Nigel Bertram Charitable Trust

The Nigel Bertram Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity established by Nigel Andrew Bertram, with him serving as trustee since 2000, dedicated to advancing public benefit across the UK through flexible, discretionary funding. Its mission emphasizes applying income and capital to support education and training initiatives that benefit the general public, guided by the Charities Act 2011. Core values include prudent financial management, transparency, robust governance—encompassing reserves, risk, investment, and trustee conduct—and a generalist ethos that prioritizes adaptability over rigid themes, enabling trustees to respond swiftly to diverse charitable needs.

The trust primarily funds education and training projects, alongside a broad spectrum of public benefit causes, providing unrestricted grants to both individuals and organizations without thematic silos. It supports activities ranging from core operations to specific projects, with a track record of backing small, medium, and large charities through its network-recommended awards.

Eligibility is limited to beneficiaries in England, with no specified restrictions on entity type, income, or size—encompassing charities and individuals alike—and no religious barriers. However, it does not accept unsolicited applications; grants are awarded solely at trustees' discretion via identified or recommended opportunities, with no public process, forms, or deadlines. Meetings occur ad hoc, and while typical grant sizes are undisclosed, annual grant expenditure ranges from £64,000 to £77,800.

Distinctive for its trustee-driven, invitation-only model, the trust stands out by offering flexible, unrestricted support that maximizes impact without bureaucracy, eschewing statutory bodies, political causes, or non-public-benefit activities, making it ideal for trusted networks seeking responsive England-focused funding.