Aa Trust

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Typical grants: £10,000 – £50,000
Applications: By invitation only

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

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About Aa Trust

The AA Trust is an independent grant-making foundation established in 2010 by The Automobile Association. Its mission is to advance road safety and protect life and health on UK roads, focusing on preserving human life, preventing injuries, and promoting safer driving through evidence-based interventions, public education, and partnerships. Rooted in public benefit, the Trust prioritises measurable impact, prevention strategies, and innovation. Its distinct, mission-locked approach centres exclusively on road safety, leveraging its affiliation with a leading motoring organisation to drive targeted, high-impact investments.

What Aa Trust funds

The Trust funds targeted projects in road safety, including research studies, awareness campaigns, pilot initiatives for young drivers, and programmes for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists. It supports driver education materials for schools and practical interventions with tangible outcomes like accident prevention and policy improvement. These initiatives benefit drivers, the public, and road users across diverse communities, with a geographical focus on the UK and an England-wide remit. The emphasis is on work that can demonstrate clear, evidence-based impact.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and academic institutions with a demonstrated capacity for impact. The Trust typically prefers medium to larger organisations over small grassroots groups or individuals. Applicants must operate within the UK and hold an England-wide remit. The Trust prioritises projects that directly contribute to its road safety mission and benefit drivers, the public, and road users.

What Aa Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund core costs, unrestricted funding, or capacity building. It also excludes any activities that fall outside its exclusive road safety focus.

How they like to fund

The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. It operates on an invite-only basis, identifying potential partners through sector networks and trustee assessments. Funding is provided for discrete projects rather than ongoing programmes, with an emphasis on evidence-driven, measurable outcomes.

How much does Aa Trust give?

£10,000 – £50,000

Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

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Focus areas

Children & youthEducationHealth

How to apply to Aa Trust

Aa Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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What you can do here

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Aa Trust provide?

Aa Trust typically provides grants of £10,000 - £50,000.

Where does Aa Trust fund charities?

Aa Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Aa Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Aa Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Aa Trust?

Aa Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.