Davidav Charitable Trust

The Davidav Charitable Trust, an unincorporated UK charity established by deed in December 2007 and registered with the Charity Commission, pursues broad charitable purposes for public benefit, emphasizing relief of poverty, advancement of education, promotion of the Jewish religion, and general community wellbeing. Guided by values of inclusivity, compassion, and pragmatic support, it maintains a generalist ethos without doctrinal restrictions or narrow focus, sustaining steady grant-making to vulnerable groups across England and Wales rather than shifting to operations or trading.

It funds diverse initiatives in education and training, health and lifesaving, religious activities (including Jewish community support), poverty prevention and relief, and arts, culture, heritage, and science. Beneficiaries span children and young people, elderly individuals, people with disabilities, those of specific ethnic origins, and other charities or voluntary bodies. Grants support projects, core costs, capacity-building, and community activities for both individuals and organizations, with examples including educational programs, cultural events, and poverty relief efforts.

Eligible applicants are primarily UK-registered charities based in England or Wales, with a preference for small to medium-sized entities; no strict income thresholds apply, though it operates geographically without regional preferences. Typical grants range from £1,000 to £5,000, occasionally up to £10,000. The trust does not accept unsolicited applications, lacking public guidelines, forms, or deadlines—awards are made discretionarily by trustees on an ad hoc basis. Distinctively generalist and modest in scale, it stands out for its flexible, non-strategic approach, avoiding capital projects, emergencies, or activities outside its core objects, prioritizing clear public good in broad charitable work.