Kolel Pardes Trust

Kolel Pardes Trust is a UK-registered charity established on 28 March 2001, dedicated to advancing Orthodox Jewish religious education and sustaining the Orthodox Jewish faith through scholarship, Torah study, and learning. Based in the London Borough of Barnet, North London, it is governed by a small voluntary board of three trustees who prioritize maintaining authentic halachic values and fostering religious study environments like yeshivot and kollels. Its distinctive approach emphasizes relational, community-endorsed investments in enduring Orthodox Jewish educational traditions rather than innovation or broader welfare.

The Trust funds core costs, educational infrastructure, and direct programme delivery for established Orthodox Jewish institutions, including schools, yeshivot, and study programmes focused on Jewish law, culture, and tradition. Beneficiaries are primarily Orthodox Jewish individuals and communities in the UK, with grants supporting formal and informal learning initiatives that preserve religious scholarship.

Eligible applicants are exclusively UK-registered charities operating as medium-sized Orthodox Jewish educational organizations in the London Borough of Barnet and North London; informal groups or large national entities outside this sector are not supported, and there is a preference for those with strong communal ties. Funding is invitation-only, with no public application process, forms, or deadlines—decisions occur ad hoc via trustee discretion within established networks. Typical grants range from £5,000 to £30,000, often at the lower end, for ongoing activities rather than capital projects, seed funding, or non-educational causes.

Kolel Pardes Trust stands out for its narrow, unwavering focus on traditional Orthodox Jewish education, excluding secular, interfaith, international, or innovative projects, ensuring support aligns strictly with halachic priorities and local communal infrastructure.