Taking A Collaborative Approach
A Worthy Cause
Working In Partnership
Working In Partnership
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.
Working In Partnership
Working In Partnership
Working In Partnership
We are determined to ensure Jake leaves a lasting legacy. Jake’s Scholarship has enabled NHS midwives with at least five years’ experience to undertake specialist training with the aim of practising as a bereavement counsellor in a maternity setting.
Supporting The NHS
Working In Partnership
Supporting The NHS
NMSF in partnership with the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) developed a new category to recognise the importance of specialist bereavement midwife care which NMSF sponsored.
Molly Davis Completes The TCS London Marathon For NMSF
How Can You Help
Molly Davis completed the TCS London Marathon 2025 in an excellent 5:20:44, a superb time for her first full marathon and in the challenging heat on the day. Molly said “Thanks so much for having me run for the NMSF!! It was hard out there with it being so hot! But we got it done and it was an amazing day.” Molly has been a passionate runner since 2016, beginning her journey with the Couch to 5k plan. Since then she has progressed to running various distances, including numerous half marathons, proudly representing her local running club, Stevenage Striders. She surpassed her fundraising target for which we are eternally grateful. This will ensure that the charity can continue its vital work supporting families and raising awareness.
A huge thank you Molly!
You can still support NMSF by donating here
The Little Book Of Happy Memories
20th Anniversary Edition
A collection of heartwarming, happy childhood memories featuring well known public figures from the world of entertainment, sport, politics, healthcare and business.To ensure there was a permanent record for 'Caring Week', National Maternity Support Foundation (NMSF) has produced our 'Little Book of Happy Memories'. The children from Oaklands Primary School in Welwyn, created drawings, paintings, sketches of their favourite childhood memories – each 'Year Winner' is featured within the 'Little Book'. NMSF (also known as Jake's Charity) launched 'Caring Week' in partnership with our local school, Oaklands Primary in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, where our three children, Ruby, Mia and Theo attend. It ran from Saturday 29th October to Friday 4th November 2016 to coincide with National Maternity Day (29th Oct), marking the anniversary of Jake Canter's stillbirth. The whole school took part in ‘Caring Activities’ for which the children and parents were sponsored. This was a great success and there are plans to replicate this nationally and encourage more schools to get involved. We hope you enjoy all of the happy memories. Order you 20th anniversary edition using this link.
