Chesed Avrohom & Raizel Limited

Chesed Avrohom & Raizel Limited is a charitable company incorporated in England and Wales in February 2022, dedicated to advancing Orthodox Jewish religious activities and relieving poverty among the elderly, vulnerable, or those in hardship within UK Jewish communities. Led by trustees including M S Eckstein, J Emanuel, Mrs G Sanger, and J Sanger, it embodies Jewish values of chesed (compassionate charity), communal responsibility, and religious observance, prioritizing spiritual wellbeing alongside material support. With low overheads and a focus on public benefit, the funder sustains operations through donations, investments, and plans for property acquisition, distributing £79,115 in grants for the year ending March 2024.

It funds direct poverty relief—such as living expenses for those in financial distress—and Orthodox Jewish education, supporting faith-based institutions, small to medium-sized grassroots organizations, and individuals, primarily in London boroughs like Barnet, Hackney, and Haringey, though open to the wider UK Jewish population.

Eligibility is strictly for Orthodox Jewish-aligned entities or individuals in the UK facing hardship; no income thresholds apply, but preference leans toward smaller, locally focused recipients. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—grants are awarded at trustees' discretion via ad hoc meetings, with no public forms, guidelines, or deadlines. Typical grants range from £1,000 to £20,000, covering project-based or core costs but excluding unrestricted, capital, or capacity-building support.

Distinctively, it shuns non-Jewish causes, secular activities, or open competitions, differentiating through its responsive, trustee-led model rooted in ethical imperatives, ensuring targeted aid to elevate religious life and alleviate distress in Orthodox communities.