The Hardy Foundation
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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 Efficiency
Higher than 3% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 40% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 2020 | £150,193 | £25,267 | 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 2024?
The Hardy Foundation reported total income of £2.82m and reported expenditure of £212k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Hardy Foundation?
The Hardy Foundation has a program ratio of 7.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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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REGINA HOUSE
124 FINCHLEY ROAD
LONDON
NW3 5JS
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