Kamini and Vindi Banga Family Trust

The Kamini and Vindi Banga Family Trust, established in 2017 by Manvinder (Vindi) Banga and Kamini Banga in London, is a family philanthropic vehicle dedicated to advancing charitable purposes as determined by its trustees, including the founders and prominent public figures. Its mission emphasizes enduring, systemic impact through high-profile investments in transformative initiatives, blending personal values of societal progress, innovation, and cultural enrichment with prudent financial stewardship from substantial family endowments.

The trust prioritizes cancer research as its core focus, supporting major UK institutions like Cancer Research UK (e.g., Bowelbabe Fund, eDyNAmiC in Cancer Grand Challenges) and Marie Curie, alongside selective grants in arts, culture, heritage (e.g., Wallace Collection), and faith-based cultural exploration (e.g., Teamwork Arts’ Voices of Faith). It backs high-impact projects, core funding, and capacity building delivered by established organizations pursuing ambitious sectoral change, rather than broad community aid.

Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities and academic institutions operating in England and Wales, with a strong preference for medium-to-large entities boasting annual incomes exceeding £1 million. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; funding operates strictly by invitation through trustee networks.

Grants are substantial, typically in the tens or hundreds of thousands, aligning with annual expenditures of £180,000–£300,000, awarded adhoc via periodic trustee meetings without fixed deadlines. Distinctively, the trust eschews small grassroots groups, seed funding, emergency relief, or unrestricted support, differentiating itself through large-scale commitments to national leaders driving innovation in health sciences and culture for profound social benefit.