Springfield Trust Limited

Springfield Trust Limited is a grant-making charity (number 1135166), established as a company limited by guarantee and based in London's Finchley area, with a singular mission to advance the Jewish religion, Jewish religious education, and alleviate poverty among Jewish communities worldwide. Governed by a focused council of trustees including figures like B Oestreicher and H Schneck, it embodies values of religious continuity, community welfare, and strategic philanthropy, funding through an investment-driven model that ensures independence and long-term sustainability without reliance on public appeals.

The Trust supports synagogues, Jewish schools, and welfare organizations delivering religious observance, educational programs, and poverty relief for vulnerable Jewish individuals and families, covering core costs, charitable initiatives, and occasional capital projects—prioritizing those with measurable impact on Jewish life in the UK (especially London) and globally.

Eligible applicants are exclusively UK-registered charities serving Jewish communities, with a preference for medium-to-large established organizations demonstrating robust governance and outcomes; smaller grassroots groups are rarely funded. It operates invite-only, contacting pre-selected entities directly via trustees' networks, with no public application process, deadlines, or open calls—decisions made ad hoc during periodic trustee meetings.

Typical grants range from £10,000 to £200,000 (averaging £25,000–£100,000), excluding individuals, non-Jewish causes, unrestricted funding outside its aims, or unproven entities. Distinctive for its unwavering Jewish-only focus, global diaspora reach, and precision in backing high-impact institutions, it stands apart through trustee-led selectivity and commitment to enduring public benefit.