Jan and Catherine Nasmyth Charitable Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £50,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Once per year
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Jan and Catherine Nasmyth Charitable Foundation
The Jan and Catherine Nasmyth Charitable Foundation is a grant-making charitable incorporated organisation established in April 2017 by Catherine Nasmyth, widow of Jan Nasmyth, founder of Argus Media Group. Its mission is to advance exclusively charitable purposes for public benefit, reflecting the founders' values of tangible societal change. The Foundation emphasises fiduciary responsibility and social impact, funding effective, well-governed charities through its substantial private endowment. It provides unrestricted grants, project funding, core costs, and capacity building. There are no geographic restrictions, though grants focus UK-wide, particularly in England and Wales.
What Jan and Catherine Nasmyth Charitable Foundation funds
The Foundation supports work benefiting children, especially those who are disadvantaged, homeless individuals, and people connected to the armed services, including veterans. It funds a range of costs including unrestricted grants, project funding, core costs, and capacity building. The Foundation prioritises effective, well-governed charities with measurable beneficiary outcomes. Its enduring thematic focus covers children (especially disadvantaged), homeless individuals, and those connected to the armed services. There are no geographic restrictions, but grants are concentrated UK-wide, particularly in England and Wales.
Who can apply
The Foundation funds UK-registered charities and voluntary organisations, including community groups. It prioritises established medium-to-large entities with strong governance and a track record of measurable outcomes. Beneficiary groups include children (especially disadvantaged), homeless individuals, and those connected to the armed services. There are no income thresholds, but the Foundation prefers proven, sustainable operations.
What Jan and Catherine Nasmyth Charitable Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund non-charitable entities or individuals. It also does not support causes outside its thematic focus on children, homelessness, and armed services connections. Unsolicited applications are not accepted, and the Foundation only considers invited organisations.
How they like to fund
The Foundation provides unrestricted grants, project funding, core costs, and capacity building. It operates on an invite-only basis, proactively identifying charities that align with its thematic priorities. The Foundation favours established organisations with strong governance and measurable beneficiary outcomes. Grants are awarded at the trustees' discretion.
How much does Jan and Catherine Nasmyth Charitable Foundation give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Jan and Catherine Nasmyth Charitable Foundation
Jan and Catherine Nasmyth Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically once per year.
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Jan and Catherine Nasmyth Charitable Foundation provide?
Jan and Catherine Nasmyth Charitable Foundation typically provides grants of £10,000 - £50,000.
Where does Jan and Catherine Nasmyth Charitable Foundation fund charities?
Jan and Catherine Nasmyth Charitable Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Jan and Catherine Nasmyth Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Jan and Catherine Nasmyth Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Jan and Catherine Nasmyth Charitable Foundation?
Jan and Catherine Nasmyth Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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