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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1198989
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The Sher Jung Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1198989. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and India. The register describes its activities as: “The Sher Jung Foundation, formed in memory of the Late Sher Jung, has been set up to promote and advance the values espoused by Sher Jung, by supporting and promoting aspiring writers with a particular emphasis on South Asian writers, as well as work to encourage literacy in the community. We hope to do this in many…” Its charitable objects are: “To advance education for the public benefit throughout England, Wales and India in each case in the language, literature and culture of south Asia in particular, but not exclusively, by: a. Hosting literary events;b. Hosting/participating in literary festivals in particular, but not exclusively, those that are…” In the year to 1 Apr 2025 it reported income of £8,843 and spending of £9,721.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£8,843
Latest spending
£9,721
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- People of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2025 | £8,843 | £9,721 |
| 1 Apr 2024 | £16.9k | £8,056 |
| 1 Apr 2023 | £2,818 | £0 |
Charitable objects
To advance education for the public benefit throughout England, Wales and India in each case in the language, literature and culture of south Asia in particular, but not exclusively, by: a. Hosting literary events;b. Hosting/participating in literary festivals in particular, but not exclusively, those that are related to south asian communities;c. The provision of workshops and seminars;d. Translating books;e. The provision of grants to individuals and organisations and funding internships and providing scholarships;f. The provision of mentoring for aspiring writers.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, India
- Trustees
- 7
What The Sher Jung Foundation funds
The Sher Jung Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 3 reported years, to 1 Apr 2025, it spent £17.8k in total.
How to apply to The Sher Jung Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Sher Jung Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (thesherjungfoundation.com) 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 about The Sher Jung Foundation
Is The Sher Jung Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Sher Jung Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Sher Jung Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and India.
Does The Sher Jung Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Sher Jung Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Sher Jung Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Sher Jung Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Apr 2025 was £9,721. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £5,926 a year.
How large is The Sher Jung Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Sher Jung Foundation reported income of £8,843 and spending of £9,721.
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