Rookwood Foundation Ltd

Rookwood Foundation Ltd, established in 2006 as a London-based registered charity (number 1116094) and company limited by guarantee, advances education and religious practice aligned with Orthodox Jewish teachings while relieving poverty, primarily within UK Orthodox Jewish communities. Led by a small board of trustees with a stable governance structure, it emphasizes faith-based education, community religious life, and sustainable charitable impact through prudent management of investment properties and donations, ensuring long-term support without depleting reserves.

The foundation funds Orthodox Jewish educational institutions (e.g., tuition, enrichment programs), religious infrastructure and activities (e.g., synagogues, observance), and direct poverty relief for individuals and families in financial hardship. Grants support project funding, core costs, capital projects, and emergency aid, targeting schools, religious bodies, and grassroots community groups, with a strong emphasis on London and surrounding areas, as evidenced by recent expenditures of £225,720 on core causes from £2.56 million income.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities, community groups, or academic institutions serving Orthodox Jewish beneficiaries; there is no strict income threshold but a preference for small to medium-sized organizations. Funding is invitation-only—no unsolicited applications—with decisions at quarterly trustee meetings and no fixed deadlines. Typical grants range from £5,000 to £50,000, occasionally larger for capital initiatives.

Exclusively supporting Orthodox Jewish-aligned causes, Rookwood does not fund unrelated activities, distinguishing it through its narrow thematic focus, network-driven selection, and commitment to intergenerational sustainability via investment income, making it ideal for London-based Orthodox Jewish education, faith, or poverty relief projects.