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Fertility charity announces arrival of 1,000th baby
Chana has been supporting members of the Jewish community for three decades
January 26, 2026 16:28
Chana has been supporting members of the Jewish community for three decades
January 26, 2026 16:28Chana, the leading Jewish fertility organisation in the UK, has announced that the 1000th baby has been born with the charity’s support.
The north-west London-based organisation, which supports hundreds of Jewish couples facing infertility challenges every year, said this historic milestone was “a testament to three decades of pioneering growth, scientific excellence, halachic integrity, and a core belief that every couple deserves the chance to build a family”.
Benny Groszman, chair of trustees, said that the news was “a communal celebration” and paid tribute to the “consistent, unwavering generosity of the community since [the charity’s] first day”.
He added that as Chana operated without government grants, they “could not have reached this amazing milestone without the generous donors who believe in our mission and support our work".
Describing its multi-disciplinary approach as a “360-degree” support system, the charity offers expert medical information, professional mental health support, financial assistance and specialised halachic guidance.
Dr Veronique Berman, its in-house scientific advisor, said: “It is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution. Every couple is treated with a unique, personalised treatment plan, according to their individual needs.”
In a close-knit community, fertility struggles can bring added layers of visibility, expectation, and isolation all at once
She said that the charity left “no stone unturned to help [clients] achieve their dream. This guidance ensures couples are fully informed, allowing them to choose a path that is both medically sound and personally right for them, within a framework of professional and clinical excellence.”
Carolyn Cohen, Chana’s honorary executive director said that being part of a close-knit community that placed a strong emphasis on family and children could intensify the emotional burden of fertility struggles. “There can be added layers of visibility, expectation, and isolation all at once. At Chana, we see this every day, and it is precisely why our work matters. Our goal is to reduce isolation, normalise these conversations and provide compassionate support so individuals and couples do not feel alone or defined by their struggle.”
The charity said that the cost of a single cycle of IVF, including essential medication, blood tests, and scans, frequently came to between £7,000 and £10,000. Chana is able to provide financial assistance, which also goes towards providing professional therapy, ongoing practical support and access to a helpline.
There are currently 320 couples requiring the charity’s support, said Cohen, adding: “As overjoyed as we are to reach this milestone, we must keep looking forward, keep building resources, and continuing creating lives together. We want to thank the community for their partnership and unwavering support in this miraculous work. Chana remains firm in the belief that financial hardship should never be the reason a child is not brought into the world.”
For further information or support, go to: chana.org.uk
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