# The J and R Harding Trust Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 269856 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/269856)
- Latest income: £386; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/j-and-r-harding-trust-fund

Support of those who are poor, in need of education, or requiring medical help.

## 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 Mar 2026 | £386 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £419 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £390 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £232 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £136 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Such charitable purposes as the settlors shall direct (for further details see clause 2 of the trust deed).

## What it funds

The J and R Harding Trust Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The J and R Harding Trust Fund reported income of £386 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The J and R Harding Trust Fund in its sources (last checked 6 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 J and R Harding Trust Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The J and R Harding Trust Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The J and R Harding Trust Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The J and R Harding Trust Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The J and R Harding Trust Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The J and R Harding Trust Fund give each year?

The register does not break out The J and R Harding Trust Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The J and R Harding Trust Fund?

In its latest reported year The J and R Harding Trust Fund reported income of £386 and spending of £0.


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