Shaarei Rachamim Limited

Shaarei Rachamim Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, established on 26 September 1996 as a company limited by guarantee, based in North West London and governed by a small board of trustees including Chair Abraham Klein. Its core mission is to advance Orthodox Jewish religious life—prioritizing sound religious education aligned with traditional Judaism—and relieve poverty among the Jewish needy, guided by an unwavering commitment to public benefit within strict Orthodox boundaries. With a stable, trustee-led approach, it channels resources through grants to trusted community organizations rather than direct services, drawing income primarily from voluntary donations linked to trustee networks.

The funder supports Orthodox Jewish institutions delivering formal and informal religious education, such as schools and networks, alongside welfare organizations addressing hardship and poverty relief within the Jewish community. Grants fund core costs, capital and revenue projects for educational provision, and general charitable purposes, with a focus on sustaining established medium-to-large entities in areas like London, Kent, and Manchester—predominantly UK-based, though objects allow broader reach.

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities demonstrably rooted in Orthodox Jewish tradition; there is no open process, as it does not accept unsolicited applications—decisions are made discreetly via trustee networks on an annual cycle. Typical grants range from £10,000 to £300,000, with annual distributions around £900,000. It excludes non-Jewish causes, non-Orthodox activities, and outsiders to its community ecosystem, distinguishing itself through its narrow faith-specific remit, lack of public funding rounds, and exclusive reliance on internal Orthodox networks for high-impact, mission-aligned philanthropy.