Dina Perelman Trust Limited

Dina Perelman Trust Limited is a longstanding private family-led charitable trust established in 1977 as a company limited by guarantee, governed by Perelman family trustees like Mr A I Perelman and Mr J Perelman. Rooted in Jewish philanthropy, its mission centers on maximizing annual grants to support religious, educational, and poverty relief causes, particularly advancing Jewish communal life, faith-based initiatives, ethnic minority benevolence, and access to education and training. With a prudent financial stewardship approach—balancing current giving with reserved funds for future needs—it disburses around £800,000 annually through discretionary decisions informed by networks, referrals, and Charity Commission guidance, favoring institutional relationships over open calls.

The trust funds general charitable purposes, core costs, projects, and recurrent support for religious organizations, educational institutions, and poverty relief efforts, prioritizing UK-based charities serving people of specific ethnic origins, especially Jewish communities. Beneficiaries include medium-to-large established institutions in England and Wales, with some international extensions, focusing on communal infrastructure, faith activities, and training programs rather than individuals or grassroots startups.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities with a proven track record; unsolicited applications are not accepted—funding arises via trustee-identified opportunities, charity referrals, or prior relationships. Typical grants range from £10,000 to £100,000, often multi-year for aligned partners, decided ad hoc during board meetings with no deadlines or application process. Distinctively, it excludes direct approaches without introductions, new micro-charities, and non-aligned causes, setting it apart as a discreet, relationship-driven Jewish family foundation emphasizing enduring legacy over competitive programs.