Desmond Harris Charitable Trust grants and how to apply

Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1176303

Desmond Harris Charitable Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1176303. The register describes its activities as: “The charity provides grants to other UK charities working to relieve homelessness and poverty.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £15.9k and spending of £17k.

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30 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty

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Desmond Harris Charitable Trust has no open grants listed right now. These are the nearest matching open grants from other funders.

OpenSupporting small grassroots organisations addressing domestic violence, poverty, racism, disadvantage and mental health / suicide preventionCommunity Foundation North EastUp to £1,500 · Closes 23 Nov 2026 · 19d left
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OpenThe “Financial Shock” Crisis FundCornwall Community Foundation£500 – £5,000 · Closes 1 Jan 2027
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Original sources

https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1176303

About this funder

From the charity register and the funder's published information.

Latest income

£15.9k

Latest spending

£17k

What it funds: General charitable purposesPrevention or relief of poverty
Who it helps: Children / young peopleThe general public
How it gives: Makes grants to organisations

What Desmond Harris Charitable Trust funds

Desmond Harris Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations.

How to apply to Desmond Harris Charitable Trust

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Desmond Harris Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 about Desmond Harris Charitable Trust

Is Desmond Harris Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Desmond Harris Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

Does Desmond Harris Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Desmond Harris Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

How large is Desmond Harris Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year Desmond Harris Charitable Trust reported income of £15.9k and spending of £17k.

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