Keren Hinda

Keren Hinda is a UK-registered charitable trust established in October 1997, dedicated exclusively to advancing Orthodox Jewish education and alleviating poverty within the Orthodox Jewish community in England and Wales. Operating as a grantmaker under voluntary trustees who serve without remuneration, it embodies traditional charitable principles by providing targeted financial relief to reduce barriers to religious learning and support vulnerable individuals, including children, youth, elderly, disabled people, and those of Orthodox Jewish ethnic or racial origin. Its distinctive, needs-driven approach prioritizes public benefit, low reserves for maximum grant distribution, and sustained backing for community wellbeing through both institutional and individual aid.

The trust funds Orthodox Jewish religious education initiatives—such as tuition, school fees, and educational resources—and poverty relief efforts, including welfare for hardship, essential living costs, and support for vulnerable groups. Grants go to aligned charities like educational institutions (e.g., Bait Limud Vechesed, Kolel Yoel Moshe) and welfare trusts, as well as direct individual assistance, focusing on core costs, projects, and immediate needs without capital or seed funding.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities based in England and Wales serving the Orthodox Jewish community; individuals may also receive aid, with a preference for small- to medium-sized, community-based organizations and no formal income thresholds. It does not accept unsolicited applications—grants are awarded at trustees' sole discretion following annual meetings (latest in July 2024), with no open calls, forms, or deadlines. Typical grants range from £3,000 to £50,000, often £5,000–£25,000 for organizations and smaller for individuals, excluding non-Orthodox Jewish causes or unrelated activities.