Tomchim
Could Tomchim be a fit? Check free — then find open funders like them if not.
- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £20,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
Check fit free · no card
register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Tomchim
Tomchim is a charitable incorporated organisation established in 2019, governed by three trustees. Its mission advances Orthodox Jewish education alongside general education, while relieving poverty through grants to individuals and organisations in need. Rooted in a governance framework that emphasises financial management and integrity, Tomchim promotes educational empowerment and hardship alleviation to foster stronger communities. The Trust operates within the Orthodox Jewish context while extending to broader charitable aims, taking a targeted, policy-driven approach that blends faith-specific priorities with inclusive poverty and disability relief.
What Tomchim funds
The Trust funds education and training, poverty relief, disability support, and religious activities. It supports educational programmes, welfare initiatives, core costs, and project work for vulnerable groups, people with disabilities, those in poverty, and academic bodies. Work encompasses both faith-specific causes aligned with Orthodox Jewish education and general charitable objects. Geographically, Tomchim focuses on England with no regional restrictions, supporting small local charities and academic institutions.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and academic institutions based in England. There is a preference for small- to medium-sized organisations that demonstrate alignment with the Trust's educational and welfare mission. No religious restrictions apply beyond the implicit prioritisation of Orthodox Jewish educational advancement. The Trust benefits both faith-specific and general causes, including vulnerable groups, people with disabilities, and those in poverty.
What Tomchim doesn't fund
Tomchim does not fund organisations that fall outside its stated priorities or that do not align with its educational and welfare focus. It does not accept unsolicited applications, as grants are awarded at the trustees' discretion to pre-identified organisations.
How they like to fund
Grants are awarded at the trustees' discretion to pre-identified organisations. Funding supports core costs and project work, and the Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. The approach is targeted and policy-driven, with no published process for open applications.
How much does Tomchim 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 Tomchim
Tomchim 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 Tomchim.
- 2Find open funders. Shortlist similar funders you can approach.
- 3Save the notes. Keep the fit check if you are later invited to apply.
See if Tomchim could be a fit — then find open funders like them.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Tomchim provide?
Tomchim typically provides grants of £2,000 - £20,000.
Where does Tomchim fund charities?
Tomchim funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Tomchim accept unsolicited applications?
Tomchim does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Tomchim?
Tomchim does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
Similar funders
Other UK funders with overlapping focus — not a claim they fund the same charities.
Browse related grants
Spotted something that needs correcting? Tell us.
Could Tomchim be a fit?
Check free — then find open funders like them.