Ten Charitable Trust

The Ten Charitable Trust is a UK-registered charity dedicated to relieving poverty, supporting educational establishments, and promoting religious education, with a mission rooted in alleviating hardship, advancing learning, and fostering ethical or faith-based development. Governed by trustees Shmuel Halpern and Mordecai Halpern, who serve without remuneration, it embodies values of philanthropic stewardship, public benefit, and conflict-free integrity. Its distinctive approach emphasizes streamlined, sustainable funding for mission-aligned charitable work, maintaining a stable three-pronged focus without commercial activities or complex structures.

The Trust funds poverty alleviation for disadvantaged individuals and communities, general education through institutions and student support, and religious or spiritual teaching initiatives. Grants support both direct project work and general purposes, targeting UK-based charities, educational bodies, and grassroots efforts addressing these themes, with an inclusive pattern open to small and medium-sized organizations across any UK region.

Eligible applicants must operate in the UK, with no specified legal entity, income, or size restrictions, though funding is invite-only—unsolicited applications are not accepted, and no public guidelines, forms, or contacts exist. Typical grants range from £2,000 to £20,000, with no deadlines, funding rounds, or meeting schedules published; decisions occur at trustee discretion.

Distinctive for its quiet consistency as a generalist UK funder, the Trust avoids named beneficiaries, detailed case studies, or open calls, prioritizing fiduciary responsibility and broad impact over publicity. It excludes non-UK activities, non-charitable purposes, and likely commercial or unrelated projects, making it ideal for aligned UK charities seeking discreet, flexible support.