Solomon Herbst Charitable Trust

The Trust supports core activities and operations of religious and educational organisations, as well as initiatives addressing poverty. This includes funding for established charities in England and Wales that deliver community benefit in these areas. While permitted globally, grants concentrate on UK-based charities. The Trust does not have specific programmes or thematic sub-focuses beyond these enduring priorities. It funds the ongoing work of aligned charities rather than specific projects, focusing on the day-to-day running costs of religious institutions, educational establishments, and poverty relief efforts.

The Trust only funds UK-registered charities. It favours medium-sized or larger charities with a proven track record in public benefit work, though no strict income thresholds apply. The Trust does not have a religious restriction, so charities of any faith or none may be considered as long as they align with the Trust's priorities of religious, educational, or poverty-focused work. Grants are concentrated on established charities in England and Wales. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications, so eligibility is determined through trustee discretion and known networks rather than an open application process.

The Trust does not fund individuals, property ownership, or trading activities. It exclusively supports organisations, not individuals, and avoids any form of capital or commercial ventures. The Trust also does not fund charities outside its established priorities of religious, educational, and poverty relief work, and does not consider unsolicited applications.

The Trust makes straightforward grants to aligned charities, covering core activities and operations. Funding is awarded at the trustees' discretion on an ad hoc basis, without strategic plans or outcome frameworks. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications or publish guidelines; it works by invitation or through known networks. Grants are typically one-off or ongoing core support, though the Trust does not specify multi-year commitments. It distributes investment income, so funding levels are based on available returns.