Keren Amha Limited

Keren Amha Limited is a small, private charity registered in England and Wales (number 1121662), incorporated in October 2007 as a company limited by guarantee. Led by trustees Abraham and Anita Gefilhaus since inception, it exists to advance the Orthodox Jewish faith, promote Jewish education, and relieve poverty among Orthodox Jewish individuals and communities. Its mission emphasizes religious duty, mutual aid, and preserving Orthodox Jewish identity through discreet, needs-based support, fostering community resilience via faith-based activities, learning, and practical hardship relief. This trustee-driven, relationship-focused approach distinguishes it from open funders, prioritizing confidentiality and dignity for beneficiaries.

The funder supports religious observance, Jewish educational advancement (including schooling and lifelong learning), and poverty alleviation, providing grants for immediate needs like basic living costs, educational resources, and communal participation—often for those excluded from mainstream aid. Beneficiaries include individuals in hardship and small to medium-sized Orthodox Jewish charities or community groups delivering tangible, community-level impact.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities or community groups based in England serving Orthodox Jewish populations; there are no fixed income thresholds, though it prefers grassroots or modest-sized entities. It does not accept unsolicited applications—grants are awarded rolling at trustees' discretion via direct referrals, relationships, or observed needs, with no public forms, deadlines, or rounds. Typical grants range from hundreds to several thousand pounds, focusing on project costs, core needs, or practical support rather than capital or capacity building.

Keren Amha excludes non-Orthodox Jewish activities, non-UK/England focus, or anything outside its religious-educational-poverty remit, setting it apart as a niche, faith-centric grantmaker ideal for aligned partners willing to engage privately with trustees.