Andrew Anderson Trust

Could Andrew Anderson Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.

Typical grants
Up to £1,000
Applications
Accepted
How to apply
Email application
Decisions
Bi annually

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About Andrew Anderson Trust

The Andrew Anderson Trust is a Bristol-based family grant-making charity established in 1954 by Andrew Anderson to advance social betterment through practical philanthropy. Since his death in 1988, it has been stewarded by family members, maintaining a quiet, values-driven continuity focused on education and training, health and medicine, religious activities, overseas aid (especially famine relief), poverty relief, disability support, religious education, and general charitable purposes. Its generalist yet persistent priorities emphasize faith-based work, educational initiatives, and humanitarian efforts, supporting both institutions like churches, colleges, and charities, as well as individuals in need. The Trust is known for its flexible, family-led model without a public website or rigid criteria, prioritizing enduring mission fit over outcomes measurement.

What Andrew Anderson Trust funds

The Trust supports a broad range of causes including education and training, health and medicine, religious activities, overseas aid (especially famine relief), poverty relief, disability support, and religious education. It funds projects, core costs, unrestricted support, and direct aid aligned with these priorities. Geographically, the Trust operates throughout England and overseas, with a preference for small to medium-sized grassroots organizations in England, particularly the South, including areas such as London and Bristol.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities, community groups, academic institutions, societies, church groups, and individuals from anywhere in the UK or internationally. The Trust prefers faith-based (Christian) organizations and has a preference for small to medium-sized grassroots organizations in England, particularly the South. There are no strict income thresholds, geographic restrictions, or religious exclusions, and unsolicited applications are welcomed.

What Andrew Anderson Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not have a published list of exclusions, but its focus is on education and training, health and medicine, religious activities, overseas aid, poverty relief, disability support, and religious education. Applications outside these broad priorities may not be considered.

How they like to fund

The Trust makes grants that are typically modest, funding projects, core costs, unrestricted support, and direct aid. It welcomes unsolicited approaches and uses a simple covering letter for applications. The Trust prioritizes enduring mission fit over outcomes measurement, reflecting its flexible, family-led model.

How much does Andrew Anderson Trust give?

Up to £1,000

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.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

Good to know

FaithPrefers faith-based (Christian)
Focus areas
DisabilityEducationFaithHealthPoverty & hardship

How to apply to Andrew Anderson Trust

Andrew Anderson Trust takes applications via email application.

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

How it works

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

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Andrew Anderson Trust on the charity register

Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as ANDREW ANDERSON TRUST, charity number 212170.

Latest annual income
£372,123
Latest annual spending
£559,157
Financial year end
March 2025

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Andrew Anderson Trust provide?

Andrew Anderson Trust typically provides grants up to £1,000.

Where does Andrew Anderson Trust fund charities?

Andrew Anderson Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Andrew Anderson Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Andrew Anderson 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 Andrew Anderson Trust?

Andrew Anderson Trust takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically bi annually.

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