Yemin Charitable Trust Ltd

Yemin Charitable Trust Ltd, established in 1998 and based in Manchester, UK, is a focused grant-maker dedicated to advancing the Orthodox Jewish faith and relieving poverty within UK Jewish communities. Governed by a small board of trustees with lean operations, it stewards substantial endowments from investment income to sustain religious, educational, and communal institutions aligned strictly with Orthodox Jewish values. Its mission emphasizes long-term stewardship, prioritizing continuity in supporting the infrastructure of Orthodox Jewish life over broad or innovative projects.

The trust funds religious activities, education programs, poverty alleviation, and core operational costs for established Orthodox Jewish charities, including synagogues, schools, and welfare services. Grants typically bolster ongoing religious practice, educational initiatives, and social support within this community, with annual expenditures exceeding £900,000 directed almost exclusively to UK-based recipients serving medium to large organizations.

Eligibility is highly restrictive: only UK-registered charities operating in the UK and advancing Orthodox Jewish objectives qualify, with a preference for robust, established entities. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; trustees select grantees internally through ad hoc board meetings, with no public deadlines, forms, or application process.

Distinguishing Yemin is its unwavering religious specificity—no support for non-Orthodox causes, secular projects, international efforts, or grassroots/micro-charities—making it ideal for aligned UK Orthodox institutions seeking unrestricted or core funding in the £10,000–£500,000 range, where mission fit is paramount.