Jacqueline and Michael Gee Charitable Trust

The Jacqueline and Michael Gee Charitable Trust, established in May 1997 by Michael Joseph Gee and Jacqueline Sylvia Gee, is an independent grantmaking trust dedicated to advancing health, education and training, arts and culture, overseas aid, and general charitable purposes at the trustees' discretion. Rooted in the founders' values, it emphasizes public benefit with a distinctive, unwavering commitment to Jewish communal life, culture, and welfare, particularly supporting synagogues, cultural institutions, and educational initiatives in the UK and Israel. Its flexible, relationship-led approach prioritizes community-conscious funding without strategic plans or paid staff, reflecting a classic small family trust ethos evident in audited reports and grant patterns.

The trust funds a broad spectrum of beneficiaries, including Jewish organizations like the Jewish Music Institute SOAS, Youth Aliyah, Central Synagogue, and Magen David Adom UK; arts projects at venues such as Almeida Theatre, Donmar Warehouse, and Garsington Opera; medical charities like Dementia UK and The Urology Foundation; higher education (e.g., Tel Aviv University); and occasional heritage efforts (e.g., Dame Vera Lynn Memorial). It supports projects, core costs, capital needs, and general expenditure for registered charities, voluntary bodies, community groups, academic institutions, and occasionally individuals, with a preference for small to medium-sized entities across England, Wales, and overseas, especially Israel.

Eligible applicants face no geographic, religious, or strict income restrictions, welcoming unsolicited applications from UK-registered charities, community groups, and academics. Typical grants range from £1,000 to £5,000, with annual distributions of £45,000–£140,000. Submit a simple written letter anytime on a rolling basis—no forms, portals, or deadlines—though decisions rest solely at trustees' discretion, often favoring networked, community-linked requests. Distinctively, it avoids fixed guidance or exclusions, blending broad interests with deep Jewish focus for responsive, modest-scale impact.