# The Sher Jung Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1198989 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1198989)
- Website: https://www.thesherjungfoundation.com
- Latest income: £8,843; spending £9,721
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, India
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sher-jung-foundation

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 ways, including internships, scholarships and mentoring schemes.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2025 | £8,843 | £9,721 | not filed |
| 1 Apr 2024 | £16.9k | £8,056 | not filed |
| 1 Apr 2023 | £2,818 | £0 | not filed |

## 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.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year The Sher Jung Foundation reported income of £8,843 and spending of £9,721. Over its last 3 reported years, to 1 Apr 2025, it spent £17.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

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

### 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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