Chabad Belgravia

Chabad Belgravia, registered charity number 1146332 (established around 2012, formerly The Chabad Jewish Community of Central London), is a faith-based organisation dedicated to advancing traditional Jewish religious life, education, and welfare in London's affluent central neighbourhoods of Belgravia, Mayfair, Kensington, Chelsea, and Holland Park. Rooted in Chabad Lubavitch principles, it nurtures a vibrant, inclusive Jewish community through synagogue services, adult and youth education classes, cultural events, holiday celebrations, and practical relief for those facing hardship due to age, illness, disability, poverty, or disadvantage. Its distinctive approach blends direct service delivery with targeted grant-making to strengthen Jewish identity, combat social exclusion, and foster communal responsibility.

The funder supports Jewish education and outreach (e.g., classes and programmes), communal activities, religious observance, and welfare interventions, including financial aid to individuals and grants to aligned Chabad branches or Jewish institutions, as seen in recent awards to Chabad of Baka, Nottingham, and Islington for educational purposes. Beneficiaries are primarily the local Jewish community, encompassing whole groups and vulnerable subgroups.

Eligibility is strictly invite-only for Jewish-focused projects or entities in the specified central London areas, with a preference for small to medium organisations lacking formal income thresholds; unsolicited applications are not accepted. Typical grants range from £1,000 to £25,000 (often £5,000–£15,000), awarded adhoc at trustees' discretion without deadlines, application forms, or public processes—decisions align with internal meetings.

Chabad Belgravia stands out for its autonomous, localised model combining proactive welfare, religious programming, and occasional external Chabad support, excluding non-Jewish causes, non-local initiatives without invitation, and anything outside its core religious-educational-welfare remit.