Annett Trust
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- Typical grants
- Up to £2,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Annett Trust
The Annett Trust is a grant-making charity established by trust deed in 2003 and based in Bath. Its mission is to support charitable organisations and purposes, guided by trustee discretion to make tangible differences in healthcare, medical research, health advancement, and life-saving initiatives. The Trust maintains a flexible generalist remit encompassing social welfare, youth, education, conservation, and the environment, but its enduring priority is health-related causes. It values direct community impact, stable governance, and modest interventions for smaller organisations delivering local health and wellbeing services.
What Annett Trust funds
The Trust funds project and core costs for health charities, such as medical education, lymphoma support, and bereavement care, alongside broader welfare efforts. It supports work in healthcare, medical research, health advancement, and life-saving initiatives, with a particular emphasis on health-related causes including disability and health issues. Geography prioritises England and Wales, especially the South West, though not strictly restricted.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities, voluntary bodies, community groups, and occasionally individuals, with a focus on grassroots to medium-sized entities advancing health in disadvantaged communities. The Trust favours smaller organisations with a preference for those serving vulnerable groups, such as people with disabilities, those facing bereavement, or welfare challenges. There is no income threshold, but modest-scale organisations are prioritised.
What Annett Trust doesn't fund
The Trust avoids large-scale or capital projects, emphasising modest, impactful support. It does not accept unsolicited applications; grants are invite-only via trustee identification or recommendation, with no published guidelines or forms.
How they like to fund
The Trust operates by invitation only, with trustees identifying or recommending potential grantees. It funds both project and core costs, supporting health-related work and broader welfare efforts. Grants are typically modest and one-off, delivered through a hands-on, trustee-led approach that values direct community impact.
How much does Annett 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 Annett Trust
Annett Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Annett Trust provide?
Annett Trust typically provides grants up to £2,000.
Where does Annett Trust fund charities?
Annett Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Annett Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Annett Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Annett Trust?
Annett Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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