Yad Vochessed Association Limited

Yad Vochessed Association Limited, a charitable company registered in England and Wales since 2006, is dedicated to alleviating poverty within Jewish communities in the UK and overseas, while advancing Orthodox Jewish faith through acts of chessed (kindness) and tzedakah (charity). Rooted in Orthodox Judaic tradition, it prioritizes direct relief for individuals and families facing financial hardship, with annual expenditures emphasizing poverty alleviation (£627k in 2023), education (£1.5m, focused on faith-based schools and programs), and community development (£131k), fostering sustainable improvements in quality of life via needs-led interventions.

It exclusively supports Orthodox Jewish beneficiaries, including small to medium-sized grassroots organizations like welfare groups and schools, with no formal restrictions on entity type, income size, or geography beyond its Jewish-only focus—primarily UK-centered but open internationally. Grants target practical aid such as project costs, emergency assistance, operational support, and capacity building, excluding capital projects or unrestricted funding outside faith-aligned contexts.

Unsolicited applications are not accepted; potential grantees must initiate via phone enquiry or direct contact, with awards at trustees' discretion and no fixed deadlines, meetings, or public processes—though Charity Commission restrictions as of May 2025 may limit transactions. Typical organizational grants range from £5,000 to £100,000, smaller for individuals. Distinctively, its trustee-driven, opaque model demands insider community ties, rigorous governance amid past regulatory scrutiny, and unyielding commitment to Orthodox Jewish welfare, differentiating it as a niche, high-impact funder for aligned causes.