Massicot West Limited

Massicot West Limited is a private family-run charitable grant-maker registered in England and Wales (charity number 1201254), established in August 2022 by trustees Pinchas Binyamin Olsberg (chair), Eve Olsberg, and Batsheva Strom, all linked to the north-west London orthodox Jewish community. Its mission advances charitable purposes at trustees' discretion, with a sharp focus on promoting orthodox Jewish faith, relieving sickness and preserving health, and alleviating financial hardship or poverty. Rooted in Jewish values, it integrates spiritual, physical, and economic wellbeing for public benefit, primarily through proactive, trustee-led philanthropy targeting community networks rather than open calls.

The funder supports organisations advancing orthodox Jewish religious life, health initiatives, illness relief, and poverty alleviation via project funding, core costs, or general purposes. Grants go exclusively to registered entities—not individuals—favouring small to medium-sized local charities and grassroots community groups aligned with these themes, with a strong emphasis on Greater London and England's orthodox Jewish communities, though not formally restricted geographically.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities or community groups; no strict income thresholds apply, but smaller organisations are preferred. Funding is invitation-only, with no unsolicited applications, public forms, or deadlines—trustees make ad hoc decisions based on networks or introductions. Typical grants range from £5,000 to £30,000, drawn from annual expenditures of £91,000–£135,000.

Distinctively, Massicot West eschews public-facing processes or online presence, prioritising relationship-building and trustee discretion over broad appeals. It avoids individuals and mission drift, standing out as a faith-oriented, flexible responder to acute welfare needs within Jewish and wider UK contexts.