Amar Family Charitable Trust

The Amar Family Charitable Trust is a family-run grant-making charity established in 2011 and registered in England and Wales, governed by four longstanding trustees from the Amar family. Its broad mission is to apply income for exclusively charitable purposes as trustees deem fit, emphasizing flexible, responsive philanthropy without a rigid strategy or outcome framework. Distinctive for its low-profile, personalized approach—no website or formal processes—it prioritizes ethical governance, internal controls, and discretion in supporting registered charities and voluntary bodies, excluding direct individual aid or service delivery.

The Trust funds a diverse array of causes, including disability, education, health, social welfare, poverty relief, and Jewish community initiatives, backing both major national organizations like Macmillan Cancer Support and smaller charities in medical research, frontline care, and community welfare. Beneficiaries span children, adults, and vulnerable groups across project, core costs, revenue, and occasional capital needs, with trustees adapting to emergent societal priorities.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities (no income thresholds), primarily operating in England and Wales but including those with overseas work; no religious restrictions apply. Typical grants range from £1,000 to £5,000, awarded on a rolling basis via informal cover letters detailing purpose, organization details, needs, and supporting documents like accounts—considered at trustee meetings without fixed deadlines or online portals.

Notable exclusions include individuals and non-charitable entities; its family-driven flexibility, support for niche Jewish causes alongside broad social benefits, and preference for proven charities differentiate it as a discreet, generalist funder ideal for small-to-medium organizations seeking adaptable funding.