Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Settlement

The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Settlement, established in 1977 by John and Elnora Ferguson to honor Allan and Nesta Ferguson, advances world peace, sustainable development, and poverty reduction through education's transformative power, fostering international understanding and collaboration. Governed by family trustees with a £60 million grant history and over £1 million annual giving from its endowment, it prioritizes pragmatic, catalytic projects blending education, internationalism, and social justice, especially in developing countries.

It funds UK-registered charities and universities delivering educational initiatives like scholarships (e.g., University of Sheffield international students), infrastructure, teacher training, peace/reconciliation programs, and access to education in low-income areas. Support extends to health, wellbeing, and global citizenship efforts with a clear educational element, favoring UK projects with international impact or overseas work, including partnerships with NGOs like UNA-UK.

Eligible applicants must be UK-based with no income restrictions, demonstrating at least 30% (ideally 50%) matched funding. Applications via online form include a 150-word narrative, budget, and match evidence; small/medium grants (£10,000–£50,000) are rolling with monthly trustee meetings (decisions in 6–8 weeks), while large grants (>£50,000, up to £200,000+) have deadlines of 28 February or 31 August (next: 31 August 2025).

The Trust excludes core costs, routine operations, unrestricted support, or non-educational emergency relief, distinguishing itself through long-term commitments to innovative, match-funded projects promoting global peace via education.