REGISTERED CHARITY Nº 283671SALFORD · ENGLAND & WALES
THE CHESED CHARITABLE TRUST

Rooted in kindness.
Committed to
continuity.

Supporting Jewish learning and religious life through purposeful charitable giving.

We are a registered charitable trust in Salford, providing grants to organisations that advance Orthodox Jewish education and religion.

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A dedication to learning, faith and the traditions that connect generations.
283671 Registered in England & Wales01 / A purposeful charitable trustExplore
OUR MISSION / 01

Giving with purpose.
Supporting what endures.

Our mission is to collect and distribute charitable funds in support of organisations dedicated to the advancement of Orthodox Jewish education and religion.

We direct our attention to the institutions through which religious learning, worship and observance are sustained, guided by our charitable objectives and the responsibilities of our trustees.

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OUR CHARITABLE FOCUS / 02

Two purposes.
One enduring commitment.

Our charitable focus is specific. We make grants to organisations working in two closely connected fields.

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THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION

Orthodox Jewish
Education

We support organisations devoted to religious study, teaching and the sharing of Jewish knowledge. Education provides the foundation through which texts, understanding and traditions pass between generations.

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THE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION

Orthodox Jewish
Religion

We recognise the role of religious institutions in sustaining opportunities for worship, learning and observance. Our grant-making focuses on organisations whose work furthers Orthodox Jewish religious life.

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Chesed is more than an expression of kindness.
It is kindness given direction and purpose.

THE MEANING BEHIND OUR NAME
HOW WE WORK / 03

Considered giving.
Clear charitable direction.

Our trustees oversee the use of the Trust’s resources, ensuring decisions remain connected to our registered purposes.

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Purpose

We begin with the organisation’s charitable work and the proposed purpose of support.

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Alignment

We consider how that work relates to Orthodox Jewish education or religion.

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Trustee oversight

Our trustees consider requests in light of our responsibilities and resources.

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Charitable support

Where approved, resources may be granted in support of the relevant purposes.

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RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP / 04

Care for the resources.
Commitment to the purpose.

Grant-making is not only about giving. It is also about the responsibility to use charitable resources for the purposes for which they were entrusted to us.

Our trustees are responsible for the administration of the Trust and for decisions concerning its charitable activities.

Our governance and accountability
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OUR HOME / 05

Based in Salford.
Focused on our purpose.

Our registered address is in Salford, Greater Manchester, and our area of operation extends throughout England and Wales.

158 Cromwell Road
Salford, M6 6DE
United Kingdom
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SUPPORT THE TRUST / 06

Give towards a purpose
that reaches beyond today.

We welcome enquiries from people and organisations interested in supporting Orthodox Jewish education and religious life through our Trust.

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