N Smith Charitable Settlement
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £10,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Letter of inquiry first
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout N Smith Charitable Settlement
The N Smith Charitable Settlement is a grant-making trust that supports UK-registered charities across England and Wales. It operates on a reactive basis, responding to applications rather than running fixed funding rounds. The trust values flexibility and responsive philanthropy, with trustees exercising discretion across a broad spectrum of charitable purposes. Its priority areas are Animal Welfare, Arts and Culture, Environment, Medical Research, and Social Welfare. The Settlement is committed to supporting established charities that deliver clear public benefit.
What N Smith Charitable Settlement funds
The Settlement funds work across England and Wales in five priority areas: Animal Welfare, Arts and Culture, Environment, Medical Research, and Social Welfare. Supported activities include animal rescue and rehabilitation, community arts programmes, conservation projects, medical research into complex health conditions, and social welfare initiatives addressing issues such as homelessness, food insecurity, and disability support. The trust is open to a wide range of charitable work within these themes.
Who can apply
The Settlement exclusively supports UK-registered charities. Individuals are not eligible to apply. Charities must operate within the priority areas listed above, and there is no religious restriction. Organisations of any size may apply, provided they can demonstrate public benefit and alignment with the trust's priorities. The Settlement does not define a specific beneficiary group beyond the causes it funds.
What N Smith Charitable Settlement doesn't fund
The Settlement does not fund individuals, non-UK registered charities, or non-charitable activities. Grants are not made for purposes outside its stated priority areas or for work carried out outside England and Wales.
How they like to fund
The Settlement operates on a reactive basis without fixed funding rounds and welcomes unsolicited applications from eligible charities. Grants are typically for one year and for small amounts, though multi-year commitments are considered in some cases. The trust provides flexible funding that can support project or core costs.
How much does N Smith Charitable Settlement give?
N Smith Charitable Settlement runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 9 sourced facts
- Apply by letter
- Multi-year funding
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What N Smith Charitable Settlement funds — and what they won't
Priority Areas: Animal Welfare, Arts and Culture, Environment, Medical Research, Social Welfare.
The full exclusions list (1)
- Non-UK registered charities, individuals, non-charitable activities
Good to know
How to apply to N Smith Charitable Settlement
N Smith Charitable Settlement takes applications via letter of inquiry first.
- Published programme route: apply by letter.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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N Smith Charitable Settlement on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE N SMITH CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, charity number 276660.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does N Smith Charitable Settlement provide?
N Smith Charitable Settlement typically provides grants of £1,000 - £10,000.
Where does N Smith Charitable Settlement fund charities?
N Smith Charitable Settlement funds charities operating in the UK.
Does N Smith Charitable Settlement accept unsolicited applications?
N Smith Charitable Settlement accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does N Smith Charitable Settlement not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Non-UK registered charities, individuals, non-charitable activities. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from N Smith Charitable Settlement?
N Smith Charitable Settlement takes applications via letter of inquiry first. Published programme route: apply by letter.
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