Chaya Reizel Hirsch Memorial Fund Ltd

The Chaya Reizel Hirsch Memorial Fund Ltd, a UK-registered charity (no. 1121360) established in 2007 as a company limited by guarantee, is dedicated exclusively to advancing Orthodox Jewish causes. Its core mission focuses on promoting Orthodox Judaism through education, religious practice, poverty relief, and welfare support within Jewish communities. Governed by a small board of trustees who handle all operations without staff, the fund embodies a hands-on, values-driven approach, investing donations for long-term income growth to ensure sustained impact on Jewish education, synagogues, and hardship alleviation.

It funds Orthodox Jewish educational institutions, religious organizations, synagogues, study programs, medical aid, and direct relief for impoverished or needy individuals, primarily in the UK but occasionally abroad. Support includes core costs, projects, capital builds (e.g., religious facilities), and flexible aid to both organizations and people aligned strictly with Orthodox values. There are no income or size restrictions, making it suitable for small groups, large schools, or individuals in need.

Eligibility requires UK-based Orthodox Jewish beneficiaries or entities; non-Jewish or non-Orthodox causes are excluded. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—approaches must be via letter to trustees at their registered address, reviewed discretionally on a rolling basis at regular meetings, with occasional interviews. Typical grants range £5,000–£60,000 (averaging £10,000–£50,000 for organizations), from annual distributions of £400,000–£660,000. Distinctive for its trustee-led flexibility, investment strategy, and unwavering Orthodox focus, it prioritizes merit-based aid fostering religious and communal resilience.