# Harry Bennett Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1196669 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1196669)
- Website: https://www.hb9.co.uk
- Latest income: £25.8k; spending £24.7k
- What it funds: Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/harry-bennett-foundation

The foundation aims to make grants to provide opportunities for the public to participate in the sports of football and rugby. We do however, anticipate that other sports providers will be eligible. All sports funded will be capable of promoting physical health and fitness.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Harry Bennett Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Harry Bennett Foundation reported income of £25.8k and spending of £24.7k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Harry Bennett Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (hb9.co.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 Harry Bennett Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Does Harry Bennett Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Harry Bennett Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Harry Bennett Foundation?

In its latest reported year Harry Bennett Foundation reported income of £25.8k and spending of £24.7k.


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