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The David And Claudia Harding Foundation

Also known as: The David Harding Foundation

The Foundation's primary focus has been funding academic scholarships and fellowships, but it has also supported many other causes such as art galleries, museums and humanitarian appeals. The Foundation does not make contributions in response to unsolicited requests.

Activities & Mission

The Foundation's primary focus has been funding academic scholarships and fellowships, but it has also supported many other causes such as art galleries, museums and humanitarian appeals. The Foundation does not make contributions in response to unsolicited requests.

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
£10,386,250
Latest Expenditure
£1,152,226

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 11.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 1% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 39% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

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 2024.

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
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
2020
£25,006,239
£585,769£585,769£2,358,104£2,358,1040 / 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's primary focus has been funding academic scholarships and fellowships, but it has also supported many other causes such as art galleries, museums and humanitarian appeals. The Foundation does not make contributions in response to unsolicited requests.

How much income did The David And Claudia Harding Foundation report in 2024?

The David And Claudia Harding Foundation reported total income of £10.39m and reported expenditure of £1.15m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The David And Claudia Harding Foundation?

The David And Claudia Harding Foundation has a program ratio of 11.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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

Address
One Hooper's Court
Knightsbridge
London
SW3 1AF
Registration Date
17 September 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4034162
Charity Number
1120878

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Trustees

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

Sectors & Classifications

Education Heritage

Also Known As

  • The David Harding Foundation

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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