Oizer Charitable Trust

Oizer Charitable Trust is a UK-based charitable trust dedicated exclusively to advancing Jewish communal life by channeling investment income and donations to religious, educational, and welfare causes within the Jewish community. Established to uphold the public benefit principles of the Charities Act 2011, it emphasizes high governance standards, long-term asset stewardship, and trustee-led philanthropy that strengthens synagogues, schools, cultural bodies, and welfare organizations. Its distinctive approach is relationship-driven and discretionary, prioritizing enduring impact on Jewish infrastructure through selective support rather than broad thematic generalism.

The trust funds initiatives fostering religious observance, educational attainment, social welfare, and communal cohesion, including core costs, project delivery, capital needs, and flexible revenue support for UK-registered Jewish charities. Beneficiaries are typically medium to large established institutions serving Jewish populations, with grants directed toward activities enhancing faith-based, educational, and welfare efforts across the UK, guided by trustees' knowledge of community needs.

Eligibility is strictly limited to UK-registered charities focused solely on Jewish community needs; unsolicited applications are not accepted, and funding goes to pre-selected organizations known to trustees. There are no income thresholds, open calls, or published deadlines—decisions occur on a rolling basis at periodic board meetings.

Oizer stands out for its unwavering Jewish-only focus, absence of public application processes, and rejection of non-community or generalist causes, ensuring all resources bolster targeted, high-impact Jewish institutions without emergency, seed, or grassroots emphasis. Typical grants range from £5,000 to £100,000, often £10,000–£50,000, reflecting strategic, trustee-mediated distribution.