Activities & Mission
Making grants
Grants
The Hardy Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £102,819
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and animals
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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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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £749,134 | £116,057 | £116,057 | £3,465,973 | £3,465,973 | 0 / 1 |
| 2024 | £2,824,430 | £211,662 | £211,662 | £2,832,896 | £2,832,896 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,723 | £42,481 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £94,411 | £79,208 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £23 | £25,612 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Hardy Foundation
What does The Hardy Foundation do?
Making grants
How much income did The Hardy Foundation report in 2025?
The Hardy Foundation reported total income of £749k and reported expenditure of £116k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Hardy Foundation registered as a charity?
The Hardy Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 December 2018 as charity number 1181246. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs The Hardy Foundation?
The Hardy Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is EDWARD THOMAS HARDY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Hardy Foundation operate?
The Hardy Foundation operates across 2 areas: Nepal and England And Wales.
Is The Hardy Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Hardy Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181246.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated