# Menucha V'Simcha

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1159607 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1159607)
- Website: https://www.menuchavesimcha.org
- Latest income: £0; spending £122
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Religious activities, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/menucha-vsimcha

Menucha V'Simcha was established with the goal of enhancing people's lives through increased knowledge and observance of Shabbat, with a particular focus on the inspirational power of Friday night. We are non-judgmental and want to reach out to Jews from across the religious spectrum and across all demographics to help them begin or improve their Friday night experience.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Menucha V'Simcha is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and economic / community development / employment for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Menucha V'Simcha reported income of £0 and spending of £122.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Menucha V'Simcha in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (menuchavesimcha.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Menucha V'Simcha open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Menucha V'Simcha is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Menucha V'Simcha give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Menucha V'Simcha makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Menucha V'Simcha?

In its latest reported year Menucha V'Simcha reported income of £0 and spending of £122.


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