Anand & Sethi Family Charity Trust

The Anand & Sethi Family Charity Trust (charity number 1164307), based in Leicester, UK, is a family-led philanthropic entity governed by members of the Anand and Sethi families, including trustees Harjot Singh Anand, Kulvinder Singh Sethi, and others. Established to advance charitable purposes under English and Welsh law as trustees deem fit—primarily through grants—it embodies Sikh-rooted values of social responsibility, community giving, and pragmatic flexibility. With full trustee discretion, no fixed theory of change, and support from the family business Anand International Limited, the trust prioritizes adaptable, hands-on grant-making to maximize public benefit via unpaid family stewardship.

It funds a broad spectrum of UK-registered charities, emphasizing health, children and young people, disability, and community projects that deliver measurable social impact for vulnerable groups like families in hardship, disabled individuals, and welfare-enhancing communities. Grants have supported organizations such as Guru Nanak Trust (£31,000 in 2024), Caudwell Children (£37,000), and Arora Foundation, including project, core costs, and occasional capital or programme aid; while primarily UK-focused (especially Leicestershire), it has backed some India-based activities.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities with no income thresholds, geographic base restrictions, or size limits—preferring established entities with proven impact—though it does not accept unsolicited applications, relying instead on trustee-identified opportunities. Typical grants range from £1,000 to £20,000 (most £2,000–£15,000), awarded on a rolling basis via trustee meetings (minimum two approvals), with no deadlines or formal processes. Distinctively generalist and discreet, it avoids open calls, prioritizing family-vetted, high-impact causes over narrow mandates.