A B Charitable Trust

Who we are

Our priorities and approach:

• * The human rights framework   
• * The criminal legal system
• * Migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum                                
• * Access to justice

The A B Charitable Trust – an independent grant-making organisation, founded in 1990 by Yves and Anne Bonavero – exists to promote human dignity and defend the human rights of the most marginalised and excluded people. Our approach is founded on principles of universalism and human rights. We believe in justice, not charity. For us, this means supporting work that promotes rights and does not diminish dignity. It also means supporting efforts to change the systems that shape the lives of marginalised and excluded people in pernicious ways. We have a particular interest in work that uses the law to address inequities and injustices. 

Our culture and values

Justice: We seek to support people most marginalised and excluded by society

Collaboration: We aim to build respectful and mutually beneficial relationships with the people we work with

Learning: We are committed to learn from our grant-making to inform future practice

Efficiency: We maintain high standards of administrative efficiency and cost effectiveness