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National Maternity Support Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives.
National Maternity Support Foundation (number 1118833) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does National Maternity Support Foundation do?
The National Maternity Support Foundation (NMSF) is a registered charity set up following the tragic stillbirth of Jake Canter due to the nearest hospital maternity unit being closed. NMSF's founding principles are to take a 'proactive educative approach' to maternity care occupying the 'sensible middle ground' of public opinion and to help improve maternity care and stop these closures happening.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for National Maternity Support Foundation
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Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records National Maternity Support Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is National Maternity Support Foundation registered for?
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
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Is National Maternity Support Foundation a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists National Maternity Support Foundation as a registered charity (number 1118833) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is National Maternity Support Foundation's charity number?
National Maternity Support Foundation's charity number is 1118833. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1118833?
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What does National Maternity Support Foundation do?
The National Maternity Support Foundation (NMSF) is a registered charity set up following the tragic stillbirth of Jake Canter due to the nearest hospital maternity unit being closed. NMSF's founding principles are to take a 'proactive educative approach' to maternity care occupying the 'sensible middle ground' of public opinion and to help improve maternity care and stop these closures happening.
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How can I donate to National Maternity Support Foundation?
National Maternity Support Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.jakescharity.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to National Maternity Support Foundation?
The register records National Maternity Support Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was National Maternity Support Foundation registered as a charity?
National Maternity Support Foundation was entered on the register on 16 April 2007.