The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Paul Smith'S Foundation

Registered charity 1065751 Registered since 1997

Operates: Throughout England And Wales

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Board DNA

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6
trustees on the board
1.8y median 1y
average tenure
6y
longest tenure
1
trustees past 6 years
7.1y
average years in governance
6 vs 0 portfolio
first-time trustees
6
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Arts/culture/heritage/science 6Education/training 6

Commercial experience

Education 6Professional services 2Property 2

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Contact

Phone01159868877
AddressPaul Smith Ltd, The Poplars, Lenton Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2PW

Finances

£423,376 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£132,684£317,398
2022£132,684£315,254
2023£200,950£490,881
2024£159,641£299,413
2025£423,376£228,252

What it does

What

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Who

Children/young People

How

Makes Grants To Organisations

Charitable objects

3. OBJECTSThe Charity’s objects (“Objects”) are to advance the education of the public in all matters concerning design, fine arts and design management and in particular but not exclusively the Charity will:-3.1. provide scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, grants and other financial awards for members of the public to promote courses and schools or colleges and/or to support work-based experience and career development opportunities, in each case in furtherance of the Objects and all other related topics such as architecture, photography, painting and fashion;3.2. fund courses at schools or colleges in the promotion of the Objects and other related topics such as architecture, photography, painting and fashion;3.3. promote research into the Objects and to publish useful results of such research;3.4. promote artistic activities, including art exhibitions, performance of drama, music, opera and ballet, film shows, poetry readings and fashion design;3.5. provide amenities and facilities for the benefit of the public resident anywhere in the world for the furtherance of the Objects as are not provided from public funds;3.6. promote high standards.

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED 7 APRIL 1997 as amended on 15 Feb 2022 as amended on 20 Apr 2023 as amended on 20 Apr 2023 as amended on 20 Apr 2023

Trustees (6)

6trustees
47median age
1aged 70+

Linked company (Companies House)

Paul Smith'S Foundation · 03346635 · Active

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 07/04/1997

6 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

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