Sharei Chesed (London)

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Typical grants: £1,000 – £10,000
Applications: Not accepted
Decisions: Rolling (no fixed deadline)

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About Sharei Chesed (London)

Sharei Chesed (London) is a charitable trust established in 2009, rooted in orthodox Jewish values. Its mission is to relieve poverty, sickness and infirmity among members of the Jewish faith, with a primary focus on the vulnerable Jewish community in Hackney, London. Led by a small board of trustees and volunteers, the trust operates with a close-knit, community-driven ethos. It prioritises immediate welfare needs through discretionary, needs-based grant-making, funded by donations and legacies. The trust aims to prevent exclusion and distress caused by financial hardship, sickness and infirmity, supporting direct relief for individuals and small grassroots institutions. Its funding character is highly targeted and values-driven, focusing on urgent welfare within a specific demographic and geographic area.

What Sharei Chesed (London) funds

The trust funds essentials such as food, health emergencies, daily living expenses and religious activities. It provides direct relief to individuals and supports small grassroots institutions within the Jewish community in Hackney, London. The focus is on immediate welfare needs arising from poverty, sickness and infirmity. Grants are directed towards alleviating financial hardship and preventing exclusion and distress. The trust's funding is highly targeted, addressing acute hardships within a specific demographic and geographic area.

Who can apply

Beneficiaries must be members of the Jewish community in Hackney, London. The trust supports individuals facing financial hardship, sickness or infirmity, as well as small grassroots institutions serving this community. There are no specified legal entity requirements, but the religious and geographic restrictions are strict. The trust prefers to assist those in crisis, with a focus on immediate welfare needs. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; funding is allocated at the trustees' discretion based on internal assessments.

What Sharei Chesed (London) doesn't fund

The trust does not fund capital projects, capacity building, advocacy or political activities. It also does not support any work outside the Jewish community in Hackney, London. Unsolicited applications are not accepted, and funding is not available for generalist or broader philanthropic purposes beyond its targeted welfare focus.

How they like to fund

Funding is discretionary and needs-based, determined by the trustees. The trust does not accept unsolicited applications; instead, it identifies and assesses needs internally. Grants are made from donations and legacies, prioritising immediate welfare relief. The trust operates with a close-knit, community-driven ethos, focusing on responsive support for acute hardships.

How much does Sharei Chesed (London) give?

£1,000 – £10,000

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Good to know

FaithJewish only

Focus areas

Poverty & hardshipHealthFaith

How to apply to Sharei Chesed (London)

Sharei Chesed (London) does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Sharei Chesed (London) provide?

Sharei Chesed (London) typically provides grants of £1,000 - £10,000.

Where does Sharei Chesed (London) fund charities?

Sharei Chesed (London) funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Sharei Chesed (London) accept unsolicited applications?

Sharei Chesed (London) does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Sharei Chesed (London)?

Sharei Chesed (London) does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.