Reardon Smith Nautical Trust

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Typical grants: £500 – £5,000
Where they fund: Devon, Wales
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Online form
Decisions: Bi annually

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About Reardon Smith Nautical Trust

The Reardon Smith Nautical Trust advances the education of young people aged 16-25 from Devon and Wales in maritime subjects, with a priority on Cardiff. Established as a grant-making trust, it awards grants, scholarships, and bursaries to individuals and organisations. The Trust values practical seafaring experience and expects applicants to demonstrate a commitment to nautical education. It supports both individual learners and organisations delivering maritime programmes.

What Reardon Smith Nautical Trust funds

The Trust funds maritime and nautical education, including sail training, youth clubs, cadet units, and school-based maritime programmes. For individuals, they support recognised maritime or nautical courses. For organisations, they fund activities that advance the education of young people in maritime subjects. Work must take place in Devon and Wales, with priority given to Cardiff. They also support practical seafaring experiences, both in the UK and abroad.

Who can apply

Individuals aged 16-25 from Devon or Wales can apply for Education Awards. Organisations including registered charities, community groups, schools, social enterprises, and community benefit societies can apply for Third Party Funding, provided they work with young people in Devon or Wales. The Trust prioritises applicants from Cardiff. Children under 16 are not eligible. Organisations must be non-profit making.

What Reardon Smith Nautical Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund children under 16, applicants based outside Devon and Wales, or general community support unrelated to maritime education. They also do not fund individuals through the Third Party Funding programme.

How they like to fund

The Trust makes awards to individuals that may be paid in instalments linked to course stages. For organisations, multi-year funding of up to three years is available for established partners. The Trust expects individual awards to cover a portion of eligible costs, and for organisations, its contribution is normally limited to a share of annual revenue. They welcome unsolicited applications.

How much does Reardon Smith Nautical Trust give?

Reardon Smith Nautical Trust runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

£500 – £5,000

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 23 sourced facts

Individual Education AwardsOpen to applications

1 rounds a year
Single-year grants
Match funding required

Third Party FundingOpen to applications

Online portal
1 rounds a year
Multi-year funding

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What Reardon Smith Nautical Trust funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

To advance the education of young persons aged 16-25 from Devon and Wales in maritime subjects, prioritising Cardiff.

Where they fund

DevonWales

They don't fund

Individuals

The full exclusions list (1)

RSNT funding would not amount to more than 30% of the total revenues of a third-party charity in any year.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Children & youthEducation

How to apply to Reardon Smith Nautical Trust

Reardon Smith Nautical Trust takes applications via online form.

Published programme route: online portal.
Decisions are typically bi annually.
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How it works

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Reardon Smith Nautical Trust provide?

Reardon Smith Nautical Trust typically provides grants of £500 - £5,000.

Where does Reardon Smith Nautical Trust fund charities?

Reardon Smith Nautical Trust funds charities operating in Devon, Wales.

Does Reardon Smith Nautical Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Reardon Smith Nautical Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does Reardon Smith Nautical Trust not fund?

Their published exclusions include: RSNT funding would not amount to more than 30% of the total revenues of a third-party charity in any year.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from Reardon Smith Nautical Trust?

Reardon Smith Nautical Trust takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online portal.