Rubin Foundation Charitable Trust

The Rubin Foundation Charitable Trust is a UK-registered family foundation established in 1986 by the Rubin family, with Robert Stephen Rubin OBE as long-standing chair and family trustees. Rooted in a generalist mission to advance any charitable purpose, it enables impact by granting to established UK charities rather than running direct programs, emphasizing long-term partnerships, stewardship, and flexible support for education, healthcare, community welfare, and youth opportunities—often with affinity for Jewish community-linked institutions like UJIA and Jewish Care.

It funds diverse causes including medical research (e.g., Moorfields Eye Charity), higher education (Lancaster University, London Business School), youth development (Prince’s Trust, Royal Foundation), and social welfare for vulnerable groups, ethnic/faith communities, students, and the public. Grants cover unrestricted core funding, project-specific initiatives, and ongoing operations, prioritizing high-impact organizations with proven track records.

Eligible applicants are solely UK-registered charities and academic institutions based and operating UK-wide, with a preference for medium-to-large entities (no strict income thresholds, though smaller charities may qualify). Unsolicited applications are not accepted; funding is trustee-led via direct engagement and relationships, with rolling approvals at meetings throughout the year and no public deadlines, forms, or guidelines.

Typical grants range from £10,000 to £150,000, often multi-year exceeding £100,000 for flagships. Distinctively trustee-discretionary with no thematic restrictions or exclusions beyond non-charities, it stands out for its family governance, substantial scale from investments/family gifts, and enduring loyalty to reputable partners in education, health, and welfare.