B E Perl Charitable Trust

The B E Perl Charitable Trust, established in 1981 and chaired since inception by Benjamin Eliezer Perl MBE, is a family-founded charity dedicated to advancing Orthodox Jewish education and faith, with a mission to strengthen and sustain Orthodox Jewish life and learning. Rooted in Perl family values, it prioritizes religious education, cultural heritage preservation, and community welfare, channeling investment income into long-term, sustainable grants that reinforce tradition and continuity rather than innovation. Its stable ethos is evident in consistent support for Jewish schools, educational institutions, and charities serving Orthodox Jewish communities, particularly youth and families, alongside limited aid for poverty relief and general charitable purposes.

The Trust funds core operations, revenue costs, educational programmes, and occasional individual needs within Orthodox Jewish networks, focusing on established schools and bodies in North London (Barnet, Brent, Hackney) and Hertfordshire. Beneficiaries are typically medium-to-large UK-registered charities or academic institutions with a clear Orthodox Jewish mission and strong local ties; small startups, grassroots groups, or those outside these geographic and religious criteria rarely qualify.

Grants range from £10,000–£150,000 (commonly £10,000–£25,000 one-off, up to £50,000+ for key institutions), awarded adhoc at trustees' discretion without published deadlines or open rounds. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—funding targets pre-selected allies via internal processes. Distinctive for its invite-only, hyper-focused niche on Orthodox Jewish education in specified areas, family-led governance, and aversion to broad or experimental projects, it stands apart as a pillar for traditional community sustenance.