Andor Charitable Trust

The Andor Charitable Trust is a UK-based grant-making charity dedicated to advancing public benefit by supporting a broad spectrum of registered charities addressing core societal needs, including arts development, education, services for the aged and disabled, medical research and ancillary care, and poverty relief. Established with an impartial, responsive ethos, its trustees—guided by professional expertise and statutory governance—prioritize demonstrable impact and alignment with these enduring themes, funding both national institutions like the British Library and Philharmonia Orchestra, and local theatres, disability groups, and educational bodies. This generalist yet thematically focused approach distinguishes it through pragmatic, non-advocacy-driven support that bolsters charities' core and project work without matched funding requirements.

The Trust funds project costs, core funding, and general purposes across its priorities, with recurring grants to medical research institutions, arts organisations, educational programmes, sheltered accommodation, and direct aid for vulnerable older people, disabled individuals, and those in poverty—evident in patterns of sustained backing for family literacy initiatives and community arts.

Eligible applicants are solely UK-registered charities operating anywhere in the UK, with no income thresholds, size limits, or geographic sub-restrictions within the country; both national and local groups qualify based on merit and public benefit.

Grants typically range from £1,000 to £3,000 (up to £5,000 occasionally), with ~£170,000 awarded annually. Unsolicited written applications—detailing the charity, project, amount requested, and supporting documents like accounts—are accepted rolling via post to c/o Blick Rothenberg LLP, 16 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AH, with no forms, portals, or deadlines; trustees review and decide year-round at their discretion. Distinctively neutral and flexible, it avoids exclusions like religious restrictions or statutory bodies, setting it apart as an accessible funder for moderate, impactful grants in foundational areas.