Harebell Centenary Fund

The fund supports charitable activities across England and Wales, focusing on education, health, and animal welfare. Priority areas include educational support for disadvantaged children and young people, health advancements through specialist medical research—particularly neurological and neurosurgical research—and interventions to relieve suffering among animals. Funded work encompasses a range of activities such as research projects, therapeutic programmes, awareness campaigns, scholarships, and practical welfare services. The fund also supports core costs and direct services for beneficiaries including youth with disabilities, elderly people, carers, and animals. It funds both small local groups and national organisations, with no specific income thresholds.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities operating in England and Wales. There are no income thresholds or size restrictions, so small local groups and larger national organisations may apply. The fund prioritises charities that support disadvantaged children and young people, people affected by neurological conditions, and animals. It also supports organisations working with carers and people with disabilities. Individuals and non-charitable organisations are not eligible. There is no religious restriction on applicants.

The fund does not support individuals or non-charitable organisations. It does not accept unsolicited applications; grants are made at the trustees' discretion. While the fund has a broad generalist frame, it typically focuses on education, health, and animal welfare, so causes outside these areas are less likely to be funded. Activities must take place in England and Wales.

The fund operates by invitation only, with trustees proactively researching and selecting charities. Grants are often unrestricted, giving charities flexibility to use the funds where most needed. The fund supports a variety of activities, including direct services and research, across its priority areas.