L E Andrews Charitable Trust

The L E Andrews Charitable Trust, established in April 2009 under the terms of L E Andrews' will from 2001, is a UK-registered charitable trust dedicated exclusively to advancing animal welfare. Operating from investment income generated by its settled capital, it embodies a singular, enduring mission to improve animals' quality of life through grants to UK animal welfare charities. Governed by a small board of trustees, its values emphasize public benefit under charity law, conservative stewardship, and trustee discretion, with no strategic plans or public guidance beyond this focused remit—distinguishing it as a non-generalist funder in the UK landscape.

It funds general charitable purposes solely for the advancement of animal welfare, supporting UK-registered charities without thematic sub-priorities like specific species, interventions, or project types (e.g., core costs, capital, or emergency aid). Beneficiaries are exclusively animals, via organisations pursuing direct welfare activities, with no extension to related areas such as environmental issues or human-animal bonds.

Eligible entities are strictly UK-registered animal welfare charities, with no income thresholds, size preferences, or other criteria published—geographic focus limited to the UK. The trust does not accept unsolicited applications; grants are awarded at trustees' discretion through their networks, without forms, processes, deadlines, or meeting schedules. Typical grant ranges and individual amounts are unpublished, though total charitable expenditure reached £129,240 in 2024.

Distinctively, it excludes all non-animal welfare causes, overseas work, and open applications, ensuring clear fit only for pure-play UK animal welfare groups; its transparency in accounts and unwavering focus set it apart as a reliable, niche supporter.