About Aegis
Aegis Charitable Trust has been established in perpetuity with the intention of providing a vehicle for long-term philanthropic aspirations.
Aegis is a discretionary charitable trust which was created on 15th April 2005. EFG Trust Company Limited and EFG Nominees Limited act as trustees’ of the Aegis Charitable Trust and are regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission.
The main purpose of Aegis is intended to provide a formal structure through which to achieve philanthropic objectives while creating a common interest and common cause.
Our Objectives
Cohesive & Coherent
Provide a framework to approach philanthropy with a cohesive and coherent approach
Freedom of expression
Allow individual freedom of expression whilst giving identifiable meaning to the philanthropic activity.
Collectivity
Encourage active participation and cooperation between all involved in the activity.
How Does Aegis work?
Aegis has supported some fantastic projects that have made a real difference.
Prospective donation recipients are expected to be able to demonstrate clear philanthropic or altruistic objectives for the betterment of others and display a positive and strong governance process as an essential component of suitability for submission by the Nominations Committee.
The Nominations Committee has a broad remit, and the interpretation of suitability will be applied accordingly.
Aegis has been designed specifically to provide a framework for donations to be undertaken within a governed process.