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The David And Claudia Harding Foundation

Also known as: The David Harding Foundation

The Foundation supports a broad range of charitable causes, including academic scholarships and fellowships, arts and culture, humanitarian appeals, ecology and nature conservation.The Foundation does not make contributions in response to unsolicited requests.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation supports a broad range of charitable causes, including academic scholarships and fellowships, arts and culture, humanitarian appeals, ecology and nature conservation.The Foundation does not make contributions in response to unsolicited requests.

Grants

The David And Claudia Harding Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2024)
£938,621
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage

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
£40,594
Latest Expenditure
£2,632,298

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 11.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £10,317,811
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £68,439
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,152,226
Raising Funds £0
Governance £30,018
Grants to Institutions £938,621
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£40,594
£2,632,2980 / 0
2024
£10,386,250
£1,152,226£1,152,226£11,000,347£11,000,3471 / 0
2023
£931,689
£1,337,498£1,337,498£887,898£887,8981 / 0
2022
£17,734
£945,0560 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The David And Claudia Harding Foundation

What does The David And Claudia Harding Foundation do?

The Foundation supports a broad range of charitable causes, including academic scholarships and fellowships, arts and culture, humanitarian appeals, ecology and nature conservation.The Foundation does not make contributions in response to unsolicited requests.

How much income did The David And Claudia Harding Foundation report in 2025?

The David And Claudia Harding Foundation reported total income of £41k and reported expenditure of £2.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The David And Claudia Harding Foundation registered as a charity?

The David And Claudia Harding Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 September 2007 as charity number 1120878. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs The David And Claudia Harding Foundation?

The David And Claudia Harding Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The David And Claudia Harding Foundation operate?

The David And Claudia Harding Foundation operates across 2 areas: United States and England And Wales.

Is The David And Claudia Harding Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The David And Claudia Harding Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1120878.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
17 September 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4034162
Charity Number
1120878

Trustees

Claudia Harding
Also governs 1 other charity
SIR DAVID HARDING
Steven Lindley

Also Known As

  • The David Harding Foundation

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9 November 2026
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