Jewish Care

Jewish Care is a British charity, working mainly in London and South East England, providing health and social welfare support services for vulnerable members of the Jewish community.[1]

The charity runs over 70 centres and services which include care homes, community centres and services such as support groups, a family carers team and telephone helpline.[1]

The organisation helps more than 7,000 people every week operating with the belief that Jewish people should have access to specialist services that are designed to meet their needs. This is reflected in the care it provides which recognises traditions, beliefs and cultures, which are frequently shared by Jewish people. Jewish festivals, including the weekly Sabbath, are celebrated in Jewish Care homes and community centres.

Care is provided regardless of the level or nature of an individual’s religious observance. In doing so, Jewish Care recognises people’s differences as well as their similarities.

The charity has 1,500 staff and 3,000 volunteers.[1]

Services

Jewish Care provides services for:

The charity also has a dedicated support and advice line for referrals and service information

Board of Trustees

Chairman Steven Lewis[2]

Vice Chairs Debra Fox, Arnold Wagner OBE

Treasurers Michael Blake, Jonathan Zenios,

Trustees Linda Bogod, Michael Brodtman, Antony Grossman, Dr Suzanne Joels, Andrew Klein, Douglas Krikler, Nicola Loftus, Stuart Roden, Robert Suss

Chief Executive Simon Morris

President Lord Levy

Honorary Presidents Lord Young of Graffham, Dame Gail Ronson, Stephen Zimmerman

Quotes

Tony Blair, when he was British Prime Minister, said of the charity: "Jewish Care is not just Jewish values in action; it is actually the best of British values in action. You can be really, really proud of the work that you do."[3]

Jewish Care is one of the 100 largest UK charitable organisations ranked by annual expenditure.[4]

History

The charity was formed in 1990 by the merger of:

Since then, nine more charities have merged with it, including:

Jewish Care operates in association with:

The Jewish Board of Guardians, founded in London in 1859, was one of the oldest of the charities from which Jewish Care has descended.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "About Us". Jewish Care. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
  2. Sandy Rashty (6 June 2014). "Jewish Care charity chair steps out of the shadows". Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
  3. Tony Blair (15 May 2006). "Speech to Jewish Care". 10 Downing Street. Archived from the original on 8 August 2007.
  4. Charities Direct: Top 500 Charities - Expenditure

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