Yephess Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £25,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Yephess Charitable Trust
The Yephess Charitable Trust is a family-led philanthropic entity established in 1996 and governed by the Kraus family. Rooted in Orthodox Jewish principles, the Trust is dedicated to advancing faith, education, and poverty relief primarily within Great Britain. It operates with a commitment to integrity, transparency, and long-term community impact, drawing income from property investments under rigorous governance. The Trust channels funds through targeted grants to strengthen religious institutions, educational bodies, and hardship support. Its distinctive approach emphasises sustained support for mission-aligned causes, with unpaid trustees maintaining a stable structure over decades.
What Yephess Charitable Trust funds
The Trust prioritises Orthodox Jewish religious institutions such as synagogues and learning centres, including Beis Yaakov schools. It also supports educational initiatives through student grants and provides poverty relief for individuals and families in need, such as hardship stipends. Funding covers project work, core costs, capital, and revenue needs. The Trust focuses on grassroots organisations in Gateshead, London, and Orthodox communities across the United Kingdom. Grants are directed towards strengthening the infrastructure of Orthodox Jewish life, from places of worship to educational frameworks and direct assistance for those facing financial hardship.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities and academic institutions serving Orthodox Jewish causes. The Trust shows preference for small- to medium-sized entities without strict income thresholds. However, the Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; funding is by trustee invitation or identification only. This means that organisations already known to the trustees or operating within the Orthodox Jewish community in Gateshead, London, or other UK areas are most likely to be considered.
What Yephess Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust excludes non-Jewish or unrelated causes, direct service delivery, and open calls. It does not fund organisations or projects that fall outside its absolute thematic focus on Orthodox Judaism, educational uplift, and targeted poverty aid. Generalist charities or those serving broader communities are not supported.
How they like to fund
Funding is provided by trustee invitation or identification only; the Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Grants can support project work, core costs, capital, and revenue needs. The Trust aims for sustained support for mission-aligned causes, ensuring resources reach organisations that align closely with its Orthodox Jewish mission.
How much does Yephess Charitable Trust 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 Yephess Charitable Trust
Yephess Charitable Trust 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
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Yephess Charitable Trust provide?
Yephess Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £25,000.
Where does Yephess Charitable Trust fund charities?
Yephess Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Yephess Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Yephess Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Yephess Charitable Trust?
Yephess Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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