Tov Vchesed

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Typical grants: £5,000 – £90,000
Applications: Not accepted
Decisions: Rolling (no fixed deadline)

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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About Tov Vchesed

Tov V'Chesed, established in 2003, was founded by Rabbi Yaakov Eliezer Shisha, drawing from his own experience of childhood poverty in Israel. It is an Orthodox Jewish international charity that works to ensure no child endures hunger, shame or deprivation. The organisation operates from values of dignity, kindness, and holistic support, emphasising the restoration of emotional well-being alongside material aid. Its stigma-free, volunteer-led approach and global fundraising underpin a range of programmes that address poverty, food insecurity, social exclusion, and life-event gaps for vulnerable Jewish communities, primarily in Israel. The charity is distinctive for its faith-exclusive focus and privacy-respecting model.

What Tov Vchesed funds

Tov V'Chesed supports causes addressing poverty, food insecurity, social exclusion, religious education, and life-event gaps for vulnerable Jewish children, youth, families, and the elderly, primarily in Israel. Funding covers direct aid, project costs, and partnership work with grassroots and medium-sized charities. Programmes include monthly home-delivered food packages, emergency relief, holiday activities, and support for bar mitzvahs and weddings for orphans and impoverished Jewish families. The charity focuses on holistic aid that restores both material and emotional well-being.

Who can apply

The charity supports UK registered charities and community groups working within the Jewish community. It prioritises grassroots and medium-sized organisations that demonstrate acute need among vulnerable Jewish children, youth, families, and the elderly. Funding is directed through direct referrals and internal assessment, with a strong preference for smaller entities. The organisation works exclusively with Jewish causes and does not consider applications from non-Jewish organisations or those serving broader communities.

What Tov Vchesed doesn't fund

The charity excludes capital projects, unrestricted funding, and non-Jewish causes. It does not support open competitions or general appeals. Funding is reserved for values-aligned, need-proven collaborations in Jewish humanitarian relief, and unsolicited applications are not accepted.

How they like to fund

Funding is arranged through direct referrals and internal assessment, with a strong preference for smaller charities and community groups. Support is provided as direct aid, project funding, or partnerships. The charity works on an invitation-only basis, favouring values-aligned, need-proven collaborations. It does not accept unsolicited applications.

How much does Tov Vchesed give?

£5,000 – £90,000

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Deadlines & timelines

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Good to know

FaithJewish only

Focus areas

Poverty & hardshipChildren & youthOlder peopleFaith

How to apply to Tov Vchesed

Tov Vchesed 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 Tov Vchesed provide?

Tov Vchesed typically provides grants of £5,000 - £90,000.

Where does Tov Vchesed fund charities?

Tov Vchesed funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Tov Vchesed accept unsolicited applications?

Tov Vchesed does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Tov Vchesed?

Tov Vchesed does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.