# The Raphael and Marika Levy Benevolent Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 700851 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/700851)
- Latest income: £14.9k; spending £18.3k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Bolton, Bury, Manchester City, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford City, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, Israel
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/raphael-and-marika-levy-benevolent-fund

1. Lord Mayor of Manchester can nominate up to 10 Non-Jewish Charitable institutions in Manchester. 2. President of council of Manchester and Salford Jews can nominate up to 10 Jewish Charitable Institutions Request -ú20 used to cover cost of prayers for Mr & Mrs Levy on anniversaries of their deaths.3. Mayor of Tel-Aviv can nominate such Jewish Charitable Institutions at his discretion.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2025 | £14.9k | £18.3k | not filed |
| 25 Jun 2024 | £6,985 | £5,760 | not filed |
| 25 Jun 2023 | £4,836 | £4,744 | not filed |
| 25 Jun 2022 | £4,609 | £6,032 | not filed |
| 25 Jun 2021 | £3,344 | £9,206 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. For such non-Jewish charitable institutions or charitable objects (which may vary from year to year) in the city of Manchester as shall be nominated at his absolute discretion by the lord mayor for the time being of Manchester. 2 for such Jewish charitable institutions or Jewish charitable objects (which may vary from time to time) in the city of Manchester as shall be nominated by the president for the time being of the council of Manchester. 3 for such Jewish charitable institutions or Jewish charitable objects (which may vary from time to time) in the state of Israel as shall be selected at his absolute discretion by the mayor for the time being of tel aviv. (for further details see clauses 11-14 of the will)

## What it funds

The Raphael and Marika Levy Benevolent Fund is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Raphael and Marika Levy Benevolent Fund reported income of £14.9k and spending of £18.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 25 Jun 2025, it spent £44k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bolton, Bury, Manchester City, Oldham and Rochdale and 6 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Raphael and Marika Levy Benevolent Fund in its sources (last checked 4 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 Raphael and Marika Levy Benevolent Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Raphael and Marika Levy Benevolent Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Raphael and Marika Levy Benevolent Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bolton, Bury, Manchester City, Oldham and Rochdale and 6 more areas.

### Does The Raphael and Marika Levy Benevolent Fund give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Raphael and Marika Levy Benevolent Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Raphael and Marika Levy Benevolent Fund give each year?

The register does not break out The Raphael and Marika Levy Benevolent Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 25 Jun 2025 was £18.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,804 a year.

### How large is The Raphael and Marika Levy Benevolent Fund?

In its latest reported year The Raphael and Marika Levy Benevolent Fund reported income of £14.9k and spending of £18.3k.


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