Pauline and Harold Berman Charitable Trust

The Pauline and Harold Berman Charitable Trust, established by trust deed on 9 November 2005 from the estates of founders Pauline and Harold Berman, is a grant-making charity managed by three trustees who exercise absolute discretion over its income and capital. Reflecting the settlors' vision, it stewards resources for broad charitable purposes, emphasizing social welfare, health, dignity for vulnerable people, and Jewish community needs, while prioritizing due diligence on safeguarding and ethical standards in recipients. Operating solely in England and Wales without soliciting external applications, it partners exclusively with established UK-registered charities to advance public benefit through strategic, sustainable grants.

The trust prioritizes health and life preservation, supporting hospices like St Luke’s and Princess Alice, therapy centres such as Harrow MS Therapy Centre, and organizations like The Brain Tumour Charity and Langdon Foundation. It also funds welfare and poverty relief (e.g., Nightingale Hammerson), disability services (Jewish Deaf Association), education, and community heritage initiatives like The Holocaust Explained website, with a distinct emphasis on Jewish communal services serving those with terminal illnesses, disabilities, or hardship—though not exclusively.

Eligible entities are UK-registered charities of any size or income, with no geographic restrictions beyond a focus on London and the South East; preference goes to reputable organizations upholding high governance for vulnerable groups. Typical grants range from £5,000 to £50,000 (e.g., £35,000 to Langdon Foundation, £50,000 to Nightingale Hammerson), covering project and core costs via 6–10 annual awards selected proactively by trustees—no open applications, deadlines, or forms. Distinctively, it avoids unsolicited proposals, capital/emergency funding, and non-charities, differentiating through trustee-led alignment with founders' legacy, long-term asset stewardship, and consistent support for health, welfare, and Jewish causes.