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title: "National Maternity Support Foundation — check charity number 1118833 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is National Maternity Support Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1118833. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Welwyn. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/national-maternity-support-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:23:39.429Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

National Maternity Support Foundation is a registered charity (number 1118833) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £4,805 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about National Maternity Support Foundation?

Registered charity number

1118833

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Welwyn

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£4,805

Website

[www.jakescharity.org](http://www.jakescharity.org/)

## 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.

## What causes is National Maternity Support Foundation registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for National Maternity Support Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. National Maternity Support Foundation is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is National Maternity Support Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. National Maternity Support Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1118833) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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?

Search 1118833 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

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.

Does National Maternity Support Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Maternity Support Foundation. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to National Maternity Support Foundation?

National Maternity Support Foundation's website is http://www.jakescharity.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1118833).