Vaidichka

Vaidichka is a grant-making charitable incorporated organisation established in 2017, governed by three trustees from the Roth family, including Rabbi Zalman Roth as chair. Its core mission is to promote and advance Orthodox Judaism through support for religious education institutions, synagogues, and targeted relief of poverty, sickness, and distress within Orthodox Jewish communities. Rooted in a faith-driven ethos, it emphasises efficient stewardship, sustaining religious practice, and communal welfare via proactive, values-aligned grant-making, operating across England and Wales without public calls or open competitions.

The funder prioritises Orthodox Jewish religious education, including schools and teaching institutions, alongside welfare initiatives for poverty relief among individuals and families in this tradition. Grants support project and core costs for established charities delivering faith-based education, community programmes, and hardship aid; capital funding for religious facilities may be considered, focusing on institutional actors rather than individuals or grassroots efforts.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities based in England or Wales, with a preference for medium-sized Orthodox Jewish organisations; no strict income thresholds apply, but alignment with Orthodox Judaism is essential. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—grants are by trustee invitation only, decided ad hoc during discretionary meetings with no fixed deadlines. Typical grants range from £5,000 to £25,000, with annual totals £20,000–£140,000.

Vaidichka distinctly avoids secular, non-Jewish, or unsolicited proposals, large national bodies, and generalist funding, setting it apart as a niche, family-governed foundation for targeted Orthodox Jewish institutional support.