# The Hegarty Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1170890 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1170890)
- Latest income: £29.4k; spending £67.8k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/hegarty-foundation

For the public benefit to promote the education of people residing in the UK by awarding to such persons scholarships, maintenance allowances or grants tenable at the London College of Communication, part of the University of the Arts London.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Hegarty Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Hegarty Foundation reported income of £29.4k and spending of £67.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Hegarty Foundation 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

### Is The Hegarty Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Does The Hegarty Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Hegarty Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Hegarty Foundation reported income of £29.4k and spending of £67.8k.


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