# Afghan Refugee Information Network

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 327194 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/327194)
- Latest income: £1,995; spending £1,349
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: Throughout London
- Other names: Arin (working); The Afghanistan Society (working)
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/afghan-refugee-information-network

The Afghanistan Society (the charity's working name) is an independent, apolitical and non-partisan group, open to all, which aims to showcase the richness of Afghan life and culture. It aims to raise awareness and promote dialogue by arranging and supporting events in the UK that bring together those with an interest in or experience of ongoing development and cultural matters in Afghanistan.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £1,995 | £1,349 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £4,519 | £3,949 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £574 | £1,279 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £2,414 | £2,261 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £1,728 | £749 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (i) Th relief of poverty and sickness and the promotion of health amongst Afghan refugees and their families and (ii) the promotion of education concerning the country an people of afghanistan.

## What it funds

Afghan Refugee Information Network is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty and arts / culture / heritage / science for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year Afghan Refugee Information Network reported income of £1,995 and spending of £1,349. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £9,587 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Afghan Refugee Information Network in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Afghan Refugee Information Network open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Afghan Refugee Information Network is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Afghan Refugee Information Network fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London.

### Does Afghan Refugee Information Network give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Afghan Refugee Information Network makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Afghan Refugee Information Network give each year?

The register does not break out Afghan Refugee Information Network's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £1,349. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,917 a year.

### How large is Afghan Refugee Information Network?

In its latest reported year Afghan Refugee Information Network reported income of £1,995 and spending of £1,349.


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