Jock's Influence Limited

Jock's Influence Limited is an independent UK charitable grantmaker established in 2014, registered with the Charity Commission, and led by trustees Beth-Nahrin Bisso Blood (Chair), David Wayland Blood, and Peter Malcolm Harris in a lean, volunteer-driven model with no staff or trustee remuneration. Its mission emphasizes maximum flexibility for broad charitable purposes under trustee discretion, while consistently prioritizing the advancement of education, conflict resolution and human rights, sustainable development, and environmental protection, enhancement, and rehabilitation. This values-driven approach favors innovative, impact-focused projects driving systemic change, capacity building, and scalable social impact, often with an international lens, as seen in grants to organizations like the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust (£25,000), Mental Health Innovation (£50,000), and Arts Without Boundaries (£10,000).

The funder supports UK-registered charities—preferring medium to large, established entities capable of major, measurable outcomes—delivering project grants, capacity building, and core funding exclusively to organizations, not individuals. While geographic focus is primarily UK-based (England, Wales, and London-centric), it accommodates international elements aligned with environmental or rights priorities, with no formal restrictions.

Grants typically range from £10,000 to £50,000 (median ~£31,000), awarded at annual trustee meetings without open calls, deadlines, or unsolicited applications; funding arises from trustee-identified partners via networks. It excludes individuals, seed funding, emergency relief, capital projects, or small-scale local efforts, distinguishing itself through high-trust strategic partnerships, unrestricted funds for aligned objectives, and a flexible yet focused remit ideal for high-impact charities seeking collaborative, trustee-led support.