Ben Amram Charitable Trust

The Ben Amram Charitable Trust, established in 2006 and registered in England and Wales, is a London-based grant-making charity dedicated to advancing the Orthodox Jewish religion, supporting Orthodox Jewish education alongside general education, and relieving poverty, old age challenges, illness, and mental/physical disabilities. Rooted in Orthodox Jewish values like tzedakah (charitable giving) and communal responsibility, it emphasizes responsive, values-driven funding with substantial annual distributions—around £1 million—prioritizing direct relief for vulnerable individuals and organizations, particularly within the Jewish community, while extending to broader social welfare.

It funds thematic priorities including religious advancement, educational programmes for Orthodox Jewish schools and institutions, poverty alleviation, support for the elderly and disabled, and general charitable activities such as project funding, core costs, and training. Beneficiaries encompass individuals of Jewish ethnic origin, established religious/educational bodies, relief agencies, and charities addressing disadvantage, with a focus on medium-to-large organizations delivering measurable community impact.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities, with no geographic income thresholds but a strong preference for London-based initiatives (flexible for UK-wide if mission-aligned); it does not accept unsolicited applications, relying instead on trustee-driven selections via recommendations and direct engagement at regular meetings, with no published deadlines or online processes.

Typical grants range from £10,000 to £100,000+, supporting core institutions rather than micro-projects or capital builds. Distinctives include its exclusive Orthodox Jewish lens, private grantmaking without open calls, minimal reserves for maximum giving, and avoidance of self-promotion or emergency-only funds, making it ideal for aligned London-focused charities seeking substantial, recurring support.