# The Aaron and Ethel Lurie Memorial Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1129271 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1129271)
- Latest income: £0; spending £725
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Accommodation / housing
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City, Sunderland
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/aaron-and-ethel-lurie-memorial-fund

Any charitable purpose at the discretion of the Trustees for the benefit of the Community

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2025 | £0 | £725 | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2024 | £0 | £605 | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2023 | £0 | £585 | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2022 | £0 | £460 | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2021 | £0 | £140 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief of poverty in the Jewish community worldwide.the advancement of education according to the beliefs and values of the Jewish faith worldwiide.any charitable purpose at the discretion of the trustees for the benefit of the community.

## What it funds

The Aaron and Ethel Lurie Memorial Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation / housing for children / young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Aaron and Ethel Lurie Memorial Fund reported income of £0 and spending of £725. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Nov 2025, it spent £2,515 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City and Sunderland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Aaron and Ethel Lurie Memorial Fund in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Aaron and Ethel Lurie Memorial Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Aaron and Ethel Lurie Memorial Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Aaron and Ethel Lurie Memorial Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City and Sunderland.

### Does The Aaron and Ethel Lurie Memorial Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Aaron and Ethel Lurie Memorial Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Aaron and Ethel Lurie Memorial Fund give each year?

The register does not break out The Aaron and Ethel Lurie Memorial Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Nov 2025 was £725. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £503 a year.

### How large is The Aaron and Ethel Lurie Memorial Fund?

In its latest reported year The Aaron and Ethel Lurie Memorial Fund reported income of £0 and spending of £725.


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