# Charity of Sidney Arthur Harris for Churchyard

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 296482 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/296482)
- Website: https://www.hambleden-valley-churches.org.uk
- Latest income: £4,008; spending £4,008
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Buckinghamshire
- Other names: Charity of Sydney Arthur Harris for Churchyard (previous); Sidney Harris Legacy (working)
- Trustees: 13
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charity-of-sidney-arthur-harris-for-churchyard

To provide necessary funding for the fabric of St. Mary The Virgin Parish Church and the "New" churchyard in Hambleden village

## 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 Dec 2025 | £4,008 | £4,008 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £7,143 | £3,915 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £16k | £3,855 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £3,884 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £21.8k | £3,668 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The upkeep of the new Churchyard at hambleden and subject thereto for furthering the religious and other charitable work of the church of England in the ecclesiastical parish of st mary, hambleden and st john the evangelist, frieth and all saints, skirmett.

## What it funds

Charity of Sidney Arthur Harris for Churchyard is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Charity of Sidney Arthur Harris for Churchyard reported income of £4,008 and spending of £4,008. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £19.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Buckinghamshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Charity of Sidney Arthur Harris for Churchyard in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (hambleden-valley-churches.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Charity of Sidney Arthur Harris for Churchyard open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Charity of Sidney Arthur Harris for Churchyard is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Charity of Sidney Arthur Harris for Churchyard fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Buckinghamshire.

### Does Charity of Sidney Arthur Harris for Churchyard give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Charity of Sidney Arthur Harris for Churchyard makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Charity of Sidney Arthur Harris for Churchyard give each year?

The register does not break out Charity of Sidney Arthur Harris for Churchyard's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £4,008. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,866 a year.

### How large is Charity of Sidney Arthur Harris for Churchyard?

In its latest reported year Charity of Sidney Arthur Harris for Churchyard reported income of £4,008 and spending of £4,008.


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