheshire East, and Cheshire West & Chester.

Eligibility is restricted to UK-based entities and individuals aligned with Orthodox Jewish values, with no specified income thresholds—supporting small grassroots groups to larger religious organizations—but funding is invitation-only, based on trustee knowledge of community needs rather than public applications. There are no deadlines or fixed rounds; decisions are adhoc. Typical grant sizes vary (drawing from £5.46 million annual expenditure), covering project, core, and emergency costs. It excludes non-Orthodox or secular activities, uniquely blending certification services, vouchers, and infrastructure maintenance for enduring faith preservation.