Hari Prasad Shastri Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £36,300
- Where they fund
- England, Wales, London
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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hpstrust.org.ukAbout Hari Prasad Shastri Charitable Trust
The Hari Prasad Shastri Charitable Trust makes grants to support education and faith-based initiatives, with a particular focus on helping young people realise their talents and reach their full potential through a love of learning. Established in 1967 from the estate of Dr. Hari Prasad Shastri, a Sanskrit scholar and teacher of Adhyatma Yoga, the Trust advances his vision of fostering universal welfare through spiritual and general education. Its funding character is rooted in universal spiritual principles, self-knowledge, and character-building, prioritising projects that promote personal transformation and ethical development.
What Hari Prasad Shastri Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds education and skills development for young people, alongside faith-based initiatives. It particularly welcomes applications seeking to help young men and women realise their innate talents and reach their full potential through encouraging a love of learning and education. Supported activities include educational programmes, project funding, and core costs for aligned charities. The Trust supports registered charities based in England and Wales, with a geographic priority for London.
Who can apply
The Trust only considers applications from registered charities based in England and Wales. It prioritises projects that help young people develop their innate abilities and foster a love of learning. The Trust is distinctive in its focus on the intersection of education and faith, and it welcomes unsolicited applications from those working in these areas. There is no religious restriction on applicants.
How they like to fund
The Trust makes grants on a rolling basis and welcomes unsolicited applications from registered charities. It is known for its relational, non-transactional approach and high scrutiny for spiritual alignment, sustaining long-term work in self-knowledge over generic causes.
How much does Hari Prasad Shastri Charitable Trust give?
Hari Prasad Shastri Charitable Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- Online application form
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Hari Prasad Shastri Charitable Trust funds — and what they won't
We particularly welcome applications from those seeking to help young men and women realise their innate talents and reach their full potential through encouraging a love of learning and education.
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How to apply to Hari Prasad Shastri Charitable Trust
Hari Prasad Shastri Charitable Trust takes applications via online form.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Hari Prasad Shastri Charitable Trust's application asks
We hold the question from Hari Prasad Shastri Charitable Trust's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“Application enquiry * Short summary about your non-profit project or organisation.”
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Hari Prasad Shastri Charitable Trust provide?
Hari Prasad Shastri Charitable Trust runs one grant programme — Grants: £1,000 – £35,000.
Where does Hari Prasad Shastri Charitable Trust fund charities?
Hari Prasad Shastri Charitable Trust funds charities operating in England, Wales, London.
Does Hari Prasad Shastri Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Hari Prasad Shastri Charitable Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Hari Prasad Shastri Charitable Trust?
Hari Prasad Shastri Charitable Trust takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online application form.
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