Parkwater Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £100,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Parkwater Foundation
The Parkwater Foundation, established in 2004, is a family-led trust guided by the Bleier and Diamant families. Its mission is to relieve poverty among the elderly and those in need within the Orthodox Jewish community, advance the Orthodox Jewish faith, and promote education aligned with Orthodox Judaism. The foundation operates with a lean structure and a cautious investment approach, prioritising long-term community stability. Its grant-making reflects values of community responsibility, faith-based philanthropy, and sustainable wellbeing.
What Parkwater Foundation funds
The foundation funds projects and institutions within the Orthodox Jewish community, prioritising work that addresses poverty relief, strengthens religious infrastructure, advances the faith, and promotes education. Grants can support core costs, institutional development, programme delivery, and capital projects. While much of its giving is centred in London, it will consider organisations across the UK if their work aligns with its mission. Common beneficiary groups include the elderly and others experiencing hardship or distress within the community.
Who can apply
Eligible organisations are exclusively UK-registered charities with a strong Orthodox Jewish identity. The foundation tends to favour medium-sized or larger established institutions that demonstrate impact in its focus areas; very small or grassroots groups are less likely to be supported. There are no rigid income thresholds. The foundation’s primary beneficiary groups are the elderly and vulnerable members of the Orthodox Jewish community.
What Parkwater Foundation doesn't fund
The foundation does not fund individuals or personal causes. It also excludes generalist charities and those working outside the Orthodox Jewish community, including non-Jewish causes or organisations without a strong Orthodox Jewish identity.
How they like to fund
The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis: it does not accept unsolicited applications. Trustees proactively identify and approach eligible organisations. Grants can cover core costs, institutional development, programme support, and capital needs. The foundation retains discretion and does not publish lists of grantees.
How much does Parkwater 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.
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How to apply to Parkwater Foundation
Parkwater 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 Parkwater Foundation provide?
Parkwater Foundation typically provides grants of £10,000 - £100,000.
Where does Parkwater Foundation fund charities?
Parkwater Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Parkwater Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Parkwater Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Parkwater Foundation?
Parkwater 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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