S K Charitable Trust

S K Charitable Trust is a London-based registered UK charity (reg. 283406) 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, prioritizing direct relief for vulnerable individuals and groups facing financial hardship, while fostering enduring educational and religious impacts within Jewish communities.

The Trust funds thematic priorities including poverty relief, religious education (e.g., bursaries, 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 advancing Orthodox principles, such as sustaining religious life and aiding those in greatest need, with a track record of backing longstanding Jewish institutions in London, the UK, and select mission-aligned causes abroad.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities with an Orthodox Jewish ethos serving Jewish beneficiaries; it prefers medium-to-large, financially stable organizations with proven track records, showing no routine support for grassroots groups. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—funding occurs via trustee discretion, established networks, and rolling decisions at meetings throughout the year, with no open calls, forms, or deadlines. Typical grants range from £5,000 to £50,000, occasionally larger for major projects.

Distinctively, the Trust excludes non-Jewish causes, generalist charities, or those lacking Orthodox alignment, setting it apart as a highly targeted, faith-exclusive funder reliant on relationships rather than broad solicitation.