S K Charitable Trust

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Typical grants: £5,000 – £50,000
Applications: Not accepted
Decisions: Rolling (no fixed deadline)

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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About S K Charitable Trust

S K Charitable Trust is a London-based registered UK charity with a longstanding mission to advance Orthodox Judaism through philanthropic aid to the Jewish needy, promoting education and religious observance in line with Jewish faith under English law. Rooted in values of compassion, faith and community welfare, it focuses exclusively on Orthodox Jewish causes without mission drift, prioritising direct relief for vulnerable individuals and groups facing financial hardship. The Trust aims to foster enduring educational and religious impacts within Jewish communities. Its funding character is highly targeted and faith-exclusive, relying on established relationships rather than broad solicitation.

What S K Charitable Trust funds

The Trust funds thematic priorities including poverty relief, religious education (such as bursaries and scholarships), facilities for Jewish practice, and general welfare support for Orthodox Jewish individuals, families, children, synagogues, schools and established charities. Grants support both project-specific and core costs for activities that advance Orthodox principles, such as sustaining religious life and aiding those in greatest need. The Trust prioritises direct relief for vulnerable individuals and groups facing financial hardship, alongside educational and religious infrastructure. Geographically, it backs longstanding Jewish institutions in London, across the UK, and select mission-aligned causes abroad.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities with an Orthodox Jewish ethos that serve Jewish beneficiaries. The Trust prefers medium-to-large, financially stable organisations with proven track records; it does not routinely support grassroots groups. Beneficiaries include Orthodox Jewish individuals, families, children, synagogues, schools and established charities. Organisations should demonstrate alignment with Orthodox Jewish principles and a focus on the Jewish needy. The Trust's funding is directed exclusively to causes that advance Orthodox Judaism.

What S K Charitable Trust doesn't fund

The Trust excludes non-Jewish causes, generalist charities, and any organisation lacking Orthodox Jewish alignment. It does not fund work outside its faith-specific mission, nor does it support organisations that do not serve Jewish beneficiaries.

How they like to fund

Funding is awarded at the trustees' discretion through established networks, with no open calls or unsolicited applications. Grants support both project-specific and core costs. The Trust works by invitation only, relying on relationships rather than broad solicitation.

How much does S K Charitable Trust give?

£5,000 – £50,000

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.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

Good to know

FaithJewish only

Focus areas

FaithPoverty & hardshipEducation

How to apply to S K Charitable Trust

S K Charitable Trust 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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Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).

What you can do here

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does S K Charitable Trust provide?

S K Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £50,000.

Where does S K Charitable Trust fund charities?

S K Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does S K Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?

S K Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from S K Charitable Trust?

S K Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.