LONDON – King Charles III, Patron of World Jewish Relief, has made a charitable donation to the organization to support its ongoing humanitarian response to the war in Ukraine, according to a statement released by the charity.
The contribution, made through the King Charles III Charitable Fund, comes as World Jewish Relief continues large-scale assistance efforts following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Since the beginning of the conflict, the Jewish humanitarian agency has provided support to more than 375,000 people across nearly 400 towns and cities throughout Ukraine.
World Jewish Relief said the donation will help sustain critical programs that address both immediate and long-term needs, including mental health services, livelihood recovery initiatives, and the repair of homes damaged by missile and drone strikes. The organization works through a network of trusted local partners to deliver aid directly to civilians affected by the war.
In addition to its work inside Ukraine, World Jewish Relief has assisted approximately 14,000 Ukrainian refugees in the United Kingdom. Support services have included English language training, employment assistance, and community integration programs designed to help refugees rebuild their lives after displacement.
Paul Anticoni OBE, Chief Executive of World Jewish Relief, expressed gratitude for the King’s continued involvement and support.
“We are profoundly grateful to His Majesty and to the King Charles III Charitable Fund for this generous contribution, and for His Majesty’s unwavering support as our Patron,” Anticoni said. “His longstanding commitment to our mission continues to inspire all of us at World Jewish Relief.”
Anticoni added that the scale and duration of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine make sustained funding essential.
“As the crisis in Ukraine deepens and millions continue to suffer, we remain steadfast in our determination to bring hope and practical assistance to those in need,” he said. “Donations like this are vital as they enable us to provide lifesaving and transformative support precisely where it is needed most.”
King Charles III has served as Patron of World Jewish Relief since 2015, continuing a relationship with the organization that spans more than two decades. His involvement began in 2002 when, as Prince of Wales, he visited the Jewish community in Krakow, Poland, highlighting the challenges facing post-Holocaust Jewish communities in Central and Eastern Europe.
In 2008, King Charles formally opened the Jewish Community Centre in Krakow in partnership with World Jewish Relief. The centre was established to help revitalize Jewish life in the city and to provide social, educational, and cultural services. Today, the centre continues to play a vital role, including offering support to Ukrainian refugees who have fled the war.
World Jewish Relief is widely regarded as the Jewish community’s primary international humanitarian agency in the United Kingdom. Its work extends beyond Ukraine and includes emergency response, poverty alleviation, and development programs in multiple regions worldwide.
For Jewish and pro-Israel audiences, the King’s donation is seen as a meaningful affirmation of the importance of humanitarian action rooted in Jewish values of responsibility and solidarity. The charity emphasized that its work is non-political and focused on assisting civilians based on need alone.
The war in Ukraine remains one of the largest humanitarian crises in Europe since the Second World War. International aid organizations have warned that continued fighting, infrastructure damage, and displacement will require sustained international support well into the future.
World Jewish Relief stated the King’s donation will help ensure that its programs can continue operating at scale during a critical phase of the conflict. The organization also reiterated its appeal for public support, noting that demand for assistance continues to outpace available resources.
As Patron, King Charles III has consistently emphasized the importance of interfaith cooperation and humanitarian engagement. His support for World Jewish Relief reflects that broader commitment and underscores the role of faith-based organizations in responding to global crises.
The charity said it remains committed to standing with those affected by the war in Ukraine and to working alongside partners to deliver practical help, dignity, and hope to individuals and families facing extraordinary hardship.
