The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust was set up in 1979 by their son and daughter in law, John and Elnora. Its objectives closely follow the interests of the Ferguson family and their commitment to education, peace, and reducing poverty in developing countries. John and Elnora spent many happy years working across the world, helping to develop teaching practices, promote understanding and support people to live safely and happily. Since 1979, nearly £60 million has been distributed to a range of charities, working in the UK and overseas, funding projects that work towards these objectives.

The Trust is no longer granting funding to individual students or to gap year volunteers. Applications to the Trust can only be made by UK registered charities. If you are a UK registered charity or educational institution looking to apply for funding, please click on the link below which shall take you to our application form