The Hair Project
- The relief of people in need, in particular girls and women in India, who are socially andeconomically disadvantaged by providing them with hairdressing skills, to enable such individuals togenerate an income and to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society.- The relief of financial hardship to homeless people in the UK through the provision of free hairdressing services
Activities & Mission
- The relief of people in need, in particular girls and women in India, who are socially andeconomically disadvantaged by providing them with hairdressing skills, to enable such individuals togenerate an income and to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society.- The relief of financial hardship to homeless people in the UK through the provision of free hairdressing services
Grants
The Hair Project is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £8,046
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training, disability and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity
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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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £13,849 | £8,046 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £26,694 | £14,494 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £12,875 | £20,252 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Hair Project
What does The Hair Project do?
- The relief of people in need, in particular girls and women in India, who are socially andeconomically disadvantaged by providing them with hairdressing skills, to enable such individuals togenerate an income and to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society.- The relief of financial hardship to homeless people in the UK through the provision of free hairdressing services
How much income did The Hair Project report in 2025?
The Hair Project reported total income of £14k and reported expenditure of £8k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Hair Project registered as a charity?
The Hair Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 June 2020 as charity number 1189731. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs The Hair Project?
The Hair Project is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Giles Robbins. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Hair Project operate?
The Hair Project operates across 2 areas: India and England And Wales.
Is The Hair Project a registered charity?
Yes — The Hair Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189731.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated