Michael Hardinge's Charity for a School
Analysis
Michael Hardinge's Charity for a School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxfordshire. It was registered in July 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Michael Hardinge's Charity for a School reported income of £27k and spending of £14k, leaving 48% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £25k to £27k (+6.5%), an average of +1.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 73%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Michael Hardinge's Charity for a School sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Tees Valley North District Scout Council (£27k), St Peter's Parent Teacher Association (£27k) and Friends of Paxton School (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Promoting the education (including social and physical training) of young persons who have not attained the age of 25 years, who are resident in the parish of Horley and who in the opinion of the trustees are in need of financial assistance. Repair and insurance of the property.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Tees Valley North District Scout Council | Cleveland | £27k |
| St Peter's Parent Teacher Association | Winchester | £27k |
| Friends of Paxton School | London | £27k |
| Lamberhurst Parent and Teacher Association | Tunbridge Wells | £27k |