Gur Trust

Gur Trust is a discreet, registered charity in England and Wales, established in 1981, dedicated to advancing Orthodox Jewish religious life through targeted grants to Talmudical colleges, educational institutions, and individuals. Rooted in traditional Jewish values, its mission emphasizes preserving religious scholarship, educational excellence, and poverty relief within the Orthodox community, guided by principles of faith-based continuity, communal welfare, and strict governance. Operating without a public website or open calls, it maintains a reserved approach, prioritizing pre-identified beneficiaries aligned with its core Orthodox focus.

The trust funds religious education, training, and activities, including support for Talmudical studies, scholarly projects, and hardship relief, benefiting children, young people, those with disabilities, other Jewish charities, and individuals in need. Grants cover both project-specific initiatives and core operational costs, with a clear emphasis on Orthodox Jewish observance, study, and welfare rather than secular or general causes.

Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities and academic institutions based in England and Wales, with a preference for small to medium-sized organizations deeply engaged in Orthodox Jewish priorities; unsolicited applications are not accepted, requiring prior trustee invitation. Typical grants range from £1,000 to £25,000, awarded at ad hoc trustee meetings on a discretionary, rolling basis without published deadlines or formal processes.

Distinctively specialist, Gur Trust excludes non-Jewish, secular, or broad generalist funding, positioning it as a niche supporter for Orthodox religious scholarship and community relief, ideal for aligned UK Jewish entities seeking mission-matched, low-profile backing.