Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Charitable Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £25,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Charitable Foundation
The Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Charitable Foundation was established in 1964 by Leeds businessman Arnold Ziff and his wife Dr. Marjorie Ziff. It is a family-controlled grant-making foundation rooted in civic pride and intergenerational philanthropy. The Foundation emphasises community service, inclusion, Jewish communal life, and broad access to cultural, educational, and welfare provisions for people of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds. It operates through a selective, relationship-driven model, prioritising projects with trustees' direct involvement for sustainable, high-impact outcomes. The Foundation blends targeted support for Leeds' Jewish infrastructure with civic investments in local institutions, reflecting its dual focus on Jewish welfare and city-wide cultural heritage.
What Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Charitable Foundation funds
The Foundation funds a generalist range of activities, including capital projects such as buildings and infrastructure, arts and cultural programmes, education bursaries, health and welfare interventions, and public amenities enhancements. Thematic priorities include Jewish welfare, youth and elderly care, and city-wide cultural heritage. Support is directed towards initiatives in Leeds and West Yorkshire, with a focus on established medium-to-large organisations capable of major projects.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities and academic institutions based in Leeds or West Yorkshire. The Foundation favours established medium-to-large organisations capable of major projects; small grassroots groups are unlikely to qualify. Key beneficiaries include children and young people, older people, those with disabilities, the Jewish community, and the general public. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates invite-only via trustee discretion.
What Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Charitable Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation avoids high-volume funding, operational core costs, emergencies, or projects outside its geographic or trustee interests. It does not support small grassroots groups or initiatives that fall outside its Leeds and West Yorkshire focus or trustee priorities.
How they like to fund
The Foundation operates through a selective, relationship-driven model, prioritising projects with trustees' direct involvement. It does not accept unsolicited applications and works by invitation only, engaging directly with known entities. Support is measured and focused on sustainable, high-impact outcomes.
How much does Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Charitable Foundation give?
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.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Charitable Foundation
Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Charitable Foundation 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 as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Charitable Foundation provide?
Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Charitable Foundation typically provides grants of £5,000 - £25,000.
Where does Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Charitable Foundation fund charities?
Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Charitable Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Charitable Foundation?
Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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