Kip and Alison Bertram Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £20,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Kip and Alison Bertram Charitable Trust
The Kip and Alison Bertram Charitable Trust is a family-governed grant-maker based in Norwich, Norfolk, established by deed in 2006. Led by trustees Christopher, Alison, and Felicity Bertram, its mission is to advance exclusively charitable purposes at the trustees' discretion, embracing a broad, flexible approach to address prevailing social needs without thematic restrictions. The Trust practices patient, responsive stewardship, with annual grant-making sustained by prudent reserves. It prioritises health and medical causes, children's welfare, and acute community support, funding both national organisations and local Norfolk/East Anglia initiatives. The Trust is distinctive for its agile, non-strategic model and absence of published guidelines, offering continuity for aligned charities.
What Kip and Alison Bertram Charitable Trust funds
The Trust prioritises health and medical causes, children's welfare, and acute community support. It funds both national organisations and local initiatives in Norfolk and East Anglia, supporting areas such as medical research, air ambulance services, and care for looked-after children. Grants can cover projects, core costs, and specific needs that deliver clear public benefit through robustly governed charities. The geographic focus is UK-wide but favours regional ties, excluding overseas activities. The Trust avoids large capital projects, political or controversial causes, and funding to individuals. Its flexible approach allows it to address prevailing social needs without thematic restrictions.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities of any size, with no formal income thresholds. The Trust favours established entities over startups and looks for robust governance and clear public benefit. It prioritises organisations working in health, children's welfare, and community support, particularly those with ties to Norfolk and East Anglia. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; support arises via trustee networks or invitations. There is no religious restriction.
What Kip and Alison Bertram Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund large capital projects, political or controversial causes, or grants to individuals. Overseas activities are also excluded. It avoids supporting organisations that lack robust governance or clear public benefit.
How they like to fund
The Trust offers flexible support including project costs, core costs, and specific needs. It operates by invitation only, with support arising through trustee networks rather than unsolicited applications. Grant-making is sustained by prudent reserves, reflecting a patient, responsive stewardship approach. The Trust does not publish guidelines or application forms.
How much does Kip and Alison Bertram Charitable 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 Kip and Alison Bertram Charitable Trust
Kip and Alison Bertram Charitable 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 Kip and Alison Bertram Charitable Trust provide?
Kip and Alison Bertram Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £20,000.
Where does Kip and Alison Bertram Charitable Trust fund charities?
Kip and Alison Bertram Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Kip and Alison Bertram Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Kip and Alison Bertram Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Kip and Alison Bertram Charitable Trust?
Kip and Alison Bertram Charitable 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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