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.

Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities, community groups, academic institutions, societies, church groups, and individuals from anywhere in the UK or internationally, with 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.

Grants are typically modest, up to £1,000 (with £440,000 awarded in the year ending April 2023), funding projects, core costs, unrestricted support, and direct aid aligned with priorities. Applications are submitted via email to admin@andrewandersontrust.co.uk or post to PJE Chartered Accountants, 2 Oakfield Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2AL, using a simple covering letter—no form required. Reviewed on a rolling basis at biannual trustee meetings, only successful applicants are contacted. Distinctive for its flexible, family-led model without a public website or rigid criteria, the Trust prioritizes enduring mission fit over outcomes measurement, ideal for faith groups, educators, and relief efforts seeking responsive, low-barrier funding.