Aurum Charitable Trust

The Aurum Charitable Trust, established in 2007 via a Declaration of Trust and registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (reg. 1121227), is a family-founded philanthropy based in Surrey, initiated by Roderick and Elizabeth Jack with trustee Anthony Martin Mitchell. Its mission is to advance exclusively charitable purposes under English law worldwide, guided by trustees' absolute discretion to maximize impact for current and future beneficiaries. Core values emphasize flexibility, responsiveness, and long-term stewardship, sustained primarily through investment income rather than donations, enabling a highly selective, trustee-driven approach without rigid constraints.

As a generalist funder, Aurum supports diverse charitable causes including education, health, social welfare, arts, and international development, funding projects, core costs, unrestricted support, and capital grants that benefit people and communities globally. There are no thematic or sectoral restrictions, allowing trustees to address needs wherever they deem greatest.

Eligibility is open to charities worldwide with no geographic, income, size, or entity-type limits, though it accepts only invited proposals—no unsolicited applications. Trustees meet biannually to allocate funds, with no deadlines or formal processes; organizations must await trustee outreach.

Typical grants range from £10,000 to £250,000, contributing to annual expenditures like £1.10 million in 2024. Distinctive for its invitation-only model, complete trustee autonomy, and freedom from geographic or thematic silos, Aurum avoids non-charitable activities and unsolicited appeals, prioritizing high-impact opportunities identified internally.