Shar Hamelech
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £50,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Shar Hamelech
Shar Hamelech is a UK-registered charitable incorporated organisation established in October 2013. Its mission is to advance the Orthodox Jewish religion, provide faith-based education, and relieve poverty, sickness, and infirmity. The Trust embodies values of collective responsibility, faith identity, and communal welfare, with an unwavering focus on strengthening Orthodox Jewish life. It supports projects across England and Wales in areas such as religious instruction, Orthodox education, youth welfare, poverty alleviation, and health initiatives. Funding is directed through trustee discretion and community networks, prioritising grassroots efforts that address social, educational, and deprivation needs tied to religious practice. The Trust’s character is defined by its exclusive Orthodox Jewish focus, ensuring all funding aligns with the continuity of Jewish traditions.
What Shar Hamelech funds
The Trust funds projects in religious instruction, Orthodox education, youth welfare, poverty alleviation, and health initiatives. It supports small to medium-sized schools, education centres, and welfare groups serving families and children. Grants target grassroots efforts addressing social, educational, and deprivation needs connected to religious practice. The focus is exclusively on the Orthodox Jewish community in England and Wales. The Trust funds restricted project, educational, and welfare activities, favouring communal entities that strengthen Orthodox Jewish life and uphold Jewish traditions.
Who can apply
Eligibility is restricted to UK-based Orthodox Jewish organisations in England and Wales. The Trust funds small to medium-sized schools, education centres, and welfare groups that serve families and children within the Orthodox Jewish community. Priority is given to grassroots efforts addressing social, educational, and deprivation needs tied to religious practice. The Trust does not have strict income limits, but favours communal entities deeply rooted in Orthodox Jewish life. Funding is by invitation only through trustee discretion and community networks.
What Shar Hamelech doesn't fund
Shar Hamelech does not fund individuals, direct service delivery, capital projects, unrestricted costs, or emergency grants. It also does not support secular or general causes outside the Orthodox Jewish faith. Grants are not made for general administrative overheads or for initiatives that do not directly strengthen Orthodox Jewish life.
How they like to fund
Shar Hamelech funds by invitation only, through trustee discretion and community networks. Grants are for restricted project, educational, and welfare activities, with no support for unrestricted costs. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; funding decisions are made by trustees as needs arise through community networks.
How much does Shar Hamelech 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.
Good to know
How to apply to Shar Hamelech
Shar Hamelech 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 rolling (no fixed deadline).
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Shar Hamelech.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Shar Hamelech provide?
Shar Hamelech typically provides grants of £5,000 - £50,000.
Where does Shar Hamelech fund charities?
Shar Hamelech funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Shar Hamelech accept unsolicited applications?
Shar Hamelech does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Shar Hamelech?
Shar Hamelech 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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