Matan Esther Limited
Could Matan Esther Limited be a fit? Check free — then find open funders like them if not.
- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £30,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
Check fit free · no card
register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Matan Esther Limited
Matan Esther Limited is a charitable company established in 2019, operating as a discreet, trustee-led grant-maker. Its mission is to advance Orthodox Jewish religious and communal life, alongside education, health, poverty relief, and other charitable purposes determined by its board. Rooted in Orthodox Jewish values, it functions as a family foundation-style funder, distributing funds exclusively to UK-registered charities. The trust emphasises good governance, including conflicts of interest policies, safeguarding, and financial prudence. It provides unrestricted core support to strengthen ongoing faith-based initiatives, working by invitation rather than accepting unsolicited applications. Its funding character is focused on sustaining established Orthodox Jewish institutions rather than funding new or grassroots projects.
What Matan Esther Limited funds
The trust funds Orthodox Jewish communal welfare, religious education, and infrastructure for established institutions. It supports the ongoing work of medium-to-large organisations through unrestricted core grants, helping to sustain faith-based education, health, and poverty alleviation efforts. Occasionally, grants extend to broader education or health initiatives, but these remain tightly focused on Orthodox Jewish traditions. Geographically, it funds organisations operating in England. Examples of supported areas include religious schools, communal welfare organisations, and building projects for established institutions.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities operating in England. The trust has a strong preference for medium-to-large, established Orthodox Jewish organisations. It does not accept unsolicited applications; funding is by invitation only, based on trustee relationships and alignment with the trust's objects. The trust's religious context is Jewish only, so it prioritises organisations serving the Orthodox Jewish community. Community groups that are not registered charities are not eligible under this trust's criteria.
What Matan Esther Limited doesn't fund
The trust does not fund project-specific, capital, or emergency grants. It also avoids direct service delivery, grassroots groups, and causes outside the Orthodox Jewish tradition. Unsolicited applications are not accepted. It does not support non-Jewish causes, nor does it provide funding for individual projects, buildings, or urgent appeals. Grassroots or newly formed organisations are not within its scope.
How they like to fund
Matan Esther provides unrestricted core support, allowing recipient organisations to use funds where most needed. Funding is invite-only, based on trustee relationships and alignment with the trust's purposes. It does not accept unsolicited applications. The trust operates as a family foundation-style funder, with a focus on ongoing support for established institutions.
How much does Matan Esther Limited 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 Matan Esther Limited
Matan Esther Limited 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.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Matan Esther Limited.
- 2Find open funders. Shortlist similar funders you can approach.
- 3Save the notes. Keep the fit check if you are later invited to apply.
See if Matan Esther Limited could be a fit — then find open funders like them.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Matan Esther Limited provide?
Matan Esther Limited typically provides grants of £5,000 - £30,000.
Where does Matan Esther Limited fund charities?
Matan Esther Limited funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Matan Esther Limited accept unsolicited applications?
Matan Esther Limited does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Matan Esther Limited?
Matan Esther Limited does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
Similar funders
Other UK funders with overlapping focus — not a claim they fund the same charities.
Browse related grants
Spotted something that needs correcting? Tell us.
Could Matan Esther Limited be a fit?
Check free — then find open funders like them.