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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1195126
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The Stephenson Harwood Charitable Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1195126. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “To provide scholarships to students from lower socio-economic backgrounds to study law. Scholarships cover the costs of university fees and contribute to living expenses. Recipients also receive mentoring, insight days and employment workshops, work experience and a place at a trainee solicitor assessment centre at…” Its charitable objects are: “The organisation's objects are for the public benefit:1 to promote equality and diversity within the legal profession by advancing equality of opportunity for the study of the law to undergraduate level at any university, college or institute of higher or further education in such ways as the charity trustees think…” In the year to 30 Apr 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £3,037.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£3,037
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyHuman rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial originThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £0 | £3,037 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £259k | £228k |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £225k | £228k |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £407k | £407k |
Charitable objects
The organisation's objects are for the public benefit:1 to promote equality and diversity within the legal profession by advancing equality of opportunity for the study of the law to undergraduate level at any university, college or institute of higher or further education in such ways as the charity trustees think fit, in particular but not limited to the provision of grants, scholarships or maintenance allowances to those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, hardship, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; 2 to prevent or relieve poverty by promoting education to undergraduate level and by supporting existing charities and initiatives working to encourage social mobility and equality of opportunity within the legal profession, including but not limited to the provision of grants to such other charities and initiatives; and3 such other charitable purposes as the board in its absolute discretion from time to time thinks fit.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 8
What The Stephenson Harwood Charitable Foundation funds
The Stephenson Harwood Charitable Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, prevention or relief of poverty and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people, people with disabilities and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 4 reported years, to 30 Apr 2025, it spent £867k in total.
How to apply to The Stephenson Harwood Charitable Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Stephenson Harwood Charitable Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (shlegal-futuretalent.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 Stephenson Harwood Charitable Foundation
Is The Stephenson Harwood Charitable Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Stephenson Harwood Charitable Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Stephenson Harwood Charitable Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Stephenson Harwood Charitable Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Stephenson Harwood Charitable Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Stephenson Harwood Charitable Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Stephenson Harwood Charitable Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2025 was £3,037. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £217k a year.
How large is The Stephenson Harwood Charitable Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Stephenson Harwood Charitable Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £3,037.
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