Localtrent Limited

Localtrent Limited is a charitable company established in 1982 by the Weiss family, dedicated to advancing the Orthodox Jewish faith, relieving poverty, and supporting aligned charitable causes for public benefit, primarily within the Orthodox Jewish community. Governed by family members with expertise in property investment, it generates stable income through prudent financial stewardship to fund strategic grants, upholding traditional Jewish life, religious principles, and community resilience in England and Wales. Its ethos emphasizes exclusive support for Orthodox Jewish initiatives, with no operations or funding beyond this remit.

The funder prioritizes Orthodox Jewish educational institutions, synagogues, religious schools, and poverty alleviation efforts targeting children, young people, and the Orthodox Jewish ethnic community. Grants support core funding, projects, operational needs, and capital for activities advancing Orthodox Judaism or addressing deprivation, with annual distributions exceeding £500,000–£600,000 to established organizations fostering religious teaching, worship, and welfare.

Eligible entities are limited to UK-registered charities and academic institutions operating exclusively in England and Wales, with a strong preference for medium-to-large, well-established Orthodox Jewish bodies sharing its religious commitments; unsolicited applications are not accepted. Funding is invitation-only, decided ad hoc by trustees without public deadlines or processes, typically awarding £10,000 or more per grant, often in five- or low six-figure ranges for major beneficiaries. Distinctively family-led with no grassroots or non-Orthodox support, it differentiates through its investment-backed model and unwavering religious focus.