King Charles makes donation to support Jewish charity’s relief efforts in Ukraine

In 2008, His Majesty opened the Jewish Community Centre in Krakow in partnership with World Jewish Relief, to help revitalise Jewish life in the area. The Centre continues to offer critical support to the community, including many Ukrainian refugees.

“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,” said Paul Anticoni OBE, Chief Executive of World Jewish Relief. “His longstanding commitment to our mission continues to inspire all of us at World Jewish Relief.

“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. Donations like this are vital as they enable us to provide lifesaving and transformative support precisely where it is needed most.”

King Charles With Maurice Helfgott and Jonathan Ornstein at the opening of the Jewish Community Centre in Krakow in 2008 (Picture: World Jewish Relief)[Missing Credit]

Earlier this month, Anticoni received an OBE from King Charles in recognition of his services to vulnerable people.

Speaking at the time, he said he was “immensely proud to have received this amazing honour from His Majesty and delighted to have shared the moment with my family.

"World Jewish Relief has been my life for 20 years and this honour reflects all my trustees, staff, supporters, partners and participants who have been alongside me on this amazing journey and to whom I say thank you.”