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Harford Charitable Trust

We are a small Family Trust making grants (maximum £2,000) to registered charities (not individuals). Our principal areas of interest are children and families, the disadvantaged and the disabled, small charities operating in developing countries and emphasising self help and environmental projects. In the UK, we focus on the South and South West. Appeals accepted by email only.

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Activities & Mission

We are a small Family Trust making grants (maximum £2,000) to registered charities (not individuals). Our principal areas of interest are children and families, the disadvantaged and the disabled, small charities operating in developing countries and emphasising self help and environmental projects. In the UK, we focus on the South and South West. Appeals accepted by email only.

Grants

Harford Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2026)
£35,600
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£20,688
Latest Expenditure
£35,600

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 172.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£20,688
£35,6000 / 0
2025
£20,188
£39,6000 / 0
2024
£30,840
£42,6000 / 0
2023
£22,242
£38,3020 / 4
2022
£18,120
£45,0560 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Harford Charitable Trust

What does Harford Charitable Trust do?

We are a small Family Trust making grants (maximum £2,000) to registered charities (not individuals). Our principal areas of interest are children and families, the disadvantaged and the disabled, small charities operating in developing countries and emphasising self help and environmental projects. In the UK, we focus on the South and South West. Appeals accepted by email only.

How much income did Harford Charitable Trust report in 2026?

Harford Charitable Trust reported total income of £21k and reported expenditure of £36k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Harford Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Harford Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 September 1988 as charity number 299945. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs Harford Charitable Trust?

Harford Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir Mark John Harford. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Harford Charitable Trust operate?

Harford Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Harford Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Harford Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299945.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
17 September 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
299945
Charity Number
299945

Trustees

Sir Mark John Harford Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
CLARE ELISABETH CLATWORTHY
LADY CAROLYN JANE HARFORD
Also governs 1 other charity
SIMON GUY HARFORD

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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