Chesed Charity Trust

Chesed Charity Trust is a longstanding registered charity (number 296981) in England and Wales, dedicated exclusively to raising and distributing funds to relieve poverty among the poor and needy. Rooted in values of compassion, dignity, and "loving kindness" (as implied by its Hebrew-derived name), it channels resources directly to individuals facing acute financial hardship, emphasizing practical, immediate support over strategic or long-term initiatives. With no public profile on founders, its operations reflect a trustee-led, values-driven commitment to straightforward charitable action, distributing around £772,000 annually in the latest reports entirely to poverty relief.

The trust funds direct grants for emergency financial assistance to individuals in distress, and occasionally to organizations working on poverty alleviation, without thematic restrictions beyond this core focus—no support for projects, core costs, capital, or capacity-building. Beneficiaries include those at risk of destitution, via both UK and potentially overseas needs, prioritizing acute hardship wherever it arises.

Eligibility is broad, with no geographic, income, size, or entity restrictions—open to individuals, grassroots groups, and organizations—but crucially, it does not accept unsolicited applications. Support is referral-based only, through trusted community networks, leaders, or advisors, with trustees making rolling decisions on an ongoing basis, no deadlines or public processes.

Distinctively discreet and responsive, Chesed avoids competitive rounds, public fundraising, or investments, maximizing immediate impact with minimal reserves. It stands out for its singular poverty-relief purity, administrative simplicity, and reliance on legacies/donations, ideal for urgent referrals rather than open proposals, differentiating it as a conduit for compassionate, needs-led aid.