A B Charitable Trust

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Typical grants: £10,000 – £30,000
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Online form
Decisions: Quarterly

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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abcharitabletrust.org.uk

About A B Charitable Trust

The A B Charitable Trust is an independent grant-maker established in 1990 by Yves and Anne Bonavero. Guided by a family-led board, it champions human dignity, equity and respect for marginalised groups. Its mission addresses systemic social injustice, poverty, discrimination and power imbalances through an evidence-led, strategic approach that amplifies the voices of excluded people. The Trust prefers to fund core costs and places trust in grantees' honest reporting. Its rights-focused philanthropy and long-term support for community-led advocacy make it a distinctive funder operating UK-wide.

What A B Charitable Trust funds

The Trust supports UK charities tackling root causes of injustice through advocacy, legal representation, campaigning and direct help for communities facing racial injustice, migration challenges, detention, destitution, trafficking, and violations of liberty and equal treatment. It prioritises black and ethnic minority groups, refugees, migrants and those in severe poverty. The Trust funds core costs and provides unrestricted support, enabling charities to use the funds where they are most needed. Its work is UK-wide with no local restrictions, focusing on systemic change and sustainable impact.

Who can apply

The A B Charitable Trust funds registered charities based in the UK. It prioritises organisations led by or working closely with the communities they serve, particularly black and ethnic minority groups, refugees, migrants, and people in severe poverty. The Trust looks for charities that tackle root causes of injustice and work with marginalised groups. It does not fund individuals, public bodies, or non-charitable organisations.

What A B Charitable Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund individuals, public bodies, non-charitable organisations, capital appeals, or activities that undermine human rights. It also does not support projects that are not aligned with its mission of addressing systemic injustice and discrimination.

How they like to fund

The Trust provides unrestricted funding, typically for core costs, and makes grants over one to three years. It welcomes unsolicited applications and places trust in grantees' honest reporting. Funding is designed to support sustainable change rather than one-off projects.

How much does A B Charitable Trust give?

A B Charitable Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 7 sourced facts

Open ProgrammeOpen to applications

£10,000 – £40,000

Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Ethnic minoritiesPoverty & hardship

How to apply to A B Charitable Trust

A B Charitable Trust takes applications via online form.

Decisions are typically quarterly.
Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

1
Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
2
See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
3
Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

See if A B Charitable Trust could be a fit. Draft if yes.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does A B Charitable Trust provide?

A B Charitable Trust runs one grant programme — Open Programme: £10,000 – £40,000.

Where does A B Charitable Trust fund charities?

A B Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does A B Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?

A B Charitable Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

How do I apply for funding from A B Charitable Trust?

A B Charitable Trust takes applications via online form. Decisions are typically quarterly.