# Shiv Nadar Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1139297 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1139297)
- Company number: 07236989
- Latest income: £9,610; spending £2,205
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older 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, India
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/shiv-nadar-foundation

Providing grants to assist socially and economically disadvantaged students in India in order to facilitate advancement in the areas of educational research and development, the creation of infrastructure for educational purposes and innovative teaching methods.

## 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 2025 | £9,610 | £2,205 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £2,446 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £8,313 | £4,937 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £1,192 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1 | £1,344 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The Charity's objects are restricted specifically to the following for the public benefit:(i) to advance education to socially and economically disadvantaged students, in order to facilitate advancements in the areas of educational research and development, the creation of infrastructure for educational purposes and innovative teaching methods which will lead to socio-economic development and a reduction in poverty;(ii) to promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment by encouraging the preservation and restoration of ecosystems and biodiversity, and the prevention of climate change;(iii) the promotion of equality and diversity by the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of gender, and encouraging societal changes in favour of gender equality; (iv) to encourage and promote an appreciation of excellence in the arts, including but not limited to the area of fine art; (v) the relief of those in need due to financial hardship, age, ill-health or disability by providing or assisting in the provision of physical and mental healthcare support and rehabilitation; (vi) to promote sustainable development by:(a) the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of resources;(b) the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities; and(c) the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration;…

## What it funds

Shiv Nadar Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people, older 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 Shiv Nadar Foundation reported income of £9,610 and spending of £2,205. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £12.1k 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 Shiv Nadar Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 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 Shiv Nadar Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Shiv Nadar Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Shiv Nadar Foundation fund?

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

### Does Shiv Nadar Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Shiv Nadar Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Shiv Nadar Foundation'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 2025 was £2,205. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,425 a year.

### How large is Shiv Nadar Foundation?

In its latest reported year Shiv Nadar Foundation reported income of £9,610 and spending of £2,205.


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