Woodlands Green Ltd

Woodlands Green Ltd is a UK-registered charity established in 1979 as a private company limited by guarantee, dedicated exclusively to making grants that advance the Orthodox Jewish faith in the UK and overseas. Governed by three unremunerated trustees, it embodies faith-based philanthropy and communal responsibility, channeling stable annual resources of around £300,000 to strengthen religious life, education, and community services within Orthodox Judaism. Its distinctive approach is highly specialised and consistent, prioritising institutional impact through targeted support without published strategies or deviations from its core mission.

The funder supports Orthodox Jewish institutions such as synagogues, faith schools, religious education centres, and aligned welfare organisations. Funded activities include capital projects for religious buildings, educational programme development, bursaries, community welfare initiatives, and core institutional support—all directly advancing Orthodox Jewish practices and sustainability.

Eligible beneficiaries are established, medium-to-large Orthodox Jewish organisations with no geographic restrictions beyond faith alignment; smaller grassroots groups are not prioritised, and there are no strict income thresholds. Applications are invite-only, with trustees making discretionary decisions at ad hoc meetings—no unsolicited submissions, forms, deadlines, or public processes are accepted.

Typical grants range from £5,000 to £50,000, reflecting a narrow, exclusive focus that excludes non-Orthodox causes, generalist projects, unrestricted funding, or emergency relief. Woodlands Green's unwavering specificity and international Orthodox Jewish exclusivity set it apart as a purposeful specialist for robust faith-aligned institutions seeking significant, mission-driven philanthropy.