Tomchim

Tomchim is a charitable incorporated organisation registered in England (charity number 1182293), established on 4 March 2019 and governed by three trustees—Avruhom Posen (Chair), Zalman Posen, and Shloime Fischer. Its core mission advances Orthodox Jewish education alongside general education, while relieving poverty through grants to individuals and organisations in need. Rooted in robust governance emphasising financial management, safeguarding, risk mitigation, and integrity, Tomchim promotes educational empowerment and hardship alleviation to foster stronger communities, particularly within the Orthodox Jewish context, while extending to broader charitable aims.

It prioritises education and training (especially Orthodox Jewish institutions), poverty relief, disability support, and religious activities. Funding supports educational programmes, welfare initiatives, core costs, project work, and occasional capital/equipment needs for vulnerable groups, people with disabilities, those in poverty, charities, and academic bodies—benefiting both faith-specific and general causes aligned with its objects.

Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities and academic institutions based in England (any region), with a preference for small- to medium-sized organisations showing mission alignment; no strict income thresholds apply, and there are no religious restrictions beyond implicit priorities. Tomchim does not accept unsolicited applications—grants are awarded at trustees' discretion based on pre-identified needs, with rolling decisions and no published deadlines or processes.

Typical grants range from £2,000–£20,000 for organisations (£5,000–£15,000 most common) and under £2,000 for individuals. Distinctively, its targeted, policy-driven approach tightly links Orthodox Jewish educational advancement with inclusive poverty/disability relief, setting it apart through operational rigour, transparency, and England-wide focus without statutory exclusions beyond non-alignment.