# The Thomas Exemplo Ducemus Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1199017 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1199017)
- Latest income: £16.5k; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Armed forces / emergency services
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/thomas-exemplo-ducemus-trust

The Trust arose from the legacy of former Provost Marshal (Army) Brigadier Brian Thomas CBE who wished its income be spent on the Royal Military Police (RMP) on scholarships & bursaries; expeditions; grants to the RMP Museum & Church, memorial commemorations & festivals; aid research for histories etc; & activities fostering cooperation between international Military Police forces.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £16.5k | £0 | not filed |
| 31 May 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 May 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the charity (?the object?) is the promotion of the efficiency of the Royal military police (to include both regular and reserve forces) and, in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the promotion of esprit de corps and the preservation of the history, deeds and traditions of the Royal military police.

## What it funds

The Thomas Exemplo Ducemus Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and armed forces / emergency services for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Thomas Exemplo Ducemus Trust reported income of £16.5k and spending of £0. Over its last 3 reported years, to 31 May 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Thomas Exemplo Ducemus Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Thomas Exemplo Ducemus Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Thomas Exemplo Ducemus Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Thomas Exemplo Ducemus Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The Thomas Exemplo Ducemus Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Thomas Exemplo Ducemus Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Thomas Exemplo Ducemus Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Thomas Exemplo Ducemus Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 May 2025 was £0. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The Thomas Exemplo Ducemus Trust?

In its latest reported year The Thomas Exemplo Ducemus Trust reported income of £16.5k and spending of £0.


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