About Us
We are a charitable foundation with the arts and the education of young people at our heart. Fagus Anstruther Memorial Trust is committed to providing unrestricted funding to grantees. We aim to give grantees maximum freedom to pursue their ambitions in a way that makes the most sense to them. By committing to unrestricted funding, we trust that they are experts in their field.
Founded by Sir Ian and Lady Anstruther in memory of Ian’s brother Fagus, we take a personal interest in the charities supported by the Trust and we are committed to building these relationships over time.
Our trustees
Hamish Carter
Hamish has extensive experience in third sector fund management and grantmaking to small charities. Trusteeships with a fringe theatre in Newcastle and an environmental charity in Wearside, reflect his commitment to removing financial barriers to the arts and a proactive response to the climate crisis. Now working in town planning in Bristol, with a desire to develop green spaces for ecological and community value, Hamish maintains his belief in the charity sector as a powerful catalyst for meaningful change.
Colette Harrison (Chair)
Colette became a trustee of Fagus Anstruther Memorial Trust in 2021 and is married to Gabriel; Kate Crosby’s son and eldest grandson of Ian Anstruther. Colette has worked within the arts and charity sectors in the UK and Europe for over 20 years and in 2023 was recognised by Charity Times as one of 12 women in the UK making an impact in the charity sector for supporting equity, diversity and inclusion in governance.
Emma Mahoney
Emma Mahony is a former Times journalist, and an author of three books. She currently works as a secondary school teacher of French, Spanish and Italian, and has produced a number of plays at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as well as a film. She lives and works between Sussex and London.
Kelvin O’Mard
Kelvin has an extensive career within the arts as a performer and teacher, including with The Royal Shakespeare Company, The Royal National Theatre and The Bristol Old Vic. He has developed and managed projects for Second Floor Studios and Arts, Haringey Council, and for Westminster Council. Kelvin is the Business Operations Manager for the Croydon BME Forum.
Gerald Richards
Gerald has more than twenty-five years’ experience of management and development with local and national US and UK non-profit organisations. He is a respected leader, coach, trainer and sought-after speaker on topics of youth development, writing, creativity, education access, and charity leadership and management. Gerald is the Co-Founder of B&G Partners.