# The Harris Lipman Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1148257 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1148257)
- Latest income: £20.9k; spending £22.1k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Israel
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/harris-lipman-charitable-trust

money given to non political humanitarian causes

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £20.9k | £22.1k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £0 | £22.2k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £1,300 | £17.1k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £21.9k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £0 | £18.4k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The trustees shall hold the capital and income of the trust fund upon trust to apply the income, and all or such part or parts of the capital, at such times or times and in such manner to, or for the benefit of, such exclusively charitable objects and purposes in any part of the world as the trustees may in their discretion think fit.the trustees may in their discretion, for the period of twenty-one years from the date of this deed, instead of applying the income of this charity in any year, accumulate all or any part of such income by investing the same, and the resulting income, in any investments authorised by this deed or by law as an accretion to and as part of the capital of this charity, without prejudice to their right to apply the whole or any part of such accumulated income in any subsequent year as if the same were income of the charity arising in the then current year.the trustees must use the income and may use the capital of the charity in promoting the objects by not part of the property and funds of the charity may be used for the benefit of the settlor or any spouse or civil partner of the settlor.

## What it funds

The Harris Lipman Charitable Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Harris Lipman Charitable Trust reported income of £20.9k and spending of £22.1k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £102k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and Israel.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Harris Lipman Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 4 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 Harris Lipman Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Harris Lipman Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Harris Lipman Charitable Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and Israel.

### Does The Harris Lipman Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Harris Lipman Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Harris Lipman Charitable Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £22.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £20.3k a year.

### How large is The Harris Lipman Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Harris Lipman Charitable Trust reported income of £20.9k and spending of £22.1k.


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