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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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout 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?
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.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
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
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft 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.
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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