Anadarus Limited

Anadarus Limited is a UK charitable company limited by guarantee, established in 1978 and registered with the Charity Commission (no. 283181), dedicated to advancing general charitable purposes under English law both domestically and internationally. Operating as a low-profile grant-maker, it channels the majority of its resources—typically £200,000–£300,000 annually, including £301,025 in the year ending September 2024—to other charities, voluntary bodies, and occasionally individuals, emphasising unrestricted support for recognised charitable activities without thematic restrictions, published priorities, or a formal theory of change. Governed by a stable trio of trustees (Devorah Reisner, Jacques Adler, and Mrs M R Markovic), it upholds robust policies on safeguarding, risk, investments, and trustee conduct, with no commercial trading or trustee remuneration, reflecting a commitment to enduring, flexible philanthropy.

The funder supports a broad spectrum of general charitable work across England and Wales, with occasional international grants, favouring diverse activities from project-based to core funding, though patterns suggest a focus on established charities rather than capital, seed, emergency, or capacity-building initiatives.

Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities and community groups conducting activities recognised under English law, with no income, size, or regional restrictions within the UK; however, it does not accept unsolicited applications, relying instead on trustee discretion for recipient selection. There are no published grant ranges, application processes, deadlines, or meeting schedules—decisions occur on a rolling basis with minimal engagement expected.

Distinctive for its longevity, small governance, and opaque operations (no recipient details or guidance disclosed), Anadarus suits organisations with flexible, general funding needs and trustee connections, excluding non-charitable entities, religious biases (despite a Companies House classification), and proactive solicitation.